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BTN 2000

Public Enemy · 2000

46 min · 24 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop

A frenetic collage of samples and aggressive beats that merge political urgency with hip-hop bravado.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • political urgency with frenetic energy
  • dynamic flow with interludes
  • short bursts of aggressive intensity
  • engaging commentary on societal issues

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, slower tracks
  • seek polished, radio-friendly sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2000, Public Enemy was navigating a post-mainstream landscape after their peak in the late '80s and early '90s. With 'BTN 2000', they sought to recontextualize their classic tracks for a new generation, drawing on their legacy while adapting to the changing musical climate.
Stylistic neighbors
KRS-One· Nas· A Tribe Called Quest

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 There Were More Hype Believers Than Ever in 97" Introducing Another Birth Kult 5:39
  • 2 Welcome to the Terrordome (X Games remix) 5:42
  • 3 Bring the Noise 1:54
  • 4 You're Gonne Get Yours 0:59
  • 5 Whole Lotta Love Going on in the Middle of Hell Don't Believe the Hype 1:33
  • 6 How to Kill a Radio Consultant 1:29
  • 7 Night of the Living Baseheads 0:54
  • 8 Cold Lampin' With Flavor 1:22
  • 9 Move! 2:17
  • 10 Walcome to the Terrordome 3:02
  • 11 What Side You On? 1:21
  • 12 Hazy Shade of Criminal 1:33
  • 13 Buck Whylin' 1:07
  • 14 Yo! Bum Rush the Show 1:29
  • 15 911 Is a Joke 1:37
  • 16 Louder Than a Bomb 0:54
  • 17 Rebel Without a Pause 1:15
  • 18 G'Damn Datt DJ Made My Day 1:03
  • 19 Son of Public Enemy 0:33
  • 20 Burn Hollywood Burn 1:16
  • 21 Incident Ay 66.6 FM 1:32
  • 22 Live and Underugged 2:02
  • 23 She Watch Channel Zero?! 2:31
  • 24 Swindlers Lust 3:41

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