Boogie Down Productions
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Boogie Down Productions is an American Hip-Hop group who rose to fame via their debut album, Criminal Minded.
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[edit] About
Boogie Down Productions was formed in the 80's consisting of KRS-One, D Nice and DJ Scott La Rock.
The band's first single, "Crack Attack" was released in 1986. They released their debut album, Criminal Minded in 1987. After the released of their album, DJ Scott was shot dead while trying to break up an argument at a party in the Bronx.
The two remaining members decided to continue the group as a tribute to their loss friend. KRS recruited his younger brother, Kenny Parker and other members. They released another album, By All Means Necessary in 1988.
In 1989, they released third album, Ghetto Music:The Blue Print of Hip-Hop. The band was disbanded in 1992. KRS decided to go solo and released his first solo album in 1993.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Billboard 200 Chart Position | R&B/Hip-Hop chart Position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 75 | 18 | Criminal Minded |
| 1989 | 36 | 7 | Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop |
| 1990 | 32 | 9 | Edutainment |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for Boogie Down Productions.
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 March 13, 1987 Jive |
 May 10, 1988 Jive |
 June 28, 1989 Jive |
 July 17, 1990 Jive |
 February 25, 1992 Jive |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | South Bronx | Criminal Minded |
| 1987 | The Bridge is Over | Criminal Minded |
| 1988 | Stop The Violence | By All Means Necessary |
| 1989 | Jack of Spades | Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop |
| 1989 | World Peace | Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop |
| 1990 | Ya Know The Rules | Edutainment |
| 1992 | Duck Down"/"We in There | Sex and Violence |
| 1992 | 13 & Good"/"Build & Destroy | Sex and Violence |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 March 12, 1991 Jive Records |
 September 23, 1997 B Boy Records |
 May 8, 2001 Landspeed Records |
