KRS does it yet again. Tight lyrics, strong beats and that expected NY flow...KRS delivers yet again!! Buy this jam and feed your mind!!!
November 13, 2008All I have to say is, conscious rap is NECESSARY!!! KRS is my all time favorite MC, his message is tough to listen to if you're shrouded, but if you're truly awake to part or all of it, KRS's message is altogether positive. I appreciate his consistency in his music. There is nothing bad I can say about this album. How can you diss the truth? I know I can't.
Thanks KRS, I know you're just a man but you will forever hold a place in my consciousness!!! One love!!!
October 7, 2008 |  | Kickin Rhymes Skillfully Over (the head of) Nearly Everyone |  |
As much as we all have nostalgia for his older albums, I'm gonna hafta go out on a limb and say this is KRS-One's best CD yet. The rhymes, the music, and the energy of this release are proof positive that KRS is just as relevant to Hiphop, and to society in general, as he ever was. You'd think it was a mattress the way this album has been slept on, but such is life, ya dig? No matter what spectrum of Hiphop you represent or identify with, you've got to give it up to KRS for trying to bring some much needed unity to the Hiphop community.
After jamming to these 12 tracks repeatedly in every possible sequence for over a week now, I haven't grown tired of the album yet, if that tells you anything about how much this album has been rockin my noggin. Track 2 and track 12 are my favorites, as of right now.
Look, you've done made it this far (seeing as you're browsin' the page), so do yourself a big favor and "pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up!"
Piece, er...I mean, Peace.
June 27, 2008| | | Rap is something you do hip hop is something you live | |
I bought this with any worries if it was garbage. I have never been let down from this legend. Real hip hop is still alive. I dont like to dog out other rappers that should not be said in here as there fans are sensative and cant take criticism. So to Kris keep doing your things you have you fans. Oh yeah he is on Duck Down label now look out more buckshot and KRS-1 would be nice.
June 14, 2008 | | KRS-One "Maximum Strength"- 4 Stars | |
KRS-One, the legend himself, comes back for his second album of 2008, "Maximum Strength". This was originally supposed to contain a mixture of unreleased material, but the idea got scratched. What was left, was a solid collection of pure KRS-One. As I stated on my previous KRS-One review, his lyrics are on point 90% of the time. This time is no different. KRS, as always, diversifies his topics from politics, to battle type rhymes, to intellectual, informational, hip hop, and to party jams (not the typical "party" type jam). Great lyrics, lukewarm production. I personally, have come to expect this from the recent KRS releases (except "Hip Hop Lives"). The production is handled by Duane "Da Rock" Ramos and Oh No, I believe. Perhaps Kris takes this sort of production so that his lyrics shine even more, even though they would on a Pete Rock beat. There are no guest spots on the album, except for an interlude from the Chief Rocker Busy Bee, and some background singing in a song or two. Overall, this album ranks slightly higher than his previous release. Kris Parker, your music is still being heard, and is still great. Don't quit anytime soon, sir.
Lyrics- 8.5/10
Production- 7.5/10
Guest Appearances- N/A
Overall Sound- 8/10
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-Shaun B.
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