KRS-One live in concert.
ON TOUR

KRS-One

31
critic concert reviews
rap

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

81
%
Based on 
31
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 31 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that KRS-One is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. KRS-One concert reviews describe live shows and performances as lively and masterful. KRS-One is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are KRS-One concerts? KRS-One concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

On tour

JunkYard, Dortmund, Germany (May 7); Boogaloo Club, Zagreb, Croatia (June 4); Flex, Vienna, Austria (June 6); Lucerna Music Bar, Praha, Czech Republic (June 7); Palladium, Rīga, Latvia (June 13); La Madeleine, Brussels, Belgium (July 2); Patronaat, Haarlem, Netherlands (July 3); MS Artville, Hamburg, Germany (July 25)

Artist Info

Genre
rap
Origin
The Bronx, United States (8/20/1965)
Bio
KRS-One (born Lawrence Parker on August 20, 1965 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York) is an American hip-hop MC. Over his career he has been known by several pseudonyms, including Kris Parker, KRS One, KRS-ONE (as given at his site), The Blastmaster and The Teacha.
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Critic Concert Reviews

Leftlion (UK)

November 27, 2022
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KRS-One sonically transported Rescue Rooms to the true Golden Age of hip-hop..

Buzz Magazine (UK)

February 14, 2017
80
%
It became evident by the demographic of the crowd that KRS-One’s performance had been awaited for decades by some eager lifelong fanatics.

The Scotsman (Scotland)

July 11, 2016
60
%
Glasgow, Scotland

The AU Review (Australia)

April 9, 2012
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Long after Boogie Down Productions ceased to exist KRS-One continues to have a massive impact on every aspect of hip-hop culture – it’s needless to say that the man is one of the most respected pioneers of the art.

The Music (Australia)

April 5, 2012
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Newcomer Ellesquire came out hard with his track Ready, clearly relishing this once in a lifetime opportunity and making the most of it.

The Skinny (UK)

October 15, 2010
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Edinburgh Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Scotland

The Guardian (UK)

July 17, 2007
100
%
London Jazz Cafe, London, UK

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Latest Release

Temple Of Hip Hop: Global Awareness (22 March 2025)