Public Enemy - Nighttrain

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Review by Javier Viñuales Gutiérrez

Nighttrain by Public Enemy: A Raw, Unfiltered Ride Through Conscious Hip-Hop Public Enemy’s Nighttrain isn’t just an album—it’s a vibe, a statement, and honestly, a bit of a head trip. Released in 1991 across continents like Australia, the US, UK, Spain—you name it—this record is steeped in that conscious hip-hop style they do so damn well. Produced by heavyweights like The Bomb Squad and Pete Rock, with some serious funk wizardry from the Imperial Grand Ministers Of Funk, this one’s got layers you can peel back for days. Now, let me tell you why I keep coming back to two tracks on here: “Nighttrain (Pete Rock Strong Island Mt. Vernon Meltdown)” and “More News At 11 (Extended Gary G-Wiz Mega Bomb).” These aren’t just songs—they’re experiences. The first track? It hits you right away with its relentless energy. You’ve got James Brown samples woven into the mix like sonic gold, and Pete Rock doing what he does best—making beats that feel alive. Every time I hear those horns blaring over gritty drums, I’m transported somewhere else. Like, I’m not even listening anymore; I’m living inside the song. There's this raw urgency to it, like Chuck D himself is standing next to me yelling about life, struggles, and waking up. It doesn’t let go. Ever. Then there’s “More News At 11.” This version—the extended mega bomb—isn’t messing around. It’s longer, deeper, darker. Gary G-Wiz brings this brooding synth line that feels almost cinematic, like the soundtrack to some late-night street drama no one told you about. When the bass kicks in, it’s not just music—it’s a heartbeat. Listening to this track makes me wanna sit down and think hard about everything wrong with the world but also how we might fix it. That’s the magic of Public Enemy, though. They make anger sound hopeful somehow. What sticks out most about Nighttrain is how unapologetically chaotic it feels. With all these remixes and instrumentals scattered throughout the album, it’s less like a traditional project and more like a journey through someone’s mind. Sometimes it’s messy, sure, but isn’t that kinda beautiful? Life ain’t clean-cut either. Here’s the thing—I didn’t expect to end this review thinking about trains. But now I am. Maybe because the whole concept of a night train feels symbolic, ya know? Moving forward through darkness, unsure where you’ll land but trusting the ride anyway. Public Enemy did that with Nighttrain. And damn if it doesn’t still resonate today. Oh, and one last thought: If Pete Rock ever reads this, man, thank you for making remixes that slap harder than most original tracks. Seriously.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
More News At 11 (Funk Minister Mega Length Mixx)
Nighttrain3:28
Nighttrain (Lirr Strong Island Instrumental Mixx)
Nighttrain (Pete Rock Get Up Into It Get Involved Mixx)
Nighttrain (Meltdown Instrumental)4:35
Nighttrain (Pete Rock LIRR Strong Island Mixx)4:39
Nighttrain (Get Up Get Involved Throwdown Mixx)4:35
Nighttrain (Pete Rock Lirr Strong Island Mixx)
Nighttrain (Pete Rock Strong Island Mt. Vernon Meltdown)4:36
Nighttrain (Pete Rock Get Up Get Into It Involved Mixx)
Nighttrain (LIRR Strong Island Instrumental Mixx)4:37
Nighttrain (Get Into It Instrumental)4:32
More News At 11 (Extended Gary G-Wiz Mega Bomb)4:33
Nighttrain (Pete Rock Get Up Get Into It Get Involved Mixx)4:37

Video

Public Enemy - More News at 11 (Extended Version)
Public Enemy - Nighttrain (Official Music Video)

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Catalog Numbers

  • 44T 74254
  • 7182192
  • 657864 7
  • CSK 74272
  • 657864 2
  • XPR 1743
  • 657900-4
  • 38T74272
  • 657864 6
  • 44K 74254
  • SAMP 362
  • 657900 2
  • 657864 8

Labels

  • Def Jam Recordings
  • Columbia, Sony Music
  • Def Jam Recordings, Columbia
  • Columbia, Def Jam Recordings
  • Columbia
  • CBS
  • Def Jam Recordings, Sony, Columbia

Listen online

  • escuchar en línea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lytte på nettet
  • ascolta in linea
  • online anhören
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • ouvir online

Formats

  • Cassette
  • Maxi-Single
  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single Sided
  • Promo
  • Single
  • CD
  • 12"
  • Orange
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Limited Edition
  • Picture Disc

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed BySony Music
Pressed BySony/CBS, Haarlem
Phonographic Copyright (p)Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Copyright (c)Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Published ByIsland Music Ltd.
Manufactured ByDADC Austria
Recorded AtThe Music Palace
Mixed AtThe Music Palace
Glass Mastered AtDisctronics B

Credits

RoleCredit
Executive-producerThe Bomb Squad
ProducerImperial Grand Ministers Of Funk
Arranged ByImperial Grand Ministers Of Funk
RemixPete Rock (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)
Written-ByRidenhour (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5), Depper (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5), Gary G-Wiz, The JBL (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5), Robertz, Drayton (tracks: 3)
Executive-ProducerThe Bomb Squad
SleeveVegas
Written-By [Contains A Sample From "Get UpBobby Byrd (tracks: 1, 2), James Brown (tracks: 1, 2), Ron Lenhoff (tracks: 1, 2)
Get Into ItBobby Byrd (tracks: 1, 2), James Brown (tracks: 1, 2), Ron Lenhoff (tracks: 1, 2)
Get Involved"]Bobby Byrd (tracks: 1, 2), James Brown (tracks: 1, 2), Ron Lenhoff (tracks: 1, 2)
DesignVegas

Notes

  • Recorded and mixed at The Music Palace, Strong Island.
  • Contains a sample of "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" by James Brown, Bobby Byrd, Ronald Lenhoff.
  • Published by Island Music Ltd.
  • Special versions taken from the CD/MC/LP 'Apocalypse '91... The Enemy Strikes Back'
  • On sleeve:
  • © 1992 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd
  • Distribution: Sony Music
  • On labels:
  • ℗ 1991 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
  • The copyright In This Sound Recording Is Owned By Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Original Sound Recording Made By Sone Music Entertainment Inc.
  • Made in Holland.
  • Executive Producers: The Bomb Squad
  • J-card case.
  • Made in Holland
  • Australian DJ-only promo.
  • © 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
  • ℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
  • Sound recording made by Sony Music Entertainment Inc. First published ℗ in 1991.
  • Made in Australia by Disctronics Limited
  • [Tracks 1 and 2] contains a sample of "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" by James Brown, Bobby Byrd, Ronald Lenhoff.
  • Packaging:
  • Card sleeve, color print.
  • CD: 2 spot-color print (black, red)
  • Issued in a clear PVC sleeve with cover sticker: "Public Enemy Nighttrain Limited Edition Twelve Inch Picture Disc 657864". Barcode sticker on rear.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 5 099765 786477
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): 31 057804 04 1A1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): 31 057804 04 1B1 A
  • Label Code: LC 8427
  • Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
  • Price Code: CB 111
  • Other (Sony manufacturing code): 31-657864-04
  • Other: ?
  • Barcode: 5099765786422
  • Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM/STEMRA
  • Label Code: LC8427
  • Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): 657864-2 11 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): 31 657864 20 1A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): 31 657864 20 1B1
  • Other (Sony manufacturing code): 31-657864-20
  • Matrix / Runout: MX79951
  • Matrix / Runout: DMX79952
  • Barcode (Scanned): 9399765790020
  • Barcode (Text): 9 399765 790020
  • Matrix / Runout: MADE BY DISCTRONICS B ** 657900.2 ** #01
  • Barcode (Text, sticker): 5 099765 786484
  • Barcode (String, sticker): 5099765786484
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side runout etched): 657-864-8-A ORLAKE
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side runout etched): 657-864-8-B ORLAKE
  • Other: WT

About Public Enemy

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American hip hop group founded in 1985 in Long Island, New York. Members: Chuck D (MC, 1985present); Flavor Flav (MC, 1985present); Terminator X (DJ, 19851998); DJ Lord (DJ,1999present); Professor Griff ('Minister of Information' and occasional MC, 19851989 and 1998present); Security Of The First World (S1W) (associate non-music group, 1985present). Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 (Performer).

Name Vars

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  • P.E
  • P.E.
  • PE
  • Public Ennemy
  • PublicEnemy
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Members

  • Mike Faulkner
  • Keith Boxley
  • Johnny Juice Rosado
  • Richard Griffin
  • Norman Rogers
  • Carlton Ridenhour
  • Khari Wynn
  • Brian Hardgroove
  • William Jonathan Drayton
  • Lord Aswod
  • Lisa Williamson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: Public Enemy's *Nighttrain* album, released in 1991, is a masterclass in remixing and sampling. Pete Rock, a legendary producer, put his spin on multiple tracks, creating unique mixes like the "Strong Island Mt. Vernon Meltdown" and "Get Up Get Into It Get Involved Mixx." The album even pulls samples from James Brown and Bobby Byrd classics, blending funk and conscious hip-hop seamlessly. It’s wild how one track can have so many versions, each with its own vibe!

Comments

healthyinnaija
healthyinnaija
2025-03-15
LEGENDARY
nekohime13
nekohime13
2025-03-15
LP version is much better
brittanystrebeck
brittanystrebeck
2025-03-15
This should've been the album version for apocalypse 91 or a bonus track ??????????
webspaceinc
webspaceinc
2025-03-15
TERMINATOR X
elcholomena123
elcholomena123
2025-03-15
Talking about todays black folks…
otakuobserve
otakuobserve
2025-03-14
klasyka na bitach
itsalmostoverweb
itsalmostoverweb
2025-03-13
PUBLIC ENEMY LEGEND RAP ????
swissgardeabuja1
swissgardeabuja1
2025-03-12
Just got put on this and just pure amazing!!!! Now so understand with PE you get NWA and you can most def hear the influence
francielip
francielip
2025-03-12
the real hip-hop
johnloydadora11
johnloydadora11
2025-03-12
Growing up in the Bronx when it's dropped in the 90s I was like wow the lyrics of a hard beat is hard that's that boom bad hip Hop still rocking this in 2022
kirstenterry4
kirstenterry4
2025-03-11
and then there's Johnny Cash ?
everybodysday
everybodysday
2025-03-11
Only Public Enemy can make such a thing as this train ?
trabajarbuscandotrabajo
trabajarbuscandotrabajo
2025-03-11
This video was filmed in Chicago!!
mutineermom
mutineermom
2025-03-11
2022 ?❤️
shiracarina2333
shiracarina2333
2025-03-10
Pete rock was a monster wit dis beat dis was 1 of ma favorite remixes by him along with “shut em down!”
veys03
veys03
2025-03-09
I always preferred this to the album version.
keh123
keh123
2025-03-08
Public Enemy - Nighttrain (Get Up Get Involved Throwdown Mix)
sesiteotonio
sesiteotonio
2025-03-08
??????????
muri222
muri222
2025-03-07
This remix is garbage.
The original track is a banger.
manuelrivera99
manuelrivera99
2025-03-06
Super classic
ladywebdevdesigns
ladywebdevdesigns
2025-03-05
Joy for d peaplo
avdeevgreyfog
avdeevgreyfog
2025-03-04
Funky and still fresh