On this present day in 1993, Blastmaster KRS-One stepped out on his personal and launched his first solo album, Return of the Increase Bap, marking a strong new chapter within the legacy of Boogie Down Productions. Recorded virtually solely on the legendary D&D Studios in New York Metropolis, the venture mirrored KRS-One’s resolution to take full inventive management and ship his message immediately — with out compromise.

Backed by standout manufacturing from DJ Premier, Child Capri, and Showbiz of Showbiz & A.G., and launched by means of Jive Data, Return of the Increase Bap fused sharp lyricism with hard-hitting beats and a robust social conscience. Tracks like “Outta Right here” served as warnings to trade newcomers chasing fast fame, whereas songs similar to “Black Cop” and the enduring “Sound of da Police” introduced pressing commentary on policing, race, and systemic injustice — all whereas shifting the group.

The album reached No. 37 on the Billboard 200 and earned a 4-mic ranking from The Supply, cementing its place as one of the necessary releases of its period. Over three a long time later, Return of the Increase Bap stays a cornerstone of KRS-One’s legacy and a timeless reminder of hip hop’s energy to coach, encourage, and shake the system.

Salute to the Blastmaster for a basic that continues to resonate 32 years later.