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