A raw, foundational record of hardcore lyricism and reggae-tinged beats. Tough and influential. A genre cornerstone. Released in 1987, it's an early landmark for Boogie Down Productions.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Boogie Down Productions — where to go next
If you have Criminal Minded, these are the Boogie Down Productions records worth reaching for next.
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Criminal Minded1987 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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By All Means Necessary1988 · Hip-HopClassic
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