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Jahi: A new voice for Public Enemy?

  Iconic hip-hop collective and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alum Public Enemy is responsible for providing countless classic hit singles, along with a string of gold

We can’t breathe

As Americans usher in the new year and bid farewell to 2014, we should renew our commitment to continue to fight for liberty and justice,

Busta Rhymes and Lil Kim: Hip-hop ‘elders’ embarrassing themselves

It’s been a busy week for hip-hop veterans–but it hasn’t exactly been a good sort of busy. 90s superstars Busta Rhymes and Lil Kim both made headlines this week for their latest endeavors, but both projects were met with head-scratching and derision, as opposed to praise.

Chuck D rails against Hot 97, is he fighting the right battle?

Public Enemy frontman Chuck D has been vocal in his criticism of mainstream urban radio in the past, but over the last several days, the rapper/speaker has taken aim at New York City’s Hot 97 in the wake of last week’s Summer Jam concert.

Radio daze: Has hip-hop media failed hip-hop as a genre?

Whether it was to promote a new album or a new concert DVD, elder statesmen of rock had no problem landing on the cover of the most recognized music publication in the world. But when was the last time an Ice Cube or a Chuck D was on the cover of any music magazine

Gina Barge, president of Enemy Books and more

Gina Barge is primarily an executive recruiter who loves incorporating creative projects. A Chicago native, Gina has consulting and documentary production credits under her belt,