The Bomb Squad
The Bomb Squad was an American hip hop production team known for their work with hip hop group Public Enemy.
This article is about the production team. For the hip hop group formerly known as The Bomb Squad, see The Lox. For other uses, see Bomb disposal.
The Bomb Squad
Long Island, New York, U.S.
1986 – early 2000s
Bill Stephney
Hank Shocklee
Keith Shocklee
Chuck D
Eric "Vietnam" Sadler
Gary G-Wiz
The Bomb Squad are noted for their dense, distinct, innovative production style, often utilizing dozens of samples on just one track. They are also known for incorporating harsh, atonal sounds and samples into their productions. About.com ranked the Bomb Squad at No. 12 on its Top-50 Hip-Hop Producers list.[1]
Hank Shocklee
Keith Shocklee
Eric "Vietnam" Sadler
(Gary Rinaldo)
Gary G-Wiz
Bill Stephney
[2]
Public Enemy –
Yo! Bum Rush the Show
and the Invisible Empire – After Dark
True Mathematics
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
and the Get Fresh Crew – The Worlds Greatest Entertainer ('On The Strength' and 'Keep Risin' to the Top')
Doug E. Fresh
True Mathematics – 'For the Money' / 'K.A.O.S.S. (Greeks in Effect pt. 2)'
– 'Coolin' in Cali'
The 7A3
Vanessa Williams – 'The Right Stuff'
and the Melody Makers – 'Tumblin' Down' Remix
Ziggy Marley
– Walking with a Panther ('It Gets No Rougher' and 'Nitro')
LL Cool J
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')
Public Enemy –
Fear of a Black Planet
– Young Black Teenagers
Young Black Teenagers
– A Future Without a Past... ('Just When You Thought It Was Safe...', 'Sobb Story' and 'Trains, Planes and Automobiles')
Leaders of the New School
Public Enemy –
Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black
– Terminator X and the Valley of the Jeep Beats
Terminator X
Bell Biv Devoe – ('Ain't Nuttin' Changed!', 'B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me?)' and 'Let Me Know Something ?!')
WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album
– 'He's Gamin' on Ya'
Salt-N-Pepa
– 'Nuff Respect'
Big Daddy Kane
Aaron Hall – 'Don't be Afraid'
Public Enemy –
Greatest Misses
– Get Off Mine
Chilly Tee
Terminator X & the Godfathers of Threatt – It All Comes Down to the Money
Public Enemy –
Muse Sick-N-Hour Mess Age
Public Enemy –