The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Tuesday 1 March 2016

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Boogie Down Production

Boogie Down Productions


Boogie Down Productions are both pioneers of Gangsta and Political Rap. It's main MC, KRS-One, has had a successful career and remains active. Their influence on the Hip Hop genre and also their use of Jamaican Music in their Productions are still felt today. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: 9 mm goes bang, Remix for P is free, South Bronx and The Bridge is over

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogie_Down_Productions

Background information
OriginSouth BronxNew York
GenresHip hop
Years active1985-1992
LabelsB-Boy RecordsJive/RCA Records
Associated actsStop the Violence Movement,Heather B.Public EnemyJuice CrewJungle Brothers,Ultramagnetic MCsMs. Melodie
WebsiteBDP MySpace
Past membersKRS-One
Scott La Rock (deceased)
D-Nice

No comments:

Post a Comment