Stop the Violence Movement
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| “Self-Destruction” | ||
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| Single by The Stop the Violence Movement | ||
| Released | 1989 | |
| Format | 12-inch single | |
| Recorded | Power Play Studios Chung King |
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| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |
| Label | Jive | |
| Producer | KRS-One, D-Nice Hank Shocklee (Assoc.) |
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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. Comprised 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 & Fruitkwan)
- 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]
[edit] 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
