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The Urgent 'Sonic Blast' Of Prophets Of Rage

Prophets of Rage's self-titled debut album comes out September 15. Travis Shinn/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Urgent 'Sonic Blast' Of Prophets Of Rage

Members of Public Enemy, Rage Against The Machine and Cypress Hill channel the anger of today as Prophets of Rage. Chuck D talks to David Greene ahead of the release of the group's debut album.

The Urgent 'Sonic Blast' Of Prophets Of Rage

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Kanye West, Will Smith up for Rap Honors

The J.A.M. Awards laud contributions in the areas of justice, art and music. Terri Corley-Mizell, wife of the late Jam Master Jay, talks about this year's nominees.

Kanye West, Will Smith up for Rap Honors

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Public Enemy Pioneer Chuck D

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The History of Hip-Hop

Public Enemy Pioneer Chuck D

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Born Carlton Ridenhour, Chuck D was the founder of Public Enemy. Formed in 1987, the rap group was a pioneering act that created explosive, politically conscious rap that focused on an urban world of limited opportunity, drugs and violence. (This interview originally aired Oct. 15, 1997.)

Public Enemy Pioneer Chuck D

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