April 10, 1990, was the release date of a cornerstone in hip-hop music: Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet. Still known as one of the most empowering albums of its time, the album was written during a pivotal era both in America and in music: the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
The world has come to stand and acknowledge the 50-year mark of the assassination of a man who is defined as being the most influential civil rights leader in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On April 4, 1968, as he stood on the balcony of Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Dr. King was fatally […]
A powerhouse lineup of hip-hop legends, including Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, French Montana, and Chuck D, has teamed up with Power to the Patients to release a compelling public service announcement (PSA). Their collective voices demand transparency in the healthcare system, urging elected officials to create an equitable, affordable, and honest […]
As the milestone anniversary of Hip Hop is celebrated this week, MLB teams with music legend Chuck D for special content and programming to celebrate the connection and impact of music, culture and baseball. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During Friday’s highly anticipated Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium concert, the co-founder of pioneering […]
In honor of the milestone anniversary of Hip-Hop, MLB has joined forces with music legend Chuck D to bring special content and programming that celebrates the intersection and influence of music, culture, and baseball. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chuck D, co-founder of the iconic group Public Enemy, will take center stage as MLB’s special […]
Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story has released the official trailer and cover art for the new Audible Original with hip-hop legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chuck D. The 5-part Audible series, debuting August 10 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, explores a rarely told story that led […]
On this date in 1988, Public Enemy released their second LP It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back following up their debut album, which was released just a little over a year earlier. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album, which was released by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin’s Def Jam Recordings, […]
Over the weekend, Prince lovers from around the world gathered at Paisley Park to celebrate and honor Prince’s life on what would have been his 65th birthday and 7th year of his passing. The 7th Annual Celebration event was a major success thanks to star-studded programming, uplifting performances, and engaging panels, all in celebration of Prince’s outstanding legacy and once-in-a-lifetime cultural […]
Can You Dig It? is a new audio docu-drama narrated by hip-hop legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chuck D that explores a rarely told story that led to the birth of a global artistic movement. The 5-part Audible Original series will debut August 10, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The […]
April 10, 1990, was the release date of a cornerstone in hip-hop music: Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet. Still known as one of the most empowering albums of its time, the album was written during a pivotal era both in America and in music: the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Chuck D just stamped both Eminem and Black Thought as 2 lyrical cyborgs in hip hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an appearance on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast on Saturday, the Public Enemy veteran gave both MCs their flowers referring to them as ‘cyborgs’.. The legendary MC who is arguably your favorite […]
Melle Mel has been firing off his opinions on a run of rappers. The legend said Lil Wayne shouldn’t be in consideration for the best rapper, Eminem only gets love because he’s white, and Kendrick Lamar’s influence is overrated. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Stepping into the online discourse is another legend, Chuck D, who […]
Last week, legendary producer Rick Rubin’s interview with Anderson Cooper was released. The interview caught many people’s attention after the Def Jam co-founder and pioneers of hip-hop admitted to knowing nothing about music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “No. I have no technical ability. I know nothing about music,” Rubin told said on 60 Minutes. […]
On this date in 1991, legendary Hip Hop collective Public Enemy dropped their fourth full-length album entitled Apocalypse ’91…The Enemy Strikes Back on the Def Jam/Columbia imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Drawn from the fictional movies Apocalypse Now and Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back, the Bomb Squad produced project was a rush […]
Public Enemy is one of the greatest, and arguably the greatest, hip-hop group of all time. You would think the legendary group would be a household name, even outside of hip hop, but obviously, that is not the case. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During a recent episode of the long-running game show, temporary host […]
Arriving in time for Black History Month, Chuck D leads the new piece of the Words + Music franchise, Songs That Shook the Planet. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Songs That Shook The Planet reintroduces listeners to iconic songs by artists who risked their lives to speak truth to power, providing a soundtrack of civic […]
Rapper Chuck D and frontman of the group Public Enemy, recently shared his opinion on the Astroworld tragedy in Texas. The legendary MC feels Travis Scott is being blamed for the negligence but not the promoters Live Nation. Chuck posted his thoughts to his Instagram page asking Michael Rapino and the entire team at Live […]
On this date in 1991, legendary Hip Hop collective Public Enemy dropped their fourth full-length album entitled Apocalypse ’91…The Enemy Strikes Back on the Def Jam/Columbia imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Drawn from the fictional movies Apocalypse Now and Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back, the Bomb Squad produced project was a rush […]
Public Enemy’s Chuck D is backtracking on his statements regarding the verdict in the R. Kelly trial. In a new statement, Chuck D asserted that he did not support Kelly’s actions and insisted that he doesn’t listen to his music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The latest news comes after Chuck D originally angered Twitter […]
The landmark Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap is here. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The first of it’s kind book arrived over the weekend boasting 120 tracks, nine CDs, a 300-page book with eleven essays, extensive track-by-track liner notes and never-before-published images. In terms of music, the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap dives […]
