On This Day: May 31, 1988 – Boogie Down Productions Releases By All Means Necessary

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On This Day: May 31, 1988 – Boogie Down Productions Releases By All Means Necessary.

On this day May 31, 1988, Boogie Down Productions released their second studio album By All Means Necessary. Following the tragic death of founding member DJ Scott La Rock, KRS-One took full creative control and shifted the group’s focus toward socially conscious lyrics and political commentary.

The album reached number 75 on the US Billboard 200 and became one of the most influential hip hop records of the era. With tracks like My Philosophy and Stop the Violence, KRS-One helped define the...
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