How Babylon Works
How Babylon Works is a powerful song that confronts injustice, manipulation, and social control. Inspired by a documentary on Bob Marley’s political exploitation, the track critiques how systems shape obedience and suppress freedom.
Musically, the song blends RnB elements with a deep, driving breakbeat. While it moves at 176 BPM, the beat remains steady and weighty rather than fast-paced, creating a hypnotic, almost marching rhythm that reinforces the song’s message. The intensity lies not in speed, but in the pressure it builds—just like the systems it criticizes.
The lyrics expose how "Babylon" operates, using education, security, and authority to shape obedience while punishing those who resist.
How Babylon Works is more than just a song — it’s a statement. A call to question authority, to break free from imposed limitations, and to reclaim individuality in a world that demands conformity.