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He Got Game

Public Enemy

1998
13 tracks
48 min
east coast hip hop

Album Description

Public Enemy's 1998 release, He Got Game, is a powerhouse of East Coast hip hop, blending the group's signature hardcore hip hop style with thought-provoking lyrics. Released on 21 April 1998 through Def Jam Recordings, this album is a testament to Public Enemy's unwavering ability to craft music that is both unapologetic and unrelenting.

With a duration of 48 minutes, He Got Game takes listeners on a journey through 13 tracks, including the iconic 'Resurrection', 'Unstoppable', and the titular 'He Got Game'. The album's tracklist is a masterclass in hip hop, with Public Enemy tackling a range of topics from social commentary to personal empowerment. Tracks like 'Is Your God A Dog' and 'Politics Of The Sneaker Pimps' showcase the group's ability to craft biting social critique, while 'Shake Your Booty' and 'Go Cat Go' demonstrate their capacity for crafting infectious, high-energy beats.

Throughout He Got Game, Public Enemy's unique blend of hip hop and hardcore hip hop shines, cementing their status as one of the most influential and innovative groups in the genre. With its release, Public Enemy proved once again why they are a driving force in hip hop, and He Got Game remains a standout album in their discography.

Tracks

ResurrectionPublic Enemy, Masta Killa
4:20
He Got GamePublic Enemy, Stephen Stills
4:46
UnstoppablePublic Enemy, KRS-One
3:14
Shake Your BootyFlavor Flav
3:45
Is Your God A DogPublic Enemy
5:08
House Of The Rising SonPublic Enemy
3:16
Revelation 33 1/3 RevolutionsPublic Enemy
4:11
Game FacePublic Enemy
3:17
Politics Of The Sneaker PimpsPublic Enemy
3:16
What You Need Is JesusPublic Enemy
3:29
Super AgentPublic Enemy
3:35
Go Cat GoPublic Enemy
3:48
Sudden Death (Interlude)Public Enemy
2:04

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About Public Enemy

Public Enemy, the iconic hip-hop group hailing from Roosevelt, New York, burst onto the scene in 1985 with a mission to challenge the status quo. Founded by Chuck D and Flavor Flav, the duo quickly gained notoriety for their unapologetic political messages, tackling issues like American racism and media manipulation. Their breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" in 1988, a landmark album that solidified their place in hip-hop history. With a dense, layered sound and radical political stance, Public Enemy's discography, including classics like "Fear of a Black Planet" and "Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black," continues to inspire and provoke thought. Their anthem "Fight the Power" remains a rallying cry for social justice, making Public Enemy not just musicians, but cultural revolutionaries.

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