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KRS-One is a Hip Hop legend. He is widely regarded as an example of a true MC.From Wikipedia.com:
Lawrence Krisna Parker (born August 20, 1965), known as KRS-One, is an American hip hop MC of Trinidadian and Nigerian descent from South Bronx. Over his career he has been known by several pseudonyms, including “Kris Parker,” “The Blastmaster,” and “The Teacha.” KRS-One is a significant figure in the hip hop community, and is often credited by critics and other hip hop artists as epitomizing the “essence” of an MC and for being one of the greatest rappers to hold the mic. [1]
This concert proved that last statement to be true. What an incredible performance this was. If you have every been to a KRS-One concert you know what I mean. If you have never been to one take a look at the videos to get a taste of the energy he and the audience puts out. KRS-One’s lyrics are full of positive and politically charged messages. He does not use excessive profanity or abusive words or ideas.
Towards the beginning of the concert KRS-One asks for Break Dancers to come up on stage and dance while he performs. It’s mayhem as each dancer vies for audience reaction as they battle each other. Even those with questionable Break Dancing skills get on stage for a piece of the action. This was entertaining to see, you never knew what the next person was going to do to top the last one.
At one point during a freestyle rap KRS-One paused to tell the story of how he and some friends use to sleep on the very stage he was performing. He goes on to tell how he used the “Law of Attraction”, which he calls creative visualization, to see himself ‘rocking this park’. At one point he says, “I’m in my dream right now!” He is obviously moved by the fact that his dream has become his and our reality. It’s like I went to a Hip-Hop concert and came away with a lesson in the use of “The Secret.”
I’ve seen a lot of concerts around New York City. They are almost always fantastic. I have never left one feeling as inspired as I did when I left KRS-One in the very park, on the very stage where he use to sleep as a homeless person. I have a new found respect for KRS-One.
Enjoy,
Nycsummer
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