This week we’re talking about KRS-One’s Boogie Down Productions. These guys (or guy) helped to pioneer hip-hop, in addition to a more cerebral and educational approach to the genre. KRS-One, who’s had a lengthy and successful solo career, is just as much an educator and philosopher as he is a rapper. Regardless of how you feel about his politics, BDP were quite distinct and helped propel hip-hop into the diverse genre that it is now.
Closing track: “Duck Down” from Sex and Violence (1992)
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Mike’s Picks:
Sex and Violence (1992) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Criminal Minded (1987) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Sex and Violence (1992) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Criminal Minded (1987)
By All Means Necessary (1988)
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989)
Edutainment (1990)
Sex and Violence (1992)