One of the most legendary feuds in Hip-Hop history will come to an end with the May 22 release of Hip-Hop Lives, created by two pioneers and former rivals, KRS-One and Marley Marl.
The pair's now legendary beef started in 1985 with MC Shan's classic record "The Bridge," which paid homage to Shan's place of birth, Queensbridge, New York.
The single, which was produced by Marley Marl, helped establish Marley Marl and his group of MC's, The Juice Crew, which featured Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Master Ace, Biz Markie, Craig G, Roxanne Shante MC Shan and others.
KRS-One and his Boogie Down Productions crew accused Shan of implying Hip-Hop was started in Queensbridge. KRS retaliated with the anthem "South Bronx," which proclaimed the Bronx as Hip-Hop's original birthplace.
Despite their legendary feud, the two have gone on to very successful careers.
KRS-One has released 15 albums and three books over the course of his career, while Marley Marl has produced for platinum rappers and artists like LL Cool J, Eric B. & Rakim, TLC and others.
The pair concocted Hip-Hop Lives long before the recent proclamations that "Hip-Hop Is Dead."
"It all happened with one phone call," Marley Marl told AllHipHop.com during a Mar. 2006 interview. "They called me and he jumped on the phone and told me it would be spectacular for Hip-Hop...My reason for doing this is to show these kids that [Hip-Hop beefs] are not that serious."
The first single from the release is titled "Kill A Rapper," which focuses on the unsolved murders of several of rap's biggest stars and why no one has been brought to justice.
Hip-Hop Lives hits stores on May 22 on Koch Records.
1. It's Alive (Intro)
2. Hip-Hop Lives
3. Nothing New
4. I Was There
5. Musika - KRS-One, , Magic Juan, Marley Marl
6. Rising to the Top
7. Over 30
8. M.A.R.L.E.y. (Marley and Red Living Everyday Youthfully)
9. Kill a Rapper
10. Teacha's Back
11. Victory - Blaq Poet, KRS-One, , Marley Marl
12. This Is What It Is
13. All Skool
14. House of Hits - Chief Rocker Busy Bee, KRS-One, , Marley Marl
Sunt curios dacă vom ajunge vreodată să avem concert KRS-One în România... Ăsta e următorul mare pas pentru hip-hopul românesc! Să ştie lumea ce e Hip-Hopul, să nu mai fie privite toate manelismele gen 50 cent ca imagine a hip-hopului...
Acest album... Trebuie să îl am! Clipul e pur şi simplu "pure gold" ...
chiar nu s`ar schimba nimic,am fi unii bucurosi si cam atat.... putem si in prezent sa luam 200 de "fani rap" si sa vedem catzi din ei asculta krs one sau macar daca au auzit...asta e....
Sper ca nu a bagat vreun vers vechi.
.... are si el momente etc....asculta krs one-tribute to nas....
