KRS-One - What's worth getting? - Wu-Tang Corp. - Official Site of the Wu-Tang Clan

claaa7 · 12-17-2008, 11:01 AM

I know KRS-One/BDP got fucking loads of album out on the market but I also hear alot of it getting badmouthed. I've also heard some uninspired shit from the man but I do however own 3 of his albums that i'm really feeling - "Return of the Boom-Bap", "KRS-One" and "Hip-Hop Lives".

i'm thinking of getting "Criminal Minded" and "By All Means Neccesarry" and maybe "I Got Next" (what's the opinion on that one?). anything else worth getting?

Durag · 12-17-2008, 11:05 AM

Definitly "Ciminal Minded" and "By All Means Necessary", two hip-hop classics. Id reccomend "Ghetto Music" too, however he starts to get over preachy, and some of the tracks sound kinda gay, singing about world peace and that, and im not mad on the reggae flavor going on through the songs. I havent heard "Edutainment" but ive heard its not great, coz he gets over preachy. "Sex & Violence" is really dope too though, you should definitly pick that up if you get a chance.

As far as his solo's, i only have the ones you mentioned, but i heard "I Got Next" is pretty dope as well. And ive been told to keep clear of "Spiritual Minded" and most of his shit after.

TAURO · 12-17-2008, 11:31 AM

Spiritual minded is pure garbage, avoid at all cost. I Got Next is good though.

THE MASON · 12-17-2008, 12:06 PM

Hows "The Sneak Attack"?

seen this a couple of places, and always thought of buying it

Edgar Erebus · 12-17-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durag

I havent heard "Edutainment" but ive heard its not great, coz he gets over preachy.

It ain't that bad, much less preachy than his later stuff. And "Love's Gonna Get'Cha" justifies the purchase of the album IMO. And it's, also IMO, second best produced BDP album (after By All Means Necessary).

People often say that his album KRS-One is also very dope, but I wasn't feeling it. Basically the must-haves are Criminal Minded and By All Means Necessary.

CharlesJones · 12-17-2008, 02:46 PM

You should get these albums

Criminal Minded
By All Means Necessary
Ghetto Music:The Blueprint
Edutainment
Sex And Violence
Kristyles

I Got Next sucked to me except for Step Into A World, Heartbeat, Blowe, Can't Stop Won't Stop, The MC songs. The Sneak Attack sucks too except for a few songs. I'm surprised you liked Hip Hop Lives Claaa7 because i didn't like it. I don't understand why people have a problem with KRS One preaching intelligence and education. I never complain about him being too preachy. Ignorant blacks need to be preached to because somebody needs to give their asses some knowledge instead of their dumb asses walking around ignorant, acting retarded and killing each other. The only problem i have with KRS One's last 7 albums is his beats because he's still a good mc. He should have DJ Premier do all of his beats for a album. That would be awesome to me if that happened. KRS said awhile ago that Premier charges too much money for his beats and Premier said he couldn't believe KRS said that because he said his beats aren't that expensive.

derek41 · 12-17-2008, 02:55 PM

criminal minded and By all means neccessary are classics, but noone mentioned return of the boom bap. That shit was bonkers, I still bump that shit. Also the KRS One self titled joint from 1995 I thought was dope also. Everything after that sucked in my opinion.

CharlesJones · 12-17-2008, 03:02 PM

Claaa7 did mention Return Of The Boom Bap. I like that album a lot. Derek41 you should check out his Kristyles album. I think you'll like that. The rest of his albums after that are wack.

Wu-Tang Gambino · 12-17-2008, 03:18 PM

I'd recommend these to buy

Criminal Minded
By All Means Necessary
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip-Hop
KRS-One
Return of the Boom Bap

CharlesJones · 12-17-2008, 03:36 PM

I can't believe some of ya'll aren't mentioning Edutainment. So what that he has skits preaching in between the songs? The album is still very good. Kenny Parker Show song is my shit. I love that beat and KRS rips it lyrically.

-The A to the Z- · 12-17-2008, 03:39 PM

I recommend purchasing a hit out on the dude.

Not murder, just a hit to his over-inflated ego.

Call it blasphemy, but the Teacha's a real git.

I liked Hip-Hop Lives though.

begongo · 12-17-2008, 04:14 PM

I say you shouldn't hesitate on buying "I Got Next" cuz it's a really good one

ol dirty abbot · 12-17-2008, 11:17 PM

I GOT NEXT 100% get that, I Got Next/ Neva Had A Gun, Raptures Delight, Blowe

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crds · 12-18-2008, 03:43 AM

Criminal Minded
By Any Means Necessary
Ghetto Music: The Blueprint
Edutainment
Sex and Violence
KRS One-Return of The Boom Bap
KRS One-KRS One
Marley Marl & KRS One-Hip Hop Lives

KLIION JENSEN · 12-18-2008, 05:15 AM

^get all them that crds said, 5 micers (in my opinion) are Criminal Minded, By Any Means Necessary & Return Of The Boom Bap....

to go with that list, check out Worldwide Hardcore - 1st live hip hop album, I Got Next was kinda heavy cop that aswell, all the rest of em, check em if you come across em, you might like em you might not....KRS is the greatest to me, so i like most things he's on, but he does get a bit preachy.....alot...

Boom Bap & KRS ONE got a few hard Preemo beats on em, if that sways your choices in any way.

12-17-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
claaa7 Killer Bob Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THE BLACK LODGE Posts: 12,024 Rep Power: 68	KRS-One - What's worth getting? I know KRS-One/BDP got fucking loads of album out on the market but I also hear alot of it getting badmouthed. I've also heard some uninspired shit from the man but I do however own 3 of his albums that i'm really feeling - "Return of the Boom-Bap", "KRS-One" and "Hip-Hop Lives". i'm thinking of getting "Criminal Minded" and "By All Means Neccesarry" and maybe "I Got Next" (what's the opinion on that one?). anything else worth getting? __________________ http://www.claaa7.blogspot.com daily updates: news, articles, reviews, the best compilations on the net. that true skool street hop! r.i.p. Kaddu & "Slick Rick" and the rest of the fallen soldiers - you'll never be forgotten

12-17-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
Durag RaizaBlade Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 5,334 Rep Power: 30	Definitly "Ciminal Minded" and "By All Means Necessary", two hip-hop classics. Id reccomend "Ghetto Music" too, however he starts to get over preachy, and some of the tracks sound kinda gay, singing about world peace and that, and im not mad on the reggae flavor going on through the songs. I havent heard "Edutainment" but ive heard its not great, coz he gets over preachy. "Sex & Violence" is really dope too though, you should definitly pick that up if you get a chance. As far as his solo's, i only have the ones you mentioned, but i heard "I Got Next" is pretty dope as well. And ive been told to keep clear of "Spiritual Minded" and most of his shit after. __________________

12-17-2008, 11:31 AM	#3
TAURO El Don of this shit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the minds of women everywhere Age: 32 Posts: 16,084 Rep Power: 60	Spiritual minded is pure garbage, avoid at all cost. I Got Next is good though. __________________ "I pledge allegiance to the hip hop" Method Man

12-17-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
THE MASON Winter is Coming Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The North Posts: 11,998 Rep Power: 119	Hows "The Sneak Attack"? seen this a couple of places, and always thought of buying it __________________ Click 4 More Beats and Rhymes ELITE STATUS

12-17-2008, 11:17 PM	#13
ol dirty abbot shaolin shadowboxer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Auckland Age: 32 Posts: 4,113 Rep Power: 28	I GOT NEXT 100% get that, I Got Next/ Neva Had A Gun, Raptures Delight, Blowe p.s. Tweet Tweet __________________ The Greatest B Boy of Alltime

12-17-2008, 02:46 PM	#6
CharlesJones Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 9,032 Rep Power: 28	You should get these albums Criminal Minded By All Means Necessary Ghetto Music:The Blueprint Edutainment Sex And Violence Kristyles I Got Next sucked to me except for Step Into A World, Heartbeat, Blowe, Can't Stop Won't Stop, The MC songs. The Sneak Attack sucks too except for a few songs. I'm surprised you liked Hip Hop Lives Claaa7 because i didn't like it. I don't understand why people have a problem with KRS One preaching intelligence and education. I never complain about him being too preachy. Ignorant blacks need to be preached to because somebody needs to give their asses some knowledge instead of their dumb asses walking around ignorant, acting retarded and killing each other. The only problem i have with KRS One's last 7 albums is his beats because he's still a good mc. He should have DJ Premier do all of his beats for a album. That would be awesome to me if that happened. KRS said awhile ago that Premier charges too much money for his beats and Premier said he couldn't believe KRS said that because he said his beats aren't that expensive.

12-17-2008, 02:55 PM	#7
derek41 SLIMEY SAVAGE Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indianapolis Age: 35 Posts: 306 Rep Power: 0	criminal minded and By all means neccessary are classics, but noone mentioned return of the boom bap. That shit was bonkers, I still bump that shit. Also the KRS One self titled joint from 1995 I thought was dope also. Everything after that sucked in my opinion.

12-17-2008, 03:02 PM	#8
CharlesJones Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 9,032 Rep Power: 28	Claaa7 did mention Return Of The Boom Bap. I like that album a lot. Derek41 you should check out his Kristyles album. I think you'll like that. The rest of his albums after that are wack.

12-17-2008, 03:18 PM	#9
Wu-Tang Gambino Liquid Swordsman Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: funkytown Posts: 559 Rep Power: 0	I'd recommend these to buy Criminal Minded By All Means Necessary Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip-Hop KRS-One Return of the Boom Bap

12-17-2008, 03:36 PM	#10
CharlesJones Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 9,032 Rep Power: 28	I can't believe some of ya'll aren't mentioning Edutainment. So what that he has skits preaching in between the songs? The album is still very good. Kenny Parker Show song is my shit. I love that beat and KRS rips it lyrically.

12-17-2008, 03:39 PM	#11
-The A to the Z- Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,314 Rep Power: 11	I recommend purchasing a hit out on the dude. Not murder, just a hit to his over-inflated ego. Call it blasphemy, but the Teacha's a real git. I liked Hip-Hop Lives though.

12-18-2008, 03:43 AM	#14
crds ADEPT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 1,185 Rep Power: 0	Criminal Minded By Any Means Necessary Ghetto Music: The Blueprint Edutainment Sex and Violence KRS One-Return of The Boom Bap KRS One-KRS One Marley Marl & KRS One-Hip Hop Lives __________________ http://coldrockdaspot.blogspot.com http://peterocksp1200.16.forumer.com

12-18-2008, 05:15 AM	#15
KLIION JENSEN PRODIGAL SUN Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,359 Rep Power: 0	^get all them that crds said, 5 micers (in my opinion) are Criminal Minded, By Any Means Necessary & Return Of The Boom Bap.... to go with that list, check out Worldwide Hardcore - 1st live hip hop album, I Got Next was kinda heavy cop that aswell, all the rest of em, check em if you come across em, you might like em you might not....KRS is the greatest to me, so i like most things he's on, but he does get a bit preachy.....alot... Boom Bap & KRS ONE got a few hard Preemo beats on em, if that sways your choices in any way. __________________ HIT THIS LINK UP, COP THAT UNCLE BUNGLE MUSIC http://www.wutang-corp.com/forum/sho...50#post1344950

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