By All Means Necessary
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| By All Means Necessary | ||
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| Studio album by Boogie Down Productions | ||
| Released | 1988 | |
| Genre | Hip Hop | |
| Length | 47:28 | |
| Label | Jive Records | |
| Producer(s) | KRS-One | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Boogie Down Productions chronology | ||
| Criminal Minded (1987) |
By All Means Necessary (1988) |
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989) |
By All Means Necessary is the sophomore album from Hip Hop group Boogie Down Productions. After the murder of DJ/Producer Scott La Rock in 1987, MC KRS-One moved away from the violence that dominated their debut Criminal Minded and began to rhyme about socially conscious issues. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on September 25, 1989. The album cover and title references a classic photograph of Malcolm X.
It can be found on The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums list.[1]
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "My Philosophy" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 2 | "Ya Slippin'" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 3 | "Stop the Violence" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 4 | "Illegal Business" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 5 | "Nervous" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 6 | "I'm Still #1" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 7 | "Part Time Suckers" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 8 | "Jimmy" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 9 | "T'Cha-T'Cha" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
| 10 | "Necessary" | K. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
[edit] Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
| 1988 | By All Means Necessary | #75 | #18 | |
[edit] Singles Chart Positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1988 | Stop The Violence | - | #76 | - |
[edit] References
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