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What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?

Public Enemy

2020
17 tracks
44 min
east coast hip hop

Album Description

Public Enemy's latest offering, 'What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?', is a powerhouse of unapologetic hip-hop that packs a punch. Released on 25 September 2020 via Public Enemy PS/ Def Jam, this 44-minute album is a testament to the group's unwavering commitment to their craft.

Featuring an impressive array of collaborations, including George Clinton, Cypress Hill, DJ Premier, and Nas, amongst others, 'What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?' is an unbridled fusion of East Coast hip-hop, hip-hop, and hardcore hip-hop. With tracks like 'When The Grid Go Down...' and 'Fight The Power: Remix 2020', Public Enemy delivers a scathing critique of the status quo, tackling themes of social justice and rebellion.

Throughout the album, Public Enemy's signature energy and urgency are palpable, with each track building upon the last to create a sense of unrelenting momentum. From the provocative 'State Of The Union (STFU)' to the haunting 'Rest In Beats', the group's ability to craft compelling narratives and infectious beats is on full display.

With 'What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?', Public Enemy cements their position as one of the most influential and innovative forces in hip-hop, refusing to compromise their vision or temper their message. This album is a clarion call to action, a defiant rejection of the norms, and a testament to the power of music as a catalyst for change.

September 25, 2020© 2020 Enemy Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.℗ 2020 Enemy Records, LLC, under exclusive license to Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Tracks

When The Grid Go Down... [feat. George Clinton]Public Enemy, George Clinton
1:31
GRID (feat. Cypress Hill, and George Clinton)Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, George Clinton
4:32
State Of The Union (STFU) [feat. DJ Premier]Public Enemy, DJ Premier
2:54
Merica MirrorPop Diesel
0:08
Public Enemy Number Won [feat. Mike D, Ad-Rock, and Run DMC]Public Enemy, Mike D, Ad-Rock, Run–D.M.C.
5:25
ToxicPublic Enemy
3:11
Yesterday Man (feat. Daddy-O)Public Enemy, Daddy-O
3:03
Crossroads BurningJames Bomb
0:12
Fight The Power: Remix 2020 (feat. Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG, and Questlove)Public Enemy, Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG, ?uestlove
4:57
Beat Them AllPublic Enemy
2:52
Smash The Crowd (feat. Ice-T, and PMD)Public Enemy, ICE-T, PMD
3:06
If You Can't Join Em Beat EmPublic Enemy
0:50
Go At It (feat. Jahi)Public Enemy, Jahi
3:21
Don't Look At The SkyMark Jenkins
0:09
Rest In Beats (feat. The Impossebulls)Public Enemy, the Impossebulls
3:57
R.I.P. BlackatPublic Enemy
3:35
Closing: I Am BlackMs. Ariel
0:14

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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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