Boogie Down Productions

"Criminal Minded" is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Boogie Down Productions, released in 1987. The album features a number of notable tracks, including "South Bronx", "Poetry", and "9mm Goes Bang".

"Criminal Minded" is a classic and influential album in the history of hip hop. Released in 1987, it was one of the first albums to bring attention to the South Bronx hip hop scene and helped establish the genre of conscious hip hop. The album's raw and aggressive style, combined with lyrics that addressed social and political issues, made it a groundbreaking release in the genre.

"Criminal Minded" features some of the most memorable and influential tracks in hip hop history. The title track, "Criminal Minded," is a classic example of the genre's use of samples and features a memorable opening sample from the song "The Big Beat" by Billy Squier. Other standout tracks on the album include "South Bronx," "9mm Goes Bang," and "Elementary," all of which are considered to be classic tracks in the hip hop canon. Overall, "Criminal Minded" is an essential album for any fan of hip hop, and is a must-listen for anyone interested in the genre's history and evolution.