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An analysis of the most influential, game changing and genre defining rap and hip-hop songs
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.
The Verse Effect: Lyrics that Changed the Game
An analysis of the most influential, game changing and genre defining rap and hip-hop songs
