Boogie Down Productions (BDP) was a seminal hip-hop group from the Bronx, New York, whose core members included rapper KRS-One, DJ Scott La Rock, and D-Nice. Formed in the mid-1980s, BDP was a pivotal force in the early development of hip-hop and is often credited with helping to define the political and social consciousness of rap music. Their debut album, "Criminal Minded" (1987), is regarded as a classic, with tracks that showcased the gritty reality of New York street life and the burgeoning hardcore hip-hop sound.

The group's career was tragically impacted by the death of DJ Scott La Rock in 1987, after the release of their first album. Yet KRS-One continued under the BDP banner, steering the group towards a more socially-aware and politically-charged outlook, as demonstrated in albums like "By All Means Necessary" (1988) and "Edutainment" (1990). Boogie Down Productions balanced aggressive lyricism with a call for knowledge and peace, leaving a lasting imprint on hip-hop through KRS-One's teachings and the group's innovative beats. Their influence extended well beyond their discography, inspiring countless artists and helping to give rise to the conscious rap movement.

Genres

Bronx Hip Hop

Conscious Hip Hop

East Coast Hip Hop

Gangster Rap

Golden Age Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Old School Hip Hop

Related Artists

Public Enemy

De La Soul

Eric B. & Rakim

A Tribe Called Quest

KRS-One

EPMD

Big Daddy Kane

LL COOL J

Rakim

Slick Rick

JAY-Z

The Notorious B.I.G.

Latest Release

Sex & Violence

Boogie Down Productions

Album - 15 Tracks - Released February 25, 1992