Boogie Down Productions – By All Means Necessary

A landmark release in hip-hop history, By All Means Necessary cemented Boogie Down Productions and KRS-One as one of the most important voices in rap music. Released in 1988, the album combined hard-hitting beats with socially conscious lyricism, helping redefine what hip-hop could achieve both artistically and culturally.

Following the tragic loss of group member Scott La Rock, KRS-One emerged as a commanding force, delivering powerful messages on social issues, self-empowerment and education while maintaining the raw energy that made BDP pioneers of the genre.

Featuring classics including "My Philosophy", "Stop The Violence" and "I'm Still #1", the album remains one of the most influential hip-hop records ever released. Its impact can be heard throughout generations of conscious rap and boom-bap production.

This vinyl edition offers listeners the chance to revisit a true cornerstone of hip-hop culture, showcasing KRS-One's legendary lyricism and one of the most important albums of the late 1980s.