Public Enemy

         Public enemy is a political rap group that gained popularity in the 1980's. The group rewrote the rules of hip-hop, becoming the most influential and controversial rap group of the late '80s because of the way they don't hold back on real-life issues. The group was inspired by many artists before them like Run-D.M.C. and Boogie Down Productions', Public Enemy was the rap group that birthed a style of hardcore rap that was musically and politically revolutionary.

         The lead rapper Chuck D rapped and was very vocal  about the multiple types of social problems, he had his focus set on those issues disrupting the growth of the black community, he made it perfectly clear that he was for revolutionary tactics and social activism. In the process, he was the man that gave hip-hop artist their chance to be self-aware, a pro-black and consciousness person that many rappers after him took on that persona became the culture's signature throughout the next decade.

          I enjoy their music and a majority of the political issues that this group raps about is right. The people have a long way to go before the community can be to where it should be. I do believe that conscious rap is the black CNN for getting these issues heard and to have the general public see for themselves that a change is needed. For example, it can bring people together that agrees with the artist by attending on the concerts and these people can talk and network with about what should be changed first can work on something big that can make the community better.


citations
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/public-enemy-mn0000856785/biography