Def Jam's Greatest Hits: Hardcore

1. Paul Revere - Beastie Boys

2. Public Enemy No. 1 - Public Enemy

3. Method Man [Remix] - Method Man

4. I Need a Beat - LL Cool J

5. Throw Ya Gunz - Onyx

6. Blow Your Mind - Redman

7. Promise

8. Deeper - Boss

9. Night of the Living Baseheads - Public Enemy

10. Last Dayz - Onyx

11. Tonight's da Night - Redman

12. Gold Digger - EPMD

13. Rock the Bells - LL Cool J

14. Don't Be Afraid - Case

Def Jam's Greatest Hits: Hardcore,Various Artists,Def Jam,East Coast Rap,Golden Age,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

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Def Jam's Greatest Hits: Hardcore

Average customer rating: If you don't have this, you're your own enemy ok, wanted a little more variety This is what got me into Public Enemy! PE Keep Bringin That Noise! [and sonnin' Viper] Kids, put away your Paul Wall and Nelly albums...this is some REAL rap music

Power to the People and the Beats: Public Enemy's Greatest Hits Public Enemy Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits The Very Best of Big Daddy Kane Ice Cube - Greatest Hits 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric B. & Rakim Straight Outta Compton ASIN: B00021LQ82 Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. You're Gonna Get Yours
2. Public Enemy No.1
3. Rebel Without A Pause
4. Bring The Noise
5. Don't Believe The Hype
6. Prophets Of Rage
7. Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos
8. Fight The Power
9. Welcome To The Terrordome
10. 911 Is A Joke
11. Brothers Gonna Work It Out
12. Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man
13. Can't Truss It
14. Shut Em Down
15. By The Time I Get To Arizona
16. Hazy Shade Of Criminal
17. Give It Up
18. He Got Game

Amazon.com

Public Enemy is not the kind of group that does compromise--either you own It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back and its explosive follow-up Fear of a Black Planet in their entirety or you simply hate music. So use this all-too-brief primer merely as a map to find your way to the albums that actually shook the world, mixing blunt politics with hard-hitting beats and Chuck D's prophet-like zeal for affecting change. If nothing else, tracks like "Bring The Noise" and "Fight The Power" serve as timely reminders of how much power hip-hop can wield when not tripped up in name-calling and bitch-slapping (D famously dubbed the genre "CNN for black people"), while on "911 is a Joke" Flava Flav proves there's a fine-line between laughter and tears. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

If you don't have this, you're your own enemy.......2007-07-20

Public Enemy had one of the more distinct and unique sounds of any major rap group from the late 80s/early 90s, both as to the music and Chuck D's raps. They were big into social and political commentary with Chuck D blasting away at injustice and other BS over often disonant and clangy music, which actually served well to mirror and underlie the chaotic situations described in the lyrics. Flavor Flave played well off of Chuck with his interjections, which added "flavor" to a number of tunes. Some reviewers dissed this a bit because it didn't have a certain particular tune that is their favorite and they just can't imagine it not being on a compilation. O.K., if you're that hardcore, buy all the individual albums. This CD is just a great overview of a rap group with one of the more unique urban sounds and insistent messages. Particularly worthy raps:

Don't Believe the Hype
Fight the Power
911 is a Joke [Flav shines here - reviews emergency services in the city]
I Can't Do Nuthin For You Man - another big role for Flav
Shut Em Down - heavy rap
By the Time I Get to Arizona

ok, wanted a little more variety.......2006-11-11

not bad, but i thought it'd have some of the other well-known hits on it as well. good for reminiscing about my youth!

This is what got me into Public Enemy!.......2006-08-01

Without a doubt, hip-hop was in its prime during the late 80's and early 90's. Unfortunatly, I didn't even exist untill '91...I was born into the generation of cookie-cutter "gangsta" (c)rap like 50 cent and lil john...oh, how lucky am I...

Anyway, I had heard a few samples from p.e. on tv and the internet, and decided to look for one of their cds. They sounded so different than anything I've heard before. Chuck D's vocal energy and style grabs your attention right away, while Flava's crazy wierdness keeps you hooked. While looking through Wallmart's cd selection, I came across this cd and decided that a greatest hits cd would be a perfect introduction to a group I had never really listened to before.(It was only 10 bucks, so what harm could it be?) Lemme tell ya, after listening through the cd once, my jaw was dropped, and I was floored.

First off, for any fans of pop-rap with candy-coated beats, this cd is NOT for you. Public Enemy are raw, hard, and abrasive. They're definatly not for everyone.

Second, their lyrics are political, and confront many serious issues that were being ignored during that time. Pay close attention, and you'll see that they actually have something important to say and aren't just grunting about their cars, money, hoes, bling-bling, whatever.

Finally, while their music may sound somewhat cacaphony at times, they were definatly way ahead of their time. They have the rare ability to make seemingly clashing noises work together in an intriguing and almost harmoneous way. For example, "Rebel Without A Pause" uses a repetitive screeching tea kettle in the background, which would be ear-drum-breaking in any other circumstance. However, combined with the song's heavy bass and Chuck D's lyrical wit, the kettle becomes less of a nussance and more of an actual instrument that enhances the song's quality. (Yeah, that sounds really stupid, but I don't have any other way of describing it.)

So yeah, that's another one of my rambling reviews. I would recomend this cd to hip-hop fans who are open-minded and ready for beats that are rough and different from anything else. I've become a huge fan of p.e. because of this cd, and I plan to buy more of their work. That's all for now. PEACE

PE Keep Bringin That Noise! [and sonnin' Viper].......2006-07-06

What else can be said about this release? The entire collection of singles (from their Def Jam period) from the most important and influential group ever. It doesnt get much better than this.

Public Enemy albums are consistent affairs with segues, inserts and instrumentals acting as the musical glue for each release. Some have therefore argued that listening to the singles in isolation is a less cohesive affair. I disagree. While Chuck D maintains that the group has never been singles orientated, their discography begs to differ: throughout the early 1990's, Public Enemy single releases were massive affairs accompanied by groundbreaking videos and fantastic cover art. Remember that "Fight the Power" only appeared on "Fear of a Black Planet" some several months after it "hit" - as did the B side release of "Rebel without A Pause" prior to "It Takes a Nation of Millions...".

This collection of singles reinforces their creative output, musicianship and legacy. The groups most commerciably accessible offerings are all here in their high-rotation-strong-unit-sales glory: the aforementioned "Fight The Power", "Hazy Shade of Criminal", "Shut Em Down", "911 Is A Joke" and the hugely popular "Give It Up", arguably the groups most successful single in terms of retail sales.

PE have crammed 18 cuts on to this release - but this just barely represents their release schedule. There are several cuts that have been released as singles and/or videos that are ommitted, including "Livin In A Zoo" (from the CB4 soundtrack), "Get off My Back", "Shake Your Booty", "I Stand Accused", "Louder Than A Bomb (Remix)", "Anti N*gga Machine/Burn Hollywood Burn" and the love-it-or-hate-it Anthrax thrash version of "Bring Tha Noize". A double disc edition with say, 28 tracks would have been nice - but then again, Def Jam/Universal dont want to cannibalise any trailing album sales the groups catalogue may still command!

Oh yeah, the reviewer "Viper" is the embodiment of the typical ignorant white American youth that PE originally set out to educate! Its unfortunate, but he of his ilk will never understand what true hip hop is or represents. "Hip hop" to Viper and most other Generation Y'ers constists of gun toting and talking about how much money you have and how many "biyatchs" youre doing. Grafitti? Breaking? DJ'ing? Beatboxing? Get outa here - that stuff's ancient, right Viper? Cats like Juvenile and Fitty Cent are the truth yeah!? heheheheh!!!!

Not all is lost though - I know plenty of young cats who take the time to check their history and educate themselves. Its just that people like Viper are already a lost cause - this album is the antithesis to his played out, thugged out BS so it will never get heard. But thats okay, cos dudes like me will never check for G Unit or Juvenile - so like PE's ratio of message:music, in the end there is some balance...

Kids, put away your Paul Wall and Nelly albums...this is some REAL rap music.......2006-04-12

Def Jam finally did what was right and released a complete Public Enemy greatest hits compilation. All of the PE classics are here including "Fight The Power", "Welcome To the Terrordome", "Bring The Noise", and "Can't Trust It". If you are not familiar with PE, this compilation is a great opportunity for you to become acquainted with one of the greatest rap groups of all time.

Average customer rating: awesome If I could give it ten, I would i LOVE THIS C.D. not very good but ok.

Def Jam's Greatest Hits Various Artists Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Def Jam 1985-2001: History of Hip Hop, Vol. 1 Bad Boy's Greatest Hits Millennium Hip-Hop Party FanMail Big Boi and Dre Present...Outkast ASIN: B0000024MJ Release Date: 1997-09-09

Tracks:

1. Around The Way Girl - LL Cool J
2. Regulate - Warren G
3. This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
4. Brass Monkey - Beastie Boys
5. Slam - Onyx
6. Ghetto Jam - Domino
7. Touch Me Tease Me - Case
8. Shut 'Em Down (Pete Rock Mixx) - Public Enemy
9. How High (Remix) - Redman & Method Man
10. Sometimes I Rhyme Slow - Nice-N-Smooth
11. The Gas Face - 3rd Bass
12. Children's Story - Slick Rick
13. Going Back To Cali - LL Cool J.
14. Don't Believe The Hype - Public Enemy

Customer Reviews:

awesome.......2003-09-11

this cd iz good but just get tha other 60 doller def jam hits.if ur a low budget person this is yours.i mean itz ok go get it if u cant afford the other one. ~1~ love

If I could give it ten, I would.......1999-09-07

The deffest. You wont skip one trac

i LOVE THIS C.D........1999-07-08

SLICK RICK'S JOINT WAS ILL THIS IS MAJOR RIGHT HERE I LOVED I

not very good but ok........1999-06-18

it had almost all good people but their worst songs.montel jordan was about the only good song with "this is how we do it".

Average customer rating: "Oh my goodness" fans are cryin' because it's edited...that's dumb WARNING - EDITED VERSION!!!

Power to the People and the Beats: Public Enemy's Greatest Hits Public Enemy Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000A2GDJA Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. You're Gonna Get Yours
2. Public Enemy No.1
3. Rebel Without A Pause
4. Bring The Noise
5. Don't Believe The Hype
6. Prophets Of Rage
7. Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos
8. Fight The Power
9. Welcome To The Terrordome
10. 911 Is A Joke
11. Brothers Gonna Work It Out
12. Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man (Clean Edit)
13. Can't Truss It
14. Shut Em Down
15. By The Time I Get To Arizona
16. Hazy Shade Of Criminal
17. Give It Up
18. He Got Game (Radio Edit)

Customer Reviews:

"Oh my goodness" fans are cryin' because it's edited...that's dumb.......2005-10-29

"P.E. is in the house,top billin'". The song choice is superior,but not perfect (missing "Get The F*** Outta Dodge" and "Night Of The Living Baseheads"). Other than that,this CD is not all that edited (some songs already were released edited). They took "Fight The Power" from 'FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET' CD and that's edited (only the soundtrack to 'DO THE RIGHT THING' plays without the bleep). Yes,they shorten "Can't Do Nuthin' For You Man" to edit but "Welcome To The Terrordome" & "911 Is A Joke" wasn't. "Black Steel..." was edited (and shortened),"He Got Game" was edited. What's a few songs? Dawg,it's P.E. man. "Rebel...","Bring The Noise","Public Enemy #1". Cryin' because this is edited and overseeing the great gems combined into one piece? Brothers (and all P.E. fans),can we work this out? Fill in the blanks,dawgs!!!

WARNING - EDITED VERSION!!!.......2005-08-15

I accidentally ordered this CD, thinking that it was remastered and the other version(not marked as ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED) wasn't. This is actually the EDITED VERSION. Amazon has not clearly identified each version as EXPLICIT or EDITED. I can only assume that the other version is the explicit one, but don't take my word for it. Buyer beware!

Average customer rating: The Reviewer Below is a Moron I hate this CD

Def Jam's Greatest Hits: Hardcore Various Artists Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000024MH Release Date: 1997-09-09

Tracks:

1. Paul Revere - Beastie Boys
2. Public Enemy No.1 - Public Enemy
3. Method Man (Remix) - Method Man
4. I Need A Beat - LL Cool J
5. Throw Ya Gunz - Onyx
6. Blow Your Mind - Redman
7. The Promise - Foxy Brown
8. Deeper - Boss
9. Night Of The Living Baseheads - Public Enemy
10. Last Dayz - Onyx
11. Tonight's Da Nite - Redman
12. Gold Digger - EPMD
13. Rock The Bells - LL Cool J
14. Don't Be Afraid - Case

Customer Reviews:

The Reviewer Below is a Moron.......2000-12-20

This album has the essential classics from the late 80's and early 90's, but of course contains the dodgy few (Case, Boss). The reviewer below is probably 6 years old, so that explains the poor review of this cd. Get this and the non-hardcore greatest hits.

I hate this CD.......1999-09-05

If you want real rap buy some Eazy E or DJ Qui

Average customer rating:

EPMD - Greatest Hits EPMD Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000IFWJ Release Date: 1999-11-23

Average customer rating:

EPMD - Greatest Hits (Clean) EPMD Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000IFWA Release Date: 1999-11-23

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