Strickly for da Breakdancers & Emceez
KRS-One · 2008
78 min · 20 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of classic hip-hop beats and conscious lyricism that energizes the dance floor.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its dedication to the foundational elements of hip-hop culture, particularly breakdancing and emceeing. It received attention for its unapologetic embrace of old-school values amidst a changing musical landscape, and it helped solidify KRS-One's role as a mentor for emerging artists within the genre.
- Best for
- dance floor energizers throughout dynamic flow with peaks head-nodding rhythm for battles
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'Strickly for da Breakdancers & Emceez' marks KRS-One's return to form after a brief hiatus following his previous album, 'Life'. By this time, KRS-One was recognized not just as a rapper but as a cultural icon in hip-hop, focusing on the roots of the genre while aiming to inspire new generations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Steady Bounce 4:26
- 2 Wanna Battle? Standout 4:06
- 3 Warm Up 4:53
- 4 Yes, Yes, Y’all Standout 3:17
- 5 Venus 4:25
- 6 Nute 2:06
- 7 Tiamot 3:43
- 8 Ashera 5:26
- 9 Isis 6:18
- 10 A Moment of Silence 0:10
Disc 2
- 1 Hera (More Chicken Shit) 6:46
- 2 Aphrodite 1:33
- 3 Eve 2:23
- 4 Shiva 3:59
- 5 I Love Simone 4:45
- 6 Walking Away 3:11
- 7 KRS Loves Simone 2:51
- 8 Stick Up Standout 4:28
- 9 Some Live Shit From the East Coast 3:24
- 10 Some Live Shit From the West Coast 6:04
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