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The Evil Empire of Everything

Public Enemy · 2012

50 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop

A politically charged blend of aggressive beats and incisive lyrics addressing social injustice and personal struggle.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • politically charged urgency
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • thought-provoking lyrical engagement
  • wave-like emotional shifts
  • cathartic expression of struggle

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike politically driven themes
  • prefer consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2012, Public Enemy was in a phase of resurgence, having released several albums since their heyday in the late '80s and early '90s. 'The Evil Empire of Everything' came nearly five years after their previous album, showcasing their enduring relevance in hip-hop and their commitment to political themes as they tackle contemporary issues.
Stylistic neighbors
KRS-One· Nas· A Tribe Called Quest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Evil Empire of… 1:53
  • 2 Don’t Give Up the Fight 3:47
  • 3 1 (PEace) 2:47
  • 4 2 (resPEct) / Spit Your Mind, Part I 3:10
  • 5 Beyond Trayvon 4:30
  • 6 … Everything 4:12
  • 7 31 Flavors / Spit Your Mind, Part II 3:10
  • 8 Riotstarted! 3:28
  • 9 Notice (Know This) 2:15
  • 10 Icebreaker 7:14
  • 11 Fame / Spit Your Mind, Part III 4:49
  • 12 Broke Diva 3:13
  • 13 Say It Like It Really Is / Spit Your Mind, Part IV 6:24

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