KRS-One
KRS-One is a conscious hip-hop artist from The Bronx, New York.
"The Teacha": Bronx MC of Boogie Down Productions and one of the founders of conscious hip-hop.
Who is KRS-One?
KRS-One (Lawrence Parker) is a rapper from The Bronx, New York. With DJ Scott La Rock, who was killed in 1987, he formed Boogie Down Productions.
Known for
The albums Criminal Minded (1987) and By All Means Necessary (1988), the "Bridge Wars" with MC Shan and the Juice Crew ("South Bronx", "The Bridge Is Over"), and "Sound of da Police" (1993). He started the Stop the Violence Movement, which recorded "Self Destruction".
Style
A loud, authoritative voice and a preacher's delivery. His lyrics are about knowledge, self-respect, police violence and the history of hip-hop, often with Jamaican dancehall influences.
Impact
KRS-One is one of the godfathers of conscious hip-hop and a lifelong teacher of hip-hop culture. Countless lyricists, from Common to Black Star, followed his lead.
KRS-One: quick answers
What genre is KRS-One?
KRS-One’s music falls under Conscious Hip-Hop. KRS-One is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1980s.
Where is KRS-One from?
KRS-One is from The Bronx, New York.
What is KRS-One’s real name?
KRS-One’s real name is Lawrence Parker.
When did KRS-One start?
KRS-One has been active since 1986.
Who did KRS-One influence?
KRS-One influenced Black Star and Common.
Which artists are similar to KRS-One?
If you like KRS-One, listen to Big Daddy Kane, Flava Flav, Jeru The Damaja, Public Enemy and Rakim.
