By the Time I Get to Arizona
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"By the Time I Get to Arizona" is a politically charged hip hop song by Public Enemy that protests Arizona's refusal to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day, known for its controversial lyrics and music video.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| By the Time I Get to Arizona canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: By the Time I Get to Arizona Context triple: [Public Enemy, notableWork, By the Time I Get to Arizona]
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A.
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
"By the Time I Get to Phoenix" is a classic soul ballad, famously interpreted by Isaac Hayes in an extended, orchestral version that became one of his signature recordings.
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B.
That Time
"That Time" is a short monologue play by Samuel Beckett, known for its fragmented narrative and demanding performance, notably interpreted by actress Billie Whitelaw.
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C.
What a Time
"What a Time" is a melancholic pop song by Julia Michaels, featuring Niall Horan, that reflects on the bittersweet memories of a past relationship.
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D.
This Time
"This Time" is a critically acclaimed country album by American singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam, noted for its blend of traditional honky-tonk and more contemporary influences.
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E.
This Time
"This Time" is a jazz-influenced pop album by American singer-saxophonist Curtis Stigers, showcasing his smooth vocal style and songwriting.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: By the Time I Get to Arizona Target entity description: "By the Time I Get to Arizona" is a politically charged hip hop song by Public Enemy that protests Arizona's refusal to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day, known for its controversial lyrics and music video.
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A.
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
"By the Time I Get to Phoenix" is a classic soul ballad, famously interpreted by Isaac Hayes in an extended, orchestral version that became one of his signature recordings.
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B.
That Time
"That Time" is a short monologue play by Samuel Beckett, known for its fragmented narrative and demanding performance, notably interpreted by actress Billie Whitelaw.
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C.
What a Time
"What a Time" is a melancholic pop song by Julia Michaels, featuring Niall Horan, that reflects on the bittersweet memories of a past relationship.
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D.
This Time
"This Time" is a critically acclaimed country album by American singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam, noted for its blend of traditional honky-tonk and more contemporary influences.
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E.
This Time
"This Time" is a jazz-influenced pop album by American singer-saxophonist Curtis Stigers, showcasing his smooth vocal style and songwriting.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
single
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song ⓘ |
| addressesEvent | Arizona's initial refusal to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a state holiday ⓘ |
| album |
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
ⓘ
linked to:
Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black
|
| artist | Public Enemy ⓘ |
| associatedMovement | civil rights movement legacy ⓘ |
| associatedWithHoliday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day ⓘ |
| associatedWithPerson |
Governor of Arizona at the time of MLK Day controversy
ⓘ
Martin Luther King Jr. ⓘ |
| chronology |
follows earlier Public Enemy political singles such as Fight the Power
ⓘ
linked to:
Fight the Power
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| controversy |
criticized for depictions of political violence in its music video
ⓘ
sparked debate about artistic freedom and political protest in hip hop ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| culturalImpact | became a symbol of protest against states resisting MLK Day ⓘ |
| genre |
hip hop
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political hip hop ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
album track
ⓘ
single release ⓘ |
| hasMusicVideo | yes ⓘ |
| hasSubjectMatter | state-level opposition to federal civil rights holidays ⓘ |
| includedIn |
Public Enemy discography
ⓘ
linked to:
Public Enemy
|
| intendedMessage | pressure Arizona to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a state holiday ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricalFocus | condemnation of Arizona state government policies on MLK Day ⓘ |
| medium | audio recording ⓘ |
| musicVideoDescription | controversial video depicting violent retaliation against Arizona politicians over MLK Day refusal ⓘ |
| notableFor |
controversial music video
ⓘ
politically charged lyrics ⓘ |
| partOfAlbum |
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
ⓘ
linked to:
Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black
|
| performer | Public Enemy ⓘ |
| performerMember |
Chuck D
ⓘ
Flavor Flav ⓘ |
| politicalOrientation |
anti-racist
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pro–Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognition ⓘ |
| producer | The Bomb Squad ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Columbia Records
ⓘ
Def Jam Recordings ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1991 ⓘ |
| setInLocation | Arizona ⓘ |
| style | aggressive, confrontational rap ⓘ |
| subjectOf | media criticism regarding portrayal of violence ⓘ |
| theme |
civil rights
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political activism ⓘ protest against Arizona's refusal to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day ⓘ racism in the United States ⓘ |
| titleReferences |
the state of Arizona
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linked to:
U.S. state of Arizona
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| writer |
Chuck D
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Public Enemy ⓘ |
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