Ricanstruction

**Ricanstruction** is a genre-blending collective from New York City that fuses Latin rhythms, punk energy, and hip-hop beats into a fiery soundtrack for activism. Formed in the late '90s, the band centers around frontman Not4Prophet (aka Jorge Vázquez) and vocalist/activist Latina, channeling their Puerto Rican heritage and grassroots politics into music that’s as confrontational as it is danceable. Their work tackles systemic oppression, police brutality, and revolutionary solidarity, often collaborating with movements like the Young Lords and the Puerto Rican Independence struggle.

With releases like *Abu Jamal*, *Liberation Day*, and *Love + Revolution*, Ricanstruction merges raw, DIY production with anthemic calls to action—picture Rage Against the Machine meets Bomba Estéreo at a protest rally. Their live shows double as community gatherings, blending poetry, salsa grooves, and mosh-pit intensity. While they’ve stayed under the mainstream radar, their cult following celebrates them as unapologetic voices for marginalized communities, proving that resistance music can still make you move.