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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.

Why listen to this

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
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.
If you like
hardcore hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop, old-school hip-hop

Man & His Music is an album by Boogie Down Productions, released in 1988. A vibrant tapestry of beats and rhymes that capture the essence of late '80s hip-hop culture. The album is significant for its role in showcasing the innovative remix culture of the late '80s and solidifying Boogie Down Productions' legacy within East Coast hip-hop. It features tracks that helped shape the genre and received attention for both its lyrical depth and production quality, influencing countless artists who followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Man & His Music sound like?

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

What makes Man & His Music by Boogie Down Productions notable?

The album is significant for its role in showcasing the innovative remix culture of the late '80s and solidifying Boogie Down Productions' legacy within East Coast hip-hop. It features tracks that helped shape the genre and received attention for both its lyrical depth and production quality, influencing countless artists who followed. 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.

Who is Man & His Music for?

Man & His Music works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Man & His Music?

Man & His Music has 15 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·71:02

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

  • 1 Advance Standout 5:15
  • 2 Poetry #1 5:39
  • 3 BDP Medley #5 3:48
  • 4 Word #8 3:16
  • 5 Red Alert (Criminal Minded) Standout 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) Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

71 min 2 sec