In its history Hip Hop has had a handful of stand-out years, And for
many true fans there is little debate that 1988 was the true "Golden
Era", Countless classic albums came out that year and Boogie Down
Productions' By Any Means Necessary ranks high atop that list.
Following the fatal shooting of the groups DJ/Producer Scott La
Rock in 1987, KRS One was determined to continue BDP despite the
tragedy, From the moment the album starts with the infectious
saxophone sample on "My Philosophy" or the Reggae influenced
"Stop the Violence" to the straight up braggadocios "I'm Still #1",
By Any Means Necessary proves why it's one of the most important
and classic albums ever recorded, Just based on the album's cover
alone, an ode to the famous Ebony Magazine Malcolm X photograph,
By Any Means Necessary was able to make one the biggest
statements in Hip Hop history that is just as important today as
it was in '88.
