Jakalene Extreme is a political activist. She uses hip-hop for its power of political expression. She became interested in hip-hop after hearing South West Syndicate, and has just completed her debut album Goods in Custody.

As an activist, Jakalene is committed to all forms of social justice. She focuses on deaths in custody, prisoners’ rights, mental health and disability support services. She is a member of the Socialist Alliance Party and was a candidate in the 2007 NSW state elections.

Jakalene approaches rap in the way she approaches life: in your face!

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