Studio Album · No. 4
Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black Songwriting Credits by Public Enemy
Produced by Gary G-Wiz, The Bomb Squad, executive producer, The Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk · Engineered by Michael Angelo
Def Jam / Columbia
Hardcore Hip HopPolitical Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Public Enemy carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Public Enemy
0 tracksoutside writers
Public Enemy's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
16
Lyricists
4
Producers
1991
Released
Data Insight
Gary G-Wiz and the Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk replace the Bomb Squad and share the credits with Chuck D. The producers change and the split between rapper and production team does not.
Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black came out on Def Jam in October 1991 and reached number four on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lost at Birth
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 2 |
Rebirth
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizThe JBLCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizThe JBLCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 3 |
Nighttrain
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 4 |
Can't Truss It
#50
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 5 |
I Don't Wanna Be Called Yo Niga
|
Flavor FlavGary G-WizStuart Robertz | William Jonathan Drayton Jr.Gary G-WizStuart Robertz | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 6 |
How to Kill a Radio Consultant
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 7 |
By the Time I Get to Arizona
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" DepperMandrillNeftali Santiago | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" DepperMandrillNeftali Santiago | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 8 |
Move!
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer)Sister Souljah (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
1 Million Bottlebags
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 10 |
More News at 11
|
Flavor FlavGary G-WizStuart Robertz | William Jonathan Drayton Jr.Gary G-WizStuart Robertz | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 11 |
Shut 'Em Down
|
Chuck DStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Carlton Douglas RidenhourStuart RobertzGary G-WizCerwin "C-Dawg" Depper | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 12 |
A Letter to the New York Post
|
Flavor FlavGary G-WizStuart Robertz | William Jonathan Drayton Jr.Gary G-WizStuart Robertz | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
| 13 |
Get the Fuck Outta Dodge
|
Kenny HoustonChuck D | Kenny HoustonCarlton Douglas Ridenhour | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer)True Mathematics (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Bring tha Noize
|
Chuck DEric SadlerKeith ShockleeJoey BelladonnaScott IanFrank BelloCharlie BenanteDan Spitz | Carlton Douglas RidenhourEric SadlerKeith ShockleeJoseph BellardiniScott IanFrank BelloCharlie BenanteDan Spitz | Gary G-WizThe Bomb Squadexecutive producerThe Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk | Public Enemy (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors
GG
Gary G-Wiz
Writer · Producer
SR
Stuart Robertz
Writer
CD
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour
Writer
CD
Chuck D
Writer
C"
Cerwin "C-Dawg" Depper
Writer
FF
Flavor Flav
Writer
WJ
William Jonathan Drayton Jr.
Writer
CB
Charlie Benante
Writer
DS
Dan Spitz
Writer
ES
Eric Sadler
Writer
FB
Frank Bello
Writer
JB
Joey Belladonna
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black
Who wrote Apocalypse 91?
Carlton Ridenhour with Stuart Robertz, Gary G-Wiz and the rest of the production team across all fourteen tracks.
How high did the single chart?
"Can't Truss It" reached number 50 on the Hot 100, the group's first hit on the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Gary G-Wiz, the Bomb Squad and the Imperial Grand Ministers of Funk.
Who engineered it?
Michael Angelo.
Who guests on it?
Anthrax, on a re-recording of "Bring the Noise".
How long is the album?
51:54 across fourteen tracks.