Classic reviews : Return Of The Funky Man in The Source (1991)

Review of Lord Finesse second LP in The Source of february 1992, and the audio is the only good track from one of the worst Afrika Bambaataa albums, with Finesse, Lucien, possibly RMR from Nu Sounds/Strictly Roots, possibly True Culture and somebody else named Williams (they’re only credited under their real names on the vinyl).

Afrika Bambaataa, Lord Finesse, Lucien and some other rappers : Steppin Hard Zulu Nation (DivShare)

Classic Reviews : Sex And Violence in The Source (1992)

Review of the last BDP album from the Source, march 1992. Anyone who has a copy of “Intromental”, please upload it for posterity ! 

KRS One : We In There (Ali Shaheed Muhammad remix) (Div Share)
KRS One : We In There (Ali Shaheed Muhammad remix) (Mass Mirror)

Mutual Respect : Kool Moe Dee in The Source (1993)

A little background story Moe Dee’s most famous battle, as told to Chris Wilder in the 50th issue of The Source. Since I already upload the Busy B battle yesterday, here is a part of Kool Moe Dee’s other famous battle, on wax this time, with LL Cool J.

Kool Moe Dee : Death Blow (DivShare)

What Ever Happened To Battles ??? in On The Go (1997)

I’ve been asked for that one a long time ago in the comments. Written by AJ Woodson (and Kool Moe Dee). Don’t hesitate to ask if you’re looking for something specific. 

Kool Moe Dee vs Busy Bee : Battle at The Harlem World (DivShare)

A Man For All Seasons : KRS One in The Source (1997)

KRS was the first to have his face on the front page of The Source, and I think this is the last time he was on the cover. A very good feature written by Carlito Rodriguez in march 1997, probably one the most personal piece about him where he talks about his friends, his wife and his two sons Kris and the late Randy.

KRS One, Lord Finesse & Supernatural : Freestyle (DivShare)

 

Categories : Feature, Bronx, Freestyle.

Blueprint Of Longevity : KRS One in Egotrip (1995)

KRS One tells Cheo H. Coker the Kris Parker Story, in EgoTrip, winter 1995.

KRS One & Common : freestyle on Hot 97

And Then There Was One ! KRS One interview in The Source (1994)

Some more KRS interview, this one from 1994, The Teacher answers the questions of part-time teacher Louis Romain, from The Source.

KRS One : 13 And Good (Ali Shaheed Muhammad remix)

Classic Review : KRS One in URB (1995)

Magazine reviews used to be something that people in the industry respected. Sometimes bad reviews could lead to an album being sent back to the drawing board, shortened, or cancelled. Which was the case with KRS One’s second “solo” album. As you can see in the URB review, the song Clubs Dem was not really considered by Elliott Wilson as one of the best tracks, and it didn’t appear on the retail version of the album.

KRS One : Clubs Dem (demo)

Categories : Demo, Review, Bronx, Elliott Wilson.

Classic Review : Live Hardcore Worldwide in The Source (1991)

Review Of BDP’s live album from The Source, in may 1991, written by Chris Wilder.

Boogie Down Productions : Ya Know The Rule (live) (DivShare)

Categories : Bronx, Live, Review, Chris Wilder.

Higher Learning : KRS One in Blaze (1999)

Great article on KRS One, the Reprise A&R. OK, he wasn’t exactly a great A&R but it’s still an interesting read. The feature also mention various songs from the unreleased Maximum Strength album (Elliott Wilson, if you read this…) and rarely seen vintage pictures of KRS and Scott LaRock by the great Jannette Beckman. From the february 1999 issue of Blaze. Written by editor in chief Jesse Washington.

KRS One : Knowledge Reign Supreme (ZShare)
KRS One : Knowledge Reign Supreme (DivShare)

 

Categories : Bronx, Feature.

Revolution 101 : a letter from KRS One to The Source (1996)

Typically, the january year-end issue of The Source was the boring one that nobody read. Except KRS who found some comments from Kierna Mayo Dawsey offensive . I wanted to scan the lengthy article in question but it’s so boring that my scanner keeps falling asleep midway through it.

Nas, KRS One & Rakim : Classic (edit) (DivShare)

Categories : Bronx, Letter.

Sellout Or Savior ? : KRS One in Rap Sheet (1997)

Cover story on KRS One published in Rap Sheet (of which KRS was a contributor) written by editor in chief Darryl James in july 1997.

KRS One : Freestyle on Hot 97 (Div Share)
KRS One : Freestyle on Hot 97 (Send Space)