The 17 Series: Public Enemy

 














The 17 Series: Public Enemy (Nick)

Public Enemy is. of course, one of the great rap groups, although I don't really categorize them specifically as rap. I'm not saying to myself. "Gee, I'm in the mood for some rap music! I'm going to throw on some PE" No. They occupy the same zone and vibe in my mind as Jane's Addiction and other hard, aggressive moods. Chuck D and Perry Farrell are not that far apart (in my mind anyway) with the themes in their lyrics. Chuck D (and Perry) are in a group of about 10 or less songwriters and performers that are my inspirational and motivational heroes.

Musically, they align with one of my other faves, Norman Cook/Fatboy Slim. The beats and samples that Terminator X weaves in layers and layers give me the same rush of energy and joy.

Being the greatest hype man in rap music would certainly be enough - but Flavor Flav is a more than competent MC and leads on 3 tracks here.

 I can think of no other band that can pick me up the same way, when I am tired, suffering from life's aches and pains, or a loss of faith in humanity. And not just go on, but kick ass.

01 - Contract On The World Love Jam
02 - You're Gonna Get Yours
03 - Brothers Gonna Work It Out
04 - 911 Is A Joke
05 - Gett Off My Back
06 - Give It Up
07 - Bring The Noise
08 - Incident At 66.6 FM
09 - Don't Believe The Hype
10 - Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos (Single Edit)
11 - Welcome To The Terrordome
12 - Power To The People
13 - Race Against Time
14 - Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man
15 - Fear Of A Black Planet
16 - Rebel With A Pause
16 - Shake Your Booty
17 - Can't Truss It


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