How Public Enemy Made an Album That Shook Up Rap and the World

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Grown Man Bars: Remember the Rhyme, Respect the Era

with Chad and Big Absoloot - Gen X Talking Hip Hop

15 episodes

2 days ago

Grown Man Bars is where two Gen X MCs turned opinionated Uncs break down rap culture with no filter. Chad, your resident rap nerd, with Big Absoloot, your OG's OG dive into Golden Era storytelling, lyricism, GOAT debates, classic producers, and the moments that shaped hip hop. From Slick Rick to Scarface, Nas to J. Cole, DJ Premier to RZA. Old rap and new hip hop. If you came up on mixtapes, Tims, and bars that mattered, this is your spot for real hip hop talk. We'll bring you up-to-date on the new hip hop trends, the ones our gen cares about, and hit you with hip hop from the best era ever.

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How Public Enemy Made an Album That Shook Up Rap and the World

Grown Man Bars: Remember the Rhyme, Respect the Era

16 minutes 46 seconds

4 months ago

How Public Enemy Made an Album That Shook Up Rap and the World

How Public Enemy's 'It Takes a Nation' Redefined Hip Hop | Grown Man BarsWelcome back to the Barbershop with Grown Man Bars, where Chad and Big Absoloot dive deep into the impact of Public Enemy's groundbreaking album 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.' This episode celebrates and examines how the 1988 album brought political consciousness to hip hop, changed the industry's perception of the genre, and influenced major rap artists like Nas and Kendrick Lamar. From the album's powerful sound produced by the Bomb Squad to its global resonance, Chad and Absoloot break down why this album was a pivotal moment in hip hop history. 🎤00:00 Welcome to Grown Man Bars00:38 Diving into the Titan Submersible Incident01:43 Public Enemy's Impact on Hip Hop08:42 The Sound of 'It Takes a Nation of Millions'10:25 The Legacy of Public Enemy13:33 1988: A Landmark Year in Hip Hop16:22 Closing Thoughts and Viewer Engagement