June 2010

Wale: Unthinkable [Freestyle]

by Kevin June 5, 2010 Singles

Wale joins the dozen (plus) other rappers who’ve hopped on Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable.” This is one of the better ones, out of “remixes” we’ve heard from Sha Stimuli, Lloyd Banks, Shine, Joe Budden and others. Shout out to DJ Omega and my man Aubrey!

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Canibus: Golden Terra Of Rap [prod by DJ Premier]

by Kevin June 5, 2010 Exclusive

How about some new DJ Premier to start your weekend off right? Props to the homie Marcus who sent over this new track by Canibus that was included as a limited edition 45 in the latest edition (#41) of Wax Poetics magazine. This is an online exclusive. You can’t find it anywhere online… yet. Wax [...]

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Marathon Music [Exclusive Download]

by Kevin June 5, 2010 Exclusive

The homey Matt Diamond (Diamond Music Group/Coalmine Records) is running the San Diego Rock N’ Roll Marathon this Sunday, June 6th. He compiled a 58 track playlist that he wanted to share through the good folks here at KN.com. The tracklisting is timed to just under four hours which is Matt’s estimated finish time. If [...]

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Most Anticipated Summer Music Releases

by Kevin June 4, 2010 Coming Soon
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We’ve been doing this list ever year for the past three years, so you know you know we had to drop one on you for the summer of 2010. Though the summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, we’ll be covering albums that are scheduled to drop during the entire third quarter (June – September). [...]

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D. Schwartz: Super High

by Thomas June 4, 2010 Singles

D. Schwartz released a freestyle over the Bawse’s latest single (“Super High”) on Wednesday at his new blog.  I’m a little late, but…  Hit the cut for the link.

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TiRon: MSTRD

by Thomas June 4, 2010 Downloads

TiRon‘s highly anticipated mixtape MSTRD finally dropped earlier this evening.  MSTRD is the follow up to his exceptional Ketchup mixtape from last year and boast production from Oddisee, DJ Dahi, Sport, Phonix, and others.  Only three guest appearances from Blu, Asher Roth, and Ayomari this go around.  Hit the cut for the tracklist and link. [...]

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Big Boi: General Patton

by Kevin June 4, 2010 Singles

Boi stop! I noticed on Twitter just a little while ago that RapRadar had the premiere of a new Big Boi track off Sir Luscious Left Foot. Since the album is on my list of most anticipated summer releases, you know I had to hop on the computer to check it out. WOW… the beat [...]

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Armageddon + Fat Joe + N.O.R.E. + DJ Doo Wop: It’s Over (Remix)

by Kevin June 4, 2010 Music Videos

The wait is now over for Armageddon’s latest single, “It’s Over” (Remix) featuring Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. & DJ Doo Wop on SoFlo Entertainment. With a play on words, director Exile Ramirez and cinematographer Brian Przypek compose the visual realities and dynamics involved with entering the rap game as Armageddon, Fat Joe and N.O.R.E. give their [...]

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LMNO & Kev Brown: Ya Know

by Kevin June 4, 2010 Music Videos

New video from LMNO and Kev Brown’s Selective Hearing 2, out now! Hit the jump for your audio fix…

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Rhymefest: Breakdown (El Che Bonus Track)

by Kevin June 4, 2010 Singles

Here’s a bonus track that will only be available through iTunes and elchethemovement.com version of El Che when it drops next week.

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Statik Selektah & Termanology: Behind the Scenes with 1982

by Kevin June 4, 2010 Around The Net

Check out behind the scenes of “You Should Go Home”, and studio sessions with Cassidy, Freddie Gibbs, & Chace Infinite. All this talk of 1982 (how many times did they say it in this video?), I’m gonna start a group called 1974! Who’s with my old ass? haha

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William Cooper: Bring It Back (feat 9th Prince & Nature) [Music Video]

by Justin June 4, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMWbyun_c_o Black Market Militia’s William Cooper drops the music video for “Bring It Back” directed by Jimmy Giambrone. The track which features Nature & Killarmy’s 9th Prince is featured on Cooper’s debut album Beware Of The Pale Horse.

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Hip Hop Producers to Launch WeBuildHits.com

by Kevin June 3, 2010 News

Just got word of a promising new web site being launched by hip hop producers such as Pete Rock, The Heatmakers, Jake One, M-Phazes, Buckwild and more. Props to Quinton for the info. Hit the jump for the press release.

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1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology): The Darkest Cloud (feat Chance Infinite)

by Kevin June 3, 2010 Singles

Well here’s some good news… 1982, the album from Statik Selektah and Termanology is set to drop this summer. Even better news is that Statik let loose the first leak! Here’s what he had to say: After Bun B & Friends at SOBs last night, some of the homies came through to do some 1982 [...]

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Killah Priest: Shadows (Music Video)

by Justin June 3, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQfr6uRB4tU Here’s the music video for Killah Priest’s “Shadows” off his upcoming project The 3 Day Theory. The new album produced entirely by Kount Fif also includes guest appearances by Ill Bill, Copywrite, iCON The MiC King, Cappadonna, Last Emperor, Sabac Red, Canibus & Sonny Seeza of Onyx.

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Kil Ripkin: Not You (Music Video)

by Justin June 3, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_C9iwoSDQ Kil Ripkin drops his new music video for “Not You” directed by Science Projects. The Eric G produced track will appear on The Coalescence member’s project The Balancing Act.

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Stanza: Young Love

by Justin June 3, 2010 Singles

Stanza tackles the “Love & Appreciate” 9th Wonder instrumental for his own version “Young Love.” The track is slated to appear on his upcoming mixtape Searching For Bobby Fischer which drops June 15th.

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Hi Stakez: I Just Can’t (Music Video)

by Justin June 3, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGhA5ySkFI0 Houston native Hi Stakez brings you the visuals for his Jett I Masstyr produced “I Just Can’t.” The video is directed by John Carrillo for the track which appears on Hi Stakez’s A Day In The Life EP which is out now.

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Young Lyxx: Rosaries On The Dresser

by Justin June 3, 2010 Hot Download

Atlanta emcee Young Lyxx drops his new album (for free) Rosaries On The Dresser. The project features production by SMKA & FKi along with guest appearances by RE & Mums FP. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Ro Spit: Just Might Work Out

by Justin June 3, 2010 Singles

Ro Spit drops the second leak “Just Might Work Out” off his upcoming project A Different Arrangement. The new project will be released for free on June 8th at RoSpit.com.

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