Hip Hop pioneers to perform classic album in NZ

Public Enemy. Photo / Supplied

Pioneering Hip Hip artists Public Enemy will perform their 1990 album Fear Of A Black Planet at two New Zealand shows in January.

It's the latest in a growing line of classic albums being played from beginning to end, including The Pixies Doolittle , Shihad's The General Electric and Killjoy, and Primal Scream, who will perform their 1992 Mercury Prize winning album Screamadelica at next year's Big Day Out.

Rolling Stone magazine ranked Public Enemy 44th on its list of "The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time", and today they are more autonomous and as determined as ever, with no signs of slowing down.

What: Public Enemy Fear Of A Black Planet Tour
When and Where: 7th January, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
8th January, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
Support: Scalper and Ghost at both shows
Tickets: On sale now, Christchurch show, Ticketek and Real Groovy. Auckland show, 0800 BUY TICKETS, www.buytickets.co.nz or the Edge Box Office