2014 sparked a string of events in reaction to police brutality across the country. From protests taking place in New York City, Washington D.C., and Ferguson to celebrities such as Sean “Diddy” Combs issuing a message to President Barack Obama, the past 12 months have seen citizens across the globe standing up for justice over police misconduct.

With that said, we’ve decided to highlight socially-conscious songs that helped define 2014.