Review By Halina Wegner

In an unexpected but powerful collaboration, Jamaican artist Militant General joins forces with punk icon Mickey Leigh to breathe new life into “I Won’t Be Your Victim (No More),” a track born 37 years ago with Leigh’s punk band The Rattlers. Slated for release on October 25, this single fuses reggae-infused hip-hop with punk, creating a vibrant, genre-defying statement.
Militant General, celebrated for his powerful storytelling and resilient spirit, brings a fresh energy, crafting this anthem of defiance by sampling from The Rattlers’ original and embedding it within a beat-driven, contemporary framework. Mickey Leigh, a figure synonymous with the raw, fearless voice of punk, revisits his work with a refreshing openness, allowing General to explore the song’s rebellious DNA through a hip-hop lens.
The result is an assertive track with Militant General’s powerful lyrical cadence matched against Leigh’s iconic riffs. The bold composition and intense energy channel themes of defiance and resilience, reminding listeners of the strength in standing up against oppression. With a unique interplay of cultural influences and a timeless message, “I Won’t Be Your Victim (No More)” serves as an anthem for unity and self-empowerment, delivered with a fearless authenticity that both honors its roots and speaks to today’s world.
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