Public Enemy - Nighttrain

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.

Artist: Public Enemy
Album: Nighttrain

Hip Hop

Conscious

1991

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
More News At 11 (Funk Minister Mega Length Mixx)
Nighttrain	3:28
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

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Public Enemy - More News at 11 (Extended Version)

Public Enemy - Nighttrain (Official Music Video)

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Catalog Numbers

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

Role	Company
Distributed By	Sony Music
Pressed By	Sony/CBS, Haarlem
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Copyright (c)	Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Published By	Island Music Ltd.
Manufactured By	DADC Austria
Recorded At	The Music Palace
Mixed At	The Music Palace
Glass Mastered At	Disctronics B

Credits

Role	Credit
Executive-producer	The Bomb Squad
Producer	Imperial Grand Ministers Of Funk
Arranged By	Imperial Grand Ministers Of Funk
Remix	Pete Rock (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)
Written-By	Ridenhour (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-Producer	The Bomb Squad
Sleeve	Vegas
Written-By [Contains A Sample From "Get Up	Bobby Byrd (tracks: 1, 2), James Brown (tracks: 1, 2), Ron Lenhoff (tracks: 1, 2)
Get Into It	Bobby 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)
Design	Vegas

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

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).

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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

2025-03-15

LEGENDARY

nekohime13

2025-03-15

LP version is much better

brittanystrebeck

2025-03-15

This should've been the album version for apocalypse 91 or a bonus track ??????????

webspaceinc

2025-03-15

TERMINATOR X

elcholomena123

2025-03-15

Talking about todays black folks…

otakuobserve

2025-03-14

klasyka na bitach

itsalmostoverweb

2025-03-13

PUBLIC ENEMY LEGEND RAP ????

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

2025-03-12

the real hip-hop

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