Released in 1988 on By All Means Necessary, "My Philosophy" by Boogie Down Productions (BDP) is one of the most influential and thought-provoking hip-hop tracks of all time. KRS-One uses the song as both a declaration of his artistic vision and a critique of commercialized rap. His complex wordplay, intellectualism, and social consciousness helped shape the conscious rap movement. Below is a deeper analysis of five key lyrical phrases and their significance.
Released in 1988 on By All Means Necessary, "My Philosophy" by Boogie Down Productions (BDP) is one of the most influential and thought-provoking hip-hop tracks of all time. KRS-One uses the song as both a declaration of his artistic vision and a critique of commercialized rap. His complex wordplay, intellectualism, and social consciousness helped shape the conscious rap movement. Below is a deeper analysis of five key lyrical phrases and their significance.
About the podcast
An analysis of the most influential, game changing and genre defining rap and hip-hop songs