https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnS53fNfpkE
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/publicenemy/fightthepower.html
Public enemy present themselves as typical rappers, in the same dress code as many would be seen in today. The reason for this may be that the video was so influential that from 1989 to present rap artists have modelled themselves on this song and rap band. The typical props that identify stereotypical rap artists are baggy clothing, large chains, snapback hats and chunky trainers, which seems to appear throughout the whole music video. Their body language suggests that they are driven for the cause they are fighting for and passionate about the protest for black rights as featured because they seem very aggressive at certain points in the video in relation to the lyrics, such as "Elvis was a hero to most, But he never meant shit to me you see, Straight up racist that sucker was, Simple and plain" They also seem in touch with the crowd through their body language to give off a friendly tone and assure the crowd that they are not aggressive in their real selves.
The lyrics "1989 the number another summer (get down), Sound of the funky drummer, Music hittin' your heart cause I know you got soul" suggest that the 1963 rally led by Martin Luther King wasnt enough to protest equality for blacks, so they were stepping up with something modernised (hence "the sound of the funky drummer"), which would appeal to the audience of 1989 and raise more awareness.
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