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Spiritual Minded

Spiritual Minded is the fifth solo studio album by American rapper and record producer KRS-One. It was released on January 22, 2002 through Koch Records. Recording sessions took place at Slammin' Studios. Production was handled by BB Jay, Bervin Harris, Calvin Tibbs, Chase, Cookies & Cream, Darren Quinlan, DJ Tiné Tim, Domingo, Douglas Jones, G. Simone, Terry A., and KRS-One himself. It features guest appearances from B.B. Jay, Fat Joe, Rampage, Rha Goddess, Smooth B. and T-Bone.

Spiritual Minded
Studio album by
KRS-One
ReleasedJanuary 22, 2002
Recorded2001
StudioSlammin' Studios
GenreChristian hip hop
Length69:34
LabelKoch
Producer
  • Simone Parker (exec.)
  • BB Jay
  • Bervin Harris
  • Calvin Tibbs
  • Chase
  • Cookies & Cream
  • Darren Quinlan
  • DJ Tiné Tim
  • Domingo
  • Douglas Jones
  • G. Simone
  • KRS-One
  • Terry A.
KRS-One chronology
The Sneak Attack
(2001) 		Spiritual Minded
(2002) 		The Mix Tape
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX4/5[2]
laut.de[3]
RapReviews8/10[4]
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide[5]
The Source[6]

KRS-One's spiritual lyrical content came as a surprise to fans and critics, as he had previously written songs critical of Christianity and organized religion.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Opening"Lawrence ParkerBervin Harris1:27
2."Lord Live Within My Heart"
  • Parker
  • G. Simone
KRS-One3:23
3."Take Your Tyme"
  • Parker
  • Simone
Cookies & Cream3:15
4."Take It to God"
  • Parker
  • Professor Ecks
  • Ron
KRS-One4:07
5."Good Bye" (featuring G. Simone and Tawatha Agee)Parker
  • Douglas Jones
  • G. Simone
3:31
6."South Bronx 2002" (featuring 11/13, Professor Ecks and Reality)ParkerKRS-One4:27
7."Never Give Up"ParkerDomingo3:17
8."T Bone Speaks"  0:32
9."Tears"Parker
  • DJ Tiné Tim
  • Terry A.
5:46
10."The Struggle Continues (Choose Your Way)" (featuring T-Bone)
Chase5:47
11."The Conscious Rapper"
  • Parker
  • Terry Aundriel
KRS-One4:12
12."T Bone Speaks Again"  0:21
13."Trust"
  • Parker
  • Aundriel
DJ Tiné Tim2:57
14."Come to the Temple" (featuring Smooth B., Rampage, Rah Goddess and Fat Joe)
  • DJ Tiné Tim
  • Terry A.
4:17
15."Ain't Ready"ParkerKRS-One4:02
16."God Is Spirit" (featuring BB Jay)Parker
4:12
17."Know Thyself" (featuring 11/13)ParkerDomingo5:07
18."G. Simone Speaks"  0:31
19."Dayz Ahead"ParkerKRS-One3:40
20."Power"
  • Parker
  • Calvin Tibbs
Calvin Tibbs4:43
Total length:69:34
Japanese edition bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
21."Get Yourself Up" (Pete Rock Remix)Parker 

Charts

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Chart (2002) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 10
US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard)[8] 4
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 64

References

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  1. ^ Bush, John. "Spiritual Minded - KRS-One, KRS-One & The Temple Of Hiphop, Temple of Hiphop | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "KRS-One - Spiritually Minded". HipHopDX. February 24, 2002. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  3. ^ Johannesberg, Stefan. "Immer noch wichtiger als alle Ja Rule-Platten dieser Erde". laut.de (in German). Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (January 29, 2002). "KRS-One's "Spiritual Minded"". RapReviews. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8.
  6. ^ Murphy, Keith (April 2002). "Record Report: KRS-One and The Temple of Hiphop – Spiritual Minded". The Source. No. 151. New York. p. 153.
  7. ^ "KRS-One Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "KRS-One Chart History (Top Gospel Albums)". Billboard.
  9. ^ "KRS-One Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
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