Check out Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock's breezy cover of Justin Bieber's 'Let Me Love You' for ICE OUT benefit album

Have you seen the latest collab from Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock? They've just dropped a breezy cover of Justin Bieber's 'Let Me Love You' for the ICE OUT benefit album, and it's a must-listen. The Contra ICE benefit album is a powerful project that brings together over 30 artists, including Tom Morello and Fred Armisen, all united against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its inhumane treatment of immigrants.

The album is the brainchild of Dali Colorado, founder of Build Art Make Change (BAMC), who wants to amplify immigrant voices and mobilise creatives to stand against fascism and white supremacy. In a statement, Colorado said, "Contra-ICE is not only an album. It is not only a collective, it is a cultural infrastructure built to support frontline organisations, amplify immigrant voices, and mobilise creatives who believe that love is not passive; it’s organised."

This project is evidence of the power of art as activism. Every track on the album serves a purpose, inviting listeners to move through moments of grief, anger, resilience, hope, and ultimately, action. The album 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. Produced by Beastie Boys collaborator Mario Caldato Jr., Hanna and Ad-Rock's cover of Bieber's 'Let Me Love You' features contributions from Money Mark, Fredo Ortiz, and Frank Figueroa.

This album is not just a collection of songs; it's a collective stand against the injustices perpetrated by ICE. As Kathleen Hanna said in a statement, "It’s not often you get to play music with your favourite people while working with a grassroots organisation like Contra-ICE. They are passionately fighting against fascism and white supremacy, which is something none of us can afford to ignore." This sentiment is echoed by other artists who have spoken out against ICE this year, including Billie Eilish, who wore a pin that read "ICE OUT" during her acceptance speech at the Grammy awards.

The ICE OUT benefit album is a powerful reminder of the impact that music can have on social justice movements. By bringing together artists from different genres and backgrounds, this project shows that music can be a powerful tool for mobilising people and creating change. As Dali Colorado said, "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."

So, listen up! The ICE OUT benefit album is out on October 2, and it's a must-listen for anyone who cares about social justice and music. You can pre-order physical copies of the album at Bandcamp or the SoundsGood store, and check out Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock's cover of Justin Bieber's 'Let Me Love You' here. This album is a call to action, and it's a reminder that music can be a powerful force for change.