November 2010

Lefty (of Bash Bros): Kill The Messenger

by Justin November 17, 2010 Hot Download

Bash Bros member Lefty drops his new free album Kill The Messenger. The Bay Area emce gives you 10 new tracks with guest appearances by Scarub of Living Legends, DJ Icewater, Roch & Oneself Davinci. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Redman: Reggie (Cover & Tracklist)

by Justin November 17, 2010 Coming Soon

Here’s the cover artwork and tracklist for Redman’s album Reggie, scheduled to be released on December 7th. Guests joining the Funk Doc on his latest project include Method Man, Bun B, Kool Moe Dee, Saukrates & Faith Evans. Redman recently confirmed he & Method Man would be releasing Blackout! 3 next summer. Hit the jump [...]

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Congress Alley: Are You Looking [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas November 16, 2010 Singles

I’ve been searching for the sample to Jay-Z‘s “This Life Forever” from the Black Gangster soundtrack it seems like forever. Ty Fyffe cooks  up something marvelous with the Blaxploitation sounding track that allows Jay to kick that ish.  “What y’all niggas afraid of my mind or the metal” is probably one of my favorite Jay [...]

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Eminem & Royce Da 5’9: Echo [prod by DJ Khalil]

by Justin November 16, 2010 Singles

Brand new Bad Meets Evil tracks on back to back days? Eminem & Royce Da 5’9 link up for another joint called “Echo” produced by DJ Khalil. Props to Your Audio Fix (who added obnoxious tags again).

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Rest In Peace DJ Screw (July 20, 1971 – November 16, 2000)

by Justin November 16, 2010 Misc
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It was 10 years ago today that the Houston hip hop community lost one of its most important figures, DJ Screw. Robert Davis began his trademark technique of slowing down records in the early 90′s and created what would later be known as “Chopped & Screwed” music. Screw also helped launch the careers of many Houston [...]

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M-Dot & DJ GI Joe: Making Doubters Over Think [BTS Video]

by Kevin November 16, 2010 Around The Net

Behind-the-Scenes video of M-Dot & DJ G.I. Joe in the studio for the making of the mixtape & a brief interview. The mixtape “M.aking D.oubters O.ver T.hink” drops Dec.7th and is hosted by Hip Hop DX, DJ Booth, 5 Star Hip Hop, and KevinNottingham.com. Hit the jump for more details on the mixtape and the [...]

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Singapore Kane: Tom & Jerry

by Kevin November 16, 2010 Singles

New track from Singapore Kane off his upcoming mixtape Wrath of Kane, hosted by RefinedHype.com.

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4word Presents: Nastee – Make Rume (Remix) feat. Malice, Statik Selektah & Bobby Konders

by Kevin November 16, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLoiQK0w3_Q 4word and Clipse combine to fight the evil forces of police & snitchez. With help from Bobby Konders (Hot97 NYC) and music by Statik Selektah they go hard on the infiltrators of goodness. Ain’t nuthin’ wrong with hustlin’ to help get yourself and family out the ghetto but a bigger picture must be in [...]

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The Foodchain: Reverse Psychology [Music Video]

by Kevin November 16, 2010 Music Videos

Denver based collective The Foodchain releases their Corpses project internationally/digitally through Showoff Digital, today. After hearing the project, Showoff CEO DJ Statik Selektah was so impressed by the album that he inquired about its label home. After a trip to NYC that included rocking with Talib Kweli, 1982, Strong Arm Steady, Artifacts, & more, the [...]

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Ghostface Killah & Masta Killa: Metal Lungies (OG Version)

by Justin November 16, 2010 Singles

We’ve got some more from Tony Starks today, this time courtesy of the new Masta Killa compilation The Next Chamber [purchase]. While recording The Pretty Toney Album, Ghostface Killah reached out to his fellow Wu-Tang brethren Masta Killa to be a guest on “Metal Lungies.” MK didn’t get his verse in until it was too late so [...]

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Bobby Creekwater: Airborne (feat Big K.R.I.T. & Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike)

by Justin November 16, 2010 Singles

Bobby Creekwater enlists the help of Big K.R.I.T. and Mike Bigga (aka Killer Mike) for this dope new posse cut called “Airborne.” The Invisibles produced track will appear on Bobby’s new project Revenge which is coming soon.

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IMAKEMADBEATS: How Is Your Soul (feat Butta Verses & TzariZM)

by Justin November 16, 2010 Singles

IMAKEMADBEATS has put together a new dual concept EP called Daylight/Nightlight and here’s the first leak “How Is Your Soul” featuring Butta Verses & TzariZM. The project will see the producer working with Butta Verses on Daylight and MidaZ The Beast on Nightlight. Look for the EP to be released on January 18th very soon as [...]

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Hollywood FLOSS: Just My Thoughts [Music Video]

by Justin November 16, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E17cawL-NOE Hollywood FLOSS sent over the music video for his song “Just My Thoughts” off The Xperiment Volume 2. Make sure you download the KN.com version here and cop the Houston emcee’s album House Of Dreams [purchase].

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The Kid Daytona: The Interlude

by Justin November 16, 2010 Hot Download

The free releases continue as The Kid Daytona drops his new album The Interlude presented by LRG. The project includes production by 9th Wonder, 6th Sense, Cook Classics, Ted Smooth, Bink! & nVMe along with guest appearances by Styles P, Freddie Gibbs, Aloe Blacc & N.O.R.E. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Ghostface Killah: Apollo Kids (Cover & Tracklist)

by Justin November 16, 2010 Coming Soon

The cover artwork & tracklisting for Ghostface Killah’s new album Apollo Kids, which drops December 14th, have now been revealed. I can’t wait for this LP which will feature a stacked lineup of guests including GZA, Killah Priest, Raekwon, Method Man, U-God, Cappadonna, Black Thought, Redman & Joell Ortiz. Hit the jump for the tracklist.

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e.d.g.e: The 29th Year EP

by Justin November 16, 2010 Hot Download

The homie e.d.g.e. drops his new EP The 29th Year presented by Refined Hype. The latest project from e.d.g.e. includes guest appearances by Jeff Spec, Dave Ryan, Jaykin & Claire Mortifee. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Soul Khan (of Brown Bag AllStars): Soul Like Khan

by Justin November 16, 2010 Hot Download

2DopeBoyz presents the new free album from Soul Khan entitled Soul Like Khan. The Brown Bag AllStars emcee’s 13 track project is mostly produced by fellow BBAS member J57 and includes guest apperances by Homeboy Sandman, Knocept, Sene, 8thw1 & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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YelaWolf: Daddy’s Lambo [prod by Drama Beats]

by Justin November 16, 2010 Singles

Here’s one of the new songs that will appear on YelaWolf’s Trunk Muzik re-release, “Daddy’s Lambo” produced by Drama Beats. Trunk Muzik: 0-60 drops next Tuesday. Props to Eskay.

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Foul Mouth Jerk: Back Up On The Scene (feat The Artifacts)

by Justin November 16, 2010 Singles

Foul Mouth Jerk brings together The Artifacts for their second reunion song, “Back Up On The Scene.” The song will appear on Foul Mouth Jerk’s new album The Oldest Trick In The Book which drops December 3rd.

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Talib Kweli: Cold Rain [prod by Ski Beatz]

by Justin November 16, 2010 Singles

Talib Kweli drops “Cold Rain”, the first single off his upcoming album Gutter Rainbows. Ski Beatz, M-Phazes, Khrysis, Nick Speed & Shuko among others will be producing for Kweli on the new LP which will be released through his new imprint Talibra on January 25th.

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