KRS-One

Born: Aug 20, 1965
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Genre: Rap
Styles: Hip-Hop, East Coast Rap, Political Rap, Hardcore Rap
Biography: KRS-One (born Kris Parker) was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career, roughly 1987-1990, KRS-One was known for his furiously political and socially conscious raps, which is the source of his nickname, "the ...Read full biography
KRS-One
Released: 1995
Label: Jive Records
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For his second solo album, KRS-One worked with a variety of younger hip-hop talents, perhaps in an attempt to resuscitate his street credibility and his commercial standing. Featuring appearances by Das ...Read full review
I Got Next
Released: 1997
Label: Jive Records
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Again working with a variety of collaborators, including DJ Muggs, Redman, and Rich Nice, KRS-One turns in a hard-hitting, vital set of street-level hip-hop with I Got Next. By working consistently and ...Read full review
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