Boogie Down Productions
By All Means Necessary LP vinyl

In its history Hip Hop has had a handful of stand-out years. And for many true fans there is little debate that 1988 was the true 'Golden Era'. Countless classic albums came out that year and By Any Means Necessary ranks high atop that list.

Following the fatal shooting of the groups DJ / Producer Scott La Rock in 1987, KRS One was determined to continue Boogie Down Productions despite the tragedy. Taking the group in a slightly different direction, adopting the moniker 'Teacher' and taking on social issues, KRS crafted an album that to this day still sounds fresh and exciting. From the moment the album starts with the infectious saxophone sample on "My Philosophy" or the Reggae influenced "Stop The Violence" to the straight up braggadocios "I'm Still #1", By Any Means Necessary proves why it's one of the most important and classic albums ever recorded.

NEW / Released in 1988 / Reissue 2015

Tracklist:

A1 My Philosophy

A2 Ya Slippin

A3 Stop The Violence

A4 Illegal Business

A5 Nervous

B1 I'm Still #1

B2 Part Time Suckers

B3 Jimmy

B4 T'cha T'cha

B5 Necessary