While Criminal Minded was basically about sex and crime, BDP radically changed after Scott’s death, becoming the most popular conscious rap group besides Public Enemy. Boogie Down Productions pioneered the fusion of Raggamuffin and hip hop music. The membership of BDP changed continuously throughout its existence, the only constant being KRS One. BDP members and collaborators included Kenny Parker (KRS’ brother), Run, Keith Murray, McBoo, Ms. Melodie, Scottie Morris, Willie D., Robocop, Harmony, DJ Red Alert, DJ Jazzy Jay Kramer, D-Square, Rebekah, and Sidney Mills. BDP as group essentially ended because KRS One began recording and performing under his own name, rather than the group name. Albums|Criminal Minded (1987)|By All Means Necessary (1988; RIAA Certification: Gold)|Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989; RIAA Certification: Gold)|Edutainment (1990; RIAA Certification: Gold)|Live Hardcore Worldwide (1991)|Sex and Violence (1992) Compilations|Man & His Music (Remixes from Around the World) (1997)|Best of B-Boy Records (2001) Singles From Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop:|1989: “Why Is That” From Edutainment:|1990: “Love’s Gonna Getcha” From Sex and Violence:|1992: “Duck Down”|1992: “13 & Good”|1992: “We in There” |
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