PUBLIC ENEMY

Public Enemy

Public Enemy is an American hip hop group consisting of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff and his S1W group, DJ Lord (DJ who replaced Terminator X in 1999), and Music Director Khari Wynn. Formed in Long Island, New York in 1982, Public Enemy is known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism of the American media, with an active interest in the frustrations and concerns of the African American community.

In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Public Enemy number forty-four on its list of the Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Acclaimed Music ranks them the 29th most recommended musical act of all time and the highest hip-hop group. The group was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

Also known as: PE!

Origin: Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, U.S.

Genres: Hip hop, political hip hop, hardcore hip hop

Years active: 1982–present

Labels: Def Jam, Columbia, Play It Again Sam

Members: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff,  DJ Lord, The S1W

Past members: Terminator X, Sister Souljah.

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Social Menace @ Public Enemy concert.mov

 Album:

Public Enemy - It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back 1988. Full Album

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