Self Destruction (song)
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The Stop the Violence Movement was formed by rapper KRS-One in 1988/1989 in response to violence in the hip hop and black communities.
During a concert by Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy a young fan was killed in a fight. Coming soon after the shooting death of his friend and fellow BDP member Scott La Rock, KRS-One was galvanized into action and formed the Stop the Violence Movement. Composed of some of the biggest stars in contemporary East Coast hip hop, the movement released a single, "Self Destruction", in 1989, with all proceeds going to the National Urban League.[1] A music video was created, and a VHS cassette entitled Overcoming Self-Destruction - The Making of the Self-Destruction Video was also released.
"Self-Destruction" was produced by KRS-One and D-Nice of Boogie Down Productions (Hank Shocklee of the Bomb Squad is credited as an associate producer), and featured:
- Boogie Down Productions (KRS-One, D-Nice & Ms. Melodie)
- Stetsasonic (Delite, Daddy-O, Wise & Frukwan)
- Kool Moe Dee
- MC Lyte
- Doug E. Fresh
- Just-Ice
- Heavy D
- Public Enemy (Chuck D & Flavor Flav)
The song samples "You Can Have Watergate, Just Gimme Some Bucks & I'll Be Straight" by The JB's.[1]
"Self-Construction" (Self-Destruction 2008)
KRS-One relaunched the campaign to record a 2008 version of the song titled "Self-Construction", with the contribution of over 55 artists, including David Banner, The Game, Nelly, Ne-Yo, Talib Kweli, Method Man, Styles P, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Cassidy, MC Lyte, 50 Cent, and various others. Recording of the track took place in LA from February 7 to February 9.
Self-Destruction 2009
KRS-One once again relaunched his campaign in the late 2008 in order to provide his new years resolution. This version includes Twista, Syleena Johnson, Phil G, Crucial Conflict, Kenny Bogus, Straw and Pugz Atomz.
DJ Kay Slay also produced a version of Self Destruction that samples the original more heavily. It features MC's; Sheek Louch, Busta Rhymes, Papoose, Bun B, Uncle Murda & Jay Rock.
Another version was made by a group of MC's from Jersey City, this version is extremely similar to the original, it even mimics the flow of the original MC's.