Public Enemy is an American hip hop group formed by Chuck D and Flavor Flav on Long Island, New York, in 1985. The group came to attention for their music with a heavy political message alongside strong criticism of the media of the United States, with many of their works also revolving around frustrations and concerns of the African American community. Public Enemy's debut album, Yo! Bum Rush the Show, was released in 1987 to critical acclaim and their second album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, was the first hip hop album to top The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop critics' poll. Their next three albums, Fear of a Black Planet, Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black and Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age, were also well received by music critics. Public Enemy has gone through lineup changes over the years, with Chuck D and Flavor Flav being the only constant members of the group.
| Origin | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, political hip hop, East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop, progressive rap |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Def Jam, Columbia, PIAS |
| Associated acts | PE 2.0, The Bomb Squad, Paris, Beastie Boys, Anthrax, Young Black Teenagers, Boogie Down Productions, Prophets of Rage |
| Members | Chuck D, Flavor Flav, DJ Lord |
| Past members | Professor Griff, Terminator X |
About Public Enemy
Rap group notable for politically charged music and American media criticism. Their first four albums were certified either gold or platinum.
Achievement of Public Enemy
They were the fourth hip hop group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were also inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
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Latest information about Public Enemy updated on July 28 2021.
