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Boogie Down Productions

Formed: 1986 in New York, NY [The Bronx]

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Disbanded: 1993

Genre: Rap

Styles: Hardcore Rap, Political Rap, Golden Age, Hip-Hop, East Coast Rap

Group Members: D-Nice, KRS-One, Scott La Rock, DJ Kenny Parker

Biography: Boogie Down Productions was one of the most important and influential hip-hop groups of the latter half of the '80s. Led by the often brilliant and incendiary MC KRS-One, BDP were pioneers of both hardcore and political (or "conscious") rap -- and if that seems contradictory, it also illustrates the ...Read full biography

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By All Means Necessary

Released: 1988

Label: Jive Records

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The murder of DJ Scott La Rock had a profound effect on KRS-One, resulting in a drastic rethinking of his on-record persona. He re-emerged the following year with By All Means Necessary, calling himself ...Read full review

Criminal Minded

Released: 1987

Label: B-Boy

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Criminal Minded is widely considered the foundation of hardcore rap, announcing its intentions with a cover photo of KRS-One and Scott La Rock (on his only album with Boogie Down Productions) posing with ...Read full review

More Boogie Down Productions albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (4), Singles & EPs (11), DVD/Video (1)

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