Track Listing
1. My Philosophy - (with Boogie Down Productions)
2. I'm Still #1 - (remix, with Boogie Down Productions)
3. South Bronx - (with Boogie Down Productions)
4. Sound of da Police
5. Loves Gonna Get'cha (Material Love) - (with Boogie Down Productions)
6. Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)
7. You Must Learn - (with Boogie Down Productions)
8. Jack of Spades - (with Boogie Down Productions)
9. Bridge Is Over, The - (with Boogie Down Productions)
10. Jimmy - (with Boogie Down Productions)
11. Criminal Minded - (with Boogie Down Productions)
12. Black Cop
13. MC's Act Like They Don't Know
14. Why Is That? - (with Boogie Down Productions)
15. Outta Here
16. Essays on Bdp-Ism - (with Boogie Down Productions/Scott LaRock)
| Details | | Contributing Artists: | Scott LaRock | | Distributor: | BMG (distributor) | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Producers include: KRS-One, Showbiz, Jesse West, Scott LaRock, DJ Premier.
Compilation producer: Scott LaRock.
Includes liner notes by Harry Allen & KRS-One.
Digitally remastered by Chaz Harper (Battery Mastering, New York, New York).
Before Biggie and 2Pac ruled the hip-hop nation, KRS-One had the game locked up. His philosophically flavored lyrics incorporated both entertainment and education into rap music. He was at the center of some of the genre's most memorable DJ battles, such as Bronx vs. Queens, and could be found burning up stages from East to West Coasts.
On A RETROSPECTIVE, Jive Records compiles Kris Parker's biggest hits onto one CD for an all-out lesson in hip-hop, featuring such classic songs as "I'm Still #1," "The Bridge Is Over," and "South Bronx". All these hits and more are proof positive, if it were needed, that KRS-One is one of the greatest rap lyricists ever to hold a microphone.
Editorial Reviews
8 out of 10 - ...The world's purist, most urgent hip-hop....This is BDP 101...
Spin (12/01/2000)
3 stars out of 5 - Proponent of some of the sanest and loopiest...ideas in hip hop...was that of the condescending pedagogue, enunciating slowly and clearly for the benefit of the hard-of-thinking....we may not see his like again.
Q (10/01/2000)
...This career spanner includes his most inspired musings on crime, race and mortality... - Rating: B+
Entertainment Weekly (09/24/2000)
5 out of 5 - ...A phenomenal body of work...
Muzik (10/01/2000)
4 out of 5 - ...Whether you're old skool or new skool, RETROSPECTIVE is essential listening.
Mixmag (10/01/2000)
3 stars out of 5 - ...Parker's raps are fearsome and articulate, heavy on social comment and distinguished by a strong Jamaican toaster element...
Uncut (10/01/2000)
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