Meta-Historical cover

Meta-Historical

KRS-One · 2010

43 min · 20 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop

A thought-provoking blend of hard-hitting lyrics and nostalgic beats that critiques modern society through a historical lens.

Spotify Apple Music
Own it: Amazon eBay

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thought-provoking lyrical explorations
  • nostalgic beats with critique
  • wave-like pacing throughout album
  • interspersed humor and reflection
  • early morning motivation boost

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time KRS-One released 'Meta-Historical' in 2010, he was well-established as a pioneer of conscious hip-hop, with a career spanning over two decades. This album followed his 2006 release 'Life,' continuing his exploration of socio-political themes while reflecting on the evolution of hip-hop culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Nas· Rakim· Public Enemy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:54
  • 2 Murda Ya’ 3:59
  • 3 Madonna and Child (skit) 0:37
  • 4 Unified Field 3:26
  • 5 Gimme da 90’s 2:27
  • 6 Revelation (skit) 1:05
  • 7 Knowledge Reigns Supreme 2:29
  • 8 My Mind (skit) 0:33
  • 9 Palm and Fist 2:41
  • 10 One of Them Days 3:28
  • 11 Ancient Hip Hop (skit) 0:57
  • 12 Old School Hip Hop 3:43
  • 13 Naga (skit) 1:12
  • 14 1-2, Here’s What We Gone Do 2:48
  • 15 Freeman (skit) 0:50
  • 16 Meta‐Historical 3:50
  • 17 The Struggle (skit) 0:59
  • 18 Street Rhymer 2:49
  • 19 He’s Us 3:04
  • 20 Outro 1:14

What to play next

Godsville
Listen next

Godsville

2011
Back to the L.A.B.
Go back to

Back to the L.A.B.

2010
Full KRS-One discography Artists like KRS-One
East Coast hip-hop hardcore hip-hop political hip-hop

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata