When and where was Boogie Down Productions formed?
Boogie Down Productions was formed in the Bronx, New York City, in 1986. The group name derives from "Boogie Down," a nickname for the South Bronx.
Questions about Boogie Down Productions
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Who were the original members of Boogie Down Productions?
The original members were KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. Producer Lee Smith joined shortly after and received co-producer credit on the original twelve-inch single "South Bronx."
What happened to DJ Scott La Rock from Boogie Down Productions?
DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on the 27th of August, 1987. His death prompted KRS-One to shift the group's music toward politically and socially conscious themes.
What is the Bridge Wars controversy involving Boogie Down Productions?
The Bridge Wars was a hip-hop feud in the late 1980s over the origins of hip-hop. BDP and KRS-One believed hip-hop originated in the Bronx and responded to the Juice Crew's song "The Bridge" with tracks like "South Bronx" and "The Bridge Is Over," drawing retaliatory songs from MC Shan, Marley Marl, Roxanne Shante, and Blaq Poet.
What Jamaican influences appear in Boogie Down Productions' music?
Criminal Minded drew on the "Mad Mad" or "Diseases" riddim, a rhythm rooted in reggae star Yellowman's 1981 song "Zunguzunguzeng." BDP used it in "Remix for P is Free," and the same riddim was later resampled by artists including Black Star and dead prez.
What was the Stop the Violence Movement and how was Boogie Down Productions involved?
The Stop the Violence Movement was an activist coalition that released the single "Self-Destruction" in 1989. BDP members KRS-One, D-Nice, and Ms. Melodie participated alongside Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Just-Ice, Heavy D, Biz Markie, and Public Enemy, with all proceeds going to the National Urban League.