Born: , 1965
Years Active: 1990-2008
Member of: Boogie Down Productions
Influenced by: Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: KRS-One (born Kris Parker) was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits ...
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Aug 27 2008 8:30AM
by BoomBox Staff
Filed under: The Rundown, Songs
The Boombox Music Blog: 'Criminal Minded,' by Boogie Down ProductionsThe verdict is still out: Was hip-hop born in the Boogie Down Bronx or in Queensbridge? KRS-One, Marley Marl and MC Shan have since put their beef aside, but we can't forget the classic tracks created... Read moreApr 21 2008 10:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News
The Boombox Music Blog: Rap legend KRS-One was injured during his performance at the New Haven, Ct. stop of his multi-city tour in support of his revamped "Stop the Violence" movement. "The Teacha" suffered a fractured right hand when an angry fan tossed a bottle in the... Read moreFeb 20 2008 7:00AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop, The BoomBox, Hip-Hop News
The Boombox Music Blog: Common, KRS-One and A Tribe Called Quest have each revived one of their classics for Smirnoff vodka's latest campaign. Common teamed with Just Blaze to remix his 2000 hit 'The Light' -- which was originally produced by the late J Dilla (also known as... Read moreVideos (2)
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09/08/08
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08/28/08
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07/29/08
B-Girl Memoirs: Rock Steady Crew's 31st Anniversary I was born a few years after the bir...
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07/15/08
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07/06/08
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06/19/08
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06/17/08
Blastmaster KRS-One: Flow Forever K RS-One is arguably the most powerful voice ever hear...
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09/19/08
Why People Hate The Radio, Part XXVII [Krs-one Was Right] Ladies and gentlemen, your Nat...
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07/29/08
Tony Yayo KRS-One Juice Crew Movie “Vapors” Lackluster rapper Tony Yayo is in discussion...
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06/25/08
KRS-One's I Am Hip Hop Cult Book Imprint "The first book from the imprint is The Gospel ...
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06/09/08
Hip Hop Album Releases for June 10: Afroman, Flying Lotus, JR Writer, Keak Da Sneak, KRS-One, Lil Shine, Lil Wayne, N.E.R.D., Plies, R-Swift, Tyga
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05/27/08
The 2008 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (KRS One, DJ Premier).... KRS ONE and DJ Premier to t...
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04/15/08
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04/05/08
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