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The Current Fakebook with Chuck D

Public Enemy founder, writer and activist Chuck D
Public Enemy founder, writer and activist Chuck DMinnesota Public Radio / Tylor Boland

by Mary Lucia

April 20, 2008

Host Mary Lucia welcomed Public Enemy founder, writer and activist Chuck D to the Current Fakebook at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, April 19, 2008.

Joining them was Slug from Atmosphere for conversation and, as special musical guest, Brother Ali of the Rhymesayers Collective.

Songs performed:

Brother Ali, pt. 1 - "Truth Is" and "Uncle Sam"

Brother Ali, pt. 2 - "Letter from the Government" and "Day Like This"

Atmosphere - "Guarantees" and "Not Another Day"

Atmosphere and Brother Ali - "Take Me Home," "Pedigree" and "Freestyle"