http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.64337&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fchuck-d%2Fplaylists.rssOne of hip-hop's most commanding and instantly recognizable voices, Chuck D has influenced an entire generation of fans and artists alike. Hailing from Long Island, he found fame as the frontman for Public Enemy, a group known for their revolutionary, pro-black/anti-government lyricism and groundbreaking production. Though often demonized by the media, PE's fiery rhymes and unique stage show (featuring their military-style dancers/bodyguards the S1W's) won them millions of fans across the globe. They released four classic albums between '1987 and '91, during the height of hip-hop's conscious and Afrocentic movement (acts like X-Clan, Brand Nubian, Paris, etc). Unfortunately, hip-hop's ever-changing musical climate, the rise of Gangsta Rap, and personal issues within the group all took their toll, and despite several more albums throughout the '90s (their latest <i>Revolverlution</i> dropped in 2002), PE lost their once majestic stature in the rap game. Chuck D has stayed very active however, working on a wide range of projects, including a solo album, <i>Autobiography of Mistachuck</i>, released in '96. He also fronts a hard rock band (Confrontation Camp), helps run two websites/online labels (Rapstation.com and SlamJamz.com), writes for various press outlets, and also hits the lecture circuit. In spite of PE's lack of recent commercial success, Chuck D remains one of hip-hop's most important, active, and well-respected figures. - Brolin WinningEast Coast Street Poetsen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:18:21 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.64337&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fchuck-d%2Fplaylists.rss One of hip-hop's most commanding and instantly recognizable voices, Chuck D has influenced an entire generation of fans and artists alike. Hailing from Long Island, he found fame as the frontman for Public Enemy, a group known for their revolutionary, pro-black/anti-government lyricism and groundbreaking production. Though often demonized by the media, PE's fiery rhymes and unique stage show (featuring their military-style dancers/bodyguards the S1W's) won them millions of fans across the globe. They released four classic albums between '1987 and '91, during the height of hip-hop's conscious and Afrocentic movement (acts like X-Clan, Brand Nubian, Paris, etc). Unfortunately, hip-hop's ever-changing musical climate, the rise of Gangsta Rap, and personal issues within the group all took their toll, and despite several more albums throughout the '90s (their latest <i>Revolverlution</i> dropped in 2002), PE lost their once majestic stature in the rap game. Chuck D has stayed very active however, working on a wide range of projects, including a solo album, <i>Autobiography of Mistachuck</i>, released in '96. He also fronts a hard rock band (Confrontation Camp), helps run two websites/online labels (Rapstation.com and SlamJamz.com), writes for various press outlets, and also hits the lecture circuit. In spite of PE's lack of recent commercial success, Chuck D remains one of hip-hop's most important, active, and well-respected figures. - Brolin Winning