audio review : Take Ya Time ( song ) … KRS-One ( featuring Freddie Foxxx )

KRS-One and Freddie Foxxx should’ve took their Time to make a better song. The verses, in which they have the nerve to brag about their skills and badmouth other (anonymous) rappers, are “lazy”. The same can be said for the beat; an amateurish production led by sloppy drums and a monotonous piano riff. The worst thing about the song though is the stupid hook.

my rating : 1 of 5

2011

audio review : Royalty Check ( album ) ... KRS-One + Bumpy Knuckles

audio review : Royalty Check ( album ) … KRS-One + Bumpy Knuckles

Freddie Foxxx; he should’ve used his real name here; played a major role on the Sex And Violence album; one of KRS-One’s best; so a new collab project is welcome. They certainly could’ve come up with a better album cover though. The cheap bootleg (lo-fi) sound quality is nearly as crude. Is this a demo album? Take Ya Time is wack. The best song is Flowing With The Vets.

my rating : 2 of 5

2011

a DJ Kay Slay rap collaboration : Rolling 110 Deep

2021

audio review : Sex And Violence ( album ) … Boogie Down Productions

Sex And Violence ( album ) ... Boogie Down Productions

Don’t be fooled by the title. KRS-One is still The Teacha, but Edutainment doesn’t sell. Rap fans want Sex And Violence, so Build And Destroy has him responding to the racial criticisms of Brother J by telling him he’ll get “fucked up” while the minor on 13 And Good gets fucked. The album is raw and sloppy compared to other Boogie Down productions; why isn’t the “rock-and-roll” bit on the title song; but it’s still fresh… “for 1992, you suckas!”

my rating : 4 of 5

1992