The one and only Chief Rocker Busy Bee Starski comes through to pay tribute to Marley’s legendary studio the House of Hits in another great history lesson. School is indeed in session for much of the album as KRS never really stops dropping the knowledge he is so famous for. Unfortunately, not everything is done as well as Kill A Rapper or the title track. I Was There has KRS letting everyone know he has been there and seen it all, the concept is great…the execution? Horrible. KRS has probably done more concept rhymes than anyone else, and they are usually unbelievable. I don’t know what he was thinking with this one. Another track that isn’t up to par with the rest of the LP is Over 30. It isn’t terrible, just doesn’t really come together.

Both are arguably the best and most influential artists at their respective crafts. Unfortunately, they are both - with all due respect - past their primes. If KRS and Marley had teamed up 15 or 20 years ago most people would be expecting an album that could be the greatest of all-time. Now, I was just expecting something great, and that is exactly what they delivered. When our legends are putting out music this good, this late in their careers, hip hop will be alive for a long time.

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Check out the pictures from the album release party here.