The major label debut of BoogieDownProductions – a record that's got quite a striking cover for the time – one that's drenched in political power, and is hardly the sort of fake gangster image that so many other rappers would use to grace the covers of their albums! Here, KRS-One really hones his craft – delivering a rock-solid album that's already a step ahead of his classic debut Criminal Minded – full of songs whose themes still resonate strongly today – not that KRS failed to change the world with his music, but just that his concerns were years ahead of their time! Production is turned up a few notches than before too – all the best uses of the Jive Records money, while not watering down the songs or going for a crossover hit – and titles include "My Philosophy", "Ya Slippin'", "Jimmy", "Illegal Business", "Stop The Violence", "Nervous", "I'm Still #1", "Part Time Suckers", "T'Cha - T'Cha", and "Necessary". LP, Vinyl record album
Tracks include "Exibit A", "Blackman In Effect", "Ya Know The Rules", "Exibit B", "Beef", Ya Strugglin'", "The Homeless", ""Kenny Parker Show", "The Racist", "100 Guns", and more. CD
(Sealed longbox edition, cutout hole through the back.)
Prime early work from KRS One – one of those initial bursts of righteous power that instantly made him one of the most influential rappers of his time! There's a sharpness here that's unbeatable – a real focus in the message and the music – lean production that leaves plenty of space for the knowledge up front, augmented by some jazz contributions from the "Ghetto Musicians" on the studio – which also marks an evolution in KRS' production style too! As a set from the LP era, the whole thing's nice and tight – a 50 minute power punch, with tracks that include "Jack Of Spades", "The Blueprint", "You Must Learn", "Who Protects Us From You?", "Why Is That", "Breath Control", and "Bo Bo Bo". Features bonus tracks – "Jack Of Spades (rmx)" and "Why Is That (rmx)". LP, Vinyl record album
A nice collection of KRS-One and BDP essentials – with "Return Of The Boom Bap", "Step Into A World" (radio edit), "Sound Of Da Police", "Jack Of Spades" (single edit), "My Philosophy", "I'm Still #1" (single edit), and "Love's Gonna Getcha" (7" radio edit). LP, Vinyl record album
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Man & His Music ... CD B-Boy/Traffic, 1988. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
The classic Scott La Rock tribute album – with BDP classics and remixes – originally issued as a 2LP set that was put together following the South Bronx-repping hip hop pioneer's shooting death. Alternate versions, remixes and BDP medley's from their most classic late 80s period. 15 tracks in all: "Advance", "D Nice Rocks The House", "Red Alert (Criminal Minded)", 'Doc Mix (Criminal Minded)", "Super Hoe #4", "Word From Our Sponsor #8", "BDP Medley #5", "Poetry" (#s 1, 2 & 3)" and lots more! CD
One of the best debuts in the history of hip hop – and one of the most important albums the genre ever produced! Criminal Minded is a landmark for a number of reasons. Among the biggest is, of course, that it was recorded with the late great DJ Scott La Rock – and he was soon to fall prey to the very street violence that BDP documented with such raw brilliance by KRS-One. Importance aside, Criminal Minded is simply a great, timeless record that no true fan of gritty classic hip hop should be without. The track list alone is a full chapter in the hip hop book of legends – with tunes like "Poetry", "Elementary", "South Bronx", "Super-Hoe", "Bridge is Over", and the "P is Free" remix. Also includes "Criminal Minded", "Dope Beat", and "9mm Goes Bang". 2LP pressing also includes the 12" mix of "P Is Free". LP, Vinyl record album
You know all the great tracks: "South Bronx", "Super-Hoe", "Bridge Is Over", the "P is Free" remix – and it still sounds as fresh today as it did when it came out in 1986. Plus this expanded CD contains the instrumentals to all of the original LP tracks! CD
The final album from BoogieDownProductions before KRS-One started recording as a solo act – and a set that continues the strong run of wisdom and knowledge that made his contributions to hip hop so important at the time! The cover and title are obviously a bit of a joke – and one that's nicely downplayed within, as KRS still picks his targets well, but also delivers the message with maybe a bit more subtlety than a few years before. Production is rock-solid – by Prince Paul, Kenny Parker, and Pal Joey – and titles include "Say Gal", "Ruff Ruff", "Build & Destroy", "Duck Down", "Drug Dealer", "How Not To Get Jerked", "The Real Holy Place", "Poisonous Products", "We In There", and "13 & Good". CD
The final album from BoogieDownProductions before KRS-One started recording as a solo act – and a set that continues the strong run of wisdom and knowledge that made his contributions to hip hop so important at the time! The cover and title are obviously a bit of a joke – and one that's nicely downplayed within, as KRS still picks his targets well, but also delivers the message with maybe a bit more subtlety than a few years before. Production is rock-solid – by Prince Paul, Kenny Parker, and Pal Joey – and titles include "Say Gal", "Ruff Ruff", "Build & Destroy", "Duck Down", "Drug Dealer", "How Not To Get Jerked", "The Real Holy Place", "Poisonous Products", "We In There", and "13 & Good". LP, Vinyl record album
Remix by Ali Shaheed Muhammad Beetle for Tribe. 12-inch, Vinyl record
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Edutainment ... CD Jive, 1990. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Tracks include "Exibit A", "Blackman In Effect", "Ya Know The Rules", "Exibit B", "Beef", Ya Strugglin'", "The Homeless", ""Kenny Parker Show", "The Racist", "100 Guns", and more. CD
A bit of a rarity for hip hop albums – how many live sets can you name? With 19 live versions of classic KRS tracks, including "Lick A Shot", "Jack Of Spades", "My Philosophy", "Still #1 (freestyle)", "Poetry", "Criminal Minded", "Jimmy", "The Bridge Is Over", "South Bronx", 'Reggae Medley (including 9mm)", "Super Hoe", "Why Is That?", 'Stop The Violence", "Breath Control", "Self Destruction" and more. CD
BoogieDownProductions DJ D-Nice steps out masterfully on Call Me D-Nice – his first solo album and solid dawn of the 90s hip hop album that stands up strongly today! D-Nice doesn't attempt to carry the socio-political tone of BDP or KRS-One for the most part – "Glory" being the notable exception. Funky braggadocio is the order of the day, with raw, blueprint beats and production by D-Nice himself, naturally. Includes "Crumbs On The Table", "Call Me D Nice", "The TR808 Is Coming", "It's All About Me" and "And You Don't Stop". CD
(Longbox edition – still sealed! Box has a light bend and cutout hole on the back.)
13 tracks in all, including "Livin' In A Zoo" by Public Enemy, "Black Cop" by BoogieDownProductions, "May Day On The Front Line" by MC Ren, "Stick 'Em Up" by Hurricane featuring the Beastie Boys, "Sneaking Up On Ya" by Fu-Schnickens, "Lifeline" by Parental Advisory, plus "Sweat Of My Balls", "Straight Out Of Locash" and "Rapper's Delight" by CB4. CD
The first solo set by KRS-One on his own – maybe a bit of a surprise, given that he was really the driving force and main voice of BoogieDownProductions after the first album – yet one that also gives him a chance to spotlight some new wisdom and a growing sense of identity! The set has KRS working with some great producers – DJ Premier, Showbiz, and Kid Capri – while also doing plenty of production on his own – all at a level that seems to only intensify the sound and increase the sense of urgency in his music! That quality really comes through on the timeless cut "Sound Of The Police" – maybe even more powerful now than when it was recorded – next to other classics that include "Outta Here", "I Can't Wake Up", "Black Cop", "Stop Frontin'", "Uh Oh", "Hip Hop Vs Rap", "Brown Skin Woman", and "Return Of The Boom Bap". LP, Vinyl record album
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