Chuck D Presents Enemy Radio

• Radio Armageddon [Def Jam, 2025] A−

See Also:

• Chuck D
• The Peeps of Soulfunk
• Public Enemy
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Consumer Guide Reviews:

Radio Armageddon [Def Jam, 2025]
Even with Chuck taking almost every lead, this isn't oratorical or hortatory enough to qualify as a true Public Enemy "comeback," as they say, and not just because the production is several shades more reflective and relaxed than PE's power beats were designed for. As why shouldn't it be, especially given that the man born Carlton Ridenhour turns 65 on August 1, and though of course he's still Black with a capital B, his philosophical tone is conversational rather than polished, associative rather than rational, paternal rather than authoritarian, humanistic rather than race-proud. "If we can't be allies then let's just be enemies." "Born out of tragedy scorned by survival." "Save the rap world like a lyrical vaccine/With thousands of lit candles, rhetorical ramble." "My body is a temple, so no you can't feel it/I build nations, civilize mankind." "I've been your age/You ain't been mine yet/And don't forget New Gens I love y'all, have a ball." A−