Philosophy Weekend: KRS-One Speaks

Levi Asher • October 16th, 2010
Existential Hiphop Music

Today's guest philosopher is the great KRS-One. Despite the title, the classic Boogie Down Productions track "My Philosophy" doesn't directly address questions of epistemology, ethics or metaphysics. But it says a whole lot, and you can't deny the vocal stylings of KRS. In a few seconds, a philosopher will begin to speak ...

Fresh for '88, suckaz.

This article is part of the series Philosophy Weekend. The next post in the series is Philosophy Weekend: Outside of Society. The previous post in the series is Philosophy Weekend: My Education.
5 Responses to "Philosophy Weekend: KRS-One Speaks"

by purple hayes on

yup yup. they were going strong in 88. imagine what bdp might have done if they hadn't taken scott la rock out. yet krs-one is still true to the game, as he stopped by the sf state university campus not too too long ago, and was himself, that's kris!

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by Mayowa on

"In about four seconds, a teacher will begin to speak..."

KRS One always was (and still is) a beast.

Love the post, Levi. More hip hop related (even tangentially) posts please.

by Dan on

There's a guy on Youtube called The Hooded Negro who critiques philosophy and philosophers in a funny interesting way. Check him out. Also check out Gay Jesus while you're at it.

by KKizer on

Great video to post! "By All Means Necessary" was/is a great album. Great sophomore effort. I like it even more than "Criminal Minded". Summer of '88 this was on my Walkman constantly (along with EPMD's "Strictly Business"). And it's still in the mix on my iTouch. I usually get a little KRS-One everyday.

Scott LaRock lives!

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