album · June 30, 1988
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Def Jam RecordingsSee this day
hip-hoprapr&b
This 1988 landmark fused the dense, abrasive production of the Bomb Squad with urgent, politically charged rhymes, creating a definitive statement in hip-hop.
- The album was produced by The Bomb Squad, who created a dense, noisy sound collage by layering samples and noise.
- It reached number 18 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
- Music critic Chuck Eddy called it "a record that changed the way people thought about music."
Public Enemy are a hip-hop group formed in Long Island, New York, in 1985. They are known for their politically charged lyrics and innovative production. In 1988, Public Enemy were at the forefront of the rap scene, challenging listeners with their dense, abrasive sound.
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