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Ruminations
One of the most influential lyricists of all time ―Rollingstone.com
- GenresMusic
224 pages, Hardcover
First published July 25, 2003
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KRS-One
5 books75 followersKRS-One is a philosopher, activist, author, lecturer, and emcee. Since founding canonical Hip Hop act Boogie Down Productions in the mid-1980s, he has released a granite-solid catalog of 19 full-length albums, along with a star-studded list of collaborations. In 1988 he founded the Stop the Violence Movement, a collective of artists, activists, educators, and entertainers exploring the roots of violence while working to promote the development of positive conflict resolution methods; he is currently producing an album celebrating the organization's 20th anniversary, with contributions by Nelly, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Hakiem Green, Grant Parks, Duane "Da Rock" Ramos, and many others. KRS-One is an accomplished public speaker who has delivered lectures at over 500 colleges, universities, and other venues. In addition to The Gospel of Hip Hop, he is the author of The Science of Rap (1995) and Ruminations (Welcome Rain, 2003). Currently, KRS-One is touring the United States with Stop the Violence, urging America's urban centers to seek non-violent conflict resolution over revenge and war.
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June 8, 2009
Best book for revolutionaries that graces our language. There is not a single person on this planet that should not read this.
February 11, 2022
I read this book quite a while ago and will struggle to review the finer points, however, I do remember enjoying the thought provoking content.
I read this book after reading The Gospel Of Hiphop and I think my expectations were too high as a result, so Ruminations came off as a little underwhelming.
The ideas presented in Ruminations are clearly forerunning the themes presented in the Gospel and it was interesting to see the development. This book satisfied my desire for deeper knowledge, particularly regarding Hiphop culture, but understandably failed to relay within the same magnitude of the Gospel.
I must admit, one of my favourite things about finding and reading this book, is how rare it appears to be. The copies are scant, and the versions available are £100+. I feel honoured to own a copy, CD included!
I read this book after reading The Gospel Of Hiphop and I think my expectations were too high as a result, so Ruminations came off as a little underwhelming.
The ideas presented in Ruminations are clearly forerunning the themes presented in the Gospel and it was interesting to see the development. This book satisfied my desire for deeper knowledge, particularly regarding Hiphop culture, but understandably failed to relay within the same magnitude of the Gospel.
I must admit, one of my favourite things about finding and reading this book, is how rare it appears to be. The copies are scant, and the versions available are £100+. I feel honoured to own a copy, CD included!
January 3, 2009
Mic check 1,2 1,2!
KRS likes to talk a lot.
It annoys me that Cornell West tags on an introduction in the front of the book. For what it is (more or less a written record of an art form that's steeped in oral tradition), I give it 4 stars. I think a CD comes with it.
KRS likes to talk a lot.
It annoys me that Cornell West tags on an introduction in the front of the book. For what it is (more or less a written record of an art form that's steeped in oral tradition), I give it 4 stars. I think a CD comes with it.
October 9, 2016
I'm a big fan of KRS, but was really disappointed by this book.
The part on numerology in particular killed it for me.
The part on numerology in particular killed it for me.
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