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

No. 5 “Shut ‘Em Down” (1991)

 

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The best track on Apocalypse ’91 is a pointed commentary on corporate America and the money it has made from the backs and pockets of black folks. And it features Chuck’s classic 2nd verse countdown.


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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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