June 2010

Shy Guy: Beats, James Beats

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Instrumentals

Dallas producer Shy Guy has put a hip hop spin on the music of James Bond… and in chronological order (from Dr. No to License to Kill). Though there are 6 newer Bond films that he didn’t touch, the project is pretty dope. Guess he’s leaving room for a sequel. Anyway, this beat tape was [...]

The Northern Lights: Journey Through Your Mind’s Eye

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Hot Download

Earlier this year The Northern Lights released their debut album, Journey Through Your Mind’s Eye internationally on iTunes and Amazon.com. Although their roots are in hip hop, the group proves they’re not afraid to explore new sounds nor bridge new genres on this record. Their debut is mature, diverse, and has already been praised by [...]

Vegas + Kil: The Grey Area

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Hot Download

If you’ve been following the site awhile, you may remember a story we broke last fall about a beat jacking incident involving M.O.P. and Philly producer Kil. The situation has since been resolved, by Kil just hit me up with a new album he produced for dude named Vegas. I checked it out and it’s [...]

D. Schwartz: Light Up

by Thomas June 12, 2010 Singles

D. Schwartz attacks another instrumental. This time adding his favor to Drake and Jay-Z‘s collaborative track, “Light Up” from Thank Me Later. Spotted at OnSmash.

A.G: Infected [prod by Ray West]

by Justin June 11, 2010 Singles

A.G.’s been steadily releasing tracks from his new album with producer Ray West and here’s another one called “Infected.” The legendary Diggin In The Crates crew member’s latest LP Everything’s Berri drops June 29th on Fat Beats.

Fashawn: Ode To Illmatic

by Kevin June 11, 2010 Hot Download

Fashawn comes through and drops his tribute to Nas’ Illmatic through XXL. Hosted by DJ Green Lantern, this tape should be one to download. Props to DJ Qvali for winning last week’s contest and getting his beat on here as a bonus track!

A. Leon Craft: Donkey Kong [prod by SMKA]

by Justin June 11, 2010 Singles

A. Leon Craft & SMKA are back at it, this time with the final/mastered version of their song “Donkey Kong.” SMKA says that when you listen to this track, turn up your bass for the full experience so make sure you do so.

Laws: Live Performance At House Of Blues With Diz Gibran & Jay Rock

by Justin June 11, 2010 The Show

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acRTFZGg0uY Here’s some footage of Laws’ recent performances at the House Of Blues Hollywood with Diz Gibran & Jay Rock. Laws & company were performing as part of Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek’s Reflections Per Minute Tour.

Sabastian Cayne & Solo Stunna: The Grey Era

by Justin June 11, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v12RlSF_D88 Here’s some new Alabama flavor for you, this time with the music video for “The Grey Area.” Sabastian Cayne of South P.A.W. links up with Solo Stunna for this hard hitting track.

DJ Muggs Talks Kill Devil Hills LP With Ill Bill

by Justin June 11, 2010 Coming Soon

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQIfM4CFo0 DJ Muggs speaks on his upcoming album Kill Devil Hills with Ill Bill, the 4th emcee vs. producer LP Muggs has done in the last 5 years. Also, hit the jump for the tracklist for the project which includes guest appearances by Raekwon, B-Real, Sean Price & more.

RZA & Kinetic 9: You Must Be Dreaming

by Justin June 11, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new track the RZA and Wu-Affiliate Kinetic 9 called “You Must Be Dreaming” off Pollen: The Swarm Part 3. Wu Music Group is marketing this as a “legit” Wu-Tang project but from what I’ve seen, there’s a lot of rehashed & old songs appearing on this album. Apparently GZA, Ghostface, Method Man as [...]

M.I.A.: XXXO (Remix) (feat. Jay-Z)

by Carsten June 11, 2010 Downloads

Here goes the official Jay-Z remix to M.I.A.‘s first single “XXXO”, off her upcoming album Maya. Shout out to the 2DopeBoyz.

Singapore Kane: Get Fresh Specialist [prod. by Purpose]

by Thomas June 10, 2010 Singles

New joint from Boston emcee Singapore Kane. I want to say this joint is off his mixtape dropping soon, but I’m not sure. Purpose behind the boards.

Apollo Brown: Real Detroit (feat. The Left & Marv Won)

by Thomas June 10, 2010 Singles

Having just recently released his debut album, The Reset, on Mello Music Group, Apollo Brown delivers the new single, “Real Detroit” featuring The Left and Marv Won. The Left, which is Apollo‘s own hip-hop collective is composed of himself and fellow Detroit hometown emcee Journalist 103. With plans to release their own album, Gas Mask, [...]

Diamond District: Live in Portland, Oregon

by Thomas June 10, 2010 Hot Download

Diamond District performed at The Fix club in Portland Oregon on May 6. Hit the cut for the show tracklist and link. Spotted at Oddisee Music.

DXA: Move W/ It Rrock W/ It (feat Lu..Rreals)

by Kevin June 10, 2010 Exclusive

Here’s a KN.com exclusive from one of my favorite hip hop groups — DXA. Since I had a hard enough time getting the title of this joint right, I’ll let DFACE explain this single: “This is the first song released off of our upcoming EP DXA vs The Rhythmonster. The track features Lu…Rreals Track Team [...]

Chace Infinite: Deliverance x Book and Pistol

by Thomas June 10, 2010 Singles

Chace Infinite released another joint from his forthcoming I Would Have Killed This mixtape. No word on leak date for this, but it should be nice. The beats supplied by DJ Khalil‘s from his extremely dope Chinatown Wars tape. “Deliverance” features SK and Phil the Agony while “Book and Pistol” (or “Book and Gun”) features [...]

Rakaa: Crown Of Thorns (feat. Aloe Blacc)

by Thomas June 10, 2010 Singles

The first second leak from Rakaa Iriscience (of Dilated Peoples) debut album Crown of Thorns dropped this week. “Crown of Thorns” is heat rock produced by Sid Roams and features Aloe Blacc on the hook. I’m definitely grabbing this one when it drops July 20. Hit the cut for the link. Pre-order album at UGHH.com.

Throwback Thursday: Common Sense – Soul by the Pound [Video]

by DJ Grain June 10, 2010 Music Videos

This Throwback Thursday, I present to you the video by Common Sense entitled Soul by the Pound. Common Sense dropped the classic album Can I Borrow Back in 92, and I can remember watching the video on Rap City. Common has been in the game for a long time almost 20 years. So for the [...]

AIME: Daft Rapper

by Justin June 10, 2010 Singles

AIME goes in over Daft Punk’s “Voyager” for his own version entitled “Daft Rapper.” He’s currently work on a new project, tentatively titled Rapper With A Degree, set for this summer.

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