^ His uzi weighs a ton! Public Enemy is one of the biggest influences on me when I think of the musical soundscape that shaped my life. Ever since I heard that crazy Korg keyboard sample from P.E. #1, I ...
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Sneakers
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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Show & Prove
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Rap Videos
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