Public Enemy has gone through many lineup changes over the years, with Chuck D and Flavor Flav remaining the only constant members. Co-founder Professor Griff left in 1989 but rejoined in 1998, before parting ways again some years later. DJ Lord also joined Public Enemy in 1998 as the replacement of the group's original DJ Terminator X. In 2020, it was announced that Flavor Flav had been fired from the group. His firing was later revealed to be a publicity stunt that was called an April Fools' Day prank. Public Enemy, without Flavor Flav, would also tour and record music under the name of Public Enemy Radio which consists of the lineup of Chuck D, Jahi, DJ Lord and the S1Ws.
Public Enemy's first four albums during the late 1980s and early 1990s were all certified either gold or platinum and were, according to music critic Robert Hilburn in 1998, "the most acclaimed body of work ever by a hip hop act". Critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine called them "the most influential and radical band of their time". They were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. They were honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Grammy Awards.
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Studio albums
Yo! Bum Rush the Show (1987)
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988)
Fear of a Black Planet (1990)
Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black (1991)
Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age (1994)
There's a Poison Goin' On (1999)
Revolverlution (2002)
New Whirl Odor (2005)
How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul? (2007)
Most of My Heroes Still Don't Appear on No Stamp (2012)
The Evil Empire of Everything (2012)
Man Plans God Laughs (2015)
Nothing Is Quick in the Desert (2017)
Loud Is Not Enough (2020) (released under the name Public Enemy Radio)
What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down? (2020)
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There are three other groups named Public Enemy:
2) The first Public Enemy, an Oi!/punk band formed in 1984 who released one LP album (England's Glory) and one 7 inch (Skinheads). This band was never white supremacist and has no connection to the "revived" Public Enemy:
3) White Power group from the UK, formed by Paul Burnley (of No Remorse). Released 3 CDs: “Paul Burnley Is The Real Public Enemy”, "There is only one..." and “Archives”.
4) Public Enemy was a Hardcore/Punk group from Tuscon, Arizona.
Mind Terrorist
Public Enemy Lyrics
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Bass for your face
Get that, ha ha, yeah boy
Bass for your face
Get that, bass, bass for your face
Bass for your face, bass for your face
Get that, ha ha, yeah boy
Get that, ha ha, yeah boy
Bass for your face
Get that, ha ha, yeah boy
Bass for your face
Get that, ha ha, get that
Get that, ha ha, get that
Get that, ha ha, get that
Bass, bass, bass, bass for your face
The lyrics to Public Enemy's song "Mind Terrorist" are mostly made up of repetition of the phrase "Get that, ha ha, yeah boy. Bass for your face" and variations of that same phrase. These lyrics, along with the heavy bass line that accompanies them, create a sense of intensity and urgency. The use of the word "terrorist" in the song's title also adds to this feeling of danger and threat.
Many interpret the lyrics to be a call to action or a rally cry of sorts, encouraging listeners to get up and move to the music. The repetition of the phrase "Get that" could be seen as a nod to the idea of seizing the moment and taking control. The inclusion of the phrase "Bass for your face" emphasizes the physicality of the song and the way in which it can take over one's body.
Overall, "Mind Terrorist" is a song that plays with the power of repetition and intense bass to create an atmosphere of urgency and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Get that, ha ha, yeah boy
Excitement at the prospect of sharing a message with the listener
Bass for your face
This message is important and should be received with full energy
Get that, bass, bass for your face
The rhythm and message of the music is intended to hit you fully
Get that, ha ha, yeah boy
Reiterating the excitement of sharing the message
Get that, ha ha, yeah boy
Reiterating the excitement of sharing the message
Get that, ha ha, get that
Urging the listener to pay attention and embrace the message
Bass, bass, bass, bass for your face
The music and message will be intense and impactful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee
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