I GOT NEXT is an enhanced CD which contains multimedia programs accessible with a CD-ROM drive as well as a full audio program playable on any normal CD player. Personnel: KRS-One (rap vocals, background vocals); Redman, Angie Martinez, Keva, Mic Vandalz, Lamont Fields, Anthony Mills (vocals); Thor-El (rap vocals); Peter Mengede (guitar); Keith Loftis (tenor saxophone); G. Fontenette (trumpet); Dupor Georges (trombone); Edward Nappi (bass); Peter Hines (drums); G. Simone, Bervin Harris, Commisioner Gordon, Ted Wholson, Ingz, Feel X, Kevin Glover (background vocals). Producers include: KRS-One, Showbiz, Commissioner Gordon, Domingo, Jesse West. Engineers include: Chris Conway, Josh Chervokas, Pat Dillett. Philosopher, MC, teacher; there is only one man in rap music that fits this description, and there is not much left that he needs to prove. In just a little over 10 years, KRS-One has gone ghetto-platinum, all of his releases considered rap classics. Both with Boogie Down Productions and as a solo artist, KRS has schooled rap fans with his thoughtful, intelligent lyrics. On I GOT NEXT, KRS-One continues to take hip-hop beyond entertainment and into education. Musically, KRS still delivers the raw hip-hop he's famous for. "The MC" is head-nodding rap at its best, with KRS' lyrical flow adding even more depth to a multidimensional track. "Step Into A World" features rowdy lyrics and a loud party-anthem beat that will rock any crowd. On the Enhanced CD, KRS-One talks about The Temple Of Hip-Hop, the school that he intends to build, which will be centered around the preservation of hip-hop culture.

• Genre: Pop
• Format: Vinyl
• Released: 5/20/1997