June 2010

Zo!: Greatest Weapon Of All Time (feat. Sy Smith)

by Thomas June 15, 2010 Singles

In anticipation of Zo!‘s SunStorm album and the official single in a few weeks the good folks at FE Music let go this funky album cut (produced by Zo!).  If this track is any indication of what the album will sound like I’m sold.  This is that 30+ mature R&B that your mom can listen [...]

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Collective Efforts: Remix Challenge (The Best Of)

by Justin June 15, 2010 Hot Download

Back in April we gave producers a heads up about a remix challenge Collective Efforts was putting together. Here’s the results of that challenge as the CE Crew puts together the 12 top remixes they received for The Best Of project. Here’s what Ben Hameen had to say about this project: “Out of the 30+ [...]

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David Banner: Who’s That (The Mixtape Song)

by Justin June 15, 2010 Singles

Looks like David Banner has another project on the way this year after his collab with 9th Wonder. Here’s a new leak entitled “Who’s That (The Mixtape Song)” off Banner’s next solo project Mississippi The Album 3: The Trinity Movement. Props to The Cluh.

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KN.com Featured on The Blast by Digiwaxx

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Around The Net

Time for a little shameless self promo! It’s rare that I make myself known to the public eye, but a few weeks ago the good people over at Digiwaxx.com hit me up to be featured on their blog, The Blast. This came at a great time as we are about to celebrate our 3 year [...]

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Phonte: What’s In My Bag?

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Around The Net

Amoeba Music always does these “What’s In My Bag?” features and the latest one showcases Phonte of Little Brother/Foreign Exchange. Check the video to see what Phonte coppin when he was at the store. Props to Phonte for coppin that Madhouse 8! I didn’t think too many people knew about Prince’s jazz project from the [...]

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Cimer Amor: What It Is (feat Sha Stimuli & King Magnetic)

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Coming Soon

Here’s the 2nd leak, “What It Is” from the Philly-based producer Cimer Amor‘s forthcoming compilation LP, Taking Nowhere Somewhere.  ”What It Is” pairs up AOTP’s King Magnetic & Brooklyn’s Sha Stimuli on a track that continues in the same boom-bap tradition as the album’s first leak “Another Classic”.  Peep the tracklisting after the cut for [...]

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9th Wonder + Cutlass Reid: The Making of Eviction Notice

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Coming Soon
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Check out 9th Wonder and Cutlass Reid working on this bangin new track, “Eviction Notice.” 9th made the beat for Cutlass on the spot and also penned a sixteen Full song and video should be coming soon. Shout out to the homie B.J.

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Marco Polo: Buggin Out (feat D-Stroy & Bad Seed)

by Kevin June 15, 2010 New Music Releases

New track from Marco Polo‘s The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo in stores June 29th. Really looking forward to this album. Unfortunately no download, but you can check “Buggin Out” after the cut…

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K. Sparks: Jazz (We Got) (feat JD) [Freestyle]

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Singles

The homie, K. Sparks goes in over Tribe’s “Jazz (We Got)” with his Double Up Entertainment artist JD. This is off a new project K. Sparks has dropping with Jeff Chery. Check it after the cut…

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Skratch Bastid + Crystal Castles + Outkast + Raekwon: Skewed Empathy

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Singles

Here’s one for the clubs… Skratch Bastid does it again!

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K-Beta + Wale + Jo’Lyce: If Only They Would Listen

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Singles

Inner Loop Records presents K-Beta, Wale and Jo’Lyce on this dope track, “If They Would Only Listen.” Produced by Team Demo.

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Black C: Need The Luv (feat Young Jun3, A.R.)

by Kevin June 15, 2010 Music Videos

Front man, Black C of the legendary west coast rap group RBL Posse drops his 3rd solo album, 70s Baby today. Here’s his latest music video for “Need That Luv”.

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Al Gator: Hard Work (feat & prod by Focus)

by Justin June 15, 2010 Singles

Al Gator hits us with some new heat produced by Focus entitled “Hard Work.” Make sure you download Gator’s latest project Hostile Takeover which is available here.

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Ohini Jonez: Sleep Deprivation 3 Co-Starring Tokyo Cigar

by Justin June 15, 2010 Albums Worth Checking

Ohini Jonez returns with his new project Sleep Deprivation 3, guest starring Tokyo Cigar and in conjunction with Miss LS.net, Hail Megatron & we here at KN.com. Production is provided by Danimal, Ohini & Tokyo Cigar (who also provides some vocals). The album is a charity project, all proceeds going to Borroughs Mollette Elementary School [...]

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Breez Evahflowin: I Know (Music Video)

by Justin June 15, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQHpEZD0P0 Breez Evahflowin drops the music video for “I Know” with a cool concept of hand drawn animation frames. The song is from Breez’s last LP Breez Deez Trees.

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Rhymefest: Prosperity (Music Video)

by Justin June 15, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahkyj_0V8sE Chicago emcee Rhymefest drops another new music video, this time for his track “Prosperity.” The song is off Fest’s latest album El Che which is in stores now.

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Drake: Thank Me Later

by Quentin Cuff June 15, 2010 Music Reviews

Since when did the Billboard charts become a swimming pool? Do the numbers even matter? Will the music make a splash and live up to the oceanic buzz surrounding it? Or will the Young Money phenom sink rather than swim? Regardless of Drake’s buoyancy on the charts, one thing is sure: he has our attention [...]

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Style Misia: Stylistics Beats, Blaps & Slaps Vol. 2

by J. Rizzle June 15, 2010 Instrumentals

If you enjoyed Volume 1 then Volume  2 you’ll love.  Style Misia dug into his to create the soulfulness that is Volume 2.  This time around SM decided to show you his musical growth and expansion from Volume 1 until now.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Drake: Light Up (Rikers Remix) (feat. Jay-Z & Lil Wayne)

by Carsten June 15, 2010 Downloads

Seems like Drake celebrates the release of his today dropping debut album Thank Me Later with the leak of the Rikers Remix to “Light Up”, which now comes with a new Lil Wayne verse, rapped through the phone from Rikers. Thanks to the 2DopeBoyz for the link.

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Kid Sublime: The Alicia Beat Tape

by J. Rizzle June 15, 2010 Instrumentals

The talented producer Kid Sublime put together this beat tape which features beats dedicated to Alicia Keys.  Hit this at the jump for the goodness! Thanks to On-Point.be for the dopeness.

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