HBD: KRS-One

Happy belated to Lawrence Krisna Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage name KRS-One (an acronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone). The hip-hop legend sits down with RBMA radio for a chat - the recording is mixed with some KRS-One's classic - What is your favorite KRS-One joint? Check it inside.

KRS’ multi-borough journey has been documented in his music (Brooklyn-Bronx-Harlem); KRS was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn  New York during the summer of 1965. Parker left home at 16 to become an MC, coming to live at a homeless shelter in the South Bronx where he was dubbed Krishna by residents because of his interest in the Hare Krishna spirituality of some of the antipoverty workers. By the time he met youth counselor Scott Sterling, he was also writing graffiti as KRS-One (Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone). Together he and Sterling, a.k.a. DJ Scott La Rock eventually created Boogie Down Productions, releasing their debut album, Criminal Minded, in 1987. KRS also gained acclaim as one of the first MCs to incorporate Jamaican style into hip-hop; credited as one of the more influential figures to bridge the gap between Jamaican music and American hip-hop. He is a Rapper, Record Producer, Actor, Author, and Activist...his is a living legend of hip hop culture.