November 2010

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Scudda – Kelly In My Camaro

by Kevin November 26, 2010 Exclusive

All week we’ve been giving you exclusives from the Hall of Justus‘ upcoming Reservoir Dogs 2 mixtape, first with a Jozeemo leak then one from Chaundon. Now we got a new joint from Joe Scudda. So far this mixtape is sounding dope… can’t wait for the full thing to drop!

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1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology): The Free(EP)

by Kevin November 26, 2010 Hot Download

Previously only available after proof of purchase of the 1982 album, Statik and Termanology are now giving away the 1982 EP for free download. Consisting of 9 tracks that aren’t on the album, the EP is easily just as good and includes tracks that were leaked as promo, as well as a few you may [...]

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Jay Rock: Black Friday

by Kevin November 26, 2010 Mixtapes

The Internets have been mostly quiet since everyone has been more or less gettin’ their grub on.  The main news around the web (at least in our little world) is that popular sites OnSMASH.com and RapGodfathers.com have been shut down by the federal government. Not sure if it’s for real, but it’s definitely fucked up. Anyway, here’s [...]

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Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

by Jon Garcia November 25, 2010 Music Reviews

Hip-Hop has been in the palm of Kanye West’s hands this year. With so much controversy surrounding the emcee, his return to the microphone- to the world it seems like- came with an unprecedented amount of buzz. Making several guest appearances, taking the Twitter universe by storm, numerous production credits, starting the Rosewood movement, and [...]

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James John: From: Here. To: Pollux.

by Kevin November 25, 2010 Singles

New project that dropped today from James John of Divine Minds: Peace. “From: Here. To: Pollux.” is a 22 track project that spans about 55 minutes in length. In short, I just decided to rock over some of my favorite producers instrumentals. The sounds range from Flying Lotus, Exile, Nicolay, Ski Beatz and many more. [...]

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Nappy Roots: Nappy Holidays

by Justin November 25, 2010 Singles

Now that the holiday season is upon us, Nappy Roots drops their new anthem “Nappy Holidays.” Thanks to all the readers, artists, producers & anyone else that helps make KN.com what is today. Have a great Thanksgiving everbody!

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Sin: Hollywood [Music Video]

by Kevin November 24, 2010 Music Videos

My homegirl Ashley Outrageous sent over some material from this new artist she’s working with out here in Miami. Honestly, I didn’t know Miami had it like this… dude is nice. Originally from Providence, RI. Sin is lyrical emcee just waiting to break onto the scene. He has a great local following and has been [...]

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Crown Royale (Buff1 & DJ Rhettmatic): Crown Jewels (A 2Dope EP)

by Justin November 24, 2010 Hot Download

Crown Royale teams up with 2DopeBoyz for Crown Jewels (A 2Dope EP). The project serves as prelude to Buff1 & DJ Rhettmatic’s self titled album and features 4 tracks that won’t appear on the LP. Rhettmatic & 14KT provide the production and Kam Moye aka Supastition & El Da Sensei make guest appearances on the EP. Make sure you [...]

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2 Hungry Bros: Open Buffet (Presented By Dub MD)

by Justin November 24, 2010 Hot Download

Dub MD presents Open Buffet, the new mixtape from production duo 2 Hungry Bros. The 13 track project includes guest appearances by Señor Kaos,  Homeboy Sandman, YC The Cynic, Fresh Daily, 8thW1, P.SO, I Am Many & Likwuid. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Baton Rouge Cyphers

by Justin November 24, 2010 Around The Net

This is what I like to see. Some of Baton Rouge’s most talented up & coming emcees got together for two different cyphers and the results were dope to say the least. I’ve posted some music from a few of these guys before but a lot them will probably be new to you. It’s great to see this [...]

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NWL (Deacon The Villain & Sheisty Khrist): Ascension

by Justin November 24, 2010 Singles

Since we’re one day away from Thanksgiving, Deacon The Villain & Sheisty Khrist wanted to leak another track off their LP for the fans. The Deacon produced “Ascension” will be featured on the duo’s new album Niggaz With Latitude, scheduled to drop digitally next Tuesday and physically on December 14th. All the leaks have been [...]

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RZA: You Don’t Own Me

by Justin November 24, 2010 Singles

RZA keeps #WuWednesday’s going with his latest leak “You Don’t Own Me.” Here’s what The Abbott had to say about the song: THIS IS A SONG TALKING ABOUT HOW PEOPLE TRY TO TELL WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO BE… THE SONG CAN RELATE TO A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN OR CITIZENS AND AUTHORITY…OR [...]

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Wrekonize: Groundwork [Remix] (feat Ras Kass, Saheed, Akrobatik, Co$$ & Rudi Goblen)

by Justin November 24, 2010 Singles

Wrekonize recruits an impressive lineup of emcees for the remix of “Groundwork” off his A Soiree For Skeptics street album. Ras Kass, Saheed, Akrobatik, Co$$ & Rudi Goblen joined the ¡Mayday! emcee for this new posse cut.

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People Under The Stairs: Beer [Music Video]

by Justin November 24, 2010 Music Videos

People Under The Stairs always make some funny music videos and it’s no different this time around. PUTS drop the visuals  for “Beer” off their dope 2009 LP Carried Away. Thes One & Double K will be releasing their DVD 10th Anniversary: Live From The El Rey on December 7th which you can pre-order now [purchase].

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Nutt Da Kidd: Crack Rock x Crazy World

by Justin November 24, 2010 Singles

Nutt Da Kidd aka Kidd Kidd is another example of Cash Money/Young Money’s dumb moves in the past. Curren$y, Mikkey Halsted and Kidd were all part of the label yet didn’t get to release one project. Now the New Orleans emcee is linked up with Sha Money XL and has a couple of mixtapes in [...]

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Big L: Unexpected Flava [prod by Large Professor]

by Justin November 24, 2010 Singles

This song originally appeared on Lord Finesse’s Rare Cuts EP but is part of the late, great Big L’s 2nd posthumous album Return Of The Devil’s Son. The Large Professor produced “Unxpected Flava” was recorded during Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous sessions but didn’t make the cut.

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Thee Tom Hardy: Around I Go (feat Deacon The Villain) [prod by Kno]

by Justin November 24, 2010 Singles

CunninLynguists & Thee Tom Hardy make for a great combination. QN5 released the tagless, CDQ version of Hardy’s “Around I Go” featuring Deacon The Villain & produced by Kno. The song appears on the Carolina emcee’s The Hardy Boy Mystery Mixtape: Secret Of Thee Green Magic which dropped last week.

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cARTer: Going Hollywood

by Justin November 24, 2010 Hot Download

I’m a little late on the cARTer bandwagon but after I heard “Bayou Classic”, I had to take notice. DJ Skee & LA Leakers present cARTer’s new mixtape Going Hollywood. The Houston native’s project features 16 track with features from Chase N Cashe, Terry Kennedy & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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La The Darkman: Gangsta Shit x All About My Ends [Music Video]

by Justin November 24, 2010 Music Videos
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La The Darkman aka L.A.D “Gangsta Shit” Official Music Video (MitchWhy from MitchWhy on Vimeo. La The Darkman brings you a double video for his songs “Gangsta Shit” and “All About My Ends.” Not sure why Embassy Invasion didn’t drop as scheduled but LAD said the mixtape is still on way.

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Trae: Please Respect It [Music Video]

by Justin November 24, 2010 Music Videos

Trae provides some visuals for his dope track “Please Respect It” off the new street album Can’t Ban Tha Truth [Download id not defined]. Recently Z-Ro announced that he & Trae were finally working together again so maybe we’ll see another ABN album some time soon.

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