Public Enemy asks fans to invest in new album

Public Enemy [ tickets ] is turning to its fans to help finance the recording of its 13th studio release. The legendary hip-hop group has joined SellaBand, an Amsterdam-based web community where fans, or "Believers," can buy shares--or "parts"--of an upcoming album in exchange for an incentive. PE is offering 10,000 parts for $25 each to record and promote the worldwide release of its 2010 album, according to the SellaBand website. The band has set up a seven-level incentive plan, beginning w...

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