Artist

KRS‐One

The Bronx, United States · b. 1965

KRS‐One is a musician from The Bronx, United States, active since 1965. Their discography on Gatefold includes 24 records. They also recorded with Boogie Down Productions, The Stop the Violence Movement and Group Therapy.

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Albums tracked

157

In collections

1965

Since

4 projects · 157 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

Lawrence Parker (born August 20, 1965 in The Bronx, NY, United States), better known by his stage name KRS-One, is an American MC and producer. His name is an acronym for "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone."
Originally a graffiti artist, he designed the logo for B-Boy Records who released his first recordings with group Boogie Down Productions. Over his career, he has been known by pseudonyms including "Kris Parker," "The Blastmaster," "The Teacha," and "The Philosopher." At the 2008 BET Awards, KRS-One was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work and effort toward the Stop the Violence Movement, and his position as a pioneer of Hip-Hop music and culture.
He is married to G. Simone.

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