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KRS-One
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Full Name and Common Aliases
KRS-One, born Lawrence Parker, is also known by his stage name _The Blast Master_.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on August 16, 1965, in The Bronx, New York City. KRS-One's exact date of death is not publicly available as he remains active in the entertainment industry.
Nationality and Profession(s)
KRS-One is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He has been credited with playing a significant role in shaping hip-hop culture.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in The Bronx during the 1970s and early 1980s was marked by poverty and crime. KRS-One's father left when he was young, leaving him to be raised by his mother. This upbringing would later influence much of his music. He began rapping at an early age, eventually becoming part of a group called _The New York Posse_. However, it was the formation of Boogie Down Productions that would bring KRS-One widespread recognition.
Major Accomplishments
KRS-One has made significant contributions to hip-hop as both a solo artist and in his groups. As a member of Boogie Down Productions, he released several critically acclaimed albums, including _Edutainment_ (1990) and _Edutainment's_ follow-up, _Sex and the Single Man_. These records showcased KRS-One's lyrical prowess while promoting social awareness through hip-hop.
Notable Works or Actions
KRS-One has been involved in various projects outside of music. He founded the record label Jive Records and co-founded the organization Temple of Hiphop, a collective focused on preserving hip-hop history. As an actor, KRS-One has appeared in films such as _Wild Style_ (1983) and _Style Wars_ (1983).
Impact and Legacy
KRS-One's influence extends beyond his music. He has been credited with helping to popularize the concept of conscious or "lyrical" rap, a style that emphasizes storytelling through lyrics. KRS-One's commitment to preserving hip-hop history is reflected in his efforts as co-founder of Temple of Hiphop.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
KRS-One is widely recognized for his lyrical skill and his ability to convey complex social issues through music. His influence can be seen in many contemporary rappers who have cited him as a source of inspiration.
Quotes by KRS-One
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When my time is up in hip-hop, it's going to remain what Afrika Bambaataa thought it was supposed to be. It's going to remain what Kool Herc thought it was supposed to be; what Wu-Tang Clan sees it as; what Outkast sees it as; what Snoop Dogg sees it as. People are trying to forget that brand of hip-hop.
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Record companies feel they are the culture. Hip-hop has to begin to define, protect, and promote itself, and that's why we founded the Temple.
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Graffiti art brings you back to your human skills - your spirit and what your being is really about.
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I mistakably paid respect and condolences to the wrong Beastie Boy member King Ad-Rock when it should have been MCA. In light of this, I am redoing the song 'Hip Hop Speaks From Heaven' and I am pulling the original version off of my digital release. Historical accuracy is extremely important to me, so I accept all responsibility for this error.
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I honestly now know that I'm the physical embodiment of hip-hop on earth. That's my only purpose here on earth is to keep the culture together long enough for it to remain everything that we thought it could be when I was coming up.
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I existed before the mainstream. Why would I join them? I watched the mainstream come up, and now I'm watching it collapse. I don't want to be a part of that.
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In one sense, I wanted to study philosophy and theology, getting into the history of the Bible. I went through that for, like, two years while I took a desk job at Warners. It was very depressing but exhilarating at the same time.
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