KRS-One

Track Listings

1. Rappaz R. N. Dainja

2. De Automatic - Fat Joe, KRS-One

3. MC's Act Like They Don't Know

4. Ah-Yeah

5. R.E.A.L.I.T.Y.

6. Free Mumia - Channel Live, KRS-One

7. Hold

8. Wannabemceez - KRS-One, Mad Lion

9. Represent the Real Hip Hop - Das EFX, KRS-One

10. Truth

11. Build Ya Skillz - KRS-One, Busta Rhymes

12. Out for Fame

13. Squash All Beef

14. Health, Wealth, Self

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Teaching the kids what real hip-hop is all about
(3.5 Stars) Good Effort....
"If You Think Hip Hop's Alive, Throw Up Your Lighter!" (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars)
yep
Hip Is The Knowledge Hop Is The Movement {3 ½ Stars}

Hip-Hop Lives
KRS-One , and Marley Marl
Manufacturer: Koch Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000AOWX
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

It's Alive (Intro)
Hip-Hop Lives
Nothing New
I Was There
Musika
Rising To the Top
Over 30
M.A.R.L.E.Y. (Marley And Red Living Everyday Youthfully)
Kill a Rapper
The Teacha's Back
The Victory
This Is What It Is
All Skool
House Of Hits

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After motoring through the well-slung hip-hop timeline in the promising first verse of "I Was There," KRS-One regresses into the barbs of a sadly obvious refrain: "Where were you?" Wherever we were, a generation grew up living hip-hop culture at various levels of immersion, and if too few of us hear this album, it'll be a damn shame. KRS reserves equal bile for artistic hacks like, say, "Kentucky Fried Chicken deejays promotin' breast and thigh," but all such vitriol appears like remote islands in an ocean of his seasoned skills and reasoned better instincts. For his part, Marley Marl spirits through these tracks with a carefully curated bag of tricks that spans decades. "Over 30" stomps with lo-fi, '80s verve; "Kill a Rapper" channels the Detroit hip-hop underground of the mid-'90s; and the title track lumbers along on a mix that only an ill-conceived marketing campaign could fail to make a hit of. But whether or not Hip Hop Lives lasts, KRS-One never misses the most important point. "So write this down, on your black books and journals," he barks, "hip-hop culture is eternal." --Jason Kirk

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Teaching the kids what real hip-hop is all about.......2007-07-16

After a 20+ year rivalry, KRS-One & Marley Marl grace the hip-hop lexicon with their stunning return to form - "Hip-Hop Lives". The long-time veterans are back and sound as potent as ever. KRS-One in particular, never ceases to amaze me with his relentlessly boisterous flow. For his 15th album - the man sounds extremely fresh. Marley Marl is still bringing the heat as well, creating soundscapes that consistently knock throughout.

Being a long-time KRS-One/BDP fan, I found the album to be quite a treat, and an excellent return to form. I found it to have plenty of repeat listening value. With that said, I did feel some of KRS-One's lyrics could be a little better. As you know, KRS-One is The Teacher, and this time around, he is teaching hip-hop's legacy. It may seem like a relatively dry subject for a long-time hip-hop aficionado, but it turns out quite well.

Many of the lyrics are very nostalgic, and even more give a new perspective on hip-hop's "true school". The most mind-boggling example of it's redundancy would have to be "I Was There", where KRS-One talks about his past experiences in hip-hop throughout the 80s and 90s. Many hip-hop heads know these facts all to well, but does serve well to the unconverted. Other than that, nothing seems out of place, or of poor quality. "Hip-Hop Lives" makes an excellent single to defy Nas' recent claims on his latest album. Marley Marl's beat on "Musika" featuring Magic Juan is just plain addictive. "Rising to the Top" is probably my favorite joint here. KRS-One beautifully tells the story between Marley Marl's Juice Crew and Boogie Down Productions with lyrics like this - "We answered MC Shan's 'Queensbridge' / A dope jam about where he was from and where he lived / But in the Bronx there was these kids / KRS, Scott La Rock trying to live". The closing lyrics were a nice surprise - "To Marley and Shan I am indebted / For the start of my career these guys could take credit / For my rappin', the whole battle they let it all happen" - proving that battling is an essential part of hip-hop, and keeping it's art sharp. Other stand outs include the excellent "Over 30" and "All Skool". And you really can't beat KRS-One's commentary on "Kill a Rapper" where he professes the fact that when the law or general public is concerned, the killing of a rapper/producer (such as Scott La Rock, 2Pac, Big L or Mac Dre) ends up as an unsolved case in the end. Any way you slice it, KRS-One and Marley Marl come correct with this fine offering. One can only hope that they will continue on make albums until 2015.

(3.5 Stars) Good Effort...........2007-06-26

Talking about the epitome of what true Hip-Hop is lies in its foundation. And the architectural brilliance of the pioneer producer Marley Marl matched with the super rhymes of KRS-One for the LP no one expected should be a slam dunk. But Hip Hop Lives struggles to elevate the globally-embraced genre in more ways than one. KRS-One doesn't give much in the lyrical department, as evidenced on "Over 30" where there is practically no meaningful chorus or verses. And even though the concept on "Nothing New" is one that is reverberated by many , the song lacks any underlying entertainment value. "Hip Hop Lives" is well-produced and KRS-One's flow is crafted wonderfully, while "I Was There" sounds like a lot of bragging with very little substance behind the relevance of KRS-One's presence. The development of the choruses for at least half of the songs are non-existent, leaving much to be desired by the listener. "Musika" featuring Magic Juan is decent though with its Latino influence, "Kill A Rapper" asks why dead emcees always have open cases, and "The Victory" features guest vocals from Blaq Poet and turntablist Dj Premier. "House of Hits" featuring Busy Bee sounds like a jumbled mess at times while "This Is What It Is" has the potential to be a classic jam with a little tweaking. Even though both men are highly respected, little can be gathered from Hip Hop Lives. By no means should KRS-One and Marley Marl stop with this one project. Marley Marl should just change it up a little bit with regard to his beats, and KRS-One should remain focused on social commentary and speaking on rap's worth to the world. Now that would certainly reign supreme in everybody's eyes.

"If You Think Hip Hop's Alive, Throw Up Your Lighter!" (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars).......2007-06-20

Man oh man does it feel good to hear such an album like this. Kris and Marley Marl on one album is amazing, since they rivaled over 20 years ago (i.e. "The Bridge Is Over"). That alone is worth checking this album out. Just like Nas' recent album Hip Hop Is Dead, Kris makes an album to prove that it isn't true titled "Hip Hop Lives". Now I wasn't old enough to hear Marley and Kris in their prime, but I have heard some of their work on such albums as Here Come the Lords, and By All Means Necessary respectively, which lets me know what they are capable of (not trying to compare those albums with this one, but you get my point).

One thing that really jumped out at me was Kris' rhymes. All over this album, it's like he indirectly says "I'm F'n good at this". Of course we know he is good at hip hop, but it really doesn't help parading it all ovet the album. "I Was There" would sort of flow on this, as Kris says that he was there when many important events in hip hop happened. Yes, that is good to talk about, but he should keep in mind that not many people want to hear what he has gone through, because of the fact that it's already known.

Some good tracks are on this LP are "Kill A Rapper" which talks about all the unsolved crimes of slain rappers. "Hip Hop Lives" is another great track at the beginning of the album. "All Skool" and "House Of Hits" which the latter features Chief Rocker Busy Bee (another old school emcee) are other standouts on the album. Other guests on this album are Magic Juan, who drops on the spanish sounding song "Musika". Blaq Poet drops in for the song "The Victory" which is a solid track.

Hip Hop Lives is a hit and miss album by Kris and Marley. No doubt that they can keep up with music today. I believe that this album is trying to appeal to older and younger listeners, and it carries it's weight for the most part. I wasn't expecting no classic material on here, but it does satisfy many listeners on many levels. I recommend that you check this album out, because it's definately worth a few spins. Off the subject a bit: I just heard about a few weeks ago that Marley Marl suffered a heart attack, and I seriously hope that he is okay and recovers nicely. Peace!

Lyrics: B
Production: B+
Guest Appearances: B+
Musical Vibes: B

Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Kill A Rapper
2. Hip Hop Lives
3. The Tecaha's Back
4. Over 30
5. House Of Hits (featuring Chief Rocker Busy Bee)

Honorable Mention:
1. All Skool
2. Musika (featuring Magic Juan)

yep.......2007-06-16

The teacha comes on point as usual.

Hip Is The Knowledge Hop Is The Movement {3 ½ Stars}.......2007-06-09

Marley Marl. KRS One. When you mentions those names in most hip hop circles, the reaction is going to one of VERY high regard 9 out of 10 times. So, naturally, when one finds out that the two are going to collaborate to drop an LP, you are going to instinctively expect an album to top all albums. I mean, if this album turned out to be even a tenth of what Kris' collabo with Premier (Return of the Boom Bap), then it's a worthy release in my mind. The results are mixed, but it's a solid release overall. I don't think KRS has ever put out anything that was totally wack. There are topics that are touched upon that you've heard Krs go over a million times, but they get done in a way that will keep your attention. Then there are others that just come off kind of preachy but are solid enough in the production to keep you from skipping.

I think one of the obvious flaws is Kris constantly beating his chest on track after track. I love KRS One. I grew up on him. I remember what I was doing the very day I heard "My Philosophy" for the first time (I mean to the exact hour) and lost my mind. Dude is a legend without question. This is why it's hard for me to say this, but I found a lot of what KRS had to say to be pretty repetitive. I haven't been this disinterested in a KRS affiliated album since the Spiritual Minded album. Maybe disinterested is the wrong word. I mean, the lyrics are still entertaining, but I guess what I'm getting at is that the replay value just isn't what you've come to expect from a legend like KRS...especially when he pairs up with another legend like Marley Marl. On tracks like the aptly titled "Nothing New" Kris steps into the aforementioned braggart role and on "I Was There" KRS waxes nonstop about how long he's been around and how he was a witness to many, many milestones within hip hop culture. The thing is, fans of KRS already know these things so a lot of this album sounds to me like he's preaching to the choir. I noticed that a few reviewers were mostly unimpressed by the production from Marley, I pretty much loved it. There are a few that miss the mark. "Musika" sounds like a rehash of "Funky Child" but with way less appeal as the L.O.T.U.G. hit.

With all that being said, Hip Hop Lives is still worth looking into. If you're like me and grew up on both KRS and Marley you'll find this joint quite enjoyable. I'll always support KRS because he's never let me down and he supplied the beats and rhymes that were the soundtrack many of my summers. Newer heads may find the production somewhat tired, but despite the hit and miss quality, I still like it. I suggest you leave all expectations at the door and listen with open ears.

Standout Tracks: All Skool, Rising To The Top, The Teacha's Back, Hip Hop Lives (My Favorite), The Victory feat. Blaq Poet, and Kill A Rapper

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The Best Solo LP from Hip-Hop's Teacher-- Excellent!
Classic
It doesn't get much better than this
Return Of The Real Hard Beats And Real Rap {5 Stars}
"Outta Here!! BDP is ol skool but we aint goint out."

Return of the Boom Bap
KRS-One
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ASIN: B000000509
Release Date: 1993-09-28

Tracks:

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Outta Here
Black Cop
Mortal Thought
I Can't Wake Up
Slap Them Up
Sound Of Da Police
Mad Crew
Uh Oh
Brown Skin Woman
Return Of The Boom Bap
'P' Is Still Free
Stop Frontin'
Higher Level

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By 1993, hip-hop was transitioning from an organic form of musical expression into a big business fabricating stars. With many icons from his era either aging or losing their relevance (e.g., Chuck D, Rakim), KRS-ONE dropped a gem of an album that not only navigated the sound of the day but led the charge. Shedding his previous Boogie Down Productions moniker, KRS-One's Return of the Boom Bap is not just an album: it's KRS's call to arms for the return of hard beats and real rap in hip-hop music. The former took many forms, thanks to the recruitment of Gang Starr's DJ Premier, who was hitting his stride as hip-hop's preeminent beat-maker. Primo crafted the classic head-nod rhythm of the title track, the bump of "Outta Here," an autobiographical tale of KRS-One's rise in hip-hop, and the dancehall-inspired riddims of "Black Cop" and "Sound of da Police." Lyrically, KRS-One displayed variety in both style and content, meshing old-school bombast ("Mortal Thought"), consciousness ("Higher Level"), and crafty and conceptual wordplay ("I Can't Wake Up"). The album opens with KRS-One boasting, even decreeing, that he would "be here forever." At the crossroads, this album made it seem true. --Joseph Patel

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The Best Solo LP from Hip-Hop's Teacher-- Excellent!.......2007-06-05

Return of the Boom Bap
"Return of the boom-bap means just that, it means return of the real hard beats and real rap." Released in the fall of 1993, KRS-One's first official solo album is arguably his best. In the early 90's, a new generation of west coast-based MCs became the superstars of rap; while in the east, acts like Naughty by Nature and Das EFX were stealing the thunder of their 1980's predecessors. Produced largely by Gang Starr's DJ Premier, Return of the Boom Bap rejuvenates standard-bearer KRS-One's stance as the Teacher of Rap while giving him a more competitive stoop to stand on.

The LP's first single, "Outta Here" warns currently hot rappers that their material trappings may not last: "Credit cards and bank account? Outta here; no doubt, BDP is old-school but we ain't goin' out.." On the surreal "I Can't Wake Up", KRS sees himself turned into a cigar, while humorously name-checking various early 90's rap stars. "The P is Still Free" updates a song from Criminal Minded about the lost souls of crack addiction. The Kid Capri-produced "Brown Skin Woman" critiques the sexism in rap, and the LP's biggest hit, "Sound of Da Police" (produced by Showbiz) highlights the dangers of police brutality in a post-Rodney King landscape: "The overseer had the right to get ill; and if you fought back the overseer had the right to kill; the officer has the right to arrest; and if you fight back they put a hole in your chest.."

The most blazing track would have to be the album's closer, "Higher Level": with a blistering funk sample from the Blacula soundtrack, KRS rants and raves about politics & religion in the glorious fashion that only he can: "I stand with God whether I'm paid or whether I'm crying broke; I like to ask these politicians, `would Jesus vote?'"

At the time of its release, the album (and most others) was overshadowed by Snoop Doggy Dogg's Doggystyle. In comparison, Doggystyle may have slicker production values, but Boom Bap's jazz-based rhythm tracks seem less dated, and with far less gangster excess. This deserves the deluxe re-release treatment, with any bonus material available.

Classic.......2007-06-03

True hip hop at its purest form was being born wit krs's return of the boom rap... Diz should already be in true heads collection no weak joints. A classic from a genious. Best tracks ? " mad crew" , "sound of the police" , and , "stop frontin" a true classic.

It doesn't get much better than this.......2007-04-20

KRS-One's first "solo" album is 1993's "Return of the Boom Bap." After the original six Boogie Down Productions albums, KRS dropped the BDP moniker and dropped this gem. Kris enlisted the production of legend DJ Premier, who only recently had begun to receive recognition for his musical genius as a member of Gang Starr. The beats, however, while excellent, are quite simple, allowing KRS-One and his awesome character to take center stage. He drops some of the political and social stances of the last two BDP albums, Edutainment and Sex and Violence, in favor of a more entertaining and overall simpler approach. That's not to say that the verses aren't relevant. His classic tales of police brutality, urban injustice, and hip hop loyalty are all here. He just delivers them in a way that puts the music and the performance to the forefront. This is a totally classic album. Every song is totally memorable, because KRS puts such a great performance on every track. Whether he's screaming, singing, or toasting like a dancehall reggae performer, he entertains first and foremost. No track is even average or any worse than the others, this is pretty close to a perfect hip hop album. I couldn't find you any flaws, it's arguably hip hop's greatest MC teamed with arguably hip hop's greatest producer. A must have for the rap fan.

The album begins with an awesome intro, "KRS-One Attacks," where Premo laces a totally dope beat and covers it with some old BDP samples, to make a perfect start. "Outta Here" uses simple drum-and-bass to allow KRS to address the current state of hip hop, chronicling his life as a rapper and talking about the tendency of rappers to "fall off." Perhaps his best known song, "Black Cop" follows. Here, he is an entertainer first and an MC second, yelling and screaming, completely going wild on the mic. Anyone who hasn't sang along to the yelps of "Black coooop...black COP black COP black COP" shouldn't consider themself a hip hop fan. "Mortal Thought" is relevant, with a great chorus. I love the conceptually genius "I Can't Wake Up," where KRS raps from the perspective of a blunt. He namedrops most of the big names of '93 rap, as the MCs pass the blunt from rapper to rapper. Again, he yells and sings a great chorus, this song's another classic. The nice "Slap Them Up" precedes the infamous "Sound of da Police." The look at police brutalities is simply rap at its finest. My favorite part is where he draws a connection between the similar-sounding words "overseer" and "officer" in the second verse, as they both oppressed the urban black community. The chorus is just classic, nobody else could ever pull this off like KRS-One. "Mad Crew" has a heavily sampled beat, and "Uh Oh" uses a human beatbox in favor of a drum machine. "Brown Skin Woman" delivers musically and lyrically, and the following title track is just awesome. "'P' Is Still Free" is once again classic material, I remember first hearing this song on the Menace II Society: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack compilation. The album ends perfectly with "Stop Frontin'" and "Higher Level."

I feel like this album gets overlooked in comparison to the BDP albums, but I think this is as entertaining and enjoyable as anything KRS-One has ever done. A classic album in every sense of the word, perfect hip hop from the best year for the genre, 1993. If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and pick it up.

Return Of The Real Hard Beats And Real Rap {5 Stars}.......2006-09-12

What else can be said about this album that hasn't been said already? This is basically a collaboration between two legends of the genre (KRS One and DJ Premier) while both were at the top of their games. It gets no better than that. Period. I feel kind of special because this is the kind of stuff I was growing up on. I think it was 9th or 10th grade for me when this came out and I ran out and got this after hearing "Outta Here" for the first time. "Sound Of The Police", "Outta Here", "Return Of The Boom Bap, "Mortal Thought", "Black Cop", "Brown Skin Woman", "Uh Oh", "Higher Level"....I mean, the list of classics on this disc goes on and on. The sound can best be described as bass heavy boom bap (hence the title of the album). Kinda makes me miss the early/mid 90's sound... *sigh*

As far as flaws, I can only think of one..."I Can't Wake Up." That song was a bit of a misstep. Otherwise, the rest is straight fire. Anyone giving this less than 4 stars doesn't know what a timeless piece this album truly is.

Return Of The Boom Bap is classic. Point blank. Period. If you haven't heard this album yet, then quit cheating yourself and check it out. It may have come out in '93, but it sounds just as fresh 13 years later. I highly recommend making this one a collection piece.

Standout Tracks: 'P' Is Still Free, Slap Them Up, Black Cop, Mad Crew, Outta Here, Brown Skin Woman, Sound Of The Police, Stop Frontin', Mortal Thought, Uh Oh, Higher Level (My Favorite), and Return Of The Boom Bap

"Outta Here!! BDP is ol skool but we aint goint out.".......2006-08-31

The beats are crazy. Concepts and rhymes are incredible. These guys should do more albums together. The title track had me jumping all throughout my 10th grade. B-boying at its best. Krs's best album by far, its the complete package.

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KRS-One Affirms "LIFE" on Latest Effort
A step in the right direction
2nd Best mc of all time has returned
(3+half) Consistently good lessons from the T'CHA!!
Knowledge Reigns Supreme....Again {4.5 Stars}

KRS One - Life
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ASIN: B000C1YPGM
Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

Bling Blung
The Way We Live
Woke Up
Mr. Percy
F-cked Up
Freedom
I'm On The Mic
Gimmie Da Gun
Life Interlude
I Ain't Leavin'
Organ Break
I Am There
Still Slippin'
My Life

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1. Bling Blung 2. The Way We Live 3. Woke Up 4. Mr. Percy (featuring Triune of Footsoldiers) 5. F-cked Up 6. Freedom (featuring Ishues of Footsoldiers) 7. I'm on the Mic 8. Gimmie Da Gun (featuring Raphi of Footsoldiers) 9. Life Interlude 10. I Ain't Leavin' (featuring Propaganda of Footsoldiers) 11. Organ Break 12. I Am There 13. Still Slippin' 14. My Life

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KRS-One Affirms "LIFE" on Latest Effort.......2007-06-20

"Life" is KRS-One's eighth solo album and his 14th full-length album. Released in the summer of 2006 on indie Antagonist/Image, the veteran rapper continues his role as hip-hop music's "Teacha" and philosopher. Reflecting issues detailed in his book "Ruminations", KRS comments on the urban condition with what he hopes to be inspirational words. "Mr. Percy" is the tale of a homeless man; "Gimme Da Gun" (with a great jungle-like beat) attempts to warn a teen from a life of crime; "I ain't Leavin" and "I'm on the Mic" are self-testimonies to the artist's longevity in the game. Possibly the best song is the album's closer, "My Life", where KRS offers a cinematic snapshot of his struggle to achieve success over an orchestral sample.

The entire album is produced by The Resistance (D. Baker, D. Reynosa). The pair gives a boost to the artist's rhythm tracks, with a slight West Coast sound without succumbing to G-Funk clichés. KRS's solo albums of late deemphasized his more energizing collaborators (DJ Premier, Domingo, Kenny Parker, Showbiz) resulting in inconsistent funk, despite the on-point lyrics. Having a new producer for the whole album was definitely the right decision, though the aforementioned beat-makers are still missed. Bucking current trends, there are no "obvious" guest stars here, though underground rappers the Footsoldiers appear on a handful of tracks.

Whether it's stubbornness or unbreakable self-esteem, KRS-One makes it clear that he's in hip-hop for the long haul, whether or not Soundscan, BET or MTV are paying attention. The Teacha's class is still in session, for anybody willing to listen.

A step in the right direction.......2006-09-23

Ill be honest I had pretty high expectations for this album I mean come on were talking about a man who single handedly created what we know as The "Concious MC" thats probably why im the wrong person to talk to about this CD. I grew up on KRS and over the years ive watched him grow from the begining to what he is today. Ill never forget the first time I heard edutainment and it was the first music that really moved me and got me interested in reading and the library. I went from their and tracked down all of his albums. With each realease KRS showed me that an album with his name on it equals quality. From Criminal minded all the way to the Kristyles KRS has defied the very conventions of what was possible with a Hiphop album and that is why its hard for me speak about where KRS is taking his career I will admit that the beats on "Life" are a big step above the god awful "Keep Right" but thats not saying much. The lyrics (orlack of them) are what I really hate about this album all you have to do is listen to the first song on this album to tell that KRS is slowly becoming the very thing that hat he has shunned away from since the begining of his career. "a wack MC" This record has some good beats but after repeated listens the music and the lyrical content grates on the nerves like few other things. So thats why Im giving this album three stars its much better than Keep right but still not quite there yet. I think that by any means nessecary KRS needs to get primo back and produce another classic album

2nd Best mc of all time has returned.......2006-09-22

KRS is by far the 2ND best mc to EVER grace the microphone in a day when my boy cube has been in the game for 20yrs. Just like Jesus told the clowns who was hating on him i can see KRS saying before Cube was I AM!!! All that to say with the new cd the Life all the tracks are cool except give me the gun i hear the message but hahaha funny. He shows he can still grace the mic like he did when i was high school. Seeing that i have well will have all the cd's he has put out to me KRS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT IS THE 2ND BEST MC OFF ALL TIME. NOW YOU MIGHT ASK WHO IS THE BEST??? WELL HERE HE IS MELLE MEL without a doubt he perfected the style of rhyming on a lyrical tip that NO ONE COULD TOUCH NOT EVEN RAKIM OR KRS. AND I DO KNOW KRS WOULD SAY THE SAMETHING ABOUT HIM which goes to say all you have followed rap since its inception in the yr 79 you all know what i am saying.

(3+half) Consistently good lessons from the T'CHA!!.......2006-08-23

Its amazing to think that after 20years KRS1 is not only still putting out music but that it has been consistently solid. Many attribute his best work to his early classics while i personally think "return of the boom bap", "krs one" and "i got next" are when he was at his explosive, intelligent best. However this joint has many moments that replicate those, such as "F-cked Up", an hilarious tale of all the different scenarios that can get up literally "F-cked Up". There's also "Bling Blung" pointing out the pitfalls of focussing on the wrong side of hiphop that many of todays artists do. There's "The Way We Live" stating matter of factly that hiphop is just that, a way of life not just a fad, its here to stay!! Aswell as these moments there are plenty of moments where KRS puts down his infamous "lessons" and talks to you about modern day life. Tracks like "Mr. Percy", "Woke Up" and "Still Slippin'" (to a certain degree) highlight this best. But the real moments of brilliance to me come when KRS just lets loose on tracks like "bling blung", "f*cked up", the powerful "I'm On The Mic", "I Am There " (amazing) and the autobiographic "My Life". Even the short "Life Interlude" hits home perfectly curtosy of a bone crunching beat+dynamic delivery from KRS. However all that being said its tracks like "Gimmie Da Gun" (awful), "I Ain't Leavin'" (mediocre),"Freedom" (average) and "Organ Break" that take away from the albums quality overall. The problems with these tracks, in my opinion, was either poor guest artists, weak beats or a combination of both. Apart from that its another fine addition to the ever-expanding KRS1 collection. After all these years he's still showing cats how hiphop should be done by evolving+improving the artform. Cats like KRS are why i still listen to hiphop, period.

Knowledge Reigns Supreme....Again {4.5 Stars}.......2006-07-31

When you buy a KRS One album, you pretty much know what you're going to get (I mean, come on, he's been doing this for 19 years). Basically this is more of the same from KRS; dope lyrics, tight beats, and versatile styles -- real hip hop. Whether Kris is tackling social ills, wrecking the mic, crushing pretenders, or just flexing mad styles, he does it in that trademark, uncanny KRS fashion. You simply can't get this kind of rhyming anywhere else. Kris Parker is the poster child for consistency in the rap game and this is just another strong album in the long line of albums he's already got on his resume.

There are one or two lackluster tracks on the album. Don't get me wrong, lyrically, the album is on point. When I say lackluster, I'm talking about the production. Now that I've cleared that up, the tracks I'm speaking of are "The Way We Live" and "Mr. Percy" (which features a suspect verse from Triune). With the exception of those tracks, the rest of the album is flawless in my opinion.

Life is one of the top releases of 2006. KRS gets a lot of flack for not utilizing more grimey, boom bap styled production (especially on his last couple of albums), but there's nothing wrong with the production on this album. And the truth is that KRS One is nice on just about any beat you put in front of him -- the sign of a true emcee. How many rappers can you say that about? Case closed. I recommend making this album a collection piece. You won't be disappointed.

Standout Tracks: I Am There, Organ Break, Woke Up, Gimme Da Gun feat. Raphi, Freedom feat. Ishues, F-cked Up, Life Interlude, Still Slippin', Bling Blung, My Life (My Favorite), I Ain't Leavin' feat. Propaganda, and I'm On The Mic

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My least fav from krs
Gold-selling late 90's Effort from Hip-Hop's Teacher
Another classic from blastmaster krs-one!
This album wasn't that good
KRS weakest album

I Got Next
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ASIN: B00000054H
Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1st Quarter - The Commentary
2nd Quarter - Free Throws
The MC
I Got Next - Neva Hadda Gun
Heartbeat
Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight)
A Friend
H.I.P.H.O.P.
Halftime
3rd Quarter - The Commentary
Klassicks
Blowe
Real Hip-Hop-Part II
Come To Da Party
Can't Stop, Wont Stop
Over Ya Head
Just To Prove A Point
4th Quarter - Free Throws
Bonus Track 1

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My least fav from krs.......2007-07-01

P. diddy should've never be in a krs record i kinda felt like krs was tryin to sell out wit diz album... Good tracks "the mc" & " a friend" krs even did a rock track... Skip diz and get all his other albums.

Gold-selling late 90's Effort from Hip-Hop's Teacher.......2007-06-04

I Got Next--
Released in the spring of 1997, I Got Next was the last studio LP from KRS-One on Jive Records. The album was a gold-seller (over 500,000 copies), propelled largely by the single and video "Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)". The CD and cassette featured a Puff Daddy remix of the song that was not released independently--the gamble by Jive worked, and helped push sales of the album to help KRS-One earn his first gold plaque in several years. Other standout songs include the Showbiz-produced "A Friend" and "Heartbeat", featuring Redman & Angie Martinez.

Curiously, DJ Premier, Kid Capri, and even the artist's brother Kenny Parker are absent from the album as producers; their presence is missed as a handful of songs are sub-par in impact. The most surprising turn is near the end of the album, "Just to Prove a Point", where KRS does his first rap-rock fusion song since 1988's "Ya Slippin'". One is left wishing that a full album was done like this. Interludes between songs feature the artist's spoken-word poetry. But did you expect any less from the Blastmaster? A re-release of the album should include some remixes, including one by former members of Sublime.

Another classic from blastmaster krs-one!.......2007-03-07

This whole album is filled with classics, i been listening to KRS for a long time.. and in my opinion this is by far his best work to date.. this is a musthave for any hiphop fan, dont even claim hiphop if you dont own this masterpiece.. thats it!

This album wasn't that good.......2006-12-15

I didn't like this album that much. Only songs i liked are The MC, Step Into A World, A Friend, Can't Stop Won't Stop. Just To Prove A Point song was horrible and i don't know why he tried to do a rock song. Putting Puff Daddy on the Step Into A World remix was a terrible decision by KRS. The songs were too short on this album also.

KRS weakest album.......2006-11-18

I am a huge fan of KRS. I have ran into the man numerous times. I got all his albums. And I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this. I'm just being fair. If you new to KRS avoid this album it could possibly make you not want to cop anything else. Still even at his worst he is better than every mainstream papper(pop rapper) in the industry. The only stand out track for me is step into a world. But after all the jewels he dropped, he can be excused for this album. Cop anything before this,also check out Keep right and Life.

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Not for commercial "rappers"
Like A Piss On The Streets I Exist
Dope
Half and Half
Revolutionary

The Sneak Attack
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I Got Next

ASIN: B000059LCP
Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

Intro
Ghetto Lifestyles
Attendance
Hot
Why
Doth Thou Know
The Lessin
The Mind
Hip Hop Knowledge
What Kinda World
I Will Make It
B Side Intro
Get Yourself Up
Krush Them
Hush
The Sneak Attack
Shutupayouface
False Pride
The Raptism

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After a four-year hiatus, on The Sneak Attack the T'cha comes out fighting, as usual. "Attendance" ticks off a list of KRS'S additions to his ongoing revisionist history lessons, before dropping this gem: "All these rappers swear they the best, I know what you're thinking about: 'Where's KRS?'" The blastmaster's ego is still breathtaking. It's this swagger that has always made KRS-One thoroughly hip-hop: his desire not merely to represent, but to embody the music. And if he's gonna get moralistic about what hip-hop kulture (don't forget the "K") really is on tracks like "Hot" and "Hip Hop Knowledge," at least he's spitting it in dope rhymes over dope beats. While younger cats speed along on crispy, digitally flipped beats, none of KRS-One's spare, stabbing beats would sound out of place in an early '90s mix. But, like the man says, what goes around comes around. On "The Mind," he rhymes, "You ain't gotta be a scholar to know the next four years gonna be ill." Fresh for 2001, you suckas. --Jeff Chang

Customer Reviews:

Not for commercial "rappers".......2007-06-04

If you like commercial club rap or g unit etc... Den go some where else but if you enjoy true hip hop with a real messege? Then by all means get Krs one's " The sneak attack" simply because his lirycs are the best you can find and no one can realy top diz dude at all. He's a genious & a master at what he does and makes me proud to support real hip hop.

Like A Piss On The Streets I Exist.......2006-04-16

Not the meat but the fish complete defeat as I?m speaking the heat enter this, witness kris rippin this don?t trip on this skip ahead if you?re ready my show medley is deadly I am about a hundred million mike years away, these players I don?t hate but I?m not here to play

I loved this comeback album, the album really takes off for me starting with Why?
There are intricate flows on here (The Lessin, Why, What Kind of World Are We Livin In- "Churches are ran like corporations praising the dollar, corporations are ran like churches making me holler") and they have something to say.
I got Next was a bit too heavy on the "Emcee v.s. MC, real hiphop vs fake hiphop" tip for me, there are more important and interesting things to talk about than the world of hiphop, and on this album KRS ONE puts things in perspective.
Incredible album. Only a few skips.

Dope.......2005-04-22

KRS-One has dropped consistently dope solo albums for over a decade now. None have been unquestionable classics, but they have all been very good.
"whose the first to flash the heat on the cover?" begins one of Kris's many manifesto or autobiographical tracks ("attendance") while "Hot" and "Hush" call out wack MCs and fake thugs. The crowing achievement is "Raptizm" a tight spiritual track.
I personally don't understand people who hate on KRS's newer albums. He's still doing the same thing he was back in 1988(which is not a bad thing), he drops knowledge, disses, and insight.

Half and Half.......2005-03-26

Not his best stuff. He's running short of lyrical ideas, he recycles his own lines, like Star Wars recycles "I have a bad feeling about this".

Beats are usually cool, I don't care for the popish tracks with the singing. I didn't mind it so much when he sang REALLY BAD back on his first album, but now it's no longer funny, it sounds like pop.

Anyhow, organized religion is crap. I thought KRS understood this back in the day. What happened? Now he's got his own little organization and his own little phylosophy, and his only little diciples and crap, I dunno, it's posative, but then again it's gay like some of his modern tracks.

Anyhow it is cheap, if you have to finish off your collection as I do, then buy it, otherwise go buy his anything BoomBap on back. Or check out:

Kool Keith

El-P

Gang Starr

Mr. Lif

Jedi Miind Tricks

Public Enemy

Non Phixion

Sir Menelik

Most of which is better than KRS' latest works.

Revolutionary.......2005-03-13

His lyrics are extremely powerful. He shows versitality, intelligence and talent at the same time. There is no rapper alive that can do what he does. You need to hear this whether you download it or buy it.

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Its KRS so I give it a 5
KRS One - A Retrospective
Most under-rated rapper of all time
A very good hits collection, but you'd think it'd be better considering it's, well, a hits collection - 4.5 stars
A cornerstone of the rap game and a true monarch

A Retrospective
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ASIN: B00004WFMW
Release Date: 2000-08-22

Tracks:

My Philosophy - Boogie Down Productions
I'm Still #1 - Boogie Down Productions
South Bronx - Boogie Down Productions
Sound Of Da Police - KRS-One
Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love) - Boogie Down Productions
Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) - KRS-One
You Must Learn - Boogie Down Productions
Jack Of Spades - Boogie Down Productions
The Bridge Is Over - Boogie Down Productions
Jimmy - Boogie Down Productions
Criminal Minded - Boogie Down Productions
Black Cop - KRS-One
MC's Act Like They Don't Know - KRS-One
Why Is That? - Boogie Down Productions
Outta Here - KRS-One
Essays On Bdp-ism - Boogie Down Productions

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KRS-One is the most consistent rap artist (in terms of quality, not ideology) in the history of hip-hop--that's not debatable. What is debatable is why Jive Records would assemble a single-album retrospective for someone of this magnitude. A legendary rap career that spans over nine albums (to date) clearly deserves a box-set treatment. Sure, you do get a healthy sampling of his battle-rhyme headbangers from the beginning of rap's golden years in the late '80s ("South Bronx," "The Bridge Is Over," "I'm Still #1"). Likewise, the broad spectrum of politically conscious subject matter KRS-One masterfully waxes about is here: police brutality ("Sound of da Police"), antimaterialism ("Love's Gonna Get'cha"), safe sex ("Jimmy"). But for an MC whose material serves as a precursor to the profound protest rhymes of the dead prez or Poor Righteous Teachers, the glaring omission of any material from his majorly slept-on Sex and Violence LP is bizarre. Also, the compilers could have easily bumped "Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)" or "Jack of Spades" and replaced them with rare 12 inches and B-sides such as "Hip Hop vs. Rap" or "We in There." Thankfully, gems like "My Philosophy" and "Essays on BDP-Ism"--the last BDP song produced by DJ Scott LaRock--make this primer a great purchase. However, if you have some extra dough lying around, you should purchase the individual albums, too (minus Live Hardcore Worldwide and I Got Next). --Dalton Higgins

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Its KRS so I give it a 5.......2006-08-07

All these tracks are classics but it seems to me they mostly focused on the tracks there were videos for. There is a lot of tracks that should have made the cut and this retrospective could have easily been 2 cd's. This album even has a track from I got next. But anyway if you new to KRS I say cop this. But you won't be losin' anything if you cop the BDP albums and his other KRS albums. This album brings out the best of KRS but there is a few more out there.

Standout tracks
My Philosophy
Sound of the police
Outta here
Loves gonna getcha
Step into a world

Tracks that shoulda made it
Black man in effect
Higher level
Representin the real hip hop
Ah yeah!
Mad Izm
Return of the boom bap

KRS One - A Retrospective.......2006-03-17

A very good album by KRS One. Im not new to hiphop, but just a while back I started getting into REAL hiphop music like this kinda stuff. Ive been a Wu-Tang fan for some time now, and never got into no other REAL hiphop artists, but now I am. And I like this album alot. KRS-One has one of the illest flows, like an old school sound. I love it. This is the first album I listened to by him and love it. The beats are very nice also, very good production, real hiphop production. This guy gots ILL lyrics to, a very underrated emcee indeed for sure. Another big PLUS is that there is NO skits on here. Good sh**. Check this album out, NOW!

My Top 5 Songs
1.My Philosophy
2.Im Still #1
3.South Bronx
4.MC's Act Like They Dont Know
5.Outta Here (Real hiphop beat)

Most under-rated rapper of all time.......2006-01-12

KRS ONE goes back along way, back to the late 80's when he was with BDP. Even though this album only covers material up to 2000, he still is around today, and I believe is still the most under-rated rapper of all time. Sure KRS has had a few hits, mostly the Sound of da Police and Black Cop are probely the most well known songs on here, but almost every track shines through on this "Retrospect" Once again, I dont think that KRS ever gets enough credit that he should, in fact I believe he derserves a nomination into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. There are only a handful hip-hop artist that started back the 1980's and are still doing music today. KRS has been doing it since then and hasnt sold out for movies, video games, and Beverely Hills Spa's (50 Cent anyone)and my Hat is tipped to him.ENJOY this one

A very good hits collection, but you'd think it'd be better considering it's, well, a hits collection - 4.5 stars.......2006-01-10

Though "A Retrospective" is simply a collection of KRS-One songs, practically every song here is unique, creative and very good. KRS-One manages to be extremely familiar yet different at the same time. He certainly has a great personality as he's one of my favorite MCs. He's got a slightly Jamaican style which I don't hear very often - you can definitely pick his voice out if many rappers were singing at once. The lyrics are always fun to listen to and extremely catchy - you'll love listening to them closely. They're mostly about the streets and sometimes about himself, and as a whole you'll love listening to them. The production is also fantastic - the beats are thumpin' and extremely entertaining. My favorite song here is definitely "Sound Of Da Police" (the police siren part is just awesome). Basically, if you like rap then there's no way you won't love KRS-One's "A Retrospective". Highly recommended!

Highlights include:
the entire album!

A cornerstone of the rap game and a true monarch.......2005-11-05

Fans of the rap whiz Krs-One will love this album. This is one of Kriss' defining moments. It includes tracks such as 'Sound of Da Police' and 'You Must Learn', two of his most memroble records to date. Krs-One is indeed one of the very first rappers in the game and has had a hard career spanning through the 80s and 90s. Though some of the new generation might not remember Krs-One and his feats, they should take a look at him if they want to learn the history of old-school hip hop. I can't praise this guy enough, you'll just have to listen to this album and judge him for yourself.

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Great mid-90's Effort from Hip-Hop's Teacher
The truth
(4+HALF) This is KRS-ONE's most edutaining album to date.
This is KRS best album after BDP
Please Listen Carefully To What I Am Saying

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ASIN: B00000052Y
Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

Rappaz R. N. Dainja
De Automatic
MC's Act Like They Don't Know
Ah-Yeah
R.E.A.L.I.T.Y.
Free Mumia
Hold
Wannabemceez
Represent The Real Hip Hop
The Truth
Build Ya Skillz
Out For Fame
Squash All Beef
Health, Wealth, Self

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Great mid-90's Effort from Hip-Hop's Teacher.......2007-06-04

KRS-One (self titled)
Released in the fall of 1995, KRS-One's self-titled LP (technically his second solo effort) hit stores at a time when hip-hop was still dominated by the East/West rivalry of factions like Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records. The 80's era "old school" were waning from public view as the then-current rap stars were taking the spotlight--not just with their records, but with their run-ins with the law. By the mid-90's it wasn't hip to be a `teacher' so much as it was to be a "thug" or "gangsta".

A vocal critic of the widespread trend of the "video superstar", on "MC's Act Like They Don't Know", KRS confronts this dilemma--"You could be a mack, a pimp, hustler or player, but make sure live you are a dope rhyme-sayer.." In other words, whatever your `role' is in rap, be sure to be an engaging performer. "Ah, Yeah!" is a militant tribute to the Black Panthers; "Squash All Beef" warns people to avoid the fatal consequences of holding grudges, "Represent the Real Hip-Hop" teams the artist with Das EFX.

Other artists providing cameos either on or in-between recordings include Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, and even MC Hammer. The production is largely handled by DJ Premier, Showbiz and Diamond D, along with the artist. A re-release of this album should include some of the remixes done, including the rare "Rappaz R N Dainja/Chain Me to the Gear" remix by Audioslave's Tom Morello.

The truth.......2007-06-03

Krs one's "krs one", is one of my favorites albums by krs & also my favorite cd in my collection, because i feel this album is deeper then anything i've heard in my life. Im a huge huge fan of krs works and his lirycs and his production is just amazing. Support Krs one! He's the truth!

(4+HALF) This is KRS-ONE's most edutaining album to date........2007-03-08

The general opinion of this album seems to be that this is the best KRS has done so far. I would have to agree 100%. The beats and rhymes have not been repeated by himself before or after this no matter how hard he may have tried. Lyrics-wise KRS1 has always come correct, rhyming with clarity, purity, intelligence and skill. Beats-wise he's not that bad either and on this album he's better than that. Dj Premier produces 3 of the best songs Ive ever heard KRS do with "Rappaz R. N. Dainja", "MC's Act Like They Don't Know" and "Wannabemceez". The beats are simply soul shaking to put it mildly. The rhymes are delivered with real drive on virtually all the joints apart from the more laid back ones like "Ah-Yeah" (which I wasnt really feeling), "Hold" (masterful wordplay), "Squash All Beef" and "Health, Wealth, Self" (simply uplifting). I think tracks like "R.E.A.L.I.T.Y.", "Free Mumia", "The Truth", "Build Ya Skillz" and "Out For Fame" are all amazing and only strengthen the album even more. Outstanding from start to finish. Apart from "Ah-Yeah" and "De Automatic" its perfect.

This is KRS best album after BDP.......2006-08-07

This is KRS at his absolute best. Nothin he's dropped after this touches this one. People say me against the world was the best album of 95. I dont agree. This album cant be touched lyrically. And this is the best production I have ever heard on a KRS album, the beats are that ny underground gritty style. Theres are a some stand out tracks that is just mind blowing lyric wise. My only gripe about this album is the track "AH yeah!" This isn't the origianl. I heard the original back in 95 on a DJ S&S mixtape. That had the original beat, rhyme style and lyrics that didn't make it on the album. For ex. this verse. " I use to be Malcom X, they thought they had me, by puttin holes in my chest." For some reason that part was omitted. Still listen'in to that track, who spits like that on the radio now?

Please Listen Carefully To What I Am Saying.......2006-04-25

I wanted to write some kind of brilliant critique of this album. However, I won't do that. All I'll say is that this is the ONLY classic album created during the past decade. There is not one song that you will want to skip on this CD. EVERY song is excellently written and produced. KRS-One has managed to bring his idea of edutainment to fruition. You will definitely get your boogie on, but prepare to also learn a subtle lesson. And that's all I'm going to say about it.

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Steady Bounce
K.ickin' R.eal S.h*t, see...
HIP HOP THAT MY ALL..

Strickly for Da Breakdancers & Emceez
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ASIN: B00005NQJS
Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

Steady Bounce
Wanna Battle?
Warm Up
Yes, Yes, Y'all
Venus
Nute
Tiamot
Asherah
Isis
Moment of Silence

Tracks:

Hera [More Chicken Shit]
Aphrodite
Eve
Shiva
I Love Simone
Walking Away
KRS Loves Simone
Stick Up
Some Live Shit from the East Coast
Some Live Shit from the West Coast

Product Description

Disc 1:
1. Steady Bounce
2. Wanna Battle?
3. Warm Up
4. Yes, Yes, Y'all
5. Venus
6. Nute
7. Tiamot
8. Asherah
9. Isis
10. Moment Of Silence, A

Disc 2:
1. Hera (More Chicken Shit)
2. Aphrodite
3. Eve
4. Shiva
5. I Love Simone
6. Walking Away
7. KRS Loves Simone
8. Stick Up
9. Some Live Shit From The East Coast
10. Some Live Shit From The West Coast

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Steady Bounce.......2007-02-01

The first track, "Steady Bounce," is from the Jeep Compass comercials (the ones with all those bobblehead people). Sh$t is hilarious. Its a catchy tune and has been haunting me in my sleep. It just makes you want to go and break-dance (or at least imitate an injured chicken on the dancefloor).

The rest of the tracks are aight. Perfect if you want to bust out the "Canadian Mountie" at parties.

K.ickin' R.eal S.h*t, see..........2006-05-08

The title says it all, and if you aren't any of these, you might not appreciate this instrumental release by KRS. If you're still curious, this CD will transport you to the streets of the Bronx... and if you listen carefully, you can hear the origins of Hip-Hop reveal itself to you without the aid of an Emcee to verbalize it for you. If you ever visit NYC, this is a great CD to download to your iPod (or whatever)and listen to while you ride the 2 train to 149th St.Grand Concourse, the site of where the old graffiti artists used to meet, or anywhere in the Bronx... if you're brave enough...suckas!:)

HIP HOP THAT MY ALL.........2003-04-04

I LOVE STREET DANCE..AND I LOVE HIP HOP...PEACE..

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This album is banging
Another KRS classic!
If you liked This you will Love Revolutions
Fresh for 2003
dont buy this!!!!!!!!

Kristyles
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ASIN: B00008OLYM
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

Warning: Intro
Do You Got It
Ya Feel Dat
Underground
How Bad Do You Want It
Ain't The Same
It's All A Struggle
What Else Happened
Somebody
Survivin' - featuring Tekitha
Things Will Change
The Movement
Gunnen' Em Down
Philosophical
9 Elements
Alright With Me
The Only One

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When KRS-One refers to himself as the Alan Greenspan of hip-hop on "The Movement," he's really not that far off. Much like Greenspan, he foresees the boom and bust of his own culture and is not afraid to make bold predictions concerning its fate. On Kristyles, rap's moral barometer takes a break from failed gospel-rap experiments and from dissing innocuous emcees like Nelly in order to clean up the rap game. The scathing indictments begin on "Ya Feel Dat," where he chants "gold, diamonds, platinum I give to my wife/y'see diamonds are a girl's best friend, not mine." Over rolling bass lines he philosophically slaps materialistic emcees upside their jewelry-plated heads on "Gunnen' Em Down." As is the case with all KRS albums the beats with the most boom bap are the ones not supplied by him or his crew; DJ Revolution's "Things Will Change" and Da Beatminerz "Underground" stand out. Outside of a few unoriginal forays ("Survivin'" does a disservice to Brand Nubian's "One for All" backing track), Kristyles is enjoyable--yet, it could have been a classic. As with many of the album's immediate predecessors, the near-genius flows and concepts overpower terribly average beats. Even at his worst, KRS-One is light years ahead of the rap pack, but can someone please two-way Pete Rock and DJ Premier for beats? --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

This album is banging.......2006-12-15

My favorite joints on Kristyles album is Ya Feel Dat, Somebody, What Else Happened, Underground, Gunnen Em Down, Alright With Me. He had a couple of songs on here that were corny which surprised me because he usually doesn't make corny songs.

Another KRS classic!.......2005-10-05

If you're a fan of hip-hop you should have this in your collection, KRS-ONE is still one of the few mcs out there that put out quality albums, this is great from start to finish, don't hesitate to buy this, peace!

If you liked This you will Love Revolutions.......2003-11-10

This is not tha version that was supposed to have been released, but it has its moments. There is a remix for "Underground" that you can only get on the Priest Revolutions CD at www.priestforever.net featuring Priest,(Who appears throughout tha Kristyles album though uncredited)KRS ONE, and Koran Carlos of Tha Big East. It's kinda sick. True Hip Hop heads will love it. You should cop it

Fresh for 2003.......2003-08-20

This album is incredible. Even the production is great. Many on this page complain it's not up-to-date, but they probably just mean it's not glossy and overproduced like most of today's mainstream rap. The beats are raw and stripped back, which fits the emcee to a tee. The lyrics are the best in the industry, with the arguable exception of Chuck.

The most amazing part is, this is not even the whole album! Koch released it before KRS was finished. I wish I had known this before I bought it, but even in its incomplete form it blows everything else on the market away. In it's current form, it hasn't left my CD player in the week since I bought it. In fact, I burned a few copies so there will always be one in my car, always one in the walkman, always one at work, basically in every CD player own. When the whole album ("The Kristyle") comes out August 28th, you can expect it to be the best hip-hop album ever made, with the possible exception of "Nation of Millions."

So don't buy this one (unless yuou think it will be a collector's item since KRS had further production blocked) but DEFINITELY buy THE KRISTYLE.

dont buy this!!!!!!!!.......2003-08-07

whatever you do dont buy this album, koch records released it without kris' consent he even went to the trouble of sueing them over it. he urges his fans to download it instead of giving more money to the record company. when you do download it you will notice many of the tracks have scratches, crackles, fizzing etc. this is because the album was unfinished! wait until august 28th when krs releases the proper album, The Kristyle. it will have 20 tracks, with a slightly different tracklisting to this unofficial version. also the quality is top-notch ;-)

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Phat 'N' Funky * Party Hip Hop & Good Time Funk
Biz Markie, Q-tip, Run Dmc, Grandmaster Flash & Furious 5, Ini Kamoze, Young MC, Cash Money KRS One, ROb Base & DJ E-Z Rock, Sugarhill Gang, Others 2 Pac
Manufacturer: PARTY PEOPLE PRESENTS
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000LNV5O6

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