Public Enemy – Fear of a Black Planet

Fear of a Black Planet is the third studio album by American hip hop group Public Enemy, released on April 11, 1990, by Def Jam Recordings. It is considered one of the most important and influential hip hop albums of all time, and is widely praised for its innovative production, socially conscious lyrics, and powerful message.

The album’s title is a reference to the fear and prejudice that black people face in a white-dominated society. Chuck D’s raps on the album address a wide range of social issues affecting the black community, including racism, poverty, violence, and police brutality. The album also features collaborations with other artists, such as Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane, and Sister Souljah.

Fear of a Black Planet was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. It has since been certified four times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In addition to its commercial success, Fear of a Black Planet is also widely considered to be one of the most important and influential hip hop albums of all time. It has been praised for its innovative production, socially conscious lyrics, and powerful message. The album has also been credited with helping to popularize hip hop music and hip hop culture among a wider audience.

In 2005, Fear of a Black Planet was ranked number 65 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2010, the album was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.