KRS-ONE Releases New Album

KRS-ONE’s new album, Hip-Hop Lives, will be out on May 22nd on KOCH Records.

On the new release, KRS-ONE—aka “the Teacha” aka “Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone”—continues in the political tradition he’s maintained for nearly 20 years as an outspoken hip-hop activist.

The track "Kill A Rapper" questions why rap murders go unresolved by the police and the title track discusses the phenomenon of how hip-hop reinvents itself every year.

The album is produced by Marly Marl, his collaborator since 1986. Like all their work, on Hip-Hop Lives KRS-ONE and Marley Marl aim to preserve hip-hop’s original sound, which they say is constantly threatened by over-commercialized rap and cultural disunity. For this reason, they call their new album a "classic."

In addition to making records, KRS-ONE gives lectures at universities, colleges and other institutions and grassroots organizations. He’s also recently published his third book, The Gospel of Hip-hop. KRS-ONE is also the founder of three activist organizations: Stop The Violence Movement, Human Education Against Lies and the Temple of Hip-hop.

Upcoming KRS-ONE Performances:

March:
22 - Malibu, Calif. @ Malibu Inn
23 - Garden Grove, Calif. @ Bellunos
31 - Santa Monica, Calif. @ The Greek Theatre

April:
4 - Agoura Hills, Calif. @ Canyon Club (w/ De La Soul)
5 - Santa Ana, Calif. @ Galaxy Theatre (w/ De La Soul)
6 - San Diego, Calif. @ Cane's (w/ De La Soul)
7 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Key Club (w/ De La Soul)
22 - Long Beach, Calif. @ Long Beach College

May:
12 - Carrboro, N.C. @ Cats Cradle
18 - New York, N.Y. @ BB Kings
19 - Washington, D.C. @ H 20

Related Links:
KRS-ONE homepage
DJ Marley Marl on Myspace

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