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 KPrymeTheJäger
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
