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Hip Hop Wig Out '87: Public Enemy – Def Not Dumb

Frank Owen, Melody Maker, 21 March 1987

In the first of a series of reports from New York, Frank Owen steals the rhythm of the moment as he surveys hip hop's newest and hardest talent. This week he talks to Def Jam's newest signing, Public Enemy, the so-called 'Black Panthers of Rap'.

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