PUBLIC ENEMY OG '88 DEF JAM 12" DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

PUBLIC ENEMY DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE 12"Category / Style / Moods: Rap & Hip-Hop * Golden Age * Political Rap * East Coast Rap * Hardcore Rap # Outraged # Cerebral # Uncompromising # Angry # Rebellious # Literate # Provocative # Street-Smart # Confrontational # Exciting # Bitter # Urgent # Fierce # Aggressive # Menacing / 23 S1988 US DEF JAM 12"TITLE: DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPEARTIST: PUBLIC ENEMYCONDITIONVINYL: VG+ OR BETTERCOVER: VG DEF JAM SLEEVEClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsORIGINAL PRESS! TRACKS: Disc: 11.A1 Don't Believe The Hype (5:20) A2 The Rhythm, The Rebel (Acapella) (1:10)2.B1 Prophets Of Rage (Vocal) (3:15) B2 Prophets Of Rage (Power Version) (3:15)User Comments & Reviews: Alain_Patrick - 18-Aug-05 11:51 PM More than a Hip Hop anthem, “Don’t Believe The Hype” became a principle for a whole generation not only because of the one’s attitude toward music or even art in general, but towards life. Hip Hop would never be the same after this twelve inch, and a special thanks must be given to The Bomb Squad team, the Flavor Flav’s lyrics in “Don’t Believe The Hype”, and Chuck D’s one in “The Rhythm, The Rebel” (which also became a sort of principle of a underground artistic behavior in the realm of the dance music). I hope this legacy can influence the new generations, so that they can rebel themselves against trendy, hype and expendable mainstream sounds. Public Enemy - Don't Believe The Hype Label: Def Jam Recordings Catalog#: 652833 6 Format: 12" Country: US Released: 1988 Genre: Hip Hop Style: Credits: Co-producer - Eric Sadler Producer - Carl Ryder , Hank Shocklee Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Public Enemy rewrote the rules of hip-hop, becoming the most influential and controversial rap group of the late '80s and, for many, the definitive rap group of all time. Building from Run-D.M.C.'s street-oriented beats and Boogie Down Productions' proto-gangsta rhyming, Public Enemy pioneered a variation of hardcore rap that was musically and politically revolutionary. With his powerful, authoritative baritone, lead rapper Chuck D rhymed about all kinds of social problems, particularly those plaguing the black community, often condoning revolutionary tactics and social activism. In the process, he directed hip-hop toward an explicitly self-aware, pro-black consciousness that became the culture's signature throughout the next decade. Musically, Public Enemy were just as revolutionary, as their production team, the Bomb Squad, created dense soundscapes that relied on avant-garde cut-and-paste techniques, unrecognizable samples, piercing sirens, relentless beats, and deep funk. It was chaotic and invigorating music, made all the more intoxicating by Chuck D's forceful vocals and the absurdist raps of his comic foil Flavor Flav. With his comic sunglasses and an oversized clock hanging from his neck, Flav became the group's visual focal point, but he never obscured the music. While rap and rock critics embraced the group's late-'80s and early-'90s records, Public Enemy frequently ran into controversy with their militant stance and lyrics, especially after their 1988 album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, made them into celebrities. After all the controversy settled in the early '90s, once the group entered a hiatus, it became clear that Public Enemy were the most influential and radical band of their time.This exquisite piece of retro music history is a 12" vinyl sound recording (not a CD) in either the multi-track long play LP album format or as extended play EP remix 12" maxi - single disco dance record. Visit the A Sound Deal store for information on grading, shipping, abbreviations and general info.Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Click here for more info on grading and abbreviationsCombine Items to Save $$$ ---Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal