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- ↑ Also compiles works by Ms. Melodie.
- ↑ Although the album is credited to KRS-One, 11 of its 16 tracks are by Boogie Down Productions.
- ↑ Published as "12:41"
- ↑ Published as "Scott La Rock & the Celebrity Three"
- ↑ "Say No Brother (Crack Attack Don't Do It)" was later added to reissues Criminal Minded Deluxe Edition.
- ↑ "Black Cop" was also included as KRS-One's solo work on their debut album Return of the Boom Bap ."
- ↑ "A Crate of BDP" was released as a split single with "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo (Vampire Mix)" by A Tribe Called Quest and "Five Minutes of Funk (Icey's 7" Magic)" by Whodini.
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