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Public Enemy emerged in 1987 with their debut record, "Yo! Bum Rush The Show". The album was totally different to the
style of rap that was around at the time. Public Enemy built off the beats of groups like Run D.M.C. and created their own style
of hardcore rap/hip-hop. Chuck D, the group's leader rapper about all kinds of social issues, particularly those affecting the
black (African American) community. Flavor Flav, who was essentially Chuck D's sidekick created his own image with his gold
teeth, comic sunglasses and a huge clock that dangled from his neck. Originally a classically trained pianist, Flavor Flav
invented the image that was later on borrowed by rappers such as Busta Rhymes, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Juvinile.
Public Enemy's records were produced by Rick Rubin (the rock producer who has a soft spot for hip-hop). Rick has worked
with many different groups, ranging from the Beastie Boys to Slayer. While Public Enemy were arguably the most influential
hip-hop act of the late both in image and lyrically, the group...more
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