In 1987 Boogie Down Productions shocked the world with Criminal Minded, an album that was all street and no apology. In 1992, five albums later, BDP unveils the long-awaited sequel to that masterpiece--Sex And Violence. It is understood that KRS-One is rap's foremost teacher and social thinker, but we sometimes forget that he can rock the boulevard as hard as he rocks the seminar. This album is a return to the raw essence of the street.... With the production assistance of Prince Paul and Pal Joey, KRS has gone back to the basics and delivered a record that embodies the true spirit of the New York sound.... In a manner reminiscent of "The Bridge Is Over," KRS subjects the industry to a long overdue quality control session, and licks a shot for those "blabbering f#cking fools." Sex And Violence (like other BDP albums) is informative and challenging. This time Kris takes aim at sexual morality, religion, and hypocrisy and hits them dead on.... KRS leaves no stone unturned. The highlights are: "Who Are The Pimps," a perfect blend of hard core hip-hop and education; "KRS and Freddie Foxx," which features much freestyling over a fat repetitive bassline; "13 & Good," which is an R&B flavored cut that tells the story of statutory rape--with a twist, "Build & Destroy," which drops the science over a minimalist beat; and the rap/lecture, "The Real Holy Place," where KRS proves why he is the teacher. An extra bonus is the phat "Intromental," a medley of all of the classic BDP beats past and present. If sex and violence are what the people want, KRS has delivered, but it not overly gratuitous or sensationalist--the subjects of sex and violence are intelligently analyzed. With Sex And Violence, KRS goes back to the hardcore underground without abandoning his mission. I think it's a step in the right direction. - The Source (3/92). Listen up below...
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