After a five year hiatus, Hip-Hop pioneers and cultural icons Public Enemy surprised fans with the unannounced release of a brand-new album, “Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025,” , bringing their always insightful commentary over rugged and shapeshifting beats.

On “Black Sky Over the Projects,” Chuck D’s lyrical firepower and the inimitable Flavor Flav fearlessly call out the ills that plague society, politics, corporations and even ourselves while challenging us to do better.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winners also celebrate the power of music itself, with tracks like “Here Come The Drums,” the ebullient love letter to hip hop, “Get Down,” and their latest single, “March Madness.”

“This album is a give back to all of our fans with gratitude and appreciation,” says Chuck D.

“We’re bringing our beats to the world on this tour and with this album,” adds Flavor Flav. “So if you can’t get yourself to the stadiums and the festivals, then these new tracks are for you to get down to at home.”