For over two decades Public Enemy has been challenging the realities of the U.S.A. poignantly rapping about problems in race relations, economic distribution, the police system, and of course, the political system. Few PE songs have made it to radio or MTV due to the heavy censorship they face for speaking of the world as they see it. Chuck D was interviewed by Freemuse in Copenhagen, 13th of June 2003
Part I Have you ever experienced any form of censorship?
Part II Your view on political music in the U.S. today?
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