The Bomb Squad was an American

hip hop production Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music in a recording studio. While the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music creation, including recording the rapping of an MC, a turntablist or DJ providing a beat, playing samples and " ...

team known for their work with

hip hop Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip- ...

group

Public Enemy Public Enemy is an American Hip-hop, hip hop group formed in Roosevelt, New York, in 1985 by Chuck D and Flavor Flav. The group rose to prominence for their political messages including subjects such as Racism in the United States, American r ...

. The Bomb Squad are noted for their dense, distinct, innovative production style, often utilizing dozens of samples on just one track. They are also known for incorporating harsh,

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sounds and samples into their productions.

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ranked the Bomb Squad at No. 12 on its Top-25 Hip-Hop Producers list.

Members

* Hank Shocklee * Keith Shocklee *

Chuck D Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), known professionally as Chuck D, is an American rapper, best known as the leader and frontman of the hip hop group Public Enemy, which he co-founded in 1985 with Flavor Flav. Chuck D is also a me ...

(credited as Carl Ryder; also member of

) * Eric "Vietnam" Sadler *

Gary G-Wiz Gary Rinaldo (born May 3, 1969), better known by the name Gary G-Wiz, is an American record producer and film score composer. Most known for being a member of the hip hop production team the Bomb Squad, G-Wiz is a longtime Public Enemy producer ...

(Gary Rinaldo) *Bill Stephney

Partial discography

*Public Enemy – ''

Yo! Bum Rush the Show ''Yo! Bum Rush the Show'' is the debut studio album by the American hip hop group Public Enemy. It was released in March 1987 through Def Jam Recordings. It was recorded at Spectrum City Studios in Hempstead, New York, and became one of the fast ...

'' *Kings of Pressure – 'Give Me the Mike (Is This the End)' / 'You Know How to Reach Us'; 'Armed & Dangerous' * True Mathematics and the Invisible Empire – 'After Dark' / 'Greeks in the House' ; 'For the Money' / 'K.A.O.S.S. (Greeks in Effect pt. 2)'; 'I Don't Love You Anymore' *Robert S. – 'Good as Gold' / 'Big Words' *Public Enemy - '' Less than Zero (soundtrack)'' ('Bring the Noise') * The 7A3 – ''Coolin' in Cali'' ('Coolin' in Cali') ^{988

Year 988 ( CMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.
Events

By place
Byzantine Empire
* Fall – Emperor Basil II, supported by a contingent of 6,000 Varangians (the future Varangian Guard), organiz ...
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*Public Enemy – ''It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

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''
*Ziggy Marley

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and the Melody Makers – 'Tumblin' Down' Remix'
*Paula Abdul

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- 'Cold Hearted (Quiverin' 12")'
* Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew – '' The Worlds Greatest Entertainer'' ('On the Strength' & 'Keep Risin' to the Top')
* Age of Chance - 'Take It! (Unlimited Credit Mix)'
*Vanessa Williams – 'The Right Stuff (Extended Remix)'
*Maze w/ Franky Beverly - 'Joy And Pain (Lifelines Remix)'
*Slick Rick

Richard Martin Lloyd Walters (born January 14, 1965), better known as Slick Rick, is an English-American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence as part of Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the mid-1980s. His songs " The Show" and ...
– ''The Great Adventures of Slick Rick

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'' (The Moment I Feared; Let's Get Crazy; Lick the Balls; Teenage Love; Teacher, Teacher; Kit What's the Scoop)
*The Neville Brothers

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History
The group notion started in 1976, when the four brothers of the Neville family, Art (1937–2019), Charles (1938–2018), Aaron (b. 19 ...
- 'Sister Rosa (12" Remix)' ^{989

Year 989 ( CMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.
Events

By place
Byzantine Empire
* Emperor Basil II uses his contingent of 6,000 Varangians to help him defeat Bardas Phokas (the Younger), who suffe ...
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*Public Enemy - Do the Right Thing (soundtrack) ('Fight the Power')
*LL Cool J

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– '' Walking with a Panther'' ('It Gets No Rougher' & 'Nitro')
*K-9 Posse - 'It Get's No Deeper (Extended Mix)'
*Jody Watley - 'Friends (Remix)'
*Chaka Khan

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- '' Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project'' ('Slow Dancin' emix)
*3rd Bass

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– ''The Cactus Album

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'' ('Steppin' to the AM' & 'Oval Office')
*Bell Biv Devoe

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The band is best known for their debut ...
– ''Poison

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'' ('BBD Thought It Was Me?; 'Let Me Know Something'; 'Ain't Nut'tin' Changed') ^{990

Year 990 ( CMXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar.
Events

By place
Europe
* Al-Mansur, Chancellor and effective ruler of Al-Andalus, conquers the Castle of Montemor-o-Velho (modern Portugal), expanding t ...
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*Public Enemy – ''Fear of a Black Planet

''Fear of a Black Planet'' is the third studio album by American hip hop group Public Enemy. It was released on April 10, 1990, by Def Jam Recordings and Columbia Records, and produced by the group's production team The Bomb Squad, who expanded ...
''
*Ice Cube

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– ''AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted

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''
*Sinéad O'Connor

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- 'The Emperor's New Clothes

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"Th ...
(Remix Hank Shocklee)'
*Paul Jackson Jr.

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In addition to being a recording artist in his own right, Jackson is also a session player, with a career ...
– ''Out of the Shadows'' ('My Thing' & 'The New Jazz Swing')
*Young Black Teenagers

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Its members ...
– ''Young Black Teenagers

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Its members ...
'' ^{991

Year 991 (Roman numerals, CMXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar.
Events

* March 1: In Rouen, Pope John XV ratifies the first Peace and Truce of God, Truce of God, between Æthelred the Unready and Richard I o ...
/sup>
* Leaders of the New School – '' A Future Without a Past...'' ('Just When You Thought It Was Safe...'; ' Sobb Story' & 'Trains, Planes and Automobiles')
*Bell Biv Devoe – '' WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album'' ('Let Me Know Something emix; 'Do Me ental)
* Son of Bazerk – '' Bazerk Bazerk Bazerk''
*Public Enemy – '' Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black''
*Eric B & Rakim - 'Juice (Know the Ledge) ain Mix*Big Daddy Kane

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– 'Nuff Respect' nowiki/>''Juice (soundtrack)''">Juice_(soundtrack).html" ;"title="nowiki/>''Juice (soundtrack)">nowiki/>''Juice (soundtrack)''*Manic Street Preachers – ''Generation Terrorists, Generati''''Generation Terrorists, on Terrorists ['''Repeat (Stars and Stripes)'] ^[1992]
*Aaron Hall (singer), Aaron Hall – 'Don't Be Afraid (Nasty Man's Groove)'
*Material - 'Playin' With Fire (Ft. Greene Playground Knowledge Mix)'
*Public Enemy – '' Greatest Misses''
*Peter Gabriel – 'Steam

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(Oh Oh Let Off Steam Mix)' ^{993

Year 993 ( CMXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.
Events

By place
Europe
* Spring – The 12-year-old King Otto III gives the Sword of Saints Cosmas and Damian (also known as the Sword of Essen) as ...
/sup>
*Janet Jackson - ' That's The Way Love Goes (That's The Remix (We Aimsta Win) #1)'
* Chilly Tee – Get Off Mine
* Run–D.M.C. – '' Down with the King'' ('3 in the Head' & 'Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do')
*Juvenile Commttee - ''Free Us Colored Kids'' ('Juvenile Rules')
*Afro Plane - 'Shine (African Mix)' + 'Shine (Eurocentric Mix)'
*Public Enemy – '' Muse Sick-N-Hour Mess Age''
*Public Enemy – ''He Got Game'' soundtrack

References

External links

Public Enemy official website

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