On This Day: July 4, 1989 – Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop

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On This Day: July 4, 1989 – Boogie Down Productions Released Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop.

On this day July 4, 1989, Boogie Down Productions released their third album Ghetto Music The Blueprint of Hip Hop. Led by KRS One, the group used this release to strengthen their role in conscious rap, blending social commentary with powerful beats and a message rooted in education and awareness.

The album reached number 36 on the US Billboard charts and included standout tracks like You Must Learn, Why Is That, and Jack of Spades. KRS One tackled issues like Black history, systemic...
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