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Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (NEW)
Public Enemy – It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (NEW)
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"It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" is a landmark album by Public Enemy, released on June 28, 1988. It's widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop albums of all time. The album is known for its politically charged lyrics, revolutionary sound, and innovative production techniques.
Here's a closer look at the album:
- Genre: Hip hop, political rap, sampledelia, boom bap.
- Significance: It changed the perception of what hip-hop music could be about, bringing Black nationalist politics and social commentary to the forefront.
- Production: The production is characterized by its dense, layered sound, which was created by the production team known as The Bomb Squad, with Chuck D, Hank Shocklee, and Eric Sadler as the main producers, along with Rick Rubin as executive producer. They utilized a range of samples from various genres, including rock, soul, funk, and R&B, as well as vocal samples and crowd noise.
- Key Tracks: The album features iconic tracks such as "Bring the Noise," "Don't Believe the Hype," "Night of the Living Baseheads," "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos," and "Rebel Without a Pause".
- Chart Performance: It peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number 1 on the US R&B charts.
- Legacy: "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" continues to be highly regarded for its social impact and musical innovation. It has been sampled by numerous artists and recognized by publications like Rolling Stone and Time magazine as one of the greatest albums ever.
The album's name is a paraphrase of a quote by Chuck D about the effort it takes to create meaningful art in the face of societal pressures. It served as a call to action and a reflection of the socio-political climate in the United States at the time of its release. The album's message of empowerment and resistance remains relevant today.
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