Name: Criminal Minded (RSD Essential)
Brand: Boogie Down Productions

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

706091202513

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Colour

Silver

Colour details

Metallic Silver Vinyl

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Discogs ID

[r24472763]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Think­ Indi­e

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Silver LP

Artist

Boogie Down Productions

Genre US

Hip Hop

Label US

B-Boy Records

Boogie Down Productions, originally composed of Lawrence Kris "KRS-One" Parker, Scott "La Rock" Sterling, and Derrick "D-Nice" Jones, is a legendary hip-hop group. The name Boogie Down derives from a nickname for the South Bronx in New York City. Known for their thought-provoking lyrics and socially conscious messages, *Boogie Down Productions* has made a significant impact on the rap scene since their formation.

Influenced by the vibrant hip-hop culture of the 80s, *Boogie Down Productions* paved the way for future artists with their unique blend of intelligent rhymes and innovative beats. Their music tackles important issues such as social inequality, racism, and poverty while maintaining an infectious energy that captivates listeners.

With a sound that resonates with fans across generations, *Boogie Down Productions* continues to inspire aspiring artists today. If you enjoy the music of Big Daddy Kane, Eric B. & Rakim, Biz Markie, or any other artist from this golden era of hip-hop,* Boogie Down Productions* is definitely worth adding to your playlist.

BDP's first album--and the only one to include the late DJ Scott La Rock--sounded harder than hell when it came out in 1987. Though the simple beat-box patterns on a few tracks sound dated, most of La Rock's tracks are bluntly effective, especially the AC/DC riff he appropriates on "Dope Beat." And KRS-One still performs most of his Criminal Minded rhymes, because his audience knows them word for word: the ultraviolent dancehall of "9mm Goes Bang," the battle cry of "South Bronx" (and its counterpart, the anti-Juice Crew screed of "The Bridge Is Over," with its little Billy Joel homage), the catalog of La Rock's condom collection on "Super-Hoe." KRS bloomed later; here, he just rocked.

Criminal Minded (RSD Essential)

Music US