Originally released thirty years ago on September 29, 1993, Return of the Boom Bap is KRS-One's first official solo album. The album is pure '90s hip-hop filled with KRS-One's trademark conscious raps and storytelling with boom bap beats from the man himself, DJ Premier, Showbiz, and Kid Capri.
The album kicks off with a Preemo trademark intro leading into "Outta Here," a tale about coming up in the '80s with a message to emcees not staying true to their roots. Throughout the album KRS-One tackles corrupt police, fake emcees, religion and provides some comical relief on "I Can't Wake Up" where he dreams about being a blunt passed around by a who's who of '90s emcees and Bill Clinton!
The album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums and received 4 mics rating in The Source in 1993. Get On Down in partnership with Sony's CERTIFIED is proud to present a limited edition pressing of Return of the Boom Bap to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the blast master's classic debut solo album. Includes the bonus freestyle track "Hip-Hop vs Rap" that was on the original "Sound of Da Police" 12-inch.
30th Anniversary Pressing on Limited Edition Blue & Orange Swirl Double LP!
Includes a Bonus Freestyle Track & Fold-Out Lyrics Sheet!
Track Listing
Side 1
1. KRS-One Attacks
2. Outta Here
3. Black Cop
4. Mortal Thought
Side 2
1. I Can't Wake Up
2. Slap Them Up
3. Sound of Da Police
4. Mad Crew
Side 3
1. Uh Oh
2. Brown Skin Woman
3. Return of the Boom Bap
4. "P" Is Still Free
Side 4
1. Stop Frontin'
2. Higher Level
3. Hip Hop Vs. Rap
