I Got Next
I Got Next is KRS-One's third official solo album. The album sold 94,000 copies first week and it peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. It remains his best-selling album to date, receiving the RIAA certification for Gold-level sales.
I Got Next | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 20, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996–1997 | |||
Studio | Unique Recording Studios, New York City[1] | |||
Genre | Hip-hop, East Coast hip hop,[2] conscious hip hop[3] | |||
Length | 51:58 | |||
Label | Jive/BMG Records 01241-41601 | |||
Producer | KRS-One Domingo Jesse West Showbiz Gordon "Commissioner Gordon" Williams DJ Cipher DJ Muggs Edward Nappi Sean "Puffy" Combs Stevie J | |||
KRS-One chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Entertainment Weekly | A−[5] |
Robert Christgau | |
Rolling Stone | |
The Source |
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Track listing
# | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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1 | "1st Quarter: The Commentary" | KRS-One | *Interlude* | |
2 | "2nd Quarter: Free Throws" | KRS-One | *Interlude* | |
3 | "The MC" | L. Parker, D. Padilla | Domingo | KRS-One |
4 | "I Got Next - Neva Hadda Gun" | L. Parker | KRS-One | KRS-One |
5 | "Heartbeat" | L. Parker, R. Noble, L. Hill, K. Keaton, B. Robinson, M. Dewese | KRS-One | Angie Martinez, KRS-One, Redman |
6 | "Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)" | L. Parker, J. West, C. Stein, D. Harry, H. Palmer | Jesse West | Keva, KRS-One |
7 | "A Friend" | L. Parker, R. Lemay | Showbiz | KRS-One |
8 | "H.I.P.-H.O.P." | L. Parker, Thor-El | KRS-One | KRS-One, Thor-El |
9 | "Halftime" | L. Parker, G. Williams | Gordon "Commissioner Gordon" Williams | *Interlude* |
10 | "3rd Quarter: The Commentary" | KRS-One | *Interlude* | |
11 | "Klassicks" | DJ Cipher, Thembisa | *Interlude* | |
12 | "Blowe" | L. Parker, R. Noble, R. Lemay | Showbiz | KRS-One, Redman |
13 | "Real Hip-Hop, Pt. II" | L. Parker, S. Bouchet, S. Griffith, T. Hooks | KRS-One | KRS-One, Lamont Fields, Mic Vandalz |
14 | "Come to da Party" | L. Parker, A. Mills | KRS-One | Anthony Mills, KRS-One |
15 | "Can't Stop, Won't Stop" | L. Parker, L. Muggerud | DJ Muggs | KRS-One |
16 | "Over Ya Head" | L. Parker, G. Simone | Gordon "Commissioner Gordon" Williams, KRS-One | KRS-One |
17 | "Just to Prove a Point" | L. Parker, G. Simone, P. Hines, P. Mengede, E. Nappi | Edward Nappi, KRS-One, Peter Hines, Peter Mengede | G. Simone, KRS-One |
18 | "4th Quarter: Free Throws" | KRS-One | *Interlude* | |
19 | "Step into a World (Rapture's Delight) (Remix)" (Bonus Track) | Sean "Puffy" Combs & Stevie J | Keva, KRS-One, Puff Daddy |
Instrumentation credits
"Over Ya Head"
- Saxophone [Tenor] - Keith Loftis
- Trombone - Dupor Georges
- Trumpet - George Fontenette
"Just to Prove a Point"
- Bass - Edward Nappi
- Drums - Peter Hines
- Guitar - Peter Mengede
Album singles
Single information |
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"Can't Stop, Won't Stop"
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"Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)"
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"Heartbeat"
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Charts
Album chart positions
Chart (1997) | Peak position | |
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scope="row" | Canadian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 18 |
scope="row" | US Billboard 200[10] | 3 |
scope="row" | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
Singles chart positions
Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
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Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
1996 | "The MC" | 67 | 17 | 2 |
1997 | "Step into a World" | 22 | 8 | 1 |
1997 | "A Friend" | 70 | - | - |
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References
- https://www.allmusic.com/album/i-got-next-mw0000081919
- "I Got Next - KRS-One | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
- "I Got Next - KRS-One | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
- Allmusic review
- Entertainment Weekly review
- Robert Christgau Consumer Guide
- Rolling Stone review
- Album reviews at CD Universe
- "KRS-One Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard.
- "KRS-One Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "KRS-One Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
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