Today’s video of the day is Kool Moe Dee Featuring KRS-One And Chuck D – "Rise ‘N’ Shine" released in 1991.
Kool Moe Dee joined forces with KRS-One and Chuck D in 1991 for “Rise ‘N’ Shine,” a song that blended sharp lyrics with a strong message. The track appears on Kool Moe Dee’s album Funke, Funke Wisdom, a record that pushed his sound into deeper social commentary. Kool Moe Dee began his career with the Treacherous Three in the late 1970s. He later launched a successful solo career with albums like How Ya Like Me Now and Knowledge Is King, both known for confident delivery and thoughtful themes. “Rise ‘N’ Shine” continued this arc by focusing on unity and awareness.
KRS-One entered the collaboration with his reputation as a major voice in conscious rap. His work with Boogie Down Productions shaped albums such as Criminal Minded and By All Means Necessary, which explored politics and street realities. Chuck D also brought powerful energy shaped by Public Enemy’s groundbreaking albums, including It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet. Their styles fit naturally with Kool Moe Dee’s evolving direction on Funke, Funke Wisdom. As a result, the track stood out with its call for strength and progress.
The video reflects the spirit of early 1990s Hip Hop. It highlights community, pride, and urgency. The collaboration also shows how veteran artists used their platforms to speak on social issues while keeping the music bold and confident. “Rise ‘N’ Shine” fits within Kool Moe Dee’s catalog as a bridge between old-school technique and early conscious rap. It also connects to the ongoing work of KRS-One and Chuck D, both known for pushing Hip Hop toward activism. Together, they created a landmark moment that still resonates today.
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