Latest Release
- JUL 26, 2024
- 1 Song
- Return of the Boom Bap · 1990
- I Got Next · 1997
- KRS-One · 1995
- Playlist: The Very Best of KRS-One · 1990
- Memory of a Man and His Music · 1987
- Memory of a Man and His Music · 1987
- I Got Next · 1997
- Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) EP · 1997
- Memory of a Man and His Music · 1987
- Return of the Boom Bap · 1993
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Artist Playlists
- The Bronx vet's classic diss tracks and hip-hop history lessons.
Compilations
- Tjuan Benafactor & Bantana
- Alias Molombo, A-F-R-O & Ciphurphace
More To Hear
- Jess Gillam joins Alexis as the Artist of the Week.
- From KRS-One to Cardi B, we're connecting the dots in the Bronx.
- 35th Anniversary of Boogie Down Productions' 'Criminal Minded.'
- Fresh cuts, and classics from KRS-One, The Lost Boyz, and Q-Tip.
- A welcome home mix, feat. DJs Jazzy T and Rory of Stoned Love.
About KRS-One
As the victor of one of hip-hop's first public rap battles and an early purveyor of socially conscious raps, KRS-One is a cross-functional icon of the culture. Born Lawrence "Kris" Parker in Brooklyn in 1965, KRS began rapping in earnest after meeting social worker Scott Sterling, also known as DJ Scott La Rock. Together, they formed Boogie Down Productions. Their 1987 debut, Criminal Minded, established them as ascendant voices in East Coast hip-hop while helping further embed street rap in the hip-hop continuum. As the albums went by, KRS and BDP's music grew more and more political, with tracks like "My Philosophy" and "Stop the Violence" becoming indelible progressive anthems. Beginning with 1993's Return of the Boom Bap, KRS-One embarked on a solo run that saw him release 16 LPs in under 30 years, each one adding to his status as one of rap's greatest teachers.
- HOMETOWN
- Bronx, NY, United States
- BORN
- August 20, 1965
- GENRE
- Hip-Hop/Rap