Shut Up, Be Happy (Feat. Jello Biafra)
Ice-T · Iceberg/Freedom Of Speech
America is now under marshall law.
All constitutional rights have been suspended.
Stay in your homes.
Do not attempt to contact love ones, insurance agent or attorney.
Shut up.
Do not attempt to think or depression may accure.
Stay in your homes.
Curfew is at 7 PM sharp after work.
Anyone gaught outside of gates of their suveillance sectors after curfew
will be shot.
Remain calm, do not panic.
Your neighborhood watchofficer will be by to collect urine examples in
the morning.
Anyone gaught intefering with the collection of urine examples will be
shot.
Stay in your homes, remain calm.
The number one enemy of progress is question.
National security is more important than individual will.
All port broadcasts will proceed as normal.
No more than two people may gather anywhere without promission.
Use only the drugs described by your boss or supervisor.
Shut up, be happy.
Obey all orders without question.
The comformental mandor is now mandatory.
Be happy.
At last everything is done for you.
Shut Up, Be Happy (Feat. Jello Biafra)
Released on Ice-T's 1992 album Iceberg/Freedom Of Speech, this track stands as a defining moment in the intersection of hip-hop and punk activism. Featuring Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys, the recording blends Ice-T's signature street narrative with Biafra's iconic anti-establishment vocals, creating a unique sonic collision that transcends genre boundaries. The collaboration reflects the era's growing political consciousness within the hip-hop community, where artists increasingly utilized their platforms to address social justice and free speech issues. By merging the raw energy of West Coast gangsta rap with the anarchic spirit of punk rock, the song became a cultural touchstone, reinforcing Ice-T's reputation as a voice for the marginalized while amplifying Biafra's message through a mainstream rap lens.