Flier for the Public Enemy Album "There's a Poison Goin On"

May 28 This flier was made to promote the 1999 Public Enemy studio album “There’s a Poison Goin On.” True to the group’s style, the album was praised for its heavy and incisive political commentary. It was among the first full albums to be initially released on the Internet.

Flier for the Public Enemy album There's a Poison Goin On

Description: A small flier advertising "There's a Poison Goin On...", an album by Public Enemy. On the front is a black-and-white print of children playing with toys - all but one wear gas masks. Above is the group's name and logo, and below is the name of the album. Featured prominently on the back is the group's logo of a figure in a hat as seen through a targeting scope.

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Public Enemy, American, founded 1982

Date: 1999

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 x 5 in. (20.3 x 12.7 cm)

Type: fliers (printed matter)

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