The raw underground truth of New York in the early 90s. A problematic world makes for problematic lyrics.
Yesterday i've required one of the best political rap albums of all time on vinyl. Fear Of A Black Planet sat fire in the streets of New York, and their raw truthness is still remembered to this day.
It is clear that Public Enemys leader Chuck D had many things, that he wanted to express. Most of the titles are self explanatory like "911 is a joke" and "Fight the power". Public Enemy has always been a speaker for the black community and the fight they fought is still relevant to this day. Many people still fight the struggles they put a light on in Fear Of A Black Planet.
The criteria I will be judging it on is the same as every other album. Except i've put a fifth criteria called "relevant" for the politically motivated rap albums I judge.
Vibe - 3/10. Fear Of A Black Planet scores very low on the vibe scale, since the album isn't meant to be a vibe. It's meant to be a speaker for the black community and it sure lives up to that.
Lyrics - 8/10. The album all the way through is highly focused on the lyrics and less focused on the music. Public Enemy manages in one of the best ways possible to speak up about the problems they face everyday.
Flow - 8/10. Public Enemy are all skilled rappers, and it shows. The rapping is raw, playful and gangsta at it's best.
Music - 7/10. The music fits the theme perfectly with various different styles and beats throughout the whole album.
Relevant - 10/10. The fight Colin Kaepernick restarted in 2016, Public Enemy started in 1990 and even before that. This album and generally their music is still played widely, and people still feel attached to it. The problems and their lyrics are eternal and the fight will probably never end.
Overall - 8,4/10. One of the greatest politically motivated albums of all time. A must listen for any hip hop fan.
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