What does Return of the Boom Bap sound like?

Raw, unfiltered beats meet incisive lyrics in a powerful statement of hip-hop's cultural pulse. Rooted in hardcore hip-hop and East Coast hip-hop.

What makes Return of the Boom Bap by KRS-One notable?

'Return of the Boom Bap' is significant for its critical acclaim and impact on the East Coast hip-hop scene, often regarded as a classic representation of the boom bap style. The album features 'Sound of da Police', which has been recognized for its social commentary and remains influential in contemporary discussions about race and policing. By the time 'Return of the Boom Bap' was released in 1993, KRS-One had already established himself as a cornerstone of hip-hop through his work with Boogie Down Productions. This album marked his first solo effort after the disbanding of BDP, showcasing his evolution as an artist and solidifying his role as a leading voice in conscious hip-hop.

Who is Return of the Boom Bap for?

Return of the Boom Bap works well if you're into steady flow with gradual intensity, powerful lyrical statements throughout and engaging tracks for active listening.

How many songs are on Return of the Boom Bap?

Return of the Boom Bap has 14 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Return of the Boom Bap

KRS-One · 1993

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

Raw, unfiltered beats meet incisive lyrics in a powerful statement of hip-hop's cultural pulse.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow with gradual intensity
powerful lyrical statements throughout
engaging tracks for active listening
cultural commentary in every song

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid thought-provoking lyrics

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Return of the Boom Bap' was released in 1993, KRS-One had already established himself as a cornerstone of hip-hop through his work with Boogie Down Productions. This album marked his first solo effort after the disbanding of BDP, showcasing his evolution as an artist and solidifying his role as a leading voice in conscious hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors: Nas· Rakim· Public Enemy

Tracklist

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

1 KRS-ONE Attacks 2:51
2 Outta Here 4:28
3 Black Cop 2:59
4 Mortal Thought 3:20
5 I Can’t Wake Up 3:34
6 Slap Them Up 3:59
7 Sound of da Police 4:18
8 Mad Crew 4:25
9 Uh Oh 4:06
10 Brown Skin Woman 4:39
11 Return of the Boom Bap 3:47
12 “P” Is Still Free 4:57
13 Stop Frontin’ 3:19
14 Higher Level 5:14

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