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East coast hip-hop artist from The Bronx (born 1965). KRS-One makes music in the east coast hip-hop, conscious hip-hop and political hip-hop genres. KRS-One is currently on tour, with upcoming dates in Cologne and Berlin.
7 Upcoming KRS-One Shows
5 KRS-One Music Videos from 1993–1998
C.I.A. (Criminals In Action) is a politically charged track from the 1998 *Lyricist Lounge, Volume One* compilation, produced by Rawkus Records. This collaboration between Zack…
Directed by Fab 5 Freddy
Released in 1993, "Outta Here" is a key track from KRS-One's album “Return of the Boom Bap”. The song reflects on the evolution of hip-hop…
Sound of da Police is a song by KRS-One, released in 1993. The song features powerful lyrics and hard-hitting beats. The music video includes intense…
Directed by Nick Quested
A Friend by KRS-One is a profound track from his 1997 album "I Got Next." Directed by Nick Quested, the music video emphasizes themes of…
Directed by Eric Haywood, Rubin Whitmore II.
KRS-One’s 1997 “Step Into A World (Rapture’s Delight)” hits with the authority of golden-era boom bap: hard drums, sharp East Coast pressure, and a hook…
Born 1965 · The Bronx · East Coast hip-hop, conscious hip-hop · Jive Records
Lawrence Parker (born August 20, 1965), known professionally as KRS-One (; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper and singer from the Bronx. He rose to prominence as part of the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions, which he formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s. KRS-One is known for his songs "Sound of da Police", "Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)", and "My Philosophy". Boogie Down Productions received numerous awards and critical acclaim in their early years. Following the release of the group's debut album,… via Wikipedia
Awards: Bronx Walk of Fame; Hip Hop Honors; BET Hip Hop Awards; Urban Music Awards
KRS-One’s studio albums / EPs · 24
Everything you need to know about KRS-One
KRS-One was born in 1965.
KRS-One is from The Bronx.
KRS-One’s music spans east coast hip-hop, conscious hip-hop and political hip-hop.
KRS-One has released music through Jive Records, Duck Down, MNRK Music Group and Aftermath Entertainment.
KRS-One has released 24 studio albums, from Strickly for da Breakdancers & Emceez (2001) to Temple of Hip Hop: Global Awareness (2025).
KRS-One’s most recent studio album is Temple of Hip Hop: Global Awareness, released in 2025.
KRS-One’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Sound of da Police”, “Step Into A World (Rapture’s Delight)”, “A Friend” and “Outta Here”.
KRS-One’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Sound of da Police” (1993), with 55 million views. Sound of da Police is a song by KRS-One, released in 1993. The song features powerful lyrics and hard-hitting beats.
KRS-One has received Bronx Walk of Fame, Hip Hop Honors, BET Hip Hop Awards and Urban Music Awards.
KRS-One is a member of Boogie Down Productions and Stop the Violence Movement.
You can listen to KRS-One on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.
