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- Isley Inspiration. According to Chuck D, the song was inspired by the Isley Brothers' song of the same name that was released as a single in 1975. The message behind both songs is similar and the Isleys even went as far as to call racial oppression "bulls***," a bold move at the time that didn't stop the song from hitting No. 1 on the R&B singles chart.
- Keep On Fighting. In June 1989 "Fight The Power" was released as a single from the soundtrack for Do The Right Thing, hitting No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
- Favor Flav's GRAMMY Moment. "Fight The Power" was nominated for Best Rap Performance for the 32nd GRAMMY Awards, though the trophy was ultimately awarded to Young MC's "Bust A Move."
- Sax Appeal. "I wanted to have a sax in the record but I didn't want it in a smooth, melodic fashion," producer Hank Shocklee of the Bomb Squad said, "I wanted someone to play it almost like a weapon, and Branford [Marsalis] was the guy."
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Fight The Power: Remix - Public Enemy Featuring Nas / Rapsody / Black Thought / Jahi / YG & Questlove, 2020 (Enemy Records) Take Me I'm Yours - Difford & Tilbrook W/ Robert Glasper & ?uestlove, 2018 (Yep Roc Records) Sufro Breaks - ?uestlove, 2017 (Serato Pressings) Filmography Questlove at a June 19, 2013 book signing Film
Jun 29, 2020 · The 2020 BET Awards kicked off with a fiery new version of "Fight the Power" with Public Enemy, Nas, YG, Rapsody and more - watch it here.
- 6 min
- Jem Aswad
Aug 28, 2020 · Now, 31 years on from its release, the legendary group have delivered a 2020 remix of the track, featuring contributions from hip hop stars like Nas, Black Thought (The Roots), Rapsody, Questlove, YG and Jahi. The guests all give a decided 2020 spin on the track, turning it into a new, refreshed anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Listen to music by Questlove on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Questlove including Fight The Power: Remix 2020 (feat. Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG & Questlove), Fight the Power: Remix 2020 (feat. Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG & Questlove) and more.
Aug 28, 2020 · On Fight The Power: Remix 2020, the group are joined by special guests Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, YG, Jahi and Questlove, with the song being the first to be taken from Public Enemy's...