Headed into the Rock Hall: Public Enemy’s 20 greatest songs

No. 6 “Public Enemy #1” (1986)

 

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The group’s debut single is a firebomb of boom-bap rap, Chuck’s larger-than-life voice and Flavor Flav’s goofy asides. Another song that continues to be revived by samples and covers.


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Todd "Stereo" Williams, entertainment writer based in New York City. He co-founded Thirty 2 Oh 1 Productions, an indie film company.
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