April 2011

Reject: I Don’t Wanna Hear It (feat Edo G) [prod by Teddy Roxpin] x Edo G Album Trailer

Boston emcee Reject gets Beantown legend Edo G for his latest single “Don’t Wanna Hear It” produced by Teddy Roxpin. Speaking of Edo, check out the above album trailer for his upcoming album A Face In The Crowd which drops May 17th.

Just Released Today [04/19]

by Kevin April 19, 2011 New Music Releases

I’m literally salivating, looking over all these new music releases in stores today. If you ain’t broke, trust me… you will be after today! We got new albums from DJ Quik, the Beastie Boys, Del the Funky Homosapien, Kool G Rap, Illmind, Curren$y… plus reissues from MF DOOM and Blu. Wow… it’s a good day to [...]

Drums & Ammo: Drums & Ammo, Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle April 19, 2011 Downloads

Drums & Ammo is a four-man production team featuring Ammbush, 6Fingers, REL & Al Jieh. Collectively, they have worked with the likes of Raphael Saadiq, Messy Marv, Bambu, DaVinci, Keak Da Sneak, Mistah FAB, The Jacka, Del the Funky Homosapien, Exile, and many more. Their diversity in experience and range in sound – from spacey [...]

Pusha T: My God [Music Video]

by Thomas April 19, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the official video for the first single off of Pusha T‘s mixtape, Fear of God. The Re-Up Gang member will be releasing the tape, now titled Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray as an EP in June with additional tracks. The clip is directed by Pusha T and Ryan Reichenfeld. Video reminds me [...]

Rasheed Chappell: Capture The Moment EP. 1

by Thomas April 18, 2011 Coming Soon

T’he homie Rasheed Chappell is gearing up to release his long awaited long player, Future Before Nostalgia sometime in the near future. Until then he wants to give his fans and supporters a look into his life and a taste of what’s to come. Peep what he has to say about the series. I have [...]

Chamillionaire: Major Pain 1.5

by Justin April 18, 2011 Hot Download

After finally getting his release from Universal, Chamillionaire is back on the independent grind with his new mixtape Major Pain 1.5. The new project features 19 tracks, none of which were featured on the Houston’s emcee original Major Pain tape from last year, and includes guest appearances by Big K.R.I.T, Famous & Nipsey Hussle. Tracklist & link after [...]

Kanye West Live at Coachella 2011

by Carsten April 18, 2011 Around The Net

Yesterday, Kanye West closed out the three day Coachella music festival held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. Mr. West took the sold out crowd through his five albums and proofed once again that he’s one of the best live performers of our culture. With that being said, get your ponchos out and [...]

Insight: I Get Mine [Unreleased]

by Justin April 18, 2011 Singles

When we last heard from Insight, the versatile emcee was killing it on fellow Y Society member Damu The Fudgemunk’s “Don’t Do It” and was fresh off the second ShinSight Trio album Somwehere Beyond The Moon. Now he’s back with a previously unreleased cut called “I Get Mine” which is ”for people in the music business who take [...]

Señor Kaos: Till Your Dead [Music Video]

by Justin April 18, 2011 Music Videos

Rick Foy of Dvid Films is producing a new show designed to give the spotlight to artists not on the mainstream scene. In this exclusive from the show, the homie Señor Kaos performs hsi song “Till Your Dead” off The Most Interesting MC In The World mixtape [Download id not defined].

Kristmas: Somethin Wrong [Music Video] x New Album W2 Boy

by Justin April 18, 2011 Music Videos

Slow Motion Soundz has already had a big year with the release of G-Side’s The One…Cohesive, but they’ve got another gem on their hands via Kristmas. The Alabama emcee recently released the very dope W2 Boy, which you can stream after the jump. The DB49 member also lends some visuals to the lead single “Something Wrong” [...]

Zero Star: ’72 Dolphins [Music Video]

by Justin April 18, 2011 Music Videos

Zero Star drops some visuals for his latest cut “72 Dolphins” produced by Maggz. The track is off the Ohio emcee’s upcoming EP Don’t Look Now which is coming soon.

Focus…: I Know… (feat Sha Stimuli)

by Justin April 18, 2011 Singles

Grammy Award winning producer Focus… is back with a new joint called “I Know…” featuring Sha Stimuli. Make sure you check out the a.Fam CEO’s alternate versions of “Idols & Role Models” featuring KIDA, Rapper Big Pooh & Chaundon. I Know… [feat. Sha Stimuli] by Focus…

Freebase 808 (Geechie Suede & Apple Juice Kid): Love Eclipse

by Justin April 18, 2011 Singles

Camp Lo’s Geechi Suede & Apple Juice Kid bring you “Love Eclipse”, the second single off their upcoming album Liquid Love Spacedust. Freebase 808′s debut LP is scheduled to be released on May 3rd.

Late Bloomers: Eenie Meanie

by Justin April 18, 2011 Singles

Cali trio Late Bloomers dropped this previously unreleased joint “Eenie Meanie” that was recorded in early 2010. The song didn’t fit the vibe of their Three Shades Of Brown project, but wanted to make it was still heard. Eenie Meanie (Single) by LateBloomers

Donwill: Shake It Easy [Music Video]

by Justin April 18, 2011 Music Videos

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Tanya Morgan member Donwill gives the visual treatment to “Shake It Easy” off his latest solo album Don Cusack In High Fidelity. Tanya Morgan (sans Ilyas) are currently working on their follow up to 2009′s critically acclaimed Brooklynati.

JR & PH7: Do It For You (feat Torae) [Music Video]

by Justin April 18, 2011 Music Videos

JR & PH7 release some visuals for their standout cut “Do It For You” featuring Torae. The track appears on the production duo’s latest album The Update which is available now.

Mac Irv: Dedication To Haiti [Music Video]

by Justin April 18, 2011 Music Videos

Wizz Kidd of The Commission hit me with this powerful song they produced entitled “Dedication To Haiti” by Mac Irv. Considering the recent & tragic events in Japan, it’s important to remember keep Haiti in our thoughts as well.

Adebisi: The Blaxploitation

by Justin April 18, 2011 Hot Download

The homie Q over at TheMadBloggers hit me with a new project they sponsored by Wisconsin emcee Adebisi. The Blaxploitation is a reintroduction of the now New York based artist, as he rocks over various instrumentals as well as some original cuts. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Lega-C: Ya’ll Ain’t Famous Yet

by Justin April 18, 2011 Singles

As DJ Jay Skillz puts the finishing touches on Spin Cycle, we’ve got the 2nd leak “Ya’ll Ain’t Famous Yet” by Lega-C. Look out for the KN.com sponsored mixtape to drop next week.

Artist Spotlight: Da Circle

by Kevin April 17, 2011 Artist Spotlight

BX/BK Hip Hop duo Da Circle, comprised of Fatz D’ Assassin and Goodtime Slim, recently released their album The 360 Deal on Viper Records. KN had the opportunity to catch up with the duo and give them our artist spotlight treatment. Check it after the cut…

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