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New remix of Mark Morrison’s “Innocent Man” feat. DMX, Eastwood & Mr. Kane. It’s great. Generally I’m not a huge fan of DMX, Mark Morrison, etc., but I have a soft spot for songs that I think really pick out and focus on some of social realities/issues that largely go untalked about. For instance, look at DMX’s part in the song:

DMX
If everyone else had my eyes
Then, who I am wouldn’t be a surprise
Just because I’m locked up don’t mean I’m fucked up in the game
Just to think the motha dirt they trying to throw on my name
Get arrested – getting arrested don’t make me guilty
But by the time I make it to court
The media dun’ killed me
Gotta good heart but we all do wrong
I really mean well but I’m going too strong
You say I’m rehabilitated, but I still can’t vote
You say I paid my debt but I still can’t vote
Gotta pay taxes but I still can’t vote
Come on dawg yall stay trying to keep a nigga broke
You just as crooked as us, fuck you trying to say
Cause once I pay that dough, the charges go away
Forget about it - It’s ok!
Cause Imma walk over here and let the lord pave my way – Aight

The weird ways that people convicted of crimes are treated in this country is often not talked about, and I love the way it’s put in this song.

You can check out the West Coast remix here.

Check out the original music video below: