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The Bronx (1987 – 1992)
Boogie Down Productions was originally composed of KRS-One, D Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. The latter was murdered on August 27, 1987, after the release of BDP’s debut album Criminal Minded. The name of the group, “Boogie Down”, derives from the alternative name for The Bronx section of New York City.
While Criminal Minded was basically about sex and crime, BDP radically changed after Scott’s death, becoming the most popular conscious rap group besides Public Enemy. Boogie Down Productions pioneered the fusion of Raggamuffin and hip hop music.
The membership of BDP changed continuously throughout its existence, the only constant being KRS One. BDP members and collaborators included Kenny Parker (KRS’ brother), Run, Keith Murray, McBoo, Ms. Melodie, Scottie Morris, Willie D., Robocop, Harmony, DJ Red Alert, DJ Jazzy Jay Kramer, D-Square, Rebekah, and Sidney Mills. BDP as group essentially ended because KRS One began recording and performing under his own name, rather than the group name.
Albums
Criminal Minded (1987)
By All Means Necessary (1988; RIAA Certification: Gold)
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989; RIAA Certification: Gold)
Edutainment (1990; RIAA Certification: Gold)
Live Hardcore Worldwide (1991)
Sex and Violence (1992)
Compilations
Man & His Music (Remixes from Around the World) (1997)
Best of B-Boy Records (2001)
Singles
From Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop:
1989: “Why Is That”
From Edutainment:
1990: “Love’s Gonna Getcha”
From Sex and Violence:
1992: “Duck Down”
While Criminal Minded was basically about sex and crime, BDP radically changed after Scott’s death, becoming the most popular conscious rap group besides Public Enemy. Boogie Down Productions pioneered the fusion of Raggamuffin and hip hop music.
The membership of BDP changed continuously throughout its existence, the only constant being KRS One. BDP members and collaborators included Kenny Parker (KRS’ brother), Run, Keith Murray, McBoo, Ms. Melodie, Scottie Morris, Willie D., Robocop, Harmony, DJ Red Alert, DJ Jazzy Jay Kramer, D-Square, Rebekah, and Sidney Mills. BDP as group essentially ended because KRS One began recording and performing under his own name, rather than the group name.
Albums
Criminal Minded (1987)
By All Means Necessary (1988; RIAA Certification: Gold)
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989; RIAA Certification: Gold)
Edutainment (1990; RIAA Certification: Gold)
Live Hardcore Worldwide (1991)
Sex and Violence (1992)
Compilations
Man & His Music (Remixes from Around the World) (1997)
Best of B-Boy Records (2001)
Singles
From Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop:
1989: “Why Is That”
From Edutainment:
1990: “Love’s Gonna Getcha”
From Sex and Violence:
1992: “Duck Down”
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Criminal Minded
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Chimino wrote:
Only a million plays...can't believe even internet nerds underrate the great BDP.
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Julicore91 wrote:
KRS-ONE is my favourite Jedi ♥
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KooL_DudE_HaMeR wrote:
educate your own damn ass.
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GHOST1PRODD wrote:
oh man loved this shit when it first drop't,somethings you just don't out grow. you lovin this vibe check this link! http://www.youtube.com/user/quincy25100?feature=mhsn#p/a/u/0/nRc8wOqyOq4
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jakobdorof wrote:
Criminal Minded blowing my mind right now. wow.
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Buckshot_Shorty wrote:
Scott La Rock R.I.P.
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niggairon wrote:
criminal minded is a classic, but people need to listen to their other albums more
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Buksemannen wrote:
Criminal Minded!!!!!
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a_theorem wrote:
Down with the sound called BDP
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BaptizedByBlood wrote:
SOUTH SOUTH BRONX
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songorocosongo wrote:
a much deserved milli
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Searcher_ wrote:
one of the best yet
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Voidstarlit wrote:
”So you think that hip-hop had it's start out in Queensbridge, If you popped that junk up in the Bronx you might not live”
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SafetyCat wrote:
the real rock steady takin' out these toys!
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cristiedlr wrote:
<3
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akzincke wrote:
the best.
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iboudebo6te wrote:
lalalalalalalalala
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ashleyrobb wrote:
criminal minded was a song we used to sing when we played double dutch.boogie down productions will always be embedded in black culture. we used to run around calling girls supa hoes- i didn't even realize where it came from until I got older.I love BDP!
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YeshuaTheGreat wrote:
Whoa, they don't even have a million plays.
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a_theorem wrote:
Criminal minded you've been blinded. Looking for a style like mine you can't find
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