KRS-One

50 More Years Of Hip Hop

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KRS-One (born Kris Parker) was the leader of <a href="spotify:artist:4toEjJSZu1rbfX2hfVdZFA">Boogie Down Productions</a>, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career, roughly between 1987 and 1990, KRS-One was known for his furiously political and socially conscious raps, which is the source of his nickname, "the Teacher." Around the time of 1990's Edutainment, <a href="spotify:artist:4toEjJSZu1rbfX2hfVdZFA">BDP</a>'s audience began to slip as many fans thought his raps were becoming preachy. As a reaction, KRS-One began to re-establish his street credibility with harder, sparer beats and raps. 1992's Sex and Violence was the first sign that he was taking a harder approach, one that wasn't nearly as concerned with teaching. KRS-One's first solo album, 1993's Return of the Boom Bap, was an extension of the more direct approach of Sex and Violence, yet it didn't halt his commercial decline. Still, he forged on with a high-quality self-titled 1995 effort and 1996's Battle for Rap Supremacy, a joint effort with his old rival <a href="spotify:artist:0rnCjnMc8YqkoELqomHOcz">MC Shan</a>. After 1997's I Got Next, he put his solo career on hiatus for several years, finally returning in early 2001 with The Sneak Attack. The following year brought two full releases: the gospel effort Spiritual Minded and The Mix Tape, the latter including a single ("Ova Here") that stood as a response to <a href="spotify:artist:2gBjLmx6zQnFGQJCAQpRgw">Nelly</a>, only the latest hip-hop figure to feud with the Blastmaster. In 2003 KRS-One released two albums, Kristyles and D.I.G.I.T.A.L., while the next year brought only one, Keep Right. In 2006 Life came out on the small, California-based <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Antagonist+Records%22">Antagonist Records</a>. The following year KRS-One buried the hatchet with <a href="spotify:artist:0AqfGv5Nifg1klh0iH4Nqs">Marley Marl</a> in order to create Hip Hop Lives, an attempt to preserve the golden age of hip-hop. His 2012 effort, The BDP Album, was nostalgia from a different angle, reuniting the rapper with former <a href="spotify:artist:4toEjJSZu1rbfX2hfVdZFA">BDP</a> DJ Kenny Parker.  ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

EMCEE, TEACHA & PHILOSOPHER.

Appearing on the rap scene in 1986 as Boogie Down Productions releasing his first hit single “South Bronx” with his late DJ Scott La Rock, KRS “the one” made it clear that Hip Hop was going to have to take itself a lot more seriously than simply being a music genre.  less

KRS- One

When the world needed him most. He returned...

Damn his flow in this one, still got it 🔥🔥🔥

I’m 21 and I just started to listen to KRS. Gotta say he’s really one of THE greatest veteran rappers in the game 🙏🏽

Man I been a fan since 86-87 it’s remarkable to see KRS skills still in tune today 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

This is fire man! Oldschool ain&#39;t going no where!

This is fire man! Oldschool ain't going no where!

The one and only rapper without a mid life crisis. Real is rare. Thank you sir

The real song of the year here. How WAP is all over the radio and this gets no spins proves what everyone says about the music industry

More knowledge in one record than every mumble rapper’s career combined.

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I&#39;m 61years old and been listening to this human being for the longest time and he never disappoints, for me he is the GREATEST RAPPER OF ALL TIME 💥💣💯✊🏿💪🏿🐐

I'm 61years old and been listening to this human being for the longest time and he never disappoints, for me he is the GREATEST RAPPER OF ALL TIME 💥💣💯✊🏿💪🏿🐐

Its hard to take 90% of the music serious after you get a dose of this brothers music. BAP BAP !!!

KRS never sold out and that&#39;s why he is still one of the best rappers of all-time.

KRS never sold out and that's why he is still one of the best rappers of all-time.

WTF!!! This is clearly the King of hip hop. Hard, factual, intense lyrical, aggressive etc, etc........

A teacher is teaching again i hope this generation is listening!!!KRS

We need songs like this in rotation 24/7 on all of our BLACK BLACK BLACK STATIONS

The whole album is fantastic and inspiring. KRS is a true role model.

As a brazilian i still don&#39;t uderstand all the song, but a understand the enough to say: This is one of the best songs the i ever heard. Thank you teacher

As a brazilian i still don't uderstand all the song, but a understand the enough to say: This is one of the best songs the i ever heard. Thank you teacher

This is what KRS-ONE been doing his whole fucking life to uplift and awaken our black people!

The dopest part is, this man has been in the game over 30 years and he&#39;s still sounding hungry, lyrically this man was/is a BEAST. This cheered me up

The dopest part is, this man has been in the game over 30 years and he's still sounding hungry, lyrically this man was/is a BEAST. This cheered me up

&quot;The Kids Under 21 Cant get in to these Bars&quot; ...Awww Yeah.

"The Kids Under 21 Cant get in to these Bars" ...Awww Yeah.

I&#39;m 51 from The Bronx and this makes me proud to be from The Boogie Down!

I'm 51 from The Bronx and this makes me proud to be from The Boogie Down!

Being a huge Hip-Hop head, the fact that KRS-One is still around and dominating is truly an honor. Definitely the teacher of Hip-Hop and a living legend!

He&#39;s able to remain on top because he never fell prey to the industry. He was/is all about lyrical skills, delivery, and messages. He didn&#39;t get caught up in catchy hooks,  dance beats,  and materialistic street crap. Basically,  he wasn&#39;t with drinking that cool aid.  Therefore,  he couldn&#39;t be controlled or watered down.  This is why his sound is forever.

He's able to remain on top because he never fell prey to the industry. He was/is all about lyrical skills, delivery, and messages. He didn't get caught up in catchy hooks,  dance beats,  and materialistic street crap. Basically,  he wasn't with drinking that cool aid.  Therefore,  he couldn't be controlled or watered down.  This is why his sound is forever.

ok lets be real... who of his peers, &#39;86 and on, still put out rhymes like this...

ok lets be real... who of his peers, '86 and on, still put out rhymes like this...

KRS One is on point and will never fade. BDP will be here forever...

If you&#39;re thinking or saying hip-hop is dead, never fear KRS1 always here!

If you're thinking or saying hip-hop is dead, never fear KRS1 always here!

"Don't Fall For It" By KRS-One From His 23rd Album "Between Da Protests" Dropping December 21st, 2020. 

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KRS-One - Don't Fall For It (Official Music Video)
Edited/Filmed By ANKH-CESTOR Films
Produced By SUN-ONE 
Studio Engineer - Vladimir Castor 
The Lab - Bravo Ocean Studios

KRS-One - DON'T FALL FOR IT (Official Music Video)

"Black Black Black" By KRS-One From His 23rd Album "Between Da Protests" Dropping December 21st, 2020. 

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KRS-One "Black Black Black"  (Official Music Video)
Edited/Filmed By ANKH-CESTOR Films
Produced By Mlody 
Studio Engineer - Vladimir Castor 
The Lab - Bravo Ocean Studios

KRS-One - BLACK BLACK BLACK (Official Music Video)

Streaming Now On All Major Platforms

The Beginning by KRS-One
Produced By SUN-One

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KRS-One - The Beginning (Official Music Video)

KRS-One drops new music video "50 More Years Of Hip Hop" in honor of Hip Hop History Month this November.

KRS-One - 50 More Years Of Hip Hop (Official Music Video) 
Produced By MLody

KRS-One - 50 More Years Of Hip Hop (Official Music Video)

Check Out The Full Album "I M A M C R U 1 2".  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-PE-BpAv0&t=6s

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Can You Dance - KRS-One (Official Music Video) 
Produced By SUN-ONE
Directed By Ankh-Cestor Films

Can You Dance - KRS-One (Official Music Video)

KRS-One - I M A M C R U 1 2 (Full Album) 2022
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Available On All Streaming Platforms

TRACK LIST 

1- THE BEGINNING
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
Additional Vocals: SUN-One

 

2- RAW HIP HOP
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
Additional Vocals: M.A.D. Mike

 

3- KRAZY
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Pascal

 

4- CAN YOU DANCE
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions

 

5- ACHIEVING THE LEVELS
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
Additional Vocals: SUN-One

 

6- KNOCK EM OUT
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions

 

7- CLUB RIPPA
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Pascal

 

8- WET IT UP
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
Additional vocals: S.U.N. One

 

9- INNOCENT
Written and Performed by KRS-One and SUN-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions

 

10- I M A M C R U 1 2
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions

 

11- DROP ANOTHER BREAK
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by KPrymeTheJaeger

 

12- NOTHING TO SAY
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Mlody
 

13- HAVE TO WAIT
Written and Performed by KRS-One and Sun-One
Produced by DJ Static

 

14-THINK BIGGER
Written and Performed by KRS-One and GSimone
Produced by Whalan Jackson and Elan Morrison
Beat-maker—Jackson Whalan
Piano/key-board—Elan Morrison
Saxophone—Tyler Gasek
Trumpet—Ian Stewart

 

I M A M C R U 1 2

Executive Producers: Simone G. Parker and KRS-ONE
Accounting: Kristine Aleksandryan
Recording and Mix: PBM Recording Studio Marrietta, GA.
Platinum Sound Recording Studios New York, NY.
Mastering: Stein-Mixing and Mastering engineer/Skin and Bonz Project Studio- Smyrna, Ga email: skinandbonzprojectstudio@gmail.com @sknbstudio on IG
Cover Design: Tyme Journey

KRS-One - I M A M C R U 1 2 (Full Album) 2022

"By now it is clear, KRS-One is indeed THE GREATEST RAPPER/EMCEE OF ALL TIME! 22 dope albums over a 35-year period? No rapper/emcee has ever reached this legitimate level of excellence and skill. NO ONE! Already proclaimed “a classic”, KRS-One returns with his 23rd album project Between Da Protests which balances revolutionary themes with raw street-poetry over what KRS-One calls “boom-bap beats”. With songs like “Don’t Fall For It”, “Black Black Black”, “Free (The Book Song)” and “Boom Bye Bye”, KRS-One addresses the concerns of average people, working people, thinking people. And while the revolutionary-minded will find much in Between Da Protests to be excited about, it is songs like “Opening Remarks”, “Tight” and “Medu Neter” that remind us just how dope KRS-One actually is on the mic (in studio or live). Between Da Protests—another authentic Hip Hop album project by KRS-One. “Turn The Volume Up”.

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Between Da Protests (Extended Version) - https://krsone.bandcamp.com/

TRACKLIST + CREDITS 

1-OPENING REMARKS
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Mlody

2-TIGHT
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Bennie “DJ B Original” Williams

3-DON’T FALL FOR IT
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions

4-BLACK BLACK BLACK
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Mlody

5-BOOM BYE BYE
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Mlody
Additional vocals SUN-One
Additional Vocals Pascal

6-MURDER WE JUST SAW
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions

7-TURN THE VOLUME UP
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
Additional vocals S.U.N. One
Additional Vocals Pascal One

8-STAY REAL
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Mlody

9-MEDU-NETER
Written and Performed by KRS-One and SUN-One
Produced by Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
Additional vocals SUN-One
Additional Vocals Pascal One

10-WE ARE THE GODS
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by KPrymeTheJäger
Additional vocals SUN-One
Additional Vocals Pascal One

11-ORGANIZE
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Mlody

12-FREE (THE BOOK LIST)
Written and Performed by KRS-One
Produced by Mlody

13-WHO YOU ARE
Written and Performed by KRS-One and SUN-One
Produced by KRS-One
Musicians—Edward Nappi (Bass), Peter Hines (Drums), Peter Mengede (Guitar)
Original Engineers—Pat Dillet and Ted Wholson

KRS-One - Between Da Protests (2020) Full Album

KRS-One - Raw Hip Hop (Official Music Video) 

Check Out KRS-One's New Album I M A M C R U 1 2, here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-PE-BpAv0&t=10s

Get Your KRS-One Merchandise, here - www.bdp.one

"Raw Hip Hop" By KRS-One
Produced By SUN-One

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R.A.M.P Ent Agency

KRS-One - Raw Hip Hop (Official Music Video)

New Song By KRS-One - "KRAZY" From The Short Film "Save The Studio"

"KRAZY" Available On All Music Streaming Platforms.
Check Out The New Short Film "Save The Studio"  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcZI0Fl3CQ8&t=2s 

Directed By - Tyme Journey 
Beat Produced By - Pascal-One 

Visit www.krs-one.com for more information.

"KRAZY" From The Short Film "Save The Studio"

KRS-One - Knock Em Out (Official Audio) 
Now Available On All Streaming Platforms 

Produced By SUN-One

New Short Film "Save The Studio"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcZI0Fl3CQ8&t=2s

KRS-One - Krazy (Music Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGWqf1wyArQ

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KRS-One - Knock Em Out (Official Audio)

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Choosing To Be Spiritually Minded (2003) | KRS-One

KRS-One Studio Day 2

New Album Drops 2022!

"The Beginning" by KRS-One (2021) New Single
Produced By SUN-One

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The Beginning - KRS-One (New Single)

STREET KNOWLEDGE AND HIP HOP PHILOSOPHY BY KRS-ONE


Street Light: The Documentary follows KRS-One across the Atlantic Ocean and into parts of England where in between some amazing live freestyles, KRS-One points our attention not only to Hip Hop on deeper, more philosophical levels, but also to words and their effects upon what we perceive as reality. The combination of these subjects “Hip Hop”, “words” and “reality”, inspires the viewer the think more deeply about one’s self and about one’s commitment to one’s future; to be more of a friend to one’s future self by taking better care of one’s present self. 

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Street Light: The Movie (Full Movie)

Check Out The Full Album "I M A M C R U 1 2" By KRS-One Available On All Streaming Platforms.

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I M A M C R U 1 2 Day 1

go to krs-one.com and thetempleofhiphop.org for more information.

Hip Hop Appreciation Week 2024 Featuring Live Performances By KRS-One

KRS One and friends celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop from 1520 Sedgewick Ave where hip hop was born

50th Anniversary of hip hop celebration  - KRS One and others

The price of admission is freeeee! Join us August 12th 2023 for the historical "Hip Hop: 50 Years Block Festival" with special guests KRS-One, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers,  Hakim Green of Channel Live, Talib Kweli of Black Star, and even more. 
All you need to do is save the date and show up!

Join Us For The "Hip Hop: 50 Years Block Festival" 08/12/23

KRS-One announces 1520 Community Center logo contest starting April 28th 2023 and displays some amazing artwork by Bradford Brown and other artists like Shame 125 and Tats Cru for the 1520 Community Center Exhibit opening August 11th 2023.

Go to birthplaceofhiphop.nyc for more information
Shop merchandise at www.bdp.one
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KRS-One Announces New Hip Hop Exhibit and More

KRS-One Introduces Hiphoppia At The Black Caucus 2023. Then after his speech, he was awarded with a Proclamation and The Prestigious Percy Sutton Award. 

INTRO SONG (Black Cop) OUTRO SONG (The Bridge Is Over)
Filmed and Edited By Tyme Journey

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Merch - bdp.one

KRS-One Introduces Hiphoppia At The Black Caucus 2023

It's official KRS-One returns to the United Kingdom November 2022
Get ready for The Return Of The Boom Bap Tour!!!

Website - krs-one.com
Merch - bdp.one
Instagram - teacha_krsone

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