Search - KRS-One :: Digital

A Very Fine Effort, but read the fine print...

Hype Currie | Detroit, Michigan United States | 01/25/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"get this album, if ya can.. but---as the liner notes reveal after you buy it, it should be known that the stuff on here is primarily songs that have been previously released, circa 1993 - present, either on:Soundtrack
collaboration on another artist's album and/or single..
Mixtape freestyle/exclusive
alternate take, non-album version
Remix
White Label 12"
Maxi-Single B-Sideand, from the tracks that I recognize:
"As you already know" is really "SYMPHONY 2000", originally credited to Truck Turner, featuring KRS, Kool G & Big Pun."Hip Hop vs. Rap" has about 30 seconds clipped off the front end, first having appeared on the "Sound of Da Police" maxi-single.."Intro/Digital" is the intro from Digital Underground's "WHO GOT THE GRAVY" LP; also, "Smilin' Faces" is from that album.."Woop Woop!" is the SOUND OF DA POLICE remix, but it is the remix by DJ KENNY PARKER (the original version was produced by Showbiz).."OUTRO/I'll be back" is KRS' verse lifted from the SWAY & KING TECH "This or that" LP single..On "FREE MUMIA" the lyrics are even more explicit than the album version.. KRS and Channel Live really go at colin powell, c delores tucker, jesse jackson..It seems that some of the tracks were given different titles to avoid copyright hassles, as they all come from varying sources of original release.. All in all, this is not a bad LP to have. The dedicated KRS-One completist may have most these individual tracks in some format or other, but this makes a great convenient compilation. For casual fans, they will not be disappointed, especially if they also buy A RETROSPECTIVE (2000); but for the uninitiated, it is best to start with CRIMINAL MINDED (1987) and start moving forward.."

Vintage Early 90's KRS...

nuffrespekk | Bermuda | 11/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a rewind album with a collection of remixes and rare/unreleased tracks. If you like BDP, or more importantly, the early days of unrefined rap before it was tainted by 'hip hop', this is a must have. Most of the material is vintage early/mid 90's with KRS's fusion of hard beats, sampling mastery and reggae/dancehall influences shining bright.There are a few standout tracks. 'When the Moon' has the female contrast that goes so well with his hardcore style and beats. 'Free Mumia' has the political overtone and he (alongside Channel Live) drops knowledge. 'A Freestyle Song'...what would a KRS album be without a freestyle? (bonus- this one includes a young Common aka Common Sense) But the best track is 'Article (Remix)', a dancehall reggae medley that (if you're a yardie-wannabe like myself) will set the vibe straight!I&I"

Old school at it s best

Glenn Tucker | Bermuda | 12/20/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"KRS1 does not get the respect he deservres, besides Rakim and 2Pac, he has to rank with the best and this album shows you why.unlike most of todays rappers KRS1 has a lesson to teach and he is a true lyricis and street poet not know wanna be thug."