Big Daddy Kane on Public Enemy’s “It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back” | BEST ALBUMS

[@anthonysmith905]

Arguably 1 of the Greatest Albums Ever. Regardless Of Genre.

[@muskegontribune]

No doubt...

[@dawolf856]

💯

[@lonniemcclain2527]

No argument ....P.E. # ☝️

[@muskegontribune]

@@lonniemcclain2527 That album was revolutionary!

[@lonniemcclain2527]

@@muskegontribune No sell out ... No sell doubt 💯

[@LOYAL4YA]

They forgot to mention one of the greatest songs in Hip Hop history "Rebel without a pause".

[@rebbur1tew1]

Radio suckas never play me

[@rebelradio9988]

Def My greatest HipHop record !

[@gunchief0811]

I won a lypsinc contest to that jam.

[@johnmurphy6556]

THE HARD RHYMER.

[@martelprayer416]

@@rebbur1tew1 Funny you mentioned that line caise I was thinking about it just before reading your response. Haha....

[@kerryhesp3692]

Blew my mind! And changed my life in 1988, I was 13, Porirua City, New Zealand!

[@willnzsurf]

Ha. Choice as. Visited Aotearoa in 1990 @ age 12, moved here from Cali/Hawai'i in 2002. Got to see PE just before I moved here in 2001.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Nice, Kerry Hesp. It's great to see rap's impact around the world. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

That's incredible, willnzsurf. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@brotherc.w.encino8716]

Aotearoa represent bro. We had UHP opening for them in 90 when they came here

[@kelvinmiles1065]

They Made me Aware of Black Power Movement as a 9 year old Kid- much Love to Public ENEMY

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, Kelvin Miles. The LP is a powerful piece of art. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@mattsheezy5469]

Chuck’s line “....they wanted me for the ARMY or whatever, pictured me giving a Damn, I said never” was so rebellious, and so contrary to what white Americans saw as correct. Those lines basically made you aware of the fact that a lot of black Americans felt completely marginalized by the American Dream, and furthermore weren’t having it.

[@heruapocalypse2021]

That was a Megalithic Middle Finger From a Black Man to white AmeriKkka!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Great point, Matthew Coolness. It's a powerful line on so many levels. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess, as always.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

HERU Apocalypse, you said it. We appreciate your support of #UniqueAccess.

[@CedRockStarr]

Exactly! & TO THIS DAY!

[@ALloyd-ze7et]

I have to disagree. This becomes a bit clearer when you know the backstory of the receipt of the letter from the government and that it was a Vietnan era draft letter Chuck's uncle had received and his unwillingness to be inducted. MANY white Americans were very much against the war in Vietnam, just as Blacks were.

[@theoriginal668]

It Takes A Nation and Fear Of A Black Planet were they're most solid projects.

[@tremunique6149]

The original man so far ahead of their time, they prolly didn’t need 2 make another album 4 a decade.

[@kevinscott59]

Tre M Unique And yet they followed it up with "Fear of A Black Planet" which totally re-wrote the rules of song structure in popular music,much less hip hop.

[@tremunique6149]

The original man, yes, I was commenting on the both of them. After they dropped those, every other rap lp was in yesteryear in comparison.

[@theoriginal668]

@Julien Lefebvre I always tell folks that PEs first four albums are classics but the two I named are my personal favorites.

[@alaza61]

I'd say after those two....Apocalypse 91:The Enemy Strikes Black completes the trilogy.

[@keithmurray3827]

Prophets of Rage was an underrated joint on this album.

[@trublu72lewis77]

100%

[@marlonwilson4542]

In early 1990 I actually named my high school HIP HOP group "THE PROPHETS OF R.A.G.E(RENAISSANCE AGAINST GOVERNMENT EVENTS). Side note....S1W Bro.Mike and the Drew are my cousins. So I was on this joint hard. ✊🏾

[@kevinscott59]

Keith Murray A rap song referencing Nat Turner,Denmark Vesey and Gabriel Prosser...in 1988! That alone makes the song the stuff of legend.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Keith Murray. It's a powerful song. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Trublu72 Lewis. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@kirbyaugustine761]

That “Nations of Millions” album changed my life. Growing up in Louisiana, I had never heard of Khalid Muhammad or Louis Farrakhan until hearing that Public Enemy album. That album expanded my consciousness, spoke to my soul and forced me to study black history and culture. My first concert was PE and it was off the chain.

[@defrocker0569]

WOW! You never heard of Farrakhan till you listened to P.E., no disrespect, but it seems as though the south was not in sync with the conscious movement, as a person living up in the north east, especially N.Y. and Jersey.

[@Pinckman1360]

@@defrocker0569 Obviously you don't know history of the south or the Black history in the U.S. In the South you would be lynched for even looking at a white women, which existed well into the seventies. So imagine the mentality of a lot of people who remained in the South.

[@defrocker0569]

@@Pinckman1360 I know my history. I'm talking about him.

[@MistaFussichannel]

Def Rocker: I live in London, England. I’d never heard of Farrakhan before this album. The first time I ever heard the name Malcolm X was on the song Malcolm X no sell out. HipHop has taught me a lot about history. We’re not taught these things in school.

[@defrocker0569]

@@MistaFussichannel I don't know how old you are, but a lot of stuff wasn't taught in public school here in the states, but some things i learned on my own, except for Malcolm, my father was a pioneer in Newark of the NOI and being me born in '69, he would share stories about him.

[@Notbadjattz]

Greatest HipHop Album Ever Made !!

[@TheSorenBaker]

It's definitely one of my Top 3 albums, Sour4v. It's hard for me to say which is best, but I'm with you. It's incredible. Thank you for watching me on #UniqueAccess.

[@october81972]

Facts!

[@mauriceriddick4168]

Top 5 for sure! No debating

[@dawolf856]

In my top 3, without question

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, Sour4v. It's one of the few even in the discussion. Thanks for watching & supporting #BestAlbums & #UniqueAccess.

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

Whole album was dope there was nothing that sounded like it then ans even now a timeless classic chuck d had a voice and lyrics that came with power and conviction and the beats were dope

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You said it, Gerry Gizzy Garcia. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

Unique Access Ent. Thabk u for posting this salute

[@acknickulus]

Back in 1988, I went to the Nation of Islam's annual convention called Savior's Day, partly because my father showed me a flyer that said Public Enemy was gonna be performing. And to my surprise, PE had brought Big Daddy Kane to perform also. Needless to say, they rocked the place in a totally righteous way.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

That must have been an incredible show, acknickulus. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@gregorygriffin6341]

I view ...NATION OF MILLIONS... like many rock enthusiasts view SGT. PEPPER'S LHCB. Even at 11 y.o., I KNEW that it was an album I'd play for years to come. It has so much magic in it. PLUS, it was the first rap album that educated me beyond the classroom.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed on all fronts, gregory griffin. The LP is incredible & educational. That's a rare feat. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@jonnyboy4508]

I remember when Rebel was first aired on radio in the UK and it blew us all away. I then was lucky enough to be at that Hammersmith show in '87, PE's first UK gig, and it was mind-blowing hearing Rebel live like that. It will always be my fave track on the album due to that, but also the lyrics on Party for your right to fight stand out and the story-telling of Black Steel.

[@kevinscott59]

Jon Ryan Lucky man. I've watched the video version of that show and it's my favorite of all the "live" performances of theirs that I've ever seen.

[@jonnyboy4508]

@@kevinscott59 Wow, nice compliment. I'm actually in the video a few times as I was row 12. Its about my single claim to fame 😉

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Man, Jon Ryan. That would have been incredible to be at that show. Wow. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, Kevin Scott. That show is mesmerizing. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@koolstup]

I was blown away they put the intro from that concert on the start of the album...I’ve always hoped by that, that they hold that performance in high regard

[@krisbaca5856]

Kane top 3 in my book one of the GOATS

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We hear you, Kris Baca. Thanks for watching & supporting #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@BoredXRP]

The album that truly opened my mind, heart and soul.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Indeed, Choice Bars. It's a powerful project. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@yahuda486]

My fav..... Rebel Without a Pause!!!

[@levil4012]

Deon Florence the ABSOLUTE BEST joint on that classic album!! That BEAT, INSANE!! bomb squad KILLED it!

[@october81972]

That's the best and hardest Hip Hop song ever recorded. IMO

[@nekaeljones3086]

I'm with you bro. How could they not mention it? That's the song that made me love Public enemy.

[@mauriceriddick4168]

This shit had the energy of the LOX "wild out ". A house party got jumpin when that jawn came on!

[@haitianprodigy8600]

Thank you! Whole album was and will forever be a banga, but that Rebel Without A Pause joint is the shit. I was fresh out of Haiti(7 yrs) thinking whoever created that beat is a certified genius?!

[@pfeiffdog0811]

BDK is GOAT!!!

[@TheSorenBaker]

Anthony, Big Daddy Kane is definitely one of the best of all time. I hope you enjoyed my interview with him. Thank you for watching me on #UniqueAccess.

[@edski8536]

Top5...i m book....until he went soft.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, Antony. BDK is incredible. Thanks as always for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Edward Gore, we hear you. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@keldorskeletor9137]

He was my #1 until he got watered down with r&b (rap & bull-shit) garbage & disappointed me tremendously, un-fortunately. Then I realized RAKIM is the TRUE G.O.A.T. with joints like: "I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL", "FOLLOW the LEADER", "LET the RHYTHM HIT 'EM" "JUICE", "PUNISHER" "GHETTO", "DON'T SWEAT the TECHNIQUE"!!!! 🎧🎶🎤👽

[@kanayomadu9914]

My best album of all time as of today. Each song on the album had individuality and at the same time the album is cohesive and connected by the sound and the message. My best songs: *Don't Believe the Hype *Bring the Noise *Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos *Terminator X to the Edge of Panic *She Watch Channel Zero *Night of the Living Baseheads One of the great things about Public Enemy is that they were good at picking singles too; what one could refer as the "best" songs turned out to be singles.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Kanayo Madu, great point about the singles. Those are the songs that represent the LP & PE was great at picking them. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@thecunninlynguist]

legends speaking on legends~

[@TheSorenBaker]

That's what I wanted to do with the #BestAlbums series, The CunninLynguist. Check out the playlist on #UniqueAccess. We've got dozens of episodes similar to this one. We've got Dana Dane speaking on Slick Rick's "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick," for instance. Here's the link to that one, kzbin.info/www/bejne/laTHk62PrdSUjNk. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching me on #UniqueAccess.

[@willnzsurf]

Thanks so much for this, Sir!💯

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We're glad you enjoyed this, The CunninLynguist. We've got more than 60 episodes of #BestAlbums. Please check out some of the others & let us know what you think. Here's Big Tray Deee speaking on Eric B. & Rakim’s “Paid In Full,” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnO0lZprjLp1fKs. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You're welcome, willnzsurf. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@CedRockStarr]

How is this channel not bigger than what it is? Bruh, legit knows his shit and subject matter. How refreshing

[@elbowgang9715]

10× better than DJ Vlad

[@jaylovejustice11]

CedRock Starr he’s boring asf

[@mikehutchison7565]

He's decent, but check out peoples party, with Talib Kweli. That's arguably one of the best online shows dedicated to hip hop. Always incredible interviews!!!

[@CedRockStarr]

Mike Hutchison I’m familiar

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Thanks for that, CedRock Starr. We're growing & aiming to become the No. 1 spot for rap interviews. We appreciate your support of #UniqueAccess.

[@javenjamal475]

Once again Baker nice interview

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

PETER MAN Brown, thanks for the kind words. We're glad to have #SorenBaker on the #UniqueAccess team. We appreciate your steady support of #UniqueAccess.

[@ShawnC.T.]

Big Daddy Kane is still, and will always be, a/the "Smooth Operator"...

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You said it, Shawn C. T. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@kevinscott59]

1988. Easily the single greatest season in the entire history of commercially recorded hip hop...and it ain't even close.

[@dawolf856]

BRUH !!! KEEP TELLING CATS THIS ! Dudes keep bringing up this year, and that year. I'm like, Nah! I don't think people realize how unbelievable that year was... unless you lived thru it. That ain't nostalgia talking. 💯 FACTS !

[@kevinscott59]

Da Wolf Yep. Straight up facts.No nostalgia needed.

[@sirjer73]

A gamechanger

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Kevin Scott. #SorenBaker tells us that all the time. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Speak on it, Da Wolf. It was a magical time. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@douglascuffee4712]

THE best hip hop album of ALL time. Hell, one of THE best ALBUMS of all time.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Douglas Cuffee. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@CedRockStarr]

Yoooooo.... I’m reeeeally starting to enjoy these Soren interviews. It’s such a breath of fresh air from Vlad. I hope he extends his interviews to entertainers, athletes, comedians, etc.. I know Hip-Hop/Gangstarr Rap is his thing. But the further you go into it, Black Culture is all connected, interlocking, and interdependent.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We appreciate that, CedRock Starr. #SorenBaker has interviewed dozens of entertainers, athletes & comedians. Check out his interview with Bill Duke where the film & TV icon talks about 50 Cent's "Character" & DMX's, Queen Latifah's Acting Prowess. Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5zbknhmhbeNac0. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt. Please be sure to subscribe if you haven't already.

[@strauqq1]

I just said that this was the top 5 rap albums ever. Great analysis by Big Daddy Kane.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed on both fronts, mooky. Thanks for watching & supporting #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@ElymusRoscoeJenkins]

Big Daddy Kane is on my top 10 greatest rappers

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Ray Floyd, yeah. He's an all-time talent. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@mikehutchison7565]

It Takes A Nation is one of my two fav albums, along with Death Certificate. With some of the greatest tracks to ever be recorded. One of my all time fav tracks is Prophets Of Rage. However, the entire album is dope, from beginning, till the end!!!

[@damonwilson3609]

I say Mr Mike Hutchison knows his music! Arguably 2 of the best albums ever!

[@mikehutchison7565]

@@damonwilson3609 And u sir, seem to know really meaningful music as well!!!👊

[@rebbur1tew1]

And I'm keeping you from sleeping

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Mike Hutchison. We did a #BestAlbums with RBX about Ice Cube’s “Death Certificate.” Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6i8hnSBq7qcbqc. Check it out & let us know what you think. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Damon Wilson. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@purplebeard1526]

It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet are two of the best albums in rap history, and arguably music history every. The sonic landscape of Millions was also mesmerizing with all the samples from Slayer to James Brown. I don't know if I could get into an official ranking but top tier tracks to me were: Bring the Noise, Don't Believe the Hype, Night of the Living Baseheads, Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos, and Rebel Without a Pause. 2nd Tier would be Terminator X on the Edge of Panic, Show 'Em Watcha Got, and She Watch Channel Zero?!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

purple beard, great points. The LP's sonics are groundbreaking, as you know. Then the sheer volume of incredible songs if incredible. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess, as always.

[@purplebeard1526]

@@entrancemperium5506 There are some top tier rap albums in the "history of music" and those two are up there in the category. Easily up there for rap, but overall too.

[@MYTMIC]

Caught, Can I Get a Witness is a full group song, you got Chuck, Flav, Griff, Terminator, and the S1W's making an appearance

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Good point, MYT MIC. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@Synchronite]

Got this album when I was 8 years of age. Helped politicize me til today. Salute

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Wow, Bee Ready. You were on it early. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@wisdomreigns8704]

This album was playing non-stop from me being on the Edge of Panic or just Cold Lampin If someone was watching Channel Zero in Livin room Id be Bringin the Noise of Dont Belive the Hype from my room Louder Than a Bomb I WAS the Rebel Without a Pause Can I Get a Witness ? This my Favorite Album of ALL TIME (or Top 3) Having BDK speak on it is a chidhood dream come true Thanks Again

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Wisdom Reigns, well done. We're glad you enjoyed this episode of #BestAlbums, too. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess, as always.

[@roki8565]

First rap album(cassette tape) I ever bought. 8th grade. The summer of 1989. My middle school homie "Turtle" said I needed to either by KRS-One or Public Enemy. I rolled the dice and it was PE. That album changed my life as a teenager about to be a freshman in high school.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Nice, Ro Ki. Both of those LPs are great. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@michaelgrabner8977]

"It takes a nation of millions to hold us back" was literally a game-changer for Hip Hop music at that time...It was at that particular time - musically/productionwise - simply a sound and a vibe which was never heard before..in just one PE track from that album no matter which one you choose they used more samples than any others of that time did by counting all tracks together on their whole albums

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We hear you, michael grabner. It's a landmark LP for sure. Thanks for watching & supporting #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@cbrown940]

Quality mind blowing product! PE.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We agree, C Brown. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@damonrussell2016]

Big Daddy Kane the G.O.A.T. DOPEST LYRICIST

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Damon Russell, he's incredible indeed. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess, as always.

[@TheEdub1]

My #1 album of all time!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, TheEdub1. That's one of the elite LPs. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@terrancemjr]

One of my favorite album I thinki was 9 or 10 at the time, so glad my dad was a DJ

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Nice, terrancemjr. Having a DJ for a dad would have been incredible. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@rujones5373]

Underappreciated 1 of the greatest albums all-time

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, ru Jones. The LP is fantastic. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@ElymusRoscoeJenkins]

This album changed my life!!!!

[@alford2010]

Kane has one of the best voices in hip hop. He is the type of brother they worked hard 2 get rid of to make way for men in dresses. How about a comeback album Kane?? It will be much welcomed!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Michael Alford, Kane definitely has one of rap's best voices. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@bruhkamp]

Just came across this interview: All I can say is that "It Takes a Nation of Millions" is one of my favorite albums of any genre. More importantly though, no other album changed has ever changed the way I view the world more than this album.

[@gregorygriffin6341]

1988 was a gold mine for classics PERIOD. Name YOUR top 5:

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

There's so many, gregory griffin. This is No. 1, for sure. Check out our MC Eiht episode with about EPMD’s “Strictly Business." Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4rOgpmQZ5qhgdk. Let us know what you think. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@gregorygriffin6341]

@@UniqueAccessEnt Saw the MC Eiht clip long ago. Enjoyed it. Peace!

[@spitflamez]

I remember listening to PE on the radio on the OG KDAY and me and a friend thinking the radio had a bad reception because of the eerie sounds we were hearing in the beat.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Spits Flamez, man. That's wild. The eerie sounds were mind-blowing, for sure. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@mauriceriddick4168]

I can see Kane liking "Can I get a witness ". Sounds like a beat he would rhyme to. And sounds like it could've been produced by Marley real shit.

[@milesvance2322]

Makes me wanna hear it right now

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Good points, Maurice Riddick. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Right on time, Miles Vance. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@haroldjohnson2083]

In the top five greatest Hiphop albums ever made.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, harold johnson. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@johnmurphy6556]

Public Enemy were the best and most important group in rap music history. The came with the mega counscious message.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

John Murphy, yeah. PE was extremely important. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@alaza61]

A great emcee recognizes great hip-hop! Salute to the Kane!!!! BDK is a bonafide venom spitter.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You said it, wm young. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@fahlito]

"I am, a rock hard trooper to the bone, the bone, the bone/full-grown, consider me, stone/once again and I say it for you to know/the troopers always ready, I yell Geronimo!" Louder Than A Bomb

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Classic, Faheem Lea. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@rebbur1tew1]

Chick D's lyrics and presentation were inspiring. Hardcore, rebellious and intellectual. "As I travelled into the courtyard followed by 52 bruthas bruised battered and scarred but Hard"

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed on all fronts, evan browne. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@kirbyaugustine761]

The man, the myth, the legend!!!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, Kirby Augustine. We were fortunate to get another interview with Big Daddy Kane. On this one, Kane talks about the Girl That Inspired Biz's “Vapors” & Black Film Since PE's “Burn Hollywood Burn." Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqaQqoqopcdgjJY. Check it out & let us know what you think. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

My favorite P.E album that brought P.E's message full circle is "There's a Poison Going On" The whole album sums up the American experience of being marginalized based on the ism's of racial prejudice... Before then, P.E's It's takes a nation, made me a fan. The production on that album is by far their best production work still to this day. But, pioson going on is pure poetry of Truth 🙏🏿👍🏿

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, Jahha H. People overlook that LP. In reality, people overlook most of PE's LPs. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@99alfailiwaqain51]

Peace! Yes dope album!

[@reese_stay_clean_9410]

Greatest Hip Hop Album of ALL TIME!!!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We hear you, reese_stay_clean _. It's so incredible. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@defrocker0569]

I first saw PE perform was back in '87 or '88 at Madison Square garden part of the Def Jam tour.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Wow, Def Rocker. That would have been incredible. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@VoyageOne1]

EVERY hip hop producer should have a copy of this album

[@djjinerson]

You will never hear music and sounds like PE was capable of producing. Truly unique sound…..

[@johnmueller3743]

I see you with the Ravens shirt. You guys based out of bmore? Im from Baltimore city

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

john mueller, we're based out of Los Angeles. #SorenBaker is from Maryland, though, & loves the Ravens. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@kameronishikata2874]

DAMN! Big Daddy Kane! One of the best!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Kameron Ishikata, you said it. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Big Daddy Kane & Treach should do an album together produced by Apollo Brown.

[@mattsheezy5469]

I’m sure that they would if the people actually supported. There’s been quite a few records like that, but unfortunately nobody buys them, and it’s not worth their time. Remember that record with Treach, Bumpy Knuckles, & Trick Trick?

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Matthew Coolness I feel you, but I think people want some real substance now more than ever. With this COVID 19 pandemic, people have open eyes and ready for quality music. Big Daddy Kane & Treach together would be a legendary duo. No disrespect to Bumpy Knuckles & Trick Trick, but a Kane & Treach collaboration on Apollo beats would be on a whole diffrent level.

[@box5bastard277]

@@Mr.Majestic77 i disagree. And the problem is cats (even us older and fans of the culture) want shit that's typical to the taste we have of hip hop. See when we first got into it, they gave us something we didn't know that was dope and made us get into it! We didn't really care about who the producers was, we just wanted that dope shit. That part of the music is missed yell

[@box5bastard277]

@@dianevrules some feel the same about kane and freddie ms V! That's just how it is yell

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

That would be an interesting LP, for sure, Mr. M A J E S T I C XIII . Blackstruggle77. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@lonniemcclain2527]

I would most definitely agree 💯

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Nice, Lonnie Mcclain. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@terrellcuevo2369]

That's crazy his favorite is 1 of mine too! Word.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, Terrell Cuevo. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@lacjones7226]

That public enemy album is possible the best album ever

[@eugenemckinney8736]

BDK and PE are both rap legends of the 80s So when the "ITANOMTHUB" album was released so was Kane's album back in 1988 and they both achieved modern success The Reagan era of rap

[@flash1506]

Rebel Without A Pause...probably the best get you hyped song ever

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We hear you, Flash150. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@flash1506]

@@UniqueAccessEnt Appreciate your channel!

[@MrSimZOldSchoolRev]

Definitely the Greatest Hip Hop Album by the Greatest Hip Hop Group ever.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

It's definitely up there, Cliff Simz. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@stevenlee1888]

Classic album!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You said it, Steven LEE. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@CainaanDC]

When I grab the mic yo flav . What is this?

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

cain beats, classic material. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess, as always.

[@jeromekell8569]

Groundbreaking cuts & style of beats plus the positive messages , the music indusrty had to kill this genre to get us to self destruct with self hatred.🤔

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, Jerome Kell. This LP was fantastic. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

gary corr, we appreciate your support of #UniqueAccess.

[@roki8565]

The album sleeve and photo was sick.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, Ro Ki. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@lacjones7226]

This dude is way above vlad and he respects black people and the culture unlike vlad plus he never instagates beefs amongst artist.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Thanks for the kind words about #SorenBaker, Lac Jones. We're definitely glad to have him on the #UniqueAccess team.

[@themostsecretscience6409]

Big Daddy Kane the lyrical living legend himself. People forget that he is only 1 year older than Jay-Z and Jay -Z use to open up for him back in the day. So if call King Asiatic Nobody's Equal old but you still bump Jay-Z check yourself.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Good points, Willie Maeket. Thanks for watching & supporting #BestAlbums & #UniqueAccess.

[@feastmode819]

This was great. Thank you.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Feast Mode. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@twilitezn]

“Caught, Can I get a Witness”, is HIIIIIIIGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHLLLLLLYYY underrated!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Scott Holder. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@alvidama151]

please make a info about the legend crew Byron Davis And The Fresh Krew , we in germany love the old california bass movment , digging and suport it for decards , i bought your book too , great job , along with hip hop rap list my 2 best rap book i read till yeat , along ice t ice opinien

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

alvidama, thanks for the kind words on #SorenBaker's book #TheHistoryOfGangsterRap. We'll see if we can line something up on The Fresh Krew, too. Thanks as always for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@tonysmith5878]

AS A FAN AND STUDENT OF HIP HOP, SKITS AND INTRO'S ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKING A AWESOME RECORD, MIXTAPE OR WHATEVER IT IS YOUR MAKING. YOUR ALBUM HAS TO BE STRONG FROM FROM A TO B SIDE....YA DIG?

[@KerwinYoungComposer]

I remember the Bomb Squad producing that album at 510 South Franklin in Hempstead like it was yesterday. Unforgettable and Monumental!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Nice, Kerwin Young. It would have been incredible to be in there while they were making the LP. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@stevenmoules3959]

one of my favourite albums..dj johnny juice rosado did all the scratching on this album!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, steven moules. That's one of the best LPs for sure. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@tamutamu3607]

Legendary

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, Tamu Tamu. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@patelston8388]

Kane: Mmmmmmmm.........good favorite. Still think that my favorite Fight the Power will forever stand the test of time. But we're talking personal favorites here. #goodinterview

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Thanks for the kind word & for watching #UniqueAccess, Patrick Elston.

[@anthonymoore8369]

This album also introduce, minster Farrakhan, to those of us who were young, never heard of the minster the nation of Islam, and the honorable eligah Muhammad, and really Malcom x, you also hear sister Ava Muhammad, Khalid Muhammad,.yes the greatest hip hop album produced. This track played in KC MO for two years, you could hear it from blocks and blocks.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Great points, Anthony Moore. The LP was -- and still is -- incredible. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@multigrotesque]

21 Gun Salute. Legendary.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You said it, multigrotesque. The LP is a masterpiece. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@Kitu74]

Kane's representing lovely as usually

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, John Davis. Kane is incredible. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@DigitalOdyssey3001]

You can't have a Hip-Hop interview in a court room. Classic album tho!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Funny, DigitalOdyssey3001. We did the interview at Inglewood City Hall, not in a courtroom. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@teresaabrown8077]

This album smoke nothing but the it taught you things you never newmusic should be inspirational teach you things that you don't know and make you question things you hear and see great album I still play it to this day power to the people!!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You said it, Teresa A Brown. The LP was powerful on so many levels. Thanks for watching & supporting #BestAlbums & #UniqueAccess.

[@mikedeangelo286]

KANE SPOT ON !!! ASA BROTHER!!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed, mike deangelo. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@TheIcpfan23]

one part you left out from cold limpin with flavor is the Mr magic sample at the begining

[@SpookOneMusic]

It wasnt just TX...Johnny Juice contributed more on the tables than he gets credit for

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Indeed, Spook Killskillz. But that was later on. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@tris87don16]

My only complaint is that they never rapped on those interludes but classic album none the less production lyrics everything.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Agreed on all fronts, Tris 87 Don. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@ShawnC.T.]

I've always felt that if us mere mortals could actually hear the "Most High" speak, it would sound exactly like Chuck D on the mic...

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, Shawn C. T. Chuck D's voice has that type of power. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@gargenfluckgosphenspiels4849]

Party for Your Right to Fight!

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

That's a great one a lot of people don't talk about, Gargenfluck Gosphenspiels. Thanks for watching #BestAlbums on #UniqueAccess.

[@bigbenb-smooththesmoothlov9828]

BDK #Legend #nuff #said

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

You said it, Big Ben B-Smooth The Smooth Lover Cromwell. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@bigbenb-smooththesmoothlov9828]

@@UniqueAccessEnt oh no diggty no doubt like backstreet would say Keep up the great work y'all killing it #fact

[@sht7007]

The production was crazy to 5 album

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, salih taylor. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@appollosharris4350]

Don't Believe the Hype did it for me. Some claim that i'm a criminal. But now i wonder how, some people never know(Chuck D voice).

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Yeah, Appollos Harris. That's a powerful song with incredible lyrics. We also did a #BestAlbums with Above The Law's Cold 187um on Public Enemy’s “It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back.” Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXuqqIqPepeSd68. Check it out & let us know what you think. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@appollosharris4350]

@@UniqueAccessEnt You know, if you look at all of P.E.'s Titles, they were ACTUALLY telling a Story. Meaning you can try it peacefully first. When that doesn't Work, then it's time to Yo! Bum rush The Show(Show of Politics) But when you(the powers that be) try to stop it, just know that It will take a Nation's Millions to hold us back. Because we as African Americans want to be hEARd, our perspective hince the Fear of A Black Planet. But even then........the Enemy had to Strike BLACK(Apocalypse '91) because all of us aren't on the same sheet which is why they said there's Muse Sick N Hour Mess Age. I could go on but i feel that my point has been made.

[@nekaeljones3086]

How in the world could yall not mention Rebel Without a Pause???

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We wish we had more time with Kane, Nekael Jones. But we did get another interview with him where Big Daddy Kane talks about Hiding A Marley Marl Beat From MC Shan & Writing Biz Markie's "Pickin' Boogers." Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaSzpXh9rr2SeLc. Check it out & let us know what you think. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@nolaeast7412]

black steel in the moments of chaos

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

A classic, Nolaeast74. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@tonysmith5878]

BEFORE U EVEN STARTED TALKING... CAUGHT WAS PLAYING AND THAT JAM ALONE IS INCREDIBLE TO THIS DAY!!!!!!! THAT ALBUM IS THE COMPLETE MESSAGE OF DOPE. AND THE VIDEO FOR BLACK STEEL.....!!!!!!!!!! CHUCK D IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE "THAT" EMCEE.... SALUTE TO PUBLIC ENEMY AND THERE ALBUMS ONLY GOT BETTER!!!!!! AND THEE INCREDIBLE TERMINATOR X KNOWING HOW TO TWEEK SOUNDS THE WAY HE DID IT!!!!!!!!?

[@anthonythegreat72]

The most underrated song on that album is in the beginning of this video

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

We hear you, Anthonys Man Cave. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@njjjjjjjjhhhs]

salute to a legend

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

wapminnin99, thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.

[@urmonn8162]

Ya know when I was emceeing I the 90s...I didnt know shit about Kane...that was my whole damn problem haha fuck now I feel stoodied..what tripped me out is he said a few things just like did and I never evan listened to him..wich proves hes great lol

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Funny, Wadv Wanishi Fir Tribe. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccess.

[@joseyeastwood]

Welcome to the terror dome is my favorite P.E. song.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Jeffrey Ingram, it's a masterpiece, for sure. Thanks for watching #UniqueAccess.