Fear of a Black Planet cover

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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata