Public Enemy live in concert.
ON TOUR

Public Enemy

93
critic concert reviews
rap

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
93
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Based on 
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Real Live Certified  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 93 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Public Enemy is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Public Enemy concert reviews describe live shows and performances as genuine, lyrical, entertaining, defiant, enjoyable, and nostalgic.

ON TOUR

Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia (October 9); Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (October 11); Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA, United States (November 9); Sala But, Madrid, Spain (March 21)

FESTIVALS IN 2024

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Latest Release

Retro House (Sentimental House) (11 August 2023)

Artist Info

Genre
rap
Origin
Bio
Public Enemy, also known as P.E., is a seminal Golden Age era Hip-Hop group known for their densely layered production and politically charged lyrics demonstrating their interest in the concerns of the African American community. PE formed in Long Island, New York, in 1982 around a WBAU radio show as Spectrum City.
Has Performed With
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Ice Cube, De La Soul

Critic Concert Reviews

Glide Magazine (USA)

September 21, 2024
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Suicidal Tendencies, The Aces, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy, Drug Church, Souls of Mischief Rule Day One at Riot Fest

The Scotsman (Scotland)

May 17, 2019
80
%
Hydro-Quebec Stage, Quebec City, Canada

The Skinny (UK)

May 15, 2019
60
%
Despite a quantity over quality approach, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and De La Soul offer enough genuine delights in Gods of Rap to prove that all hope isn't lost just yet

NME (UK)

May 12, 2019
100
%
Gods of Rap tour: Wu-Tang Clan reign supreme as Public Enemy and De La Soul roll back the years

Manchester Evening News (UK)

May 12, 2019
60
%
Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, De La Soul join forces for what feels like a genuine hip hop communion - despite a few gripes

The Guardian (UK)

May 12, 2019
60
%
Gods of Rap review – hip-hop trailblazers take sleepy trip down memory lane 3 / 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars.

The Telegraph (UK)

May 11, 2019
60
%
Gods of Rap, Wembley Arena, Wu-Tang Clan save the night after thin sets from De La Soul and Public Enemy

Past critic reviews published in

OC Weekly (USA), OC Weekly (USA)

Image Credit

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