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What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?

Public Enemy

2020
17 tracks
44 min
east coast hip hop

Album Description

Public Enemy's latest offering, 'What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?', is a powerhouse of unapologetic hip-hop that packs a punch. Released on 25 September 2020 via Public Enemy PS/ Def Jam, this 44-minute album is a testament to the group's unwavering commitment to their craft.

Featuring an impressive array of collaborations, including George Clinton, Cypress Hill, DJ Premier, and Nas, amongst others, 'What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?' is an unbridled fusion of East Coast hip-hop, hip-hop, and hardcore hip-hop. With tracks like 'When The Grid Go Down...' and 'Fight The Power: Remix 2020', Public Enemy delivers a scathing critique of the status quo, tackling themes of social justice and rebellion.

Throughout the album, Public Enemy's signature energy and urgency are palpable, with each track building upon the last to create a sense of unrelenting momentum. From the provocative 'State Of The Union (STFU)' to the haunting 'Rest In Beats', the group's ability to craft compelling narratives and infectious beats is on full display.

With 'What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?', Public Enemy cements their position as one of the most influential and innovative forces in hip-hop, refusing to compromise their vision or temper their message. This album is a clarion call to action, a defiant rejection of the norms, and a testament to the power of music as a catalyst for change.

25 sep 2020© 2020 Enemy Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.℗ 2020 Enemy Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Tracks

When The Grid Go Down... [feat. George Clinton]Public Enemy, George Clinton
1:31
GRID (feat. Cypress Hill, and George Clinton)Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, George Clinton
4:32
State Of The Union (STFU) [feat. DJ Premier]Public Enemy, DJ Premier
2:54
Merica MirrorPop Diesel
0:08
Public Enemy Number Won [feat. Mike D, Ad-Rock, and Run DMC]Public Enemy, Mike D, Ad-Rock, Run–D.M.C.
5:25
ToxicPublic Enemy
3:11
Yesterday Man (feat. Daddy-O)Public Enemy, Daddy-O
3:03
Crossroads BurningJames Bomb
0:12
Fight The Power: Remix 2020 (feat. Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG, and Questlove)Public Enemy, Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG, ?uestlove
4:57
Beat Them AllPublic Enemy
2:52
Smash The Crowd (feat. Ice-T, and PMD)Public Enemy, ICE-T, PMD
3:06
If You Can't Join Em Beat EmPublic Enemy
0:50
Go At It (feat. Jahi)Public Enemy, Jahi
3:21
Don't Look At The SkyMark Jenkins
0:09
Rest In Beats (feat. The Impossebulls)Public Enemy, the Impossebulls
3:57
R.I.P. BlackatPublic Enemy
3:35
Closing: I Am BlackMs. Ariel
0:14

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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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