The Bomb Squad were an American

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team known for its work with hip hop group

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. The Bomb Squad is noted for its dense, distinct, innovative production style, often utilizing dozens of samples on just one track. They are also known for incorporating harsh,

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sounds and samples into their productions.

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ranked the Bomb Squad #12 on its Top-50 Hip-Hop Producers list.

Members

*Hank Shocklee * Keith Shocklee * Chuck D (Credited as Carl Ryder); also member of Public Enemy *Eric "Vietnam" Sadler * Gary G-Wiz (Gary Rinaldo) *Bill Stephney (former member)

Partial discography

*Public Enemy – ''

Yo! Bum Rush the Show ''Yo! Bum Rush the Show'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Public Enemy, released on February 10, 1987. It was recorded at Spectrum City Studios in Hempstead, New York, and became one of the fastest-selling hip hop records, but ...

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True Mathematics Kenny Houston aka True Mathematics is a rapper from Hempstead, New York. He released an album called "Greatest Hits" as a collaboration with Hank Shocklee (Public Enemy), Eric Sadler, Carl Ryder (aka Chuck D), and spawned four singles: "After Dar ...

and the Invisible Empire – ''After Dark'' *Kings of Pressure – 'Armed and Dangerous' *Kings of Pressure – 'Give Me the Mike (Is This the End)' / 'You Know How to Reach Us' *Robert S. – 'Good as Gold' / 'Big Words' *Public Enemy – ''

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 on June 28, 1988, by Def Jam Recordings and Columbia Records. It was recorded from 1987 to 1988 in sessions at Chung Kin ...

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Doug E. Fresh Doug E. Fresh (born September 17, 1966) is a Barbados-born American rapper, record producer, and beatboxer, also known as the "Human Beat Box". The pioneer of 20th-century American beatboxing, Fresh is able to accurately imitate drum machines an ...

and the Get Fresh Crew – ''The Worlds Greatest Entertainer'' ('On The Strength' and 'Keep Risin' to the Top') *True Mathematics – 'For the Money' / 'K.A.O.S.S. (Greeks in Effect pt. 2)' *

The 7A3 The 7A3 was an American hip hop group based out of Los Angeles, California, United States, which released one album in 1988 called ''Coolin' in Cali''. It was originally composed of brothers Brett and Sean Bouldin, and DJ Muggs, who later achie ...

– 'Coolin' in Cali' *Vanessa Williams – 'The Right Stuff' *

Slick Rick Richard Martin Lloyd Walters (born January 14, 1965), better known as Slick Rick, is an English-American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence with Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the mid-1980s. Their songs " The Show" and " ...

– ''

The Great Adventures of Slick Rick ''The Great Adventures of Slick Rick'' is the debut studio album by hip hop recording artist Slick Rick, released on November 1, 1988. It topped ''Billboard''s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for five nonconsecutive weeks and peaked at number 31 ...

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Ziggy Marley David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born 17 October 1968) is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician, actor and philanthropist. He is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He led the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers until 20 ...

and the Melody Makers – 'Tumblin' Down' Remix *

LL Cool J James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, along ...

– ''Walking with a Panther'' ('It Gets No Rougher' and 'Nitro') * 3rd Bass – ''

The Cactus Album ''The Cactus Al/Bum'' (also known as ''The Cactus Cee/D'' and ''The Cactus Cas/Ette'' depending on release format) is the debut album by hip hop trio 3rd Bass, released on Def Jam Recordings on November 10, 1989. The album received positive rev ...

'' ('Steppin' to the AM' and 'Oval Office') *Peter Gabriel – Steam (Single – Oh Oh Let Off Steam Mix) *True Mathematics – 'I Don't Love You Anymore' *The Stop The Violence Movement – 'Self Destruction' *Alyson Williams – 'Sleep Talk' *Paul Jackson Jr. – Out of the Shadows ('My Thing' and 'The New Jazz Swing') *

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– ''

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'' *Public Enemy – ''

Fear of a Black Planet ''Fear of a Black Planet'' is the third studio album by American hip hop group Public Enemy. It was released on April 10, 1990, by Def Jam Recordings and Columbia Records, and produced by the group's production team The Bomb Squad, who expanded ...

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AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted ''AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Ice Cube, released on May 16, 1990, by Priority Records. It was his first solo album, after an acrimonious split from his former group N.W.A. The album was primarily produc ...

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Young Black Teenagers Young Black Teenagers (YBT) was an American hip hop group from Long Island, New York that consisted of ATA, First Born, Tommy Never, Kamron, and DJ Skribble. Despite their name, none of the group's members were black. YBT had the support of ...

– ''Young Black Teenagers'' *

Manic Street Preachers Manic Street Preachers, also known simply as the Manics, are a Welsh Rock music, rock band formed in Blackwood, Caerphilly, Blackwood in 1986. The band consists of cousins James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Sean Moore (musician ...

– 'Repeat (Stars and Stripes)' from the album ''

Generation Terrorists ''Generation Terrorists'' is the debut studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 10 February 1992 through record label Columbia. On the back of significant media attention and a "disproportionately ...

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Leaders of the New School Leaders of the New School was an American hip hop group based in Long Island, New York. History The crew was composed of Uniondale, New York, natives Charlie Brown (born Bryan Higgins on September 19, 1970) and Dinco D (born James Jackson on No ...

– '' A Future Without a Past...'' ('Just When You Thought It Was Safe...', '

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' and 'Trains, Planes and Automobiles') *Public Enemy – '' Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black'' *

Terminator X Norman Rogers (born August 25, 1966), known professionally as Terminator X, is an American DJ best known for his work with hip hop group Public Enemy, which he left in 1998. He also produced two solo albums, '' Terminator X & The Valley of th ...

– ''Terminator X and the Valley of the Jeep Beats'' *Bell Biv Devoe – '' WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album'' ('Ain't Nuttin' Changed!', 'B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me?)' and 'Let Me Know Something ?!') *

Son of Bazerk Son of Bazerk is an American hip hop group, consisting of Son of Bazerk (real name Tony Allen); Almighty Jahwell (Jeffrey Height); Daddy Rawe (Gary Pep Stanton); Half Pint (Cassandra Jackson). It was formed by Hank Shocklee, a member of the pr ...

– '' Bazerk Bazerk Bazerk'' * Salt-N-Pepa – 'He's Gamin' on Ya' *

Big Daddy Kane Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs in hi ...

– 'Nuff Respect' * Eric B. & Rakim – ' Juice (Know the Ledge)' *Aaron Hall – 'Don't be Afraid' *Public Enemy – ''

Greatest Misses ''Greatest Misses'' is a compilation album of an American hip hop band Public Enemy. It was released in 1992. It included previously unreleased outtakes (1-6), remixes of previously released songs (7-12) and a live British TV performance (13). ...

'' * Chilly Tee – ''Get Off Mine'' * Run–D.M.C. – '' Down with the King'' ('3 in the Head' and 'Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do') *Terminator X & the Godfathers of Threatt – ''It All Comes Down to the Money'' *Public Enemy – '' Muse Sick-N-Hour Mess Age'' *Public Enemy – ''He Got Game'' soundtrack

References

External links

Public Enemy official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bomb Squad American hip hop record producers East Coast hip hop groups Musical groups from Long Island Public Enemy (band)