Public Enemy

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Public Enemy, also known as P.E., is a seminal Golden Age era Hip-Hop group known for their densely layered production and politically charged lyrics demonstrating their interest in the concerns of the African American community. PE formed in Long Island, New York, in 1982 around a WBAU radio show as Spectrum City. After one less-than-successful single, they regrouped and signed to the still developing Def Jam record label after Rick Rubin heard Chuck D freestyling on a demo. Read more about Public Enemy on Last.fm.

Type: Group
Area: United States
Founded: 1982
Tags: hip-hop rap hip hop old school political

ACHIEVEMENTS

SONGS
2
SONG WEEKS
37
FIRST WEEK
03/08
LAST WEEK
48/12
ALBUMS
2
ALBUM WEEKS
5
FIRST WEEK
32/05
LAST WEEK
40/20

SONGS

Peak Title First Week Weeks Last Week
#19
1 wk

Public Enemy and Benny Benassi
03/08 - 20/08 wks: 18
03/08 18 20/08
#4
1 wk

30/12 - 48/12 wks: 19
30/12 19 48/12
#4 03/08 37 48/12

ALBUMS

Peak Title First Week Weeks Last Week
#39
1 wk
Power To The People And The Beats: Public Enemy's Greatest Hits by  Public Enemy
32/05 - 34/05 wks: 4
32/05 4 34/05
#37
1 wk

40/20 - 40/20 wks: 1
40/20 1 40/20
#37 32/05 5 40/20

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