KRS-One - Adventures in Emceein

Midway through Krs-one's Adventures In Emceein, Nas (often the torch-bearer for much of Krs-one's preaching) calls Krs "the greatest MC of all time" and repeats that designation for posterity's sake. It's hard to argue with Nas, considering Krs-one's unmatched longevity, much of which has been characterized by relevance and excellence. Nas appears at the opening of "The Real Hiphop" -- a subject that is the hallmark of practically every Krs recording. Just like every other album over the past 20 or so years -- especially the recent ones -- Adventures In Emceein deals with the preservation of hip-hop and the necessity of teaching, or as Krs puts it on "What's Your PlanNULL," "All I'm trying to do is educate the young ones." The result is a series of largely static songs that, although they spring from an inspired artist incessantly motivated with the notion of the greater good, will probably bore most listeners. Read More