KRS-One is right up there when the greatest emcees of the world are mentioned.
The legendary rapper has released 22 albums over his storied career spanning 35 years and now he's returning with his 23rd offering, Between Da Protests. 2020 has a been a testing year, especially for black people and the Bronx rapper is exploring all the revolutionary themes on this 13-song album.
"This is revolution music! I was going to wait until sometime in 2021 to begin the releasing of singles, but I think we need this right now! As I see it, it is not just about protesting injustice; it is also about being just. It is also about staying motivated and focused upon what is real and what is right, and not getting distracted by the obvious hype," said KRS about the new album.
"Between Da Protests is my artistic effort to inspire those that openly protest injustice not to become complacent or demotivated, but to keep planning, keep learning and keep marching toward justice! We've been here before, struggle is eternal, and so are our victories over it! Hard-ass beats under that original raw street-rhyming is what Between Da Protests is all about. Enjoy."
Stream the album below via your preferred service. KRS has also dropped the music video for the song 'Black Black Black' which you can check out above via IGTV.
Tracklist and credits:
1-OPENING REMARKS Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Mlody
2-TIGHT Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Bennie "DJ B Original" Williams
3-DON'T FALL FOR IT Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
4-BLACK BLACK BLACK Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Mlody
5-BOOM BYE BYE Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Mlody Additional vocals SUN-One Additional Vocals Pascal
6-MURDER WE JUST SAW Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions
7-TURN THE VOLUME UP Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions Additional vocals S.U.N. One Additional Vocals Pascal One
8-STAY REAL Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Mlody
9-MEDU-NETER Written and Performed by KRS-One and SUN-One Produced by Produced by SUN-One for Ankh-Cestors Productions Additional vocals SUN-One Additional Vocals Pascal One
10-WE ARE THE GODS Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by KPrymeTheJaeger Additional vocals SUN-One Additional Vocals Pascal One
11-ORGANIZE Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Mlody
12-FREE (THE BOOK LIST) Written and Performed by KRS-One Produced by Mlody
13-WHO YOU ARE Written and Performed by KRS-One and SUN-One Produced by KRS-One Musicians-Edward Nappi (Bass), Peter Hines (Drums), Peter Mengede (Guitar) Original Engineers-Pat Dillet and Ted Wholson
