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Public Enemy is an American hip hop group consisting of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff and his S1W group, DJ Lord (DJ who replaced Terminator X in 1999), and Music Director Khari Wynn. Formed in Long Island, New York, in 1982, Public Enemy is known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism of the American media, with an active interest in the frustrations and concerns of the African American community. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Public Enemy[1] number 44 on its list of the Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[2] Acclaimed Music ranks them the 29th most recommended musical act of all time and the highest hip-hop group.[3] The group was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007.[4] The band were announced as inductees for the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on December 11, 2012, making them the fourth hip-hop act to be inducted after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys.

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Hip Hop Forefathers The Last Poets Release New Song YOUNG LOVE Photo Hip Hop Forefathers The Last Poets Release New Song YOUNG LOVE
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2019

Today, The Last Poets released their new song “Young Love” from their upcoming album Transcending Toxic Times (out May 10th via Ropeadope). So far the album has been praised by Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Complex, who premiered “Young Love.”...

Toronto's Festival of Beer Introduces New Complete Country Stage Photo Toronto's Festival of Beer Introduces New Complete Country Stage
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019

For the first time ever, Toronto's Festival of Beer presented by The Beer Store is bringing a new secondary stage to the festival. The Complete Country Stage presented by Twisted Tea will feature some of today's hottest country music acts including country music superstars, Blackie Jackett Jr on Fri...

&More Release New Single FUTURE COME AROUND From Debut Album Photo &More Release New Single FUTURE COME AROUND From Debut Album
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019

Today, the Philadelphia-based hip-hop/R&B duo &More comprised of singer Donn T and rapper Chill Moody released their new single 'Future Come Around' from their forthcoming debut album Ethel Bobcat out April 5 via D-tone Victorious/nicethingsMUSIC. FLOOD Magazine said &More '...embody the very essenc...

&More Release NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Performance Ahead of Debut Album Photo &More Release NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Performance Ahead of Debut Album
by Tori Hartshorn - March 25, 2019

Today, NPR Music released a Tiny Desk Concert of the Philadelphia-based hip-hop/R&B duo &More comprised of singer Donn T and rapper Chill Moody. The group, who will release their debut album Ethel Bobcat on April 5 via D-tone Victorious/nicethingsMUSIC, performed “My Own Light,” “Future Come Around”...

The Last Poets Announce New Album 'Transcending Toxic Times' Photo The Last Poets Announce New Album 'Transcending Toxic Times'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 21, 2019

On May 10th, The Last Poets will release their album Transcending Toxic Times via Ropeadope. Today, the group unveiled the album's first single “For The Millions.” ...

Ja Rule & Ashanti To Headline Toronto's Festival of Beer Photo Ja Rule & Ashanti To Headline Toronto's Festival of Beer
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019

 It's been 17 years since this amazing duo has released their smash-hit single Always On Time.Now, Ja Rule and Grammy Award Winner Ashanti are back with their only Canadian stop of the summer and will be closing out Toronto's iconic summer festival, Toronto's Festival of Beer presented by The Beer S...

&More Release Video for New Single WHOA Feat. Chuck D, Debut Album Ethel Bobcat Out 4 Photo &More Release Video for New Single WHOA Feat. Chuck D, Debut Album Ethel Bobcat Out 4/5
by Tori Hartshorn - February 06, 2019

The Philadelphia-based hip-hop/R&B duo &More comprised of singer Donn T and rapper Chill Moody have released a video for their latest single 'WHOA' featuring Chuck D of Public Enemy (produced by Jake Morelli with additional mixing by Ben “IAmBNJMIIN“ Thomas). The song is from the group's forthcoming...

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by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2018

Lively McCabe Entertainment has announced it has entered into a new agreement with BMG. The deal grants the production company, recently launched by producer Michael Barra, access to BMG's vast music publishing catalogue to develop new multimedia entertainment projects across various platforms inclu...

Sam Huber's and Keith Shocklee's NY #1 Available Now Photo Sam Huber's and Keith Shocklee's NY #1 Available Now
by Tori Hartshorn - October 30, 2018

Sam Huber, Finnish Funk superstar and figurehead of the Global Soul Movement, is celebrating the end of his popular tour throughout Finland and Northern Europe with the release of his latest collaboration: a remix EP featuring new versions of Huber's tracks 'NY #1' (from 2017's Confused) and 'The En...

Beastie Boys Audio Book Will Be Narrated by Snoop Dogg, Many More Photo Beastie Boys Audio Book Will Be Narrated by Snoop Dogg, Many More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 25, 2018

The “Beastie Boys Book,” an extremely detailed 600-page history of the group to be released Oct. 30, has a diverse and impressive roster of guest narrators for its audio edition: Snoop Dogg, Elvis Costello, Steve Buscemi, Rachel Maddow, Jon Stewart, Will Ferrell, Wanda Sykes, Public Enemy's Chuck D,...

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by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2018

Today, the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) has announced some of the very special presenters who will help induct the 2018 class during a red-carpet gala and ceremony taking place November 8, 2018 at The Space at Westbury (250 Post Avenue, Westbury, New York). Presenters this year include si...

Multi Platinum Artist Thrust is Back with New Single 'Let's Go' Photo Multi Platinum Artist Thrust is Back with New Single 'Let's Go'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2018

After a hiatus period, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Thrust releases his new single 'Let's Go' Available now on all platforms.The sound of this highly experienced Hip Hop Artist will bring people back to the era of credible Hip Hop and cutting-edge music....

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by Kaitlin Milligan - September 25, 2018

The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) proudly announced their 2018 inductees - a diverse array of performers, groups, music industry leaders and venues that have made significant contributions to Long Island's rich music history....

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by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2018

On August 26, 1968, two weeks after releasing his civil rights anthem, 'Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud,' James Brown recorded his concert at Dallas, Texas' Memorial Auditorium. First released on CD in 1998, Brown's Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68 album will make its vinyl debut ...

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by Tori Hartshorn - September 10, 2018

World-class music producer and hitmaker DJ SNAKE has headlined many of the U.S.'s key festivals from Coachella and Hard Summer to Lollapaloozaand Ultra Music Festival.  Today (September 10), one of the biggest names in electronic music has announced he will return to America this fall for two very s...

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by Macon Prickett - July 02, 2018

Independent Venue Week has revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, which follows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK. The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Week runs July 9-15 in venues across the country. The event gives a nod t...

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by Macon Prickett - June 11, 2018

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by Tori Hartshorn - May 18, 2018

Twenty-eight years ago, pissed-off twelve-year-olds around the universe discovered a new planet, a Black Planet. Public Enemy's aggressive, Benihana beats and incendiary lyrics instilled fear among parents and teachers everywhere, even in the border town of Laredo, Texas, home of the future founders...

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by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018

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