Public Enemy - Fight The Power [Single]

"Fight the Power" is a 1989 song by hip hop group Public Enemy. First released on the soundtrack for the film Do the Right Thing, an extended version was released in 1990 on Public Enemy's third album, Fear of a Black Planet.


The song has largely served as the political statement of purpose for the group, and is their biggest single. "Fight the Power" was recently ranked #1 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop, further demonstrating the impact of the song. The single reached #1 on Hot Rap Singles and 20 on Hot R&B Singles.

The opening quotation, "Yet our best trained, best educated, best equipped, best prepared troops refuse to fight! Matter of fact, it's safe to say that they would rather switch than fight!," was taken from Chicago attorney and civil rights activist, Thomas "TNT" Todd. The Extended version features a saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis.

01. Fight The Power (Extended Version)
02. Fight The Power (Radio Edit)
03. Fight The Power (Flavor Flav Meets Spike Lee)

Public Enemy - Fight The Power [Single]