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Fear Of A Black Planet

Public Enemy

1990
38 tracks
2 uur, 17 min
east coast hip hop

Album Description

Public Enemy's seminal album, Fear of a Black Planet, is a groundbreaking masterpiece that catapulted hip-hop into the mainstream. Released on 10 April 1990, via Def Jam Recordings, this iconic record is the group's third studio album, produced by their innovative production team, The Bomb Squad. The album's sample-layered sound, which expanded on their previous work, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, is a testament to the group's creative genius.

Fear of a Black Planet is a powerful and thought-provoking album that tackles issues of racial conflict, social injustice, and black empowerment. The album's 20 tracks, including the hit singles "Fight the Power" and "Welcome to the Terrordome", are a testament to Public Enemy's ability to craft music that is both provocative and deeply rooted in the African American experience.

With Chuck D's distinctive vocals and Flavor Flav's energetic persona, Public Enemy created an album that is both a reflection of the tumultuous late 1980s and a call to action for a new generation. The album's themes of resistance, revolution, and self-empowerment are woven throughout the tracks, making Fear of a Black Planet a lasting monument to the richness and diversity of African American culture.

The album's influence extends far beyond its release in 1990, with its impact still felt in the music world today. Fear of a Black Planet has been recognised for its cultural significance, being added to the National Registry in 2004. This album is a must-listen for fans of hip-hop, and its enduring relevance is a testament to Public Enemy's innovative spirit and creative vision.

Tracks

Contract On The World Love Jam - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
1:45
Brothers Gonna Work It OutPublic Enemy
5:07
911 Is A JokePublic Enemy
3:17
Incident At 66.6 FM - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
1:37
Welcome To The TerrordomePublic Enemy
5:25
Meet The G That Killed MePublic Enemy
0:44
PollywanacrakaPublic Enemy
3:52
Anti-Nigger MachinePublic Enemy
3:17
Burn Hollywood BurnPublic Enemy, Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane
2:47
Power To The PeoplePublic Enemy
3:48
Who Stole The Soul?Public Enemy
3:49
Fear Of A Black PlanetPublic Enemy
3:45
Revolutionary GenerationPublic Enemy
5:43
Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya, Man!Public Enemy
2:46
Reggie JaxPublic Enemy
1:35
Leave This Off Your Fu*Kin Charts - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
2:31
B Side Wins Again - Original VersionPublic Enemy
3:45
War At 33 1/3Public Enemy
2:07
Final Count Of The Collision Between Us And The Damned - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
0:48
Fight The PowerPublic Enemy
4:44
Brothers Gonna Work It Out - RemixPublic Enemy, The Bomb Squad, Brian Dennis
5:51
Brothers Gonna Work It Out - DubPublic Enemy
5:10
Flavor FlavPublic Enemy
0:17
TerrorbeatPublic Enemy
3:07
Welcome To The Terrordome - TerrormentalPublic Enemy
3:38
Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man - Full Rub MixPublic Enemy, S&P Jervier
4:45
Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man - U.K. 12" PowermixPublic Enemy, S&P Jervier
4:06
Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man - Dub MixxPublic Enemy, S&P Jervier
4:03
Burn Hollywood Burn - Extended Censored Fried To The Radio VersionPublic Enemy, Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane
3:42
Anti-Nigger Machine - Uncensored ExtendedPublic Enemy
1:59
911 Is A Joke - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
3:21
Power To The People - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
2:42
Revolutionary Generation - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
5:46
War At 33 1/3 - InstrumentalPublic Enemy
2:07
Fight The Power - From "Do The Right Thing" SoundtrackPublic Enemy
5:24
Fight The Power - PowersaxPublic Enemy
3:53
Fight The Power - Flavor Flav Meets Spike LeePublic Enemy, Spike Lee
4:34
The Enemy Assault Vehicle MixxPublic Enemy
9:25

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About Public Enemy

Public Enemy, formed in 1985 by Chuck D and Flavor Flav, is an American hip hop group that revolutionized the genre with their politically charged lyrics and innovative sound. Hailing from Roosevelt, New York, the group gained prominence for their unapologetic stance against American racism and media manipulation. Their debut album, "Yo! Bum Rush the Show" (1987), set the stage for their groundbreaking second album, "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" (1988), which topped The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop critics' poll and is often hailed as one of the greatest hip hop albums ever produced. With a discography spanning over a dozen studio albums, including classics like "Fear of a Black Planet" (1990) and "Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black" (1991), Public Enemy's impact on music and culture is undeniable. Their anthem "Fight the Power" remains a powerful call to action, and their live performances are renowned for their militant stage presence and energetic delivery. Public Enemy's influence extends beyond music, making them one of the most important and controversial groups in hip hop history.

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