Public Enemy’s Words & Sounds Remain as Powerful as Ever on ‘What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?’ | Album Review

September 30, 2020 Jesse Ducker

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Bolstered by collaborations with an impressive crew of their hip-hop peers, PE’s new album proves that the messages in Chuck D, Flavor Flav and DJ Lord’s music still pack a potent punch.

Enemy Radio’s ‘Loud Is Not Enough’ Captures the Power & Spirit of Public Enemy’s Most Salient Work | Album Review

April 5, 2020 Jesse Ducker

Though regrettably overshadowed by the recent Chuck D vs. Flavor Flav conflict hoax, ‘Loud Is Not Enough’ is raw, confrontational, thoughtful, and poetic, just like the Public Enemy’s best work.

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Xzibit’s Debut Album ‘At the Speed of Life’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Xzibit formally launched his hip-hop career as a battle-tested warrior fighting for respect on his debut album, and thankfully, this same mentality continues to influence his music 30 years on.

The UMC’s’ Debut Album ‘Fruits of Nature’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

When the duo released their exuberant debut album, the hip-hop genre that they loved was becoming super serious and the project never received the widespread props that it deserved.