I Got Next
KRS-One · 1997
46 min · 18 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of sharp lyricism and classic boom bap beats that celebrates the essence of hip-hop.
Why this album works
'I Got Next' is significant for its honest commentary on hip-hop culture and its critique of the commercialization of the genre. The album features the hit single 'Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)', which charted on Billboard and showcased KRS-One's enduring influence on the hip-hop scene.
- Best for
- dynamic interludes enhance engagement lyrical sharpness with vibrant beats wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- Context
- KRS-One was in a transitional phase when 'I Got Next' was released in 1997, following his acclaimed album 'Return of the Boom Bap' from 1993. By this time, he had solidified his status as a pioneering voice in hip-hop yet faced challenges in maintaining commercial success amidst changing musical trends.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1st Quarter — The Commentary 0:18
- 2 2nd Quarter — Free Throws 2:05
- 3 The MC Standout 3:15
- 4 I Got Next / Neva Hadda Gun Standout 4:11
- 5 Heartbeat 3:07
- 6 Step Into a World (Rapture’s Delight) Standout 4:49
- 7 A Friend 4:12
- 8 H.I.P.H.O.P. 2:11
- 9 Halftime 0:39
- 10 3rd Quarter — The Commentary 0:16
- 11 Klassicks 0:59
- 12 Blowe 3:40
- 13 Real Hip-Hop, Part II 3:06
- 14 Come to Da Party 2:10
- 15 Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop 3:59
- 16 Over Ya Head 2:16
- 17 Just to Prove a Point 3:45
- 18 4th Quarter — Free Throws 1:47
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