Fear of a Black Planet
Public Enemy · 1990
63 min · 20 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
A bold fusion of hard-hitting beats and provocative lyrics that challenge systemic racism and cultural oppression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experience
- thought-provoking lyrical content
- long, immersive listening sessions
- bold, challenging narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 10, 1990, 'Fear of a Black Planet' was Public Enemy's third studio album, following the groundbreaking 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.' By this time, the group had solidified their status as pioneers in politically charged hip-hop, blending incisive social commentary with innovative production techniques. This album further developed their sound and message at a crucial point in their career, marking their ascent in the mainstream music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- KRS-One· Nas· A Tribe Called Quest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Contract on the World Love Jam 1:49
- 2 Brothers Gonna Work It Out 5:03
- 3 911 Is a Joke 3:17
- 4 Incident at 66.6 FM 1:37
- 5 Welcome to the Terrordome 5:25
- 6 Meet the G That Killed Me 0:44
- 7 Pollywanacraka 4:13
- 8 Anti‐Nigger Machine 2:39
- 9 Burn Hollywood Burn 3:04
- 10 Power to the People 3:48
- 11 Who Stole the Soul? 3:52
- 12 Fear of a Black Planet 3:42
- 13 Revolutionary Generation 5:43
- 14 Can’t Do Nuttin’ for Ya Man 2:46
- 15 Reggie Jax 1:35
- 16 Leave This Off Your Fu*kin Charts 2:31
- 17 B Side Wins Again 3:45
- 18 War at 33⅓ 2:07
- 19 Final Count of the Collision Between Us and the Damned 0:48
- 20 Fight the Power 4:42
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