Public Enemy Fans Fund New Album

Rap legends Public Enemy are on their way to achieving a fan-funded album- they have pulled in donations of $50,000 (£30,000).

Last month (Sep09), the group agreed a deal with SellaBand, an online fan funding engine, which gives devotees the chance to finance their idolsin exchange for albums, meet-and-greets and even a cut of the profits.

Each fan was asked to offer up $25 (£15), which goes towards funding the latest CD from the hip-hop band.

Generous followers flocked to the website to offer their own cash so they can hear new Public Enemy material - with $50,000 (£30,000) worthof donations rolling in over four week period.

The group is aiming to raise $250,000 (£116,000) to finance the new record.

Public Enemy is the first high profile band to sign up with the Holland-based brand.

It will be the group's first record since 2007.