July 2010

Vinnie Paz: Season of the Assassin

by Jon Garcia July 12, 2010 Music Reviews

Vinnie Paz is the head emcee from the underground rap group with the coolest name, Jedi Mind Tricks. Being the front man of a group with such an acclaimed track record, Vinnie has become synonymous with the JMT name. Looking to distance himself from such, he released his solo album, Season of the Assassin, without [...]

E Reece: Fly Hi [Music Video]

by Kevin July 12, 2010 Music Videos

Here is the official video for the lead single from E Reece’s upcoming album on HiPNOTT Records, Concrete Steppin — “Fly Hi” [Download id not defined]. Concrete Steppin will be available via all online retailers July 27th. Directed by E Reece and JP Ritter, the video was shot in various spots in Los Angeles, the place where [...]

ReKon (Ayinde & Kemizt): Grits

by Kevin July 11, 2010 Singles

This is a new track from Ayinde & Kermizt, who go by the group name ReKon. I can’t pretend like I know who these guys are, cuz I don’t. Word up to DaNk for puttin me on. I might be checkin more of their stuff out.

Ensilence: The Reconstruction EP

by Kevin July 11, 2010 Hot Download

Just when I thought there weren’t enough dope female emcees in the world, I get this EP in the inbox. The Reconstruction EP is comprised of 13 tracks of straight to your throat hip hop from a young Pennsylvania emcee named Ensilence. I highly recommend you check this one out!

Flip Them Guys (FTG): DILLIGAF

by Kevin July 11, 2010 Singles

Just checked this track from the inbox and glad I did. I’m diggin this song. FTG (Flip Them Guys) is a rapper/producer duo consisting of Sean J, the emcee, and Soy, the producer. Representing the Ozone (Orlando, FL), The two decided to make this team official after seeing how good the musical chemistry was on [...]

Black Sheep: From The Black Pool Of Genius

by Greg Simms Jr. July 11, 2010 Music Reviews

Who would have thought that one of the wisest voices in hip-hop would have been Dres? If you were born from 1970 on, you probably remember Black Sheep’s debut in the fall of 1991. Black Sheep (which back then, comprised of both Dres and DJ Mr. Lawnge) was the edgier part of the left leaning [...]

What’s On the iPod: July 2010 v.2 Edition

by Kevin July 11, 2010 What's On The iPod

I hadn’t planned on doing these more than once a month, but there was just too many great songs that dropped this past week. As I was compiling a list of new stuff to throw on my iPod for the week, it just happened to turn into a new compilation. And believe it or not, [...]

AnMor: That’ll Work

by Kevin July 11, 2010 Singles

We previously featured AnMor on the site when he was just going by his gov’t name: Andrew Morris. Now dubbing himself AnMor, Andrew is working on his new mixtape, The Gift with producer P.R. (who we’ve featured before as well). On “That’ll Work” AnMor goes in over an Alchemist beat… and he GOES IN! Grab [...]

Cosmo Baker: Love Break 2

by J. Rizzle July 11, 2010 Downloads

Here’s something for Soulful Sunday that the crate diggerz will enjoy. The mix by the Rub’s own Cosmos Baker has plenty of old school gems. Everything after the c ut!

Ken Ross: Zzzz (EP)

by J. Rizzle July 11, 2010 Downloads

Here’s a 15 track EP from college student and musician Ken Ross. The tracks cover different genres from jazz to soul to Hip-Hop. This is a worthy listen of an impressive debut. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

DJ Tabone: Do the Daime Thing

by J. Rizzle July 11, 2010 Downloads

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we present to you a mix by DJ Tabone that features the songstress, Rozzi Daime. She has been featured on tracks by Sun Ra. Hit it at the jump and enjoy.

Intalek & Ritchcraft: Lives & Vibes

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Hot Download

Intalek, a rapper from Virginia, collaborated with Ritchcraft, a producer from Halifax, N.S. Canada and created what is now known as Lives and Vibes. The two met on twitter and immediately began making tracks. In under 2 months the album was completed. I’m listening to this joint now and it’s definitely worth a download. Check [...]

Rick Ross: Free Mason (feat Jay-Z)

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Singles

Here’s the much talked about Rick Ross/Jay-Z collaboration, courtesy of 2DB. Let me bring out the Jay-stan in me for a minute… Hov’s verse is simply amazing! This track will be on Ross’ Tefflon Don, dropping 7/20.

6th Sense: Inspire [Dir by Kristopher Layng]

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Music Videos

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6th Sense is preparing to drop It’s A 6th Sense Beat Yo!! Volume 2 this Tuesday. For this project he had numerous talented video directors/visual artists create visuals for instrumentals. First up is Kristopher Layng who tackled the instrumental to “Inspire.” Hit the jump for your audio fix…

Drop Squad: Lights, Cameras

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Singles

DMV/NC duo, Drop Squad recently dropped off the lead single from their upcoming project Prelude To History: A Hundredth Monkey Theory. “Lights, Cameras” is produced by D.K. the Punisher. I recently got hip to the Drop Squad when we posted their mixtape, The Drop, a couple weeks back. Check this out…

Jabee: Better (feat King Mez + Carlitta Durand)

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Singles

Dope new record from Jabee featuring North Carolina’s King Mez and the lovely Carlitta Durand on the hook.

Project Generation D: 10 Year Old Beatmaker

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Around The Net

Barely 4 months since the launch of Project Generation D, producer Nobody Famous has really made some strides and is doing a great thing to educate our youth. Check the new video above from 10 year old Michael, who just started making beats. This kid has some serious potential!

Kaze: Slow Down (Ha Ha) + 919 Fashion [Music Video]

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Music Videos

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North Carolina emcee, Kaze (who we’ve previously featured on the site) is starting off a weekly series called Lyrical Fridays. He dropped this joint off yesterday, “Slow Down (Ha Ha)” along with a bonus video to his track “919 Fashion”. Check em both after the cut…

Buggs Tha Rocka: Used To Be

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest leak from Buggs Tha Rocka’s forthcoming project, Mutant Level 5, which will be dropping right here at KN.com this Wednesday. The album includes features from Freeway, Little Brother, and Tanya Morgan amongst others. “Used To Be” is produced by Mat Hueneman and samples a very familiar No Doubt song. Grab it after [...]

Heretic: Wood Wheels [Freestyle]

by Kevin July 10, 2010 Singles

Miami emcee, Heretic goes in over the UGK classic “Wood Wheels”. Check it out…

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