Fear of a Black Planet

Public Enemy

Fear of a Black Planet

RELEASED: March 20, 1990
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Contract on the World Love Jam 1:44 2. Brothers Gonna Work It Out 5:05 3. 911 Is a Joke 3:17 4. Incident at 66.6 FM 1:37 5. Welcome to the Terrordome 5:24 6. Meet the G That Killed Me 0:44 7. Pollywanacraka 3:52 8. Anti‐Nigger Machine 3:17 9. Burn Hollywood Burn 2:46 10. Power to the People 4:49 11. Who Stole the Soul? 3:52 12. Fear of a Black Planet 3:40 13. Revolutionary Generation 5:43 14. Can’t Do Nuttin’ for Ya Man 2:45 15. Reggie Jax 1:35 16. Leave This Off Your Fu*kin Charts 2:32 17. B Side Wins Again 3:39 18. War at 33⅓ 2:13 19. Final Count of the Collision Between Us and the Damned 0:48 20. Fight the Power 4:42

Historical Archive

Released on March 20, 1990, 'Fear of a Black Planet' is considered one of Public Enemy's most influential albums, blending politically charged lyrics with innovative production. The album tackles themes of race, identity, and social justice, establishing Public Enemy as a pioneering force in hip-hop. Its sound is characterized by dense sampling, aggressive beats, and Chuck D's commanding vocals, alongside Flavor Flav's distinctive ad-libs, contributing to its status as a classic in the genre.