July 2010

King Mez: The Stars (feat Carlitta Durand)

by Kevin July 16, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new track from King Mez, featuring the lovely Carlitta Durand (who seems to be on everyone’s tracks in the past few weeks). I’m really diggin this kid lately. Props to MissLS!

Aleon Craft: A Different World (feat Nappy Roots)

by Kevin July 16, 2010 Singles

“It’s no secret there is something unique about the south. The climate, culture and history have created a completely different world unlike anything else on earth. So much so that traveling southerners are often asked, “What is it like there?” “A Different World,” featuring Nappy Roots and produced by 808 Blake of SMKA, is a [...]

Skyzoo + Nickelus F + Wais P: Lead By Example [prod by Don Notz]

by Kevin July 16, 2010 Singles

Pop Off Productions just dropped this track off featuring some familiar faces. “Lead By Example” features Skyzoo, Nickelus F, and Wais P of Da Ranjahz. Don Notz on the cuts and production tip. Not sure who he is, but my guess is that this is off an upcoming project of his.

Gotham Green & DJ Quickie Mart: Tell MeSomething (feat Freddie Gibbs & Jes Hudak)

by Justin July 16, 2010 Singles

Here’s the last leak from Gotham Green & DJ Quickie Mart’s upcoming Haze Diaries Volume 3, the Freddie Gibbs & Jes Hudak assisted “Tell Me Something.” The duo’s new album drops this Tuesday on digital outlets.

Al Great: Where Did The Love Go

by Justin July 16, 2010 Singles

Al Great presents the latest single off his dope album The Heist, ”Where Did The Love Go” featuring Daysia Star. Make sure you cop the project, which dropped last year, and landed on our end of 09 list.

Kid Cudi: Erase Me (feat. Kanye West)

by Carsten July 16, 2010 Downloads

Kid Cudi and his mentor Kanye West are offering the Jim Jonsin produced “Erase Me,” a new track off Cudi’s sophomore album Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. The new album drops on September 14th, better known as the “G.O.O.D Music” day.

Jason James & Rodney Hazard: If It Feel Right

by Kevin July 16, 2010 Singles

The names may not sound familiar, but the music is still the same. Jason James AKA WEB and Rodney Hazard (one third of the production trio I.D.e.A) have teamed up once again to create greatness. This is the first single from Jason’s upcoming album Marvolous World of Color, dropping August 11th. While recording this next [...]

Free Trade: Plus 30

by Kevin July 15, 2010 Hot Download

While I was over checking out the album I just posted from M.A.E., I got to checking out Tru Statement Entertainments other releases and this one caught my ear. Jsut dropped on June 15… you know I LOVE me some jazzy hip hop. I could listen to this all day. Do yourself a favor and [...]

M.A.E: More EP

by Kevin July 15, 2010 Hot Download

Since I posted this track over the weekend, I’ve been doing my homework on both Ayindé and Kermizt. This EP here was sent over by Tru Statement Entertainment and explained that M.A.E. is a collaborative partner of Ayindé, who has a couple of features on it. Intrigued, I checked it out and the below description [...]

DJ Big Jacks: The Originals 1.5

by Kevin July 15, 2010 Mixtapes

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You know we love samples here on KN.com… and I especially love sample mixes! DJ Big Jacks runs through classic and modern day hip hop/R&B cuts and their original samples mixed and blended together in a fresh and unique way. Check it out…

Numonics: Interview with Super International

by Kevin July 15, 2010 Around The Net

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I met Numonics down here in South Florida about a year ago and he really is an all around good dude. Glad to see him getting his props! With his collaborative project with Co$$ dropping at the end of the month, Super International caught up with Ft Lauderdale hip hop producer Numonics for a candid [...]

SMKA & Whynatte: ATL Stargazing Tour @ Midtown Tavern

by Kevin July 15, 2010 Contests

If you’re in or around the HOTlanta area this Saturday day, drop what you’re doing and head on down to Midtown Tavern where the second event of The Atlanta Stargazing Tour series will be going down. Hit the jump for the flyer with all the details. As an added bonus, one lucky KN.com reader has [...]

M1 Platoon: Cheesecake Drake

by Kevin July 15, 2010 Singles

Following previous cut “Get Money” featuring G5 Clive & Carlitta Durand, M1 Platoon releases another track from the upcoming mixtape Rippin’ They Shit. This time around they cover Drake‘s Boi-1da produced track, “It’s Been a Pleasure,” renaming it “Cheesecake Drake. Ripping They Shit, will be released August 10th.

El Gant: You Ain’t This (feat Bekay & DeeJay Element)

by Kevin July 15, 2010 Singles

El Gant, the former four time MTV Direct Effect battle champion is back with a new heater “You Ain’t This”, produced by Belgium’s DJ Iron. For good measure, Gant enlists a verse from Bekay & cuts from the Brown Bag AllStar’s DeeJay Element.

Moe Green: Rocky Maivia

by Justin July 15, 2010 Hot Download

Bay Area emcee Moe Green drops his unofficial debut album, Rocky Maivia, featuring 17 tracks including production by childhood friend & E-40′s son Droop-E. Green got the title from former wrestler The Rock’s original moniker Rocky Maivia. “It’s a metaphor for the newcomer with great potential entering the professional leagues,” says Green.

DJ Muggs & Ill Bill: Cult Assassin (Music Video)

by Justin July 15, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKwSbpKL4Fs The audio dropped recently and now DJ Muggs & Ill Bill have released the visuals for their first single “Cult Assassin.” The duo’s album Kill Devil Hills drops August 24th on Fat Beats Records.

Murs Explains Jay Rock Ban From Paid Dues Festival

by Justin July 15, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X8Gq-0SkrU Murs stopped by Angela Yee’s show recently and the big topic that came up was why exactly Jay Rock was banned from the Paid Dues festival in San Bernardino (which Ice Cube was headlining. Check out the video to hear Murs’ explanation and his thoughts on the New/Old West tension.

Affion Crockett: Spoof of Drake’s Tim Westwood Freestyle

by Carsten July 15, 2010 Around The Net

I know that we are rarely posting comedy on this site but this is just too HILARIOUS not to be highlighted here on KN.com! Comedian Affion Crockett spoofs Drake‘s latest Tim Westwood freestyle and does an amazing job if you ask me. From Affion‘s hand gestures to Mark Douglas‘ impersonation of Tim Westwood, they killin’ [...]

Noisemakers Presents: Diddy: Inspirations of a Mogul

by J. Rizzle July 15, 2010 Downloads

Here’s a mix by Supa Qool DJ Quartermine featuring Diddy-related music. The tape highlights some of Diddy’s biggest hits and some of the tracks he sampled. Hit it at the jump!