Review Summary: One of the best KRS-One albums.
KRS-One, was a member of the legendary hip-hop duo Boogie Down Productions. KRS-One rhymes about a wide array of topics here, including religion, and many other topics. I truly am surprised that this didn't get 5 mics in The Source magazine when it deserved it (It got 4 mics) and I'm also shocked that Rolling Stone magazine only gave this album 3 stars out of five. Now, here is the track by track review.
1. Rappers R. N. Dainja: A classic track, with fantastic production by DJ Premier. This song samples, Time's Up by O.C, and other songs. This song has been sampled in, New Hip Hop by Binary Star, Skills by Gang Starr, and other songs. 5/5
2. De Automatic: A classic track, with a fantastic guest verse from Fat Joe. 5/5
3. MC's Act Like They Don't Know: A classic track, with fantastic production from DJ Premier. This song samples The Breaks by Kurtis Blow, and other songs. This song has been sampled in, Rise Of The Machines by Jedi Mind Tricks, and plenty of other songs. 5/5
4. Ah-Yeah: A classic track. 5/5
5. R.E.A.L.I.T.Y: A classic track. 5/5
6. Free Mumia: A classic track. 5/5
7. Hold: A classic track. 5/5
8. Wannabemceeez: A classic track, with fantastic production from DJ Premier. 5/5
9. Represent The Real Hip Hop: A classic track, with fantastic production from Showbiz, and a fantastic guest appearance from Das EFX. 5/5
10. The Truth: A classic track, where KRS-One talks about religion. 5/5
11. Build Ya Skillz: A classic track, with fantastic production from Diamond D, and a fantastic guest appearance from Busta Rhymes. 5/5
12. Out For Fame: A classic track. This song features samples of My Melody by Eric B And Rakim. 5/5
13. Squash All Beef: A classic track, with fantastic production from Diamond D, that has KRS-One encouraging MC's to squash beef. 5/5
14. Health, Wealth, Self: A classic track. 5/5
This album get's a 5/5, and 10/10.
3 Best Songs:
1. Rappers R.N Dainja
2. MC's Act Like They Don't Know
3. Wannabemceez
3 Weakest Songs:
1. Free Mumia
2. Hold
3. Out For Fame
