Public Enemy

Public Enemy is an American hip hop group formed in 1985, known for politically charged, confrontational lyrics and a forceful delivery led by Chuck D with Flavor Flav as the group's hype man. Their sound features dense, sample-heavy production often associated with the Bomb Squad, incorporating noisy textures, layered rhythms, and attention-grabbing sonic elements to support commentary on race, media, and social issues. They are recognized for bringing overt political content and a militant aesthetic to hip hop.