Public Enemy

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Best Blue Note Samples: 20 Tracks That Built Hip-Hop

Widely used by discerning crate-diggers and hip-hop heads, the best Blue Note samples have become part of the cultural fabric.

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Features2 months ago

The Best Albums of 1988: 66 Full-Lengths Worth Your Time

The best albums of 1988 reveal hip-hop in full flower, in addition to classics from Metallica, Talk Talk, and many more.

News2 months ago

Chuck D And Cey Adams Go ‘Behind The Cover’ For ‘Fear Of A Black Planet’

‘Chuck D was always very hands on with his artwork,’ says Cey Adams.

Features2 months ago

Fight The Power: The Politics Of Hip-Hop

Reflecting and commenting on the world around them, the most gifted and charismatic MCs have taken the politics of hip-hop into the mainstream.

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Features3 months ago

Chuck D On Public Enemy’s ‘It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back’

Chuck D explains how Marvin Gaye and Earth Wind & Fire inspired the classic album.

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Features3 months ago

‘Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black’: Public Enemy’s Daring Album

The album suffered a huge setback in its early recording, but ended up becoming one of the group's finest records.

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Features3 months ago

Best Protest Songs In History: 20 Timeless Political Anthems

Unafraid to speak up against injustice, the best protest songs take on the issues of their day, but transcend their eras to speak to future generations.

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Features3 months ago

When Slick Rick Made Hip-Hop A Great Adventure

‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ solidified the New York rapper as one of hip-hop’s most dynamic personalities and the world’s greatest storyteller.

News3 months ago

Chuck D Announces Book Showcasing His Career As Visual Artist

‘In a digital era where people are listening with their eyes, I think we’re seeing the elements of sight, sound, story, and style finally coming together in a way that I’ve been...

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In-Depth3 months ago

Chairman Of The Boards: How Producers Shaped Our Sounds

Throughout the history of pop music, the studio changed for musicians and producers from being a place of work to becoming a creative hub.

Features3 months ago

Best Def Jam Songs: 50 Essential Tracks That Define Hip-Hop History

The pre-eminent label for much of hip-hop's history, the best Def Jam songs are the evolution of the genre.

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News4 months ago

Public Enemy Release 30th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black’

‘We never begged for acceptance and thought that was the most rebellious s__t ever,’ says Chuck D.

In-Depth4 months ago

We Shall Overcome: The Power Of Protest Songs

People have been using music as a means to express dissatisfaction for as long as we know, but why is it so powerful?

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Features4 months ago

How Prophets Of Rage Screamed For Change On Their Debut Album

Furious yet thought-provoking, Prophets Of Rage’s debut album took no prisoners, offering a shot of adrenaline for the body politic in uncertain times.