Formed in The Bronx, New York in 1986 by rapper KRS-One (Lawrence Parker) and DJ
/ producer Scott La Rock (Scott Sterling) along with producer Lee Smith, Boogie
Down Productions (BDP) was one of the most influential hip hop / rap groups of
all time. The later addition of rapper / DJ / producer D-Nice (Derrick Jones)
created the group’s ‘classic’ line-up. Mixing hip-hop – a genre that some say
originated from The Bronx - with dancehall reggae and several other genres, BDP
caught the attention of hip hop fans with their original beats and gritty
lyrics. BDP’s ground-breaking early ...