Undoubtedly one of the most respected artists in the music industry,
KRS One's 20-year career demonstrates not only longevity, but true and
lasting leadership as well. Critical of materialism and immaturity in
Hip Hop, KRS One continuously puts his money (and his work) where his
mouth is.
Activism Over the last
five months, KRS One has met with influential institutions on behalf of
the Hip Hop community to discuss the culture's public image and urge
content providers to instate positive change. Dynamic meetings have
occurred with BET's Senior VP of Music Programming and Talent, Steven
Hill as well as Matt Smith of the network's Rap City program. He has
also held meetings with representatives from VH1 and MTV. KRS One also
participated in a prestigious panel discussion with FCC Chairman Kevin
J. Martin and spoke at length with Koch Records President Alan
Grunblatt and Jeff Harleston at Geffen Records about the need for the
decriminalization of Hip Hop.
Stop The Violence Movement Recording Project While
music's elite schmoozed and boozed for Los Angeles Grammy Week, KRS One
focused his energy on curbing violence in American society. A leader
among leaders, KRS One focused his influence to confirm vocal
contributions from 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Cassidy,
Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Lil Mama, Talib Kweli and MC Lyte for a recording
project benefiting his newly revitalized Stop the Violence Movement.
Building on support from these artists, KRS One locked himself into the
Los Angeles Recording School for three days of sessions February 7-9.
Nelly, David Banner, The Game, Chamillionaire and 55 other artists
joined the legendary artist/activist over the weekend as he produced a
historic audio and video recording for the Stop the Violence Movement.
KRS One also welcomed cornerstones of the LA underground like 2Mex
(Visionaries), Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples) and Planet Asia,
demonstrating a true connection to community through the three days of
recording sessions, which also included Raheem DeVaughn. The resulting
music project, produced by Duane Darock Ramos, will be distributed
through the Stop the Violence Movement to promote peace and non-violent
means of conflict resolution. Get your teaser copy on Monday February
18th.
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