Artists similar to
Public Enemy
US rap group
In short
The artists most similar to Public Enemy are Beastie Boys, A Tribe Called Quest, Run‐D.M.C., N.W.A and Wu‐Tang Clan, from the same east coast hip hop, hip hop and conscious hip hop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Public Enemy?
The artists most similar to Public Enemy are Beastie Boys, A Tribe Called Quest, Run‐D.M.C., N.W.A and Wu‐Tang Clan, from the same east coast hip hop, hip hop and conscious hip hop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Public Enemy?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Wu‐Tang Clan, Nas, Gang Starr, De La Soul, R.E.M. and Johnny Cash have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Public Enemy" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Public Enemy?
Public Enemy is usually associated with east coast hip hop, hip hop, conscious hip hop and hardcore hip hop (group · US · active since 1985), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.