Adventures in Emceein
KRS-One · 2008
60 min · 21 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
A vibrant blend of conscious lyricism and classic boom bap beats that celebrates hip-hop's roots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- celebratory themes of culture
- short tracks for quick engagement
- lyrical depth with conscious messages
- in-order flow encourages continuity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- want instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Adventures in Emceein' marked KRS-One's return to solo work following his collaboration-heavy period in the early 2000s. This album came after 'Keep Right' (2007), showcasing his unwavering commitment to both the genre and social commentary. At this point, KRS-One was already a respected veteran, reinforcing his status as a leading voice in hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Rakim· Public Enemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:16
- 2 Today's Topics 0:54
- 3 Our Soldiers 3:39
- 4 Money 3:41
- 5 We Dem Teachas 3:23
- 6 Better & Better 2:56
- 7 The Way It's Going Down 2:41
- 8 The Teacha Returns 2:22
- 9 The Real Hiphop 3:05
- 10 Watch This! 2:49
- 11 What's Your Plan? 3:31
- 12 All Right 2:36
- 13 Don't Get So High (Dancehall mix) 2:53
- 14 I Got You 2:37
- 15 All My Love 3:10
- 16 Over 30 (remix) 3:08
- 17 Getaway 3:07
- 18 Don't Give It Up 3:43
- 19 Gro---Oh! (Hiphop Nation) 3:24
- 20 It's All Love 3:42
- 21 Wachanoabout 2:56
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