Edutainment cover

Edutainment

Boogie Down Productions · 1990

69 min · 21 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · old-school hip-hop

An intricate blend of sharp lyricism and educational themes wrapped in classic East Coast hip-hop production.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thought-provoking lyrical exploration
  • dynamic storytelling experiences
  • varied song lengths and moods
  • engaging educational themes
  • reflective late-night listening

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Edutainment' was released in July 1990, Boogie Down Productions was solidifying their place in hip-hop following their groundbreaking work on 'Criminal Minded' and 'By All Means Necessary'. This album marked their fourth studio release and showcased a maturation in KRS-One's lyrical focus on social issues and education, amidst changing dynamics in the hip-hop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool G Rap· KRS-One· Dr. Dre

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Exhibit A 1:39
  • 2 Blackman in Effect 4:30
  • 3 Ya Know the Rules 3:49
  • 4 Exhibit B 0:51
  • 5 Beef 2:29
  • 6 House Nigga’s 4:31
  • 7 Exhibit C 0:13
  • 8 Love’s Gonna Get’cha (Material Love) 6:39
  • 9 100 Guns 3:57
  • 10 Ya Strugglin’ 3:14
  • 11 Breath Control II 3:55
  • 12 Exhibit D 0:40
  • 13 Edutainment 3:04
  • 14 The Homeless 2:24
  • 15 Exhibit E 0:37
  • 16 The Kenny Parker Show 5:28
  • 17 Original Lyrics 4:02
  • 18 The Racist 3:22
  • 19 7 Dee Jays 9:17
  • 20 30 Cops or More 4:03
  • 21 Exhibit F 0:55

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