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An absolutely incredible blast to kick start this blistering selection from
'The Rolling Stones Of Hip Hop'.
I've just typed that into Google and did a quick one page search, if I decide to put together another Public Enemy show, I'll already have the name for it.
This song title has also been used for a Chemical Brothers mix that features a very different version by Willie Hutch for The Mack ('73) soundtrack, that same soundtrack may be utilised at some stage in the future...
I can't remember the exact meaning of this acronym, but something along the lines of 'make love...do something else to war'?
These opening two tracks have not been selected for their relevance to the current dispute between Chuck D and Flavor Flav. But they really do need to 'Work It Out' for the good of mankind.
Although, adding Radio to Public Enemy is probably a smart idea, and one that I favour very highly.
(I can't bring myself to mention who the guest is on this track. If you already know, then please forgive me?).
I was reminded of this track whilst putting together another show. I still have memories of listening to the cover version by Senser at various festivals during those heady summers in the mid 90's
I don't usually rely this heavily on one specific album, but when that album is 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions', I need to show you what they've got...
This probably doesn't qualify as an actual song anyway, more of a bridge between tracks.
I'm sure that I remember this and Rebel Without A Pause being played every week for the under 18's night at Martine's in Eastleigh. I'm fairly certain that they even used to appear at exactly the same point in the D.J's set....every week.
If you were asked to name the first Public Enemy song that comes to your head, then I'm sure the majority of people would say Fight The Power without any hesitation. Well, if you asked me the same question, but specified a Flavor Flav vocal, then I would automatically opt for this.
Early drafts of the mix had this as the opening track, but I think what we have now sets the tone perfectly. I really like the transition to the track below anyway.
I'm lucky enough to remember this being performed on The Word back in 1991.
I think they had some sound issues at the start, and had to improvise.
However, this version is far superior, and sounds almost like an entirely different song.
This was also my first purchase of Public Enemy material, although, they did make a guest appearance on one of my George Clinton records.
No surprise, that featured on one of my early journey tapes. Get ready for ROCKY 5, coming soon hopefully.
As above.
Public Enemy are well known for their chaotic sample laden soundscapes, this being the perfect example.
TERMINATOR X SPEAKS WITH HIS HANDS
Another bridge, as opposed to a standard song.
This reminds me of Cutman by Meat Beat Manifesto. More from Jack Dangers to follow...
This album was bought for me when I was recovering in a rehab unit, where I found myself living after a fairly serious car accident.
I was being taught how to walk, talk, and perform very basic kitchen tasks again.
Fortunately, the facility also had a record player, so I could comfortably reacquaint myself with the joys of vinyl. I like to think that I did my bit to help the other residents in their recovery, introducing them to the beats of Public Enemy.
This felt like a good track to close out he first half with.
If you you are ever lucky enough to listen to this on a journey, then this is for you. Even better, if that journey incorporates the South Western region of the United States, or a trip to Newquay.
A great track to open up the second half.
The end montage of 'news excerpts' is very relevant now.
I know Flavor Flav has been kicked out previously, but I don't think the name of the band has ever been changed before?
This is taken from the He Got Game ('98) soundtrack that I picked up around the time of release, and didn't even manage to see the actual Spike Lee film until many years later for some strange reason?
I've just noticed quite a few of these tracks selected contain numerals in the title. If you include She Watch Channel Zero?!, that would account for nearly a quarter of all tracks.
I never thought that the outfit were that big on numerology, or could it be my subconscious leaning towards these particular tracks.
One of the faster, if not, the fastest in terms of BPM, and the rhymes match.
Things are still pretty frenetic at this point.
THIN LINE BETWEEN LAW AND RAPE
It's going to be ok, we can breathe now.
I really like Chuck D's vocal here. Unfortunately, I can't think of any other occasion that he's adopted this ultra smooth delivery???
Added to change the tempo leading up to the final few tracks.
Heavy Beats were very much the order of the day around the time that this album was released.
More Heavy Beats, and very well received by me at the time of release. Also from the album that I would play to my fellow patients at The Bradley Unit in Woking.
I'd better take the opportunity now to apologise for introducing the unique sound of Public Enemy to people from very differing age groups and cultural backgrounds.
The Beats are there to heal you know.
Another bridging track, this was a very late entry from one of the later albums.
PROPHETS OF RAGE (POWER VERSION)
More bridging skill courtesy of Terminator X.
Maybe it's not advisable to have a 'double bridge'?.
I doubt people will be still listening at this point anyway?
One more from the He Got Game ('98) soundtrack, and dedicated to all the Homeboys/girls who own more than seven pairs of training shoes.
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