Ozomatli Give a Voice to America's Working Class on New Single, "Redline"

GRAMMY®-winning genre-bending ensemble Ozomatli gives a voice to America’s working class on new single “Redline” — shining a light on the struggles of those navigating life without privilege, protection, or platform.

Founding member Raul Pacheco said:

This track is a statement of solidarity. We’re singing for everyone trying to make a life in a system built to hold them back.

Their message echoes recent cultural analyses like The Guardian‘s exploration of how border and labor policies in the U.S. were shaped by racism and economic exploitation—realities Ozomatli has confronted through music and activism since day one.

Ozomatli didn’t just drop “Red Line”—they brought it to the streets. This spring, the band performed the song live atop a flatbed truck in downtown Los Angeles during the No Kings protest, standing shoulder to shoulder with immigrant and worker rights movements in a nod to their own activist origins.

Now, they’re taking that message on the road with their 30 Revolutions Tour, celebrating three decades of music, madness, and familia. As part of their ongoing commitment to community and wellness, Ozomatli will donate $1 from every ticket sold to Sweet Relief and Backline to support mental health services for music industry professionals.