We used about 150, maybe 200 samples on Fear of a Black Planet.

Fear of a Black Planet is about achieving that understanding, but on Public Enemy's terms.

Upon its release, Fear of a Black Planet received rave reviews from music critics.

Fear of a Black Planet was the group's commercial apex, with sales dropping off for their subsequent albums.

Fear of a Black Planet - "I'm Just a Human"

Fear of a Black Planet, the group's third studio album, was released in April 1990.

On "Fear of a Black Planet," the single is intact.

Still, it's not the subject matter alone that makes "Fear of a Black Planet" a powerful piece of work.

In 1990, Public Enemy's Fear of a Black Planet was a significant success with music critics and consumers.

In 1989, the group returned to the studio to record Fear of a Black Planet, which continued their politically charged themes.