Dope beats, killer breaks, fresh vocal samples and a virtual chest full of necessary tools for emcees, provided by The Teacher himself, KRS-ONE!Each track features the world renowned production skills of KRS and provides every young emcee and DJ an essential lesson in KRS-One-O-One!KRS is an immensely influential figure in modern rap who continues to help define and redefine hip-hop music!Every hip-hop enthusiast knows that it s all about the beat and this compilation has got it all!Were it possible to imagine hip-hop music manifesting itself in one individual, one supreme example of the art, the culture and the ethics of rap, there is only one artist who come imminently qualified - KRS-One. Born Lawrence Parker, KRS-One left his hometown of Brooklyn at the tender age of 14, taking up residence in a South Bronx homeless shelter. In 1986, he teamed with DJ Scott Larock forming Boogie Down Productions whose debut album Criminal Minded completely blew up the underground hip-hop world with its fierce beats, intense lyrics and sparse production.After the death of LaRock, KRS struck out on his own, releasing By All Means Necessary, one of the boldest rap records ever recorded. As his message began to spread, KRS became synonymous with his new title, The Teacher and released a string of immensely influential albums, including Edutainment (1989), Return Of The Boom Bap (1993), KRS-One (1995), I Got Next (1997) up to his most recent masterpiece Spiritual Minded (2002).Now, X-Ray Records is proud to release D.I.G.I.T.A.L., an astounding compilation showcasing the production skills and verbal expertise of this legendary rapper. Featuring head-bobbin beats, energetic vocal samples and solid grooves, D.I.G.I.T.A.L is just the album that every young emcee and DJ have been looking for to beef up their arsenal, courtesy of The Teacher
