Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get it here: bit.ly/474Z1UB
"'By All Means Necessary' is often discussed like it’s some departure from 'Criminal Minded.' The moment KRS turned into “The Teacha” and became a politically minded, socially conscious wordsmith. In reality, this is who he already was. Misunderstanding and tragedy is what compelled him to not only refocus on the role he wanted to play in hip-hop, but create an album that gave way to a very important movement in hip-hop, too.
'By All Means Necessary' is an essential and definitive BDP and KRS album. It marks the moment where KRS wasn’t just concerned with being a great emcee but a teacher, too, continuing his exploration of sociopolitical subjects on BDP’s following three albums, as well as throughout his solo career."
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Package Details:
- Boogie Down Productions' Revolutionary Sophomore Album
- Lacquers Cut by Cicely Balston, AIR Mastering
- Pressed on 180g Orange Vinyl
- Listening Notes Booklet by Elijah Watson
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Video by Richard Edens // @richardedens
Vinyl Me, Please is a monthly record subscription for music lovers, by music lovers. There’s no algorithm: just people picking albums they think everyone should own and care about.
Get it here: bit.ly/474Z1UB
"'By All Means Necessary' is often discussed like it’s some departure from 'Criminal Minded.' The moment KRS turned into “The Teacha” and became a politically minded, socially conscious wordsmith. In reality, this is who he already was. Misunderstanding and tragedy is what compelled him to not only refocus on the role he wanted to play in hip-hop, but create an album that gave way to a very important movement in hip-hop, too.
'By All Means Necessary' is an essential and definitive BDP and KRS album. It marks the moment where KRS wasn’t just concerned with being a great emcee but a teacher, too, continuing his exploration of sociopolitical subjects on BDP’s following three albums, as well as throughout his solo career."
-
Package Details:
- Boogie Down Productions' Revolutionary Sophomore Album
- Lacquers Cut by Cicely Balston, AIR Mastering
- Pressed on 180g Orange Vinyl
- Listening Notes Booklet by Elijah Watson
-
Video by Richard Edens // @richardedens
Vinyl Me, Please is a monthly record subscription for music lovers, by music lovers. There’s no algorithm: just people picking albums they think everyone should own and care about.
