The Coup

The Coup's "Genocide & Juice" is a funk-fueled, politically charged hip-hop classic, now reissued by Symphonic and Vinyl Me, Please. Released in 1994, this album from the Oakland crew is a masterclass in witty, socially conscious lyricism over incredibly funky, live-instrumentation-heavy production. Boots Riley's storytelling is brilliant, weaving narratives of struggle and resistance with humor and revolutionary spirit. The album's P-Funk-inspired grooves and militant message make it a unique and essential piece of the West Coast hip-hop canon. This is a record that makes you think, makes you laugh, and makes you dance—often all at once.