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HIP-HOP LIVES, a monumental collaboration between two true giants from the old school, KRS-One and Marley Marl, has been a long time coming. Some 20 years after the BDP/Juice Crew beef and just when many had counted both artists out for good, HIP-HOP LIVES sees both the Blastmaster and DJ Legend rejuvenated, banging out 14 tracks of hip-hop purity. As one might expect, Kris revisits the past, narrating the story of his career on "Rising to the Top" ("New York City was crazy in the '80s/but damn, it was live!") and shouting out fellow rap veterans on "Over 30," all the while trying to frame the genre as eternal on "I Come Back" and "All Skool." Still, the record's most powerful material finds him turning topical--as he comments on the still-unsolved murders of various hip-hoppers in "Kill a Rapper." Marley Marl's thorough beatwork provides the ideal backdrop for Kris's aggressive wordplay. DJ Premier, Magic Juan, Blaq Poet, and Chief Rocker Busy Beee make cameos.
Audio Mixers: Marley Marl; Harold English.
Recording information: The House Of Hits, Rockland, NY; Tonina Music, Los Angeles, CA; Westlake Studios, West Hollywood, CA.
Personnel: KRS-One (rap vocals).
Additional personnel: Chief Rocker Busy Bee, Magic Juan, Blaq Poet (rap vocals).
Vibe (p.74) - "[A] steady barrage of unapologetic boom-bap from Marley....[The album] contains some of KRS' best one-liners in years..." KRS-One Hip Hop Lives Songs Hip Hop Lives Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Stick Of Dynamite!
It’s been 20 years since the Criminal Minded album blessed the summer of 87 and catapulted the evolution of the emcee. Hip Hop Lives celebrates that historic year with such instant classics like the title track “Hip Hop Lives” as well as “Nothing New” which brings the nostalgia of the Just Ice collaboration off the Kool and Deadly album. From song 1 to 14, non-stop lyricism and style all the while beats and production are being delivered by the person closest to matching Scott La Rock’s influence on the Blast Master---Marley Marl. Instant classic for the summer of 07 and beyond!
Submitted by Nvizaboman (Hiphop)
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Knowledge Reigns Supreme...
This album is Hip Hop in it's purest form... 2 former rivals coming together to put out some good music. That's what Hip Hop is all about... peace, love, unity & having fun.
Submitted by R. Parker (OKC, OK)
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GOOD ALBUM GOOD BEATS GOOD RHYMES
BEST KRS ONE ALBUM IN YEARS.
Submitted by NEGATIVITY (DA BAY CA)
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CLAAASIC!!!
A+++ This album is a must get, the teacher is back,hip-hop ain't dead cause KRS ain't dead yet.Everytime he comes back, he comes harder and learns more as he get there to the top..A must buy...
Submitted by The student (inglewood, t.dot.malvern)
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This album is nothing then talking about stuff from wayback and how good KRS-One is. Okay he and Marley Marl are legends but why not take hiphop a step further. After a few songs the album is getting boring to much of the same. I'm the best bla bla.. They have should done this album in 88 or 89 then it would be a classic. Nobody is waiting for this album. Please retire!
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