KRS-One

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

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The Boombox Music Blog: 'Criminal Minded,' by Boogie Down Productions The 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 more

 
Apr 21 2008 10:30AM by Tracey Ford

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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 more

 
Feb 20 2008 7:00AM by Tracey Ford

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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 more

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