KRS-One (album)

KRS One is the second solo studio album by American rapper KRS-One. It was released on October 10, 1995, via Jive Records. Production was handled by DJ Premier, Diamond D, Big French Productions, Norty Cotto, Showbiz and KRS-One himself. It features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Channel Live, Das EFX, Dexter Thibou, Fat Joe and Mad Lion.

KRS One
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 10, 1995 (1995-10-10)
Recorded1995
Studio
  • Boogie Down Productions (New York City)
  • D&D (New York City)
Genre
Length1:05:49
LabelJive
Producer
KRS-One chronology
Return of the Boom Bap
(1993)
KRS One
(1995)
I Got Next
(1997)
Singles from KRS One
  1. "MC's Act Like They Don't Know"
    Released: August 28, 1995
  2. "Rappaz R. N. Dainja"
    Released: November 29, 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Muzik
Robert Christgau
Rolling Stone
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
The Source

The album made it to number 19 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. It also debuted at number 95 on the UK Albums Chart and number 13 on the UK R&B Albums Chart. Its lead single, "MC's Act Like They Don't Know", peaked at No. 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 84 on the UK Singles Chart. It second single, "Rappaz R. N. Dainja", peaked at No. 47 in the UK.

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