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September 7, 2008

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Audio: Listen to Public Enemy

From the suburbs of Roosevelt, Long Island sprang the conscience of hip hop. Public Enemy shed lights on the problems of being Black in America. The group continues to provide pointed commentary of our society. Here are some of their songs.

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    "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos" by Public Enemy

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    "Night of the Living Baseheads" by Public Enemy

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    "Fight The Power"

     
     
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    "Don't Believe The Hype"

     
     
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    "Bring The Noise"

     
     
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    "911 Is A Joke"

     
     
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