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  News3 weeks 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.

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  In-Depth4 weeks 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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  Features1 month 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.

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  In-Depth2 months ago

  Don’t You Forget About Me: Why 80s Music Is Cooler Than You Think

  Too often remembered for its clichés, 80s music actually has far more to offer than many remember – and it's cooler than you think.

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  News2 months ago

  Iconic Public Enemy Music Videos Receive The High Definition Treatment

  The revolution will now be televised – and in HD – on the band’s official YouTube channel.

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  Features2 months ago

  The Best Protest Songs In History: 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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  Features2 months ago

  A History Of Hip-Hop In 20 Essential Songs

  It's impossible to tell the history of any genre in a single article, but these 20 songs provide a roadmap for listening... and further exploration.

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  Features4 months ago

  ‘Fight the Power’: The Story Behind Public Enemy’s Searing Classic

  This soundtrack lynchpin for Spike Lee's ‘Do The Right Thing’ remains one of Public Enemy's most searing anthems. Here's the story of how it got made.

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  News4 months ago

  Chuck D Has Announced New Graphic Novel, ‘Apocalypse 91: Revolution Never Sleeps’

  The book is set to be released in November.

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  Features4 months ago

  Best Motown Samples: 20 Essential Tracks For Crate-Diggers

  Not often a label thought of in hip-hop terms, the best Motown samples prove that Berry Gordy’s empire had more than enough beats for the crate-diggers.

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  In-Depth5 months ago

  Taking Notes: How Musical Nostalgia Creates Future Sounds

  From the 20-year rule to stylistic homage and outright appropriation, nostalgia has always played a part in musical evolution.

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  Features5 months ago

  90s Hip-Hop: How Snoop Dogg, Tupac And Eminem Took Over The World

  Spawning megastars such as Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, and Eminem, 90s hip-hop marked the point when the music came out of the suburbs and took over the world.

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  Features6 months ago

  Pillar Stone: Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer’

  Stubblefield joined the Godfather's band in 1965 and became one of his two drummers of choice into the early 1970s.

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  Features6 months ago

  ‘Nation Of Millions’: Why Public Enemy’s Masterpiece Cannot Be Held Back

  Hitting like a hip-hop apocalypse, ‘It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back’ found Public Enemy unleashing arguably the greatest hip-hop album ever.