East Oakland is The Coup’s turf. One of the most heavily politicized groups in rap, they bring Black Power rhetoric with fluid funk. Kill My Landlord and Pick A Bigger Weapon give ample indication of their stance, as does Ass-Breath Killers — from their latest album, wherein Boots Riley and DJ Pam the Funkstress, welcomed The Roots and funk legends Parliament-Funkadelic to the empowerment party. Rhythm activism!