Keep Right
KRS-One · 2004
51 min · 23 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
Dynamic beats and incisive lyrics blend to create a conscious hip-hop manifesto layered with cultural references.
Why this album works
Though not a commercial blockbuster, *Keep Right* is significant for its exploration of hip-hop history and culture, showcasing KRS-One's commitment to education through music. The album features remixed tracks and spoken-word interludes that pay homage to influential figures in hip-hop, reinforcing its cultural importance.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with interludes thought-provoking lyrical insights engaging call-and-response moments
- Context
- By the time KRS-One released *Keep Right* in 2004, he was an established figure in hip-hop, known for his political and socially conscious themes. This album followed his previous work, *Kristyles* (2003), marking a continued evolution of his sound while reaffirming his status as a voice for social justice within the genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Club Shout Outs 1:00
- 2 Are You Ready for This 3:04
- 3 Illegal Business Remix 2004 Standout 3:45
- 4 The Prayer of Afrika Bambaataa 0:39
- 5 You Gon Go? 4:32
- 6 Phucked 3:08
- 7 A Call to Order: Spoken by Afrika Bambaataa 0:31
- 8 Everybody Rise Standout 2:23
- 9 Stop Skeemin’ 2:56
- 10 … And Then Again … 1:51
- 11 My Mind Is Racing 2:37
- 12 Here We Go 1:41
- 13 Me Man 1:45
- 14 Feel This 2:25
- 15 Dream 1:03
- 16 I Been There 2:28
- 17 Freestyle Ministry (Server Verbals) 2:17
- 18 The I 2:49
- 19 Bucshot Shoutout 0:19
- 20 Rap History Standout 1:18
- 21 Let ’em Have It 3:28
- 22 Still Spittin’ 4:32
- 23 The Cutclusion 0:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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