Life cover

Released 20 years ago

Life

KRS-One · 2006

43 min · 14 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop

A gritty exploration of life's struggles, woven through KRS-One's sharp lyrical insights and compelling beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • gritty insights on life's struggles
  • thought-provoking lyrical exploration
  • engaging storytelling throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Life' was released in 2006, KRS-One was a seasoned figure in hip-hop with over a decade of influential work. This album came after his previous release, 'Keep Right,' and marked a return to more personal and socially conscious themes, reflecting the evolution of his artistry as a veteran in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Nas· Rakim· Public Enemy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bling Blung 3:33
  • 2 The Way We Live 3:21
  • 3 Woke Up 3:05
  • 4 Mr. Percy 4:22
  • 5 Fucked Up 3:31
  • 6 Freedom 3:33
  • 7 I'm on the Mic 4:05
  • 8 Gimme Da Gun 2:28
  • 9 Life Interlude 1:54
  • 10 I Ain't Leavin' 3:56
  • 11 Organ Break 1:11
  • 12 I Am There 2:29
  • 13 Still Slippin' 2:26
  • 14 My Life 3:41

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