A Retrospective
KRS-One · 2000
74 min · 16 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
A powerful compilation of conscious lyrics and hard-hitting beats reflecting KRS-One's influence on hip-hop culture.
Why this album works
This album serves as a significant retrospective of KRS-One's contributions to hip-hop, emphasizing his role in shaping the genre's political consciousness. It also reached notable chart positions within the hip-hop community and has been praised for its lyrical depth, securing KRS-One's legacy as one of the genre's key figures.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks thought-provoking themes for reflection powerful beats for active engagement
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'A Retrospective' came during KRS-One's evolution from a pioneering figure in the late '80s to a respected elder statesman in hip-hop. By this time, he had already established himself with landmark albums like 'Criminal Minded' and 'By All Means Necessary,' making this compilation an essential summary of his impactful career.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Philosophy 5:37
- 2 I’m Still #1 5:09
- 3 South Bronx Standout 5:08
- 4 Sound of da Police Standout 4:18
- 5 Love’s Gonna Get’cha (Material Love) 6:39
- 6 Step Into a World (Rapture’s Delight) 4:50
- 7 You Must Learn 3:51
- 8 Jack of Spades 4:50
- 9 The Bridge Is Over 3:26
- 10 Jimmy 4:12
- 11 Criminal Minded 5:18
- 12 Black Cop 2:59
- 13 MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know Standout 4:44
- 14 Why Is That? 3:56
- 15 Outta Here 4:29
- 16 Essays on BDP-ism 5:04
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