Sun City Artists United Against Apartheid (Ft. Aerosmith, Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, Anthrax, Bobby Womack, Bonnie Raitt, Bootsy Collins, Bootsy's Rubber Band, Bruce Springsteen, Carol Hitchcock, Club Nouveau, Darlene Love, Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Deele, Diana Ross, Duke Bootee, El DeBarge, Fat

"Sun City" is a collaborative #Rock anthem from 1985, featuring various artists. The song protests against apartheid in South Africa, advocating for social justice and unity. Its powerful lyrics emphasize the importance of standing against oppression. Musically, it blends rock, hip-hop, and funk, showcasing diverse influences. The song had a significant cultural impact, raising awareness and funds for anti-apartheid efforts.

[Intro]
Ahh, sun city
Sun city
South Africa
South Africa

[Scatting]

[Verse 1: Run-D.M.C, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Duke Bootee, Afrika Bambaataa & Kurtis Blow, Big Youth & All rappers]
We're rockers and rappers united and strong
We're here to talk about South Africa we don't like what's going on (Tell it)
It's time for some justice it's time for the truth (Speak it)
We've realized there's only one thing we can do

[Chorus]
We gotta say
I, I, I, I, I, I
Ain't gonna play sun city
Oh, no, no, no
I, I, I, I, I, I
I ain't gonna play sun city
Everybody say
I, I, I, I, I, I
Ain't gonna play sun city
No, no, baby
I, I, I, I, I, I
Ain't gonna play sun city

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