The Sneak Attack
KRS-One · 2001
57 min · 19 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · political hip-hop
A fierce blend of hard-hitting beats and incisive lyrics addressing social issues and personal struggles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with peaks
- incisive lyrics on social issues
- short tracks for quick engagement
- energizing beats for motivation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek soft, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2001, KRS-One was a seasoned veteran in hip-hop, having gained fame with his earlier work in Boogie Down Productions. 'The Sneak Attack' came out after his commercial peak but continued to showcase his commitment to conscious rap, following the influential 'I Got Next' from 1997.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Rakim· Public Enemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:19
- 2 Ghetto Lifestyles 1:59
- 3 Attendance 3:27
- 4 Hot 3:00
- 5 Why 2:38
- 6 Doth Thou Know 0:51
- 7 The Lessin 4:32
- 8 The Mind 3:53
- 9 Hiphop Knowledge 5:09
- 10 What Kinda World 3:24
- 11 I Will Make It 2:25
- 12 B‐Side Intro 0:16
- 13 Get Your Self Up 4:45
- 14 Krush Them 3:37
- 15 Hush 3:55
- 16 The Sneak Attack 4:18
- 17 Shutupayouface 3:44
- 18 False Pride 2:39
- 19 The Raptism 2:58
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