*John Densmore of The Doorways and hip-hop legend Chuck D of Public Enemy have teamed up for a brand new musical challenge known as doPE. Their debut album, “no nation for previous males,” combines spoken phrase, rhythm, and sharp social commentary to unite generations of rise up and reflection. The challenge additionally options the 2026 Report Retailer Day Track of the 12 months, “each tick tick tick.”
Per the information launch, the album shall be launched completely for Report Retailer Day 2026, arriving in shops on April 18 through Org Music. The limited-edition file is available in a deluxe gatefold package deal that features unique illustrations created by Chuck D himself.
The origins of doPE hint again to an opportunity encounter at a Report Retailer Day panel in 2014. A yr later, Densmore acquired a short electronic mail from Chuck D that learn, “You’ve bought the beats, I’ve bought the rhymes, let’s make doPE.” Chuck D stylized the challenge’s identify utilizing the primary two letters from The Doorways’ emblem and the final two letters from Public Enemy’s iconic image, sparking a collaboration that bridges genres and generations.
Along with doPE, Public Enemy is about to affix Weapons N’ Roses on their North American tour in 2026. The legendary hip-hop group, consisting of Chuck D and Taste Flav, will help the primary eight reveals, beginning July 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and concluding August 16 in St. Louis.
The tour additionally options The Black Crowes, Ice Dice, Pierce the Veil, and The Barbarians of California. Public Enemy and Weapons N’ Roses beforehand toured collectively internationally in 2025, marking a reunion of Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame inductees and GRAMMY Award winners. Public Enemy lately launched “Black Sky Over the Initiatives: Condo 2025,” their first album in 5 years. Choose up tickets right here.
Public Enemy + Weapons N’ Roses US Tour Dates:
07/23 – Raleigh, NC @ Carter–Finley Stadium
07/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Heart
07/29 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit score Union 1 Amphitheatre
08/01 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
08/05 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
08/08 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
08/12 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
08/16 – St. Louis, MO @ Busch Stadium
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