Don't Believe the Hype
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"Don't Believe the Hype" is the second single of Public Enemy's second album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
. The song's lyrics are mostly about the political issues that were current in the U.S.
at the time of its release. "Don't Believe the Hype" charted at number 18 on the U.S. R&B chart
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It reached a high of 18 in the UK Singles Chart
in July 1988. The b-side included "Prophets of Rage" and "The Rhythm The Rebel" which is an acapella of the opening verse from "Rebel Without a Pause
" which was a popular scratching phrase.
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back is the second studio album by American hip hop group Public Enemy, released April 14, 1988, on Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place at Chung King Studios, Greene Street Recording, and Sabella Studios in New York City...
. The song's lyrics are mostly about the political issues that were current in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at the time of its release. "Don't Believe the Hype" charted at number 18 on the U.S. R&B chart
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
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It reached a high of 18 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in July 1988. The b-side included "Prophets of Rage" and "The Rhythm The Rebel" which is an acapella of the opening verse from "Rebel Without a Pause
Rebel Without a Pause
Rebel Without a Pause is a single by hip hop group Public Enemy from their groundbreaking 1988 album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. The title is a spoof of Rebel Without a Cause, a 1955 drama movie.-History:...
" which was a popular scratching phrase.
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles | 21 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 17 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 18 |