KRS One - Appreciation Thread

[W.I.Z.E.]

It's time to acknowledge one of the top emcees of all time. If you love hip hop, as a culture and artform, this man embodies it. He helped usher in the Golden Era and has remained active and still sharp with the pen, to this day.


Whether it's spitting knowledge about things that are still going on today.



Teaching us about what we eat and the consequences



Or ripping your head off on some real emcees shyt



And hands down, to this day one of the best live performers in Hip Hop history.

 

[The_Hillsta]

Best cautionary rap song ever made for a 13 year old.

"I'm in junior high with a B+ grade.."

Word the fukk up..

Was straight up talkin directly to US at the time...and we was listening knowin every word.

 

[feelosofer]

Top 5 DOA.

 

[W.I.Z.E.]

Best cautionary rap song ever made for a 13 year old.

"I'm in junior high with a B+ grade.."

Word the fukk up..

Was straight up talkin directly to US at the time...and we was listening knowin every word.

Crazy thing is, I was 13 when this shyt dropped.

 

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It's time to acknowledge one of the top emcees of all time. If you love hip hop, as a culture and artform, this man embodies it. He helped usher in the Golden Era and has remained active and still sharp with the pen, to this day.


Whether it's spitting knowledge about things that are still going on today.



Teaching us about what we eat and the consequences



Or ripping your head off on some real emcees shyt



And hands down, to this day one of the best love performers in Hip Hop history.

Yes, the greatest. Permanent spot in my top 5.

Voice, beats, flow, music as a whole, everything.

 

[MajesticLion]

The greatest to ever touch a microphone. The personification of edutainment. Kept the flow simple even when he switched it up, flawless enunciation so even kids can understand him, a voice that kept you listening, and always first and foremost was/is about the well-being and upliftment of his people.

 

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@W.I.Z.E.

Can you guys in the thread put me on to what I'm missing from KRS?
I own
Krs 1995 album
Boom Bap
Hip Hop Lives
Buckshot collab
Sneak attack
I got Next

Then I know mad singles
Izm
Bullworth
Ag Pun track

I heard several joints off Criminal minded 9mm, bridge, South Bronx
Then loves gonna get ya - shocked me how great it was for it's time.

But basically before Boom Bap I didn't hear any complete albums.

What are his best albums to check for from Criminal Minded up to Boom Bap?

Thanks in advance

 

[jackson35]

It's time to acknowledge one of the top emcees of all time. If you love hip hop, as a culture and artform, this man embodies it. He helped usher in the Golden Era and has remained active and still sharp with the pen, to this day.


Whether it's spitting knowledge about things that are still going on today.



Teaching us about what we eat and the consequences



Or ripping your head off on some real emcees shyt



And hands down, to this day one of the best love performers in Hip Hop history.

krs one is untouchable when it comes to hip hop.

 

[The_Hillsta]

Crazy thing is, I was 13 when this shyt dropped.

Yup. We all knew the words...

"I give him a pound, no I mean I shake his hand...."

 

[ImmaGetJoeClarkArrested]

Best cautionary rap song ever made for a 13 year old.

"I'm in junior high with a B+ grade.."

Word the fukk up..

Was straight up talkin directly to US at the time...and we was listening knowin every word.

Top 5 rap song of all time

 

[W.I.Z.E.]

@W.I.Z.E.

Can you guys in the thread put me on to what I'm missing from KRS?
I own
Krs 1995 album
Boom Bap
Hip Hop Lives
Buckshot collab
Sneak attack
I got Next

Then I know mad singles
Izm
Bullworth
Ag Pun track

I heard several joints off Criminal minded 9mm, bridge, South Bronx
Then loves gonna get ya - shocked me how great it was for it's time.

But basically before Boom Bap I didn't hear any complete albums.

What are his best albums to check for from Criminal Minded up to Boom Bap?

Thanks in advance

Edutainment is a personal classic. NO ONE has ever dropped knowledge, in an creative way like before or this.

Sex & Violence has some gems as well with a genius album cover.

Also, keep in mind before Boom Bap (I believe) his catalogue is under BDP.

 

[erker]

Def appreciated. Seen KRS live 4 times. Incredible shows each and every time.

No KRS appreciation thread can do without this classic:

 

[Figaro]

 

[The_Hillsta]

Saw him live in Oakland last year. Hit the crowd crowd with "how many of yall remember this one..."

"Wake up show 93..."

"Bbbbbbbb b side....."

 

[mr x]

It's not about a salary, it's all about reality.