Sun City — Artists United Against Apartheid

Little Steven Van Zandt gathered a wide array of performers to protest the gambling facility located in Bophuthatswana. This 1985 record includes contributions from Miles Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Joey Ramone, and Run-D.M.C.

Manhattan Records issued this collection to reflect the intense nature of political music from the middle of the eighties. The production utilizes hip-hop rhythms and electronic elements to build a harsh, contemporary tone. This project remains a sharp example of collaborative activism from that era.