By All Means Necessary

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By All Means Necessary

Studio album by Boogie Down Productions
Released	1988
Genre	Hip Hop
Length	47:28
Label	Jive Records
Producer(s)	KRS-One
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Boogie Down Productions chronology
Criminal Minded (1987)	By All Means Necessary (1988)	Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip Hop (1989)

By All Means Necessary is the sophomore album from Hip Hop group Boogie Down Productions. After the murder of DJ/Producer Scott La Rock in 1987, MC KRS-One moved away from the violence that dominated their debut Criminal Minded and began to rhyme about socially conscious issues. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on September 25, 1989. The album cover and title references a classic photograph of Malcolm X.

It can be found on The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums list.^[1]

1 Track listing
2 Album Chart Positions
3 Singles Chart Positions
4 References

[edit] Track listing

#	Title	Songwriters	Producer(s)	Performer (s)
1	"My Philosophy"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
2	"Ya Slippin'"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
3	"Stop the Violence"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
4	"Illegal Business"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
5	"Nervous"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
6	"I'm Still #1"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
7	"Part Time Suckers"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
8	"Jimmy"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
9	"T'Cha-T'Cha"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One
10	"Necessary"	K. Parker	KRS-One	KRS-One