Reissue of the 1995 album

KRS-One

€ 42,95

2 x LP

Label: Jive, Legacy
Expected release: 31 July 2026

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Description

A long-overdue reissue of KRS-One's 1995 self-titled album, KRS-One.

Two years after the release of Return of the Boom Bap, KRS-One got back in the studio and behind the boards, enlisting additional production from DJ Premier, Showbiz, Diamond D, Norty Cotto, and Big French Production.

In August 1995, KRS-One dropped the Preemo-produced lead single “MC's Act Like They Don't Know”, with “Represent The Real Hip-Hop” featuring Das EFX on the B-side of the 12-inch, showcasing KRS-One's lyrical skills and backing up his status as one of the best live performers in the game.

KRS-One knocked it out of the park on his second solo effort with another Premier-produced single about the current state of hip hop on “Rappers R. N. Dainja” and straight-up boom bap rap on the Fat Joe-assisted track “De Automatic.”

He offers political and social commentary on “R.E.A.L.I.T.Y.”, “Hold”, and “Free Mumia” with Channel Live, and continues to diss sucker MCs on “Wannabemceez” with Mad Lion.

Tracklist