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A Retrospective

A Retrospective
 

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Krs-One

A Retrospective

 
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Label: Jive
Rating: 4.5
 
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Description: KRS-One is the most consistent rap artist (in terms of quality, not ideology) in the history of hip-hop--that's not debatable. What is debatable is why Jive Records would assemble a single-album retrospective for someone of this magnitude. A legendary rap career that spans over nine albums (to date) clearly deserves a box-set treatment. Sure, you do get a healthy sampling of his battle-rhyme headbangers from the beginning of rap's golden years in the late '80s ("South Bronx," "The Bridge Is Over," "I'm Still #1"). Likewise, the broad spectrum of politically conscious subject matter KRS-One masterfully waxes about is here: police brutality ("Sound of da Police"), antimaterialism ("Love's Gonna Get'cha"), safe sex ("Jimmy"). But for an MC whose material serves as a precursor to the profound protest rhymes of the dead prez or Poor Righteous Teachers, the glaring omission of any material from his majorly slept-on Sex and Violence LP is bizarre. Also, the compilers could have easily bumped "Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)" or "Jack of Spades" and replaced them with rare 12 inches and B-sides such as "Hip Hop vs. Rap" or "We in There." Thankfully, gems like "My Philosophy" and "Essays on BDP-Ism"--the last BDP song produced by DJ Scott LaRock--make this primer a great purchase. However, if you have some extra dough lying around, you should purchase the individual albums, too (minus Live Hardcore Worldwide and I Got Next). --Dalton Higgins
 
 

 
Tracklist of A Retrospective

Disc 1
1 My Philosophy  5:38 no lyrics yet - submit it
2 I'm Still #1  5:09 no lyrics yet - submit it
3 South Bronx  5:08 no lyrics yet - submit it
4 Sound of da Police  3:09 view lyrics
5 Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)  6:39 no lyrics yet - submit it
6 Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)  4:50 view lyrics
7 You Must Learn  3:52 no lyrics yet - submit it
8 Jack of Spades  4:50 no lyrics yet - submit it
9 Bridge Is Over   no lyrics yet - submit it
10 Jimmy  4:13 no lyrics yet - submit it
11 Criminal Minded  5:19 no lyrics yet - submit it
12 Black Cop  2:60 view lyrics
13 MC's Act Like They Don't Know  4:44 no lyrics yet - submit it
14 Why Is That?  3:57 no lyrics yet - submit it
15 Outta Here  4:29 no lyrics yet - submit it
16 Essays on BDP-Ism  5:05 no lyrics yet - submit it

Reviews:

Awesome album from Krs one

Wow this guy might be a bit up him self but god dayam he knows how to make good music, so far this album is the only album I have by Krs One so I dont know what the quality of his other albums are because most of them are impossible to find down here in australia, but when you take krs ones hits and best songs from his albums your bound to have an awesome album. This is a definate album to add to your oldskool style of rap collection and i highly recommend it.

CLASSIC!

Every song on this album is good. My very favourite songs would have to be "South Bronx", "Sound Of Da Police", "Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight)" & "MC's Act Like They Don't Know".



HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Krs-one - A true Legend

Krs-one is the prime definition of an MC - A raw voice, dope flows and a highly influential lyricist. Krs-one started his career with the release of his debut classic album "Criminal Minded" the album was instantly hailed as a classic and was influential upon its release. He continued his comeback In late 80s and early 90s with albums like "By all mean neccesary" and "Retun of the Boom rap". I wouldn't say this is the essential Krs-one album, you would better purchase his great solo albums but this is not bad at all.



Retrospective features krs greatest songs. "The bridge is over" is often looked as the blueprint for diss records. Other great songs like "My philosephy" "South bronx" and "Criminal Minded" are some of the best hip-hop has ever had to offer. Definitly purchase this album for your collection.