Hip Hop Lives [PA] by KRS-One/Marley Marl

Pros: Two Hip-Hop legends unite to create a culturally uplifting record.

Cons: The subject matter is 'Nothing New' for KRS; Marley's production sometimes outshines KRS' lyrical performance.

The Bottom Line: 4 Stars: While it may sound dated, KRS and Marley team up to provide the best release from both of them in quite some time.

Review: October 27th, 2005 will remain a memorable day in Hip-Hop history. It was the day that Jay-Z had his much publicized 'I Declare War' concert. For those who don't know and/or don't remember, I'll fill you in: in September 2005, Jay-Z had ...

Pros: Finally, a team-up of two of hip-hop's greats!; a number of culturally uplifting tracks

Cons: Marl's beats are merely serviceable; and KRS-One is rather self-absorbed and didactic

The Bottom Line: Hip Hop Lives finds two of rap music's greats who are past their best days, yet admirably teaming up to save the artform from itself

Review: Oh boy, one of the greatest rappers of all time and one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time have teamed up to be hip-hop’s version of the Justice League. And to think that two decades ago, they were embroiled in the most wide-ranging ...