Spotify has launched its first-ever documentary short, which showcases the power of music to unite against social and political injustice.
“I’m with the banned” follows six artists from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Yemen and Iran, who have all been affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Spotify's I'M WITH THE BANNED 10/28
Bans and borders won't stop musicians from coming together. I'M WITH THE BANNED premieres at 5pm.
Posted by VICELAND on Saturday, October 28, 2017
The short documentary highlights their challenges and how they overcome obstacles to collaborate with American artists like Desiigner, Pusha T, X Ambassadors, K.Flay, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and BJ The Chicago Kid.
“I’m with the banned” premiered Saturday (October 28) on Spotify.com, while airing simultaneously on Viceland.
Kasra V
DJ and record producer hailing from Iran and specializing in techno/deep house, he hosts a bi-weekly radio show on NTS Radio and is a curator of the Dance playlist for 22Tracks.
Kasra V feat. K.Flay – “Justify You”
Moh Flow
Singer/songwriter from Syria who co-produces with his brother, AY. While residing in Dubai and traveling the world, the 25-year-old has had the chance to harness his music making skills to release music consistently over the Internet.
Moh Flow feat. Pusha T – “Options”
Waayaha Cusub
A Somali musical collective that organized the first international music festival in Somalia’s capital since the start of the civil war in the early 90s.
Waayaha Cusub feat. Desiigner – “Durbaan Ka Ii Tuma”
Methal
Yemeni singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who learned to play by watching American YouTube videos.
Methal feat. X Ambassadors – “Cycles”
Sufyvn
Acclaimed producer/beatmaker whose electronic tracks blend American hip-hop and traditional Sudanese music.
Sufyvn feat. BJ The Chicago Kid – “Thinking ‘Bout You (Sleepless in Cairo)”
Ahmed Fakroun
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Libya and pioneer of modern Arabic Music, influenced by Europop and French art rock
Ahmed Fakroun feat. Dr. Lonnie Smith – “Salam”
