BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTION

This Bronx, New York-based rap duo comprised DJ Scott LaRock (b. Scott Sterling, d. 27 August 1987, South Bronx, New York, USA) and rapper KRS-One (b. Lawrence Krisna Parker, 20 August 1965, New York, USA). KRS-One (aka KRS-1) is an acronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone, and 'edutainment' remained a central theme in the work of Boogie Down Productions. Similar to most New York rap crews, their lyrics highlighted the problems faced by the black community in a modern urban environment, compounded by the increasing drug problems, gang wars and use of weaponry on the streets.

LaRock and KRS-One met at a homeless people's shelter in the Bronx, where LaRock was a counselor and KRS-One a client. Following their first release, their debut album, Criminal Minded, was produced in conjunction with fellow Bronx crew, the Ultramagnetic MC's. It was a set that actively suggested that young blacks were entitled to use 'any means necessary' in order to overcome years of prejudice and discrimination. It sold over 500,000 copies and was instrumental in kick-starting the gangsta rap movement.

Unfortunately Scott LaRock soon thereafter became the victim of an unknown assassin while sitting in a parked car in the South Bronx. He was one of the first few Hip-Hop artists to actually be killed after becoming an artist ( like the late 2pac B.I.G. Jam Master Jay and others).

Enjoy
Until Next Time

Fresh for '08
U suckaz

Mr. Khary
(R.I.P. Scott LaRock)