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Criminal Minded

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Contrary to some reviews, Criminal Minded was NOT the first to introduce "gangsta" themes (check out Schoolly D, "P.S.K.") or reggae styles (see Original Concept, "Bitin' My Stylee" --Dr. Dre from MTV's record on Def Jam). Nor were the beats produced by Scott La Rock, but primarily Ced Gee from Ultramag, who got stiffed on the album credits. Sorry to bust bubbles. But it doesn't need to be The First to still be an historic and classic hip-hop album. It's one of the greatest, and will always be close to my heart.

This is the album that ended careers.

KRS-One is a genius...a scholar. This was and is a classic. Forget the bling-bling and the fake wanna be gangsters.

KRS was the innovator. Yes, you can argue for Rakim and his lyrical prowess. But KRS was the first to incorporate a message, teach history, use reggae flavored beats and chants and still not be a punk. He is one of the greatest MC's of all time.

Younguns....press play, sit back and learn from the creators. This is what hip-hop is truly about.

If you are a young listener in Hip Hop today and you are listening to Fifty, Jada, Game or whateva and you have'nt heard Criminal Minded pick this up now!!You will hear so many comparisons to todays Gangsta Rap you would think KRS got ripped off.Scott La Rock founder of BDP along side KRS this is the original tough guy rap.Were talking 86' where you had RUN-DMC and Whodini.There was no Eric B & Rakim or Public Enemy yet.Every cut on here is Hip Hop pure and simple.I didn't get to hear this album til much later myself but I remember South Bronx / Bridge Is Over but I was like who is that?Meanwhile I was checkin Edutainment and Self destruction.
Believe me this is the joint kid and you need to cop this. R.I.P Scott La Rock

Criminal Minded was one of the first rap albums to utilize rock & roll and pop samples and elements; "Dope Beat" uses an AC/DC guitar riff, the a cappella opening of the title cut paraphrases the Beatles' "Hey Jude," and the bridge portion of "The Bridge Is Over" embodies Billy Joel's "It's Still Rock n' Roll to Me." Criminal Minded is a classic hip-hop album, a manifesto that outlines the essence of the art form.

It's hard to believe that many people still have mad love for this album after so many years. This album showcases the talents of not only KRS-One, but of D Nice and Scott la Rock. The cuts Poetry, South Bronx, The Bridge is over, and Criminal Minded are classic cuts. Scott would have been a great asset to hip-hop had he lived. This legendary DJ once sat back of me during a High School class. All hip-hop fans should get this album.

back when krs-one was breaking things down on the free style.he would take on anybody who thought that they could flow.this goes back to a time when all you needed was a beat.a must have rap classic.

That record takes me back to my youth, I remember listening everyday to this record. "criminal minded you've been blinded looking for a star like mine you can't find it"That is truly da Sh*t.

I worked at Tommy Boy records when Scott La Rock was killed sitting in his jeep. Everyone knew that KRS would continue with music, but it would never be the same. We lost a production treasure when we lost Scott.

This album is an absolute hard core, must-have hiphop classic. I still get chills when I hear the intro of "South Bronx" ("Yo, what up Scott La Rock?").

Well I did not read any reviews for this as I am sure there all good. What can I say that has not been said about this Classic album. First of all you can start with the cover which gets your attention. You have Scott La Rock and Krs-1 just stareing at you which makes you wonder wow what is this going to sound like. I have had this for close to 20 years now and it still sounds as good as it did the first day I opened the record. I dont really have a favorite on here as almost all of the songs are great but I would have to go with South Bronx as that is what reminds me of pure Hip Hop and its the birth of Hip Hop also. I can imagine in my mind like the rest of us what Krs-1 is talking about block parties and just having a good time. Then Criminal Minded which even at 37 years of age makes me me get excited about hip hop and still hold out hope for good music. They say Hip Hop is dead I dont know if it is dead more like it is stalled and waiting for a kick start.

this is criminal minded by bdp,what more should i say,straight up classic