November 2010

Killa Kyleon: Runaway Freestyle [Music Video]

by Justin November 13, 2010 Music Videos
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Runaway Freestyle :: Road to ATX from Atwtana on Vimeo. Atw’s Montana shot this video for Killa Kyleon’s dope “Runaway” freestyle on the road during Wiz Khalifa’s Wake N Bake Tour. Look out for a new mixtape from the Houston emcee in the near future.

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Remy Banks: Clouds (feat Marz Lovejoy) [prod by Hannibal King]

by Justin November 13, 2010 Singles

Hannibal King sent over a new track he produced for Children Of The Night’s Remy Banks called “Clouds” featuring Marz Lovejoy. The single will appear on Banks & Hannibal’s upcoming project together dropping later this month.

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Kanye West: Chain Heavy (feat. Talib Kweli & Consequence) [prod. Q-Tip]

by Thomas November 13, 2010 Singles

The latest edition of G.O.O.D. Friday drops with dope verses from Kweli, Cons, and Ye (I wonder if Cons wrote Ye‘s verses…sounds like him). Q-Tip is behind the boards on this one, which sounds like it would fit nicely on MBDTF IMO. Ye should stop releasing these and drop a compilation at the end of [...]

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Large Professor: Forever (Remix) [prod by Gensu Dean]

by Justin November 13, 2010 Singles

Gensu Dean leaked his song “Forever” with the legendary Large Professor last week and has already cooked up a remix for the new single. Look out for both versions to appear on Dean’s upcoming album The Standard Life.

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JustMe & Deacon The Villain: I Know [Music Video]

by Justin November 13, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKU_vTAj-oc We showed you the teaser awhile ago and now the full video is here for Scribbling Idiots emcee JustMe’s “I Know” featuring & produced by Deacon The Villain of CunninLynguits. Tragedy & Dope, which is produced entirely by Deacon, is available now on the JustMe’s bandcamp page for just $5.

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Andre Nickatina & The Jacka: My Middle Name Is Crime [Music Video]

by Justin November 13, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5r7bPM_UMU Two of the West Coast’s most underrated emcees, Andre Nickatina & The Jacka, have joined forces for a new album entitled My Middle Name Is Crime. Here’s the music video for the title track off the upcoming LP which drops Decemeber 14th.

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DJ Nes: Jazz Breaks

by Kevin November 13, 2010 Jazzy Saturdays
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Fes Roc: Killa Tape

by Justin November 13, 2010 Hot Download

Fes Roc’s latest project The Killa Tape is comprised of tracks that didn’t make the cut on his Audio Visual EP which was released earlier this year. The Detroit emcee delivers 15 tracks with guest appearances by Ro Spit, T. Calmese & Fat Ray as well as production from the likes of Nick Speed, Decompoze & Frank [...]

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Rasson Arigato: Shock Radio [The Jazz Sessions]

by Kevin November 13, 2010 Jazzy Saturdays

Since we have Soulful Sundays, I’m considering dedicating Saturdays to jazz. What do you all think? Rasson Arigato is a Producer, M.C. and D.J. from West Covina, California. While attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Rasson hosted a radio show called “Pushing the Boundaries” on 91.5 KUNV. He also was a member of the popular hip hop [...]

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Koan: Originators (feat Sean C)

by Kevin November 13, 2010 Singles

New Orleans emcee Koan will be making his solo debut at the end of this year. As the member of the band EOE, he was awarded “Best Hip Hop Act” 3 years in the row. Here’s “Originators” featuring Sean C off the album Chronicles of A Dying Breed produced by Koan and Sean C. Check him out [...]

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Big Hop & X3M: I Changed My Life [Music Video]

by Kevin November 13, 2010 Music Videos

From the Free EP, Everything Is Impossible. Available for download at bighop.bandcamp.com

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Rest In Peace Ol’ Dirty Bastard (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004)

by Justin November 13, 2010 Rest In Peace
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Today is the anniversary of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s death and we here at KN.com wanted to pay our respects. You can check out our “Remebering ODB” posts we did last year if you missed them. Hit the jump for a few of Ason Unique’s best songs. Rest In Peace Russell Jones.

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Louie P. Newton: EveryThing In ReVerSe

by Thomas November 13, 2010 Singles

Detroit emcee Louie P. Newton drops another track which hopefully is from his forthcoming EP.  The concept record produced by Newton finds him channeling his innermost Memento.  The record shows Newton has talent outside of just spitting bars (see “The Bottom”) even though he’s nice at that!  Another solid joint.  Link underneath. Edit:  EP is [...]

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Jay Electronica Signs With Roc Nation

by Justin November 13, 2010 News

Photo By Kiran A few weeks ago, Jay Electronica said he had a “huge announcement” to make and it’s finally been delivered. Jay-Z announced tonight at his secret show at The Box that the New Orleans emcee has signed with Roc Nation. Here’s some more details courtesy of Miss Info: Earlier I spoke to Jay E. [...]

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J. Cole: Friday Night Lights

by Justin November 12, 2010 Hot Download

A little later than expected but J. Cole drops his much anticipated Friday Night Lights mixtape. The Roc Nation emcee gives you 20 tracks with guest appearances by CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Kanye West, Wale, Big Sean & Drake. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Stretch & Bobbito 20th Anniversary Reunion Show [Video]

by Kevin November 12, 2010 Around The Net

The final show aired just a few weeks ago… here’s some video footage highlighting the event. If you missed the show, you can grab the audio here.

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Artist Spotlight: Random aka MegaRan

by DJ Grain November 12, 2010 Artist Spotlight

After a long hiatus from writing I am proud to bring you all the homie Random aka MegaRan representing Philly harder than Dr. J and the 76ers and also Phoenix, AZ.  It is not too often that you find an dope emcee that brings fury and tenacity to the mike but rarely if ever cusses.  [...]

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Hieroglyphics: Slaughter

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles

The legendary Hieroglyphics collective has teamed up with Akomplice Clothing for these new limited editon jackets [purchase]. In celebration of the release, the Hiero crew drops a new track called “Slaughter.”

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The Kid Daytona: Lifted (feat Styles P & Vaughn Anthony) [prod by nVMe]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles

LRG released the 4th leak off The Kid Daytona’s upcoming project, the nVME produced “Lifted” featuring Styles P & Vaughn Anthony. Daytona’s The Interlude drops this Tuesday for free via LRG’s site.

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John Public: Freedom People [prod by 6th Sense]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles

John Public drops an updated version of his song “Freedom People” produced by 6th Sense. The song is the 2nd leak off his upcoming DJBooth.net sponsored Re-Gifted: The Thrift Shop Experience which will be released December 7th.

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