November 2010

Kid Cudi: Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager

by Jon Garcia November 19, 2010 Music Reviews

Kid Cudi is the black sheep. He’s been the black sheep growing up, in G.O.O.D. Music, and in Hip-Hop. With this has come very distinct music that his fans have fallen in love with.  After a widely acclaimed debut album, Cudi’s second effort Man on the Moon II (The Legend of Mr. Rager) has expectations [...]

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Marley Marl: Testing Out Ableton

by Kevin November 18, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8OAJ-kcHck I’ve never messed with Ableton, but after hearing what legendary producer Marly Marl did one his first take I may check it out. Ableton should use this as a commercial or something… lol. But then again he is Marly Marl. He could probably make grilled cheese and grits sound good slapped up against a [...]

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Trek Life: Everything Changed Nothing [Instrumentals]

by Kevin November 18, 2010 Instrumentals

West Coast emcee Trek Life is treating his fans to the instrumentals from his latest LP Everything Changed Nothing, a project produced entirely by the acclaimed and stylistically diverse producer Oddisee. Everything Changed Nothing offers fans a wide range of tracks to create their own remixes and mash-ups or just to throw on the playlist and vibe out. [...]

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1982: The Diamond Collection (The Best of Statik & Term)

by Kevin November 18, 2010 Mixtapes

Diamond Supply Co. and Showoff Records celebrate the history of Statik Selektah & Termanology as a team leading up to the 1982 album release. The Diamond T-shirt available exclusively today on www.diamondsupplyco.com and you can cop the 1982 album now on iTunes.

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Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No): Take Drugs [Music Video]

by Justin November 18, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I11pgTCli3c Um, let’s just say that this new Gangrene video truly does fit the song title. The Alchemist & Oh No’s album Gutter Water drops this Tuesday.

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Thee Tom Hardy: The Hardy Boy Mystery Mixtape (Secret Of Thee Green Magic) [Presented By DJ Green Lantern & 9th Wonder]

by Justin November 18, 2010 Hot Download

After a slight delay, Thee Tom Hardy’s new project has finally arrived. Tom links up with DJBooth.net for The Hardy Boy Mystery Mixtape: Secret Of Thee Gree Magic, presented by DJ Green Lantern & 9th Wonder. The 18 track mixtape features a stacked lineup of producers such as Kno, Khrysis, Commissioner Gordon, Vitamin D, Eric G, [...]

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Playa Fly: I’m Lovin It

by Justin November 18, 2010 Singles
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The Memphis 10 legend Playa Fly drops his new single “I’m Lovin It” off his upcoming LP . Fly recently told Brink! TV that his long awaited Mafia All Day album would be released soon through his own M3 imprint. He also mentioned to look out for King Of All Kings Vol. 2, a sequel to the mixtape that he released [...]

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CyHi Da Prynce: Living Wonderful [Music Video]

by Justin November 18, 2010 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Cyhi Da Prynce – Living Wonderful from Decatur Dan on Vimeo. Decatur Dan directs the music video for CyHi Da Prynce’s “Living Wonderful.” The song is off the G.O.O.D. Music artist’s new mixtape Royal Flush [Download id not defined].

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Thurogood Wordsmith: The Appetizer EP

by Justin November 18, 2010 Hot Download

Here’s some new music out of the T.H.E.M camp, this time from Thurogood Wordsmith. The Appetizer EP features production from Jett I Masstyr, Cristolph of The Niceguys, John Dew & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Evidence: Outta My Mind (feat Murs) [prod by DJ Khalil]

by Justin November 18, 2010 Singles

Evidence & Murs go in over the same DJ Khalil instrumental used on the Laws remix of “Hold You Down” for this version entitled “Outta My Mind.” This is just a little something to hold fans over while we wait for the Dilated Peoples emcee’s new solo album Cats & Dogs. Props to Nah Right.

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Sene & J57: eye don’t dream… but i do EP

by Justin November 18, 2010 Hot Download

Seemingly out of nowhere, Sene & J57 drop a new EP entitled eye don’t dream… but i do presented by Okayplayer. The project serves as prelude to their full length collaboration album that will be released next year. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy: Original Samples

by Kevin November 18, 2010 Around The Net

It’s been a while since we’ve done a sample set here on KN.com, but others around the Net are still diggin in the crates. Andrew from FSD recently compiled the samples used in Kanye’s latest album. Not sure if these are complete, but I’m looking forward to hearing these myself. Props Andrew… check it after [...]

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Zilla: I’m Goin (feat ST 2 Lettaz & Bentley) [prod by Bossman]

by Justin November 18, 2010 Singles

Codie G sent over some new tunes from Alabama courtesy of Zilla. “I’m Goin” features G-Side’s ST 2 Lettaz as well as DB49′s Bentley and is  produced by Bossman.

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Interview With Buff1

by Justin November 18, 2010 Exclusive

Michigan emcee Buff1 has established his name over the last decade as not only part of the Athletic Mic League collective but also as a solo artist. After 3 albums with AML and 2 solo LP’s, the Ann Arbor representative joined forces with DJ Rhettmatic of the Beat Junkies to form Crown Royale. With the duo’s debut album set to [...]

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Aesop (of Living Legends): Steal The Show (feat Luckyiam PSC)

by Justin November 18, 2010 Singles

Aesop digs into the vaults for his song “Steal The Show” featuring fellow Living Legends member Luckyiam PSC. The track originally appeared on Aesop’s rare album Area 51 which is now out of print.

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KN.com + Masta Killa Present: The Next Chamber Contest

by Kevin November 18, 2010 Contests

The other day we teamed up with Masta Killa to give away an awesome Wu-Tang prize pack. The grand prize has been won (congrats to Roads Art), but we are now giving away 5 copies of the new Masta Killa album, The Next Chamber. Hit the jump for your chance to enter…

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Big K.R.I.T., Killa Kyleon & Curren$y: Moons & Stars Remix Video BTS

by Justin November 18, 2010 Coming Soon
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Behind The Scenes: Big K.R.I.T., Killa Kyleon, Curren$y from Owt And About Filmworks on Vimeo. Killa Kyleon sent over the official behind the scenes look at the “Moon & Stars” remix video shoot. Look out for the video of Big K.R.I.T., Killa Kyleon & Curren$y collaboration to be released very soon.

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Chris Read: Classic Material 1988

by J. Rizzle November 18, 2010 Downloads

Peep Chris Read’s Classic Material series highligthing the great year that is 1988.  Hit the jump for the tracklist and link.

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DJ Chief One: 1991

by J. Rizzle November 18, 2010 Downloads

  Here’s a mixtape by DJ Chief One that features bangerz from the year 1991. This mix is over two hours long and it’s good ish for the iPod.  Grab the goodness after the cut.  Enjoy!

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Inside The Studio With YelaWolf

by Justin November 18, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA1iPAOn5j8 While promoting the release of his major label debut Trunk Muzik: 0-60, YelaWolf stopped by to participate in Hip Hop Naton’s online series Inside the Studio. Yela speaks on the original Trunk Muzik, his cosigns from Bun B & Raekwon, living in “the blog era” and getting signed to Interscope. Make sure you cop [...]

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