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Man & His Music

Boogie Down Productions · 1988

71 min · 15 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · old-school hip-hop

A vibrant tapestry of beats and rhymes that capture the essence of late '80s hip-hop culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • thought-provoking lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1988, Boogie Down Productions was solidifying their influence in the hip-hop scene with 'Man & His Music,' a remix album following their critically acclaimed debut, 'Criminal Minded.' This album came during a period when KRS-One had emerged as a leading voice for social consciousness in rap, advocating against violence and promoting education through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool G Rap· KRS-One· Dr. Dre

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Advance 5:15
  • 2 Poetry #1 5:39
  • 3 BDP Medley #5 3:48
  • 4 Word #8 3:16
  • 5 Red Alert (Criminal Minded) 5:56
  • 6 Super Hoe #4 5:21
  • 7 BDP Medley #7 4:20
  • 8 BDP Medley #11 2:29
  • 9 Doc Mix (Criminal Minded) 6:31
  • 10 Poetry #2 4:16
  • 11 Criminal Minded #9 6:26
  • 12 D'Nice Rocks The House 3:13
  • 13 Poetry #2 4:10
  • 14 Criminal Minded #8 5:30
  • 15 ? #19 4:52

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