Scott Sterling (March 2, 1962–August 27, 1987), better known by his stage name Scott La Rock, was the original DJ for the hip hop group Boogie Down Productions. Sterling, a social worker, met KRS-One in 1986 at a homeless shelter where KRS was staying. In Sterling's spare time, he DJed at local functions. Together with MCs KRS-One and D-Nice, he formed the Boogie Down Productions crew. Their debut album, Criminal Minded was an instant hit and is considered a classic and masterpiece of the genre. March 2 is the 61st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (62nd in leap years). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (240th in leap years), with 126 days remaining. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A stage name or a screen name is a pseudonym used by performers (such as actors, comedians, clowns, and musicians). ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... Hip hop music (also referred to as rap or rap music) is a style of popular music. ... Boogie Down Productions (1989) Boogie Down Productions was originally composed of KRS One, D Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. ... kristyles (2003) album cover. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Popular West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg performing for the US Navy. ... D Nice is a rapper and hip hop musician who began his career in the mid-1980s. ... Boogie Down Productions Criminal Minded was a highly influential hip hop album. ...

La Rock was shot to death in 1987 while attempting to break up a fight involving BDP colleague D-Nice. Though it might have meant the end of BDP, the group continued without him. One result was KRS's transformation into a more thoughtful artist who continually spoke out against violence in the ghetto (e.g., Stop the Violence on BDP's album By All Means Necessary). KRS-One still makes regular respectful references to the deceased La Rock. D Nice is a rapper and hip hop musician who began his career in the mid-1980s. ... The Stop the Violence Movement was formed by rapper KRS-One. ...