Thursday, 8 May 2008

Exhibit A: letter to Chuck D from US Army

Now, this is very exciting. I've managed to get my hands on the original letter sent by the US Army to Chuck D, which inspired Public Enemy's light-hearted, 1988 pop ditty (it was either Bomb Squad or Stock Aitken & Waterman production - I can't remember) Black Steel in the hour of chaos.

It cost me $400 on ebay, but it was money well spent in order to own such a classic document and precious piece of hip hop history. Look out for more 'Exhibits' in the coming weeks.

DOWNLOAD A SCAN OF THE LETTER HERE

Now watch the video of the track the letter inspired.

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