Build Art Make Change (BAMC) has announced Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT, a benefit compilation featuring a variety of artists to amplify the fight for immigrant rights and stand against inhumane immigration enforcement.
The compilation, which features exclusive, unreleased music from such artists as Ozomatli, Kathleen Hanna, Ad-Rock, Tom Morello, Fred Armisen, Fishbone, Money Mark, Jello Biafra, and more, is set to be released on Oct. 2 via SoundsGood Records.
“Contra-ICE is not only an album. It is not only a collective. It is a cultural infrastructure built to support frontline organizations, amplify immigrant voices, and mobilize creatives who believe that love is not passive; it’s organized. Music has always been my first language. Justice has always been my inheritance. Contra-ICE is where those two lineages meet, urgently, unapologetically, and with LOVE OVER FEAR,” said BAMC founder Dali Colorado. “As a DJ, I approached this project as a curator, carefully crafting a listening experience that unfolds as a journey. Every track, transition, and voice serves a purpose, inviting listeners to move through moments of grief, anger, resilience, hope, and ultimately, action. My hope is that people don’t simply hear this album—they feel it, connect with it, and leave inspired to create change in their own communities. From beginning to end, it tells a story, weaving together music, comedy, and spoken word from a diverse community of artists responding to the inhumane treatment perpetuated by today’s fascist ICE state.”
The first single is a cover of DJ Snake and Justin Bieber’s “Let Me Love You” by Kathleen Hanna with Ad-Rock, Money Mark, Fredo Ortiz, and Frank Figueroa.
Hanna says: “It’s not often you get to play music with your favorite people while working with a grassroots organization like Contra-ICE. They are passionately fighting against fascism and white supremacy, which is something none of us can afford to ignore. Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced our song which was a dream come true for me. Thank you so much to Contra-ICE for making this happen and allowing me to represent what we collectively stand for.”
Proceeds from the album will fun frontline organizations such as National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) and Unión del Barrio.
Click here to pre-order Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT. More information about Build Art Make Change can be found at Buildartmakechange.org.