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Public Enemy Lyrics

DJ: Public Enemy - ah, in their music ah, kinda rabble rousing. They, ah, talk about, ah, well things like...
The DJ introduces Public Enemy and acknowledges that their music is often provocative and touches on controversial topics.

DJ:You know the white media has been very upset about some of the things you're saying in your songs
The DJ notes that some in the media have expressed displeasure with Public Enemy's lyrics.

DJ: On the air- Hello?
The DJ prompts a phone call from a listener.

Caller: Yes, hello?
The caller responds to the DJ's prompt and enters the conversation.

DJ: Yes?
The DJ acknowledges the caller's presence and encourages them to speak.

Caller: Ah, I've seen these guys - I saw them warm up for theBeastie Boys last year
The caller shares their personal experience of seeing Public Enemy in concert.

DJ: How were they?
The DJ follows up on the caller's experience by asking their opinion.

Caller: How were they? I thought it was one of the most appalling things I have ever seen. There were two gentlemen in cages on either side of the stage with fake Uzis...There were, a, Jesus it, it was unbelievable. And when I see somebody who's wearing one of their shirtsI think that they're scum too
The caller expresses their strong disapproval of Public Enemy's stage show and merchandise due to what they perceive as offensive imagery.

DJ: Hello?
The DJ signals the end of that call and moves on to the next caller.

PE in full effect, Brother!
Public Enemy announces their presence and readiness.

DJ: Hello?
The DJ takes another call.

Caller: Why do you even pay homage to these people by putting these monkeys on?
The caller asks why the DJ would feature Public Enemy, whom they derogatorily refer to as 'monkeys.'

DJ: Hello? Hello?
The DJ ignores the insult and prompts a new call.

Caller: ...then have the guts to tell him that he doesn't know what he's talking about
The caller expresses frustration with someone who they feel is dismissive of Chuck D's message.

DJ: Hello?
Another call comes in.

Caller: Terminator X!
The caller shouts out Public Enemy's DJ, who is a member of the group.

DJ: Thank you. Terminator X is one of the members on the group
The DJ confirms the caller's remark and adds context for listeners who may not be familiar with Public Enemy's lineup.

On the air (3X)
Public Enemy chants their trademark phrase to signify that they are addressing listeners directly.

Caller: Go back to Africa?
The caller brings up a phrase often used to derisively tell Black people to return to their ancestral home.

DJ: OK, we're going to (ha ha) - believe me when we go to these phones, people are going to tell you to do just that, Chuck
The DJ acknowledges the prevalence of racist attitudes among some listeners and explains that Chuck D will likely have to contend with more such comments in the future.

Caller: (Yes, hello?) Yes, I think that White liberals likeYourself have difficulty understanding that Chuck's views represent the frustrations of the majority of black youth out there today
The caller argues that the DJ, whom they assume is White, cannot fully understand the perspective of Black youth and the issues that Chuck D's lyrics address.

DJ: I do understand that
The DJ asserts that they are capable of understanding the concerns and experiences of Black youth.

Caller: Yeah, but before he came on, you were -
The caller interrupts the DJ to make another point.

DJ: If you had read the stuff I had read about him, and the wayHe's been portrayed in American press-
The DJ cuts off the caller and suggests that they might have a different opinion if they were better educated about Chuck D and his work.