April 2011

Just Released Today [04/12]

by Kevin April 12, 2011 New Music Releases

It’s that time of the week again to put your money where your mouth is. Today we have some promising releases available in stores from Atmosphere, as well as Classified (both of which I will be checking for).  Also out today is the new Mack Malone collaboration album from Mack 10 and Glasses Malone. Hit [...]

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Smoke DZA: THC (The Hustlers Catalog) [Free Album]

by Thomas April 11, 2011 Downloads

Harlem MC, Smoke DZA releases his FREE album, THC (The Hustlers Catalog) today. The album features appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Mookie Jones, Kendrick Lamar, and Trademark Da Skydiver. Production comes from Big K.R.I.T., Lex Luger, Hi-Tek, 183rd, and others. The tape should be solid as all of the leaks were on point. Tracklist and link [...]

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Freeway: Running The Streets [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin April 11, 2011 Singles

Statik Selektah made a promise that when he hit 20,ooo followers on Twitter, he would let loose an exclusive download.  Looking through a stash of unreleased joints, he found “Running The Streets” which he did with Freeway and his Free Money Crew. If you dig this, make sure you cop Statik and Freeway’s Statik-Free EP [...]

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The Aztext: I Make Records [Music Video]

by Kevin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

We leaked the audio back in February; here are the visuals.  Directed by Brent Harrewyn.

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Skit Slam & DJ Tee: The Setup [Music Video]

by Kevin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

Skit Slam (of Everliven Sound with Cymarshall Law) drops the official video for “The Setup” off his upcoming album with DJ Tee, The Legend of L-Town.

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DJ Paradime: Soul In The South Volume 2

by Kevin April 11, 2011 Diggin' In Da Crates

DJ Paradime drops the second installment of Soul In The South, an ongoing original samples mixtape series, this time including breaks by J. Cole, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Big K.R.I.T., David Banner, and more.  Preview below, full tracked-out download after the cut…

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Commoners & Kings: C&K Street Series #17

by Kevin April 11, 2011 Around The Net

The C&K Street Series features Commoners and Kings performing impromptu spoken word poems on the streets of Southern California. The world is over sexualized and our music is a reflection of that. Jason issues a challenge to the rap community, but then he challenges the poetry community as well all while the listener is really [...]

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A.Ware: What You Need (feat Khaos & Freeman)

by Kevin April 11, 2011 Exclusive

Here’s the second leak from Lady Heroin, the upcoming KN-sponsored project from Mach Five’s A.Ware.  This unreleased song features Khaos da Rapper and Micah Freeman.

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School Of Sharks: Blood In The Water Vol. 1 (Hosted by DJ OP) x KN Contest

by Justin April 11, 2011 Contests

The wait is over as the School Of Sharks drop their debut mixtape Blood In The Water Vol. 1 hosted by D-Block’s DJ OP. The tape includes 11 original cuts from Marq Spekt, Lex Boogie & HP Capone with guest appearances made by Karniege, Pont God, Akil Nuru & more. Tracklist & link after the jump. [...]

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Dillon Maurer & Batsauce: Work It Out [Exclusive]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Exclusive

We here at KN.com are proud to bring you the first official leak off our upcoming project with DJ Jay Skillz, Dillon Maurer & Batsauce’s “Work It Out.” Batsauce provides a smooth instrumental as Dillon kicks some dope rhymes on this track that you can surely vibe to. Spin Cycle includes exclusive tracks by the [...]

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Reks: Why Cry (feat Styles P) [Music Video]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

And the videos keep on coming, this time for Reks & Styles P’s collaboration “Why Cry” produced by The Alchemist. The track appears on R.E.K.S. (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme) which is available now.

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KD: G-Fluid

by Justin April 11, 2011 Hot Download

BLVD St & Hollow Ent. present the new album from Alabama emcee KD entitled G-Fluid. KD delivers some vintage country rap tunes on his latest project with production by B. Kirk, DJ Burn One & Ced L Young, which also includes a guest appearance by Freddie Gibbs. You can download the project for free but [...]

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Killer Mike: Ready Set Go Remix (feat Big Boi & T.I.) [Music Video]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Music Videos
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Killer Mike’s “Ready Set Go” remix featuring Big Boi & T.I. gets the visual treatment via the Motion Family. Although PL3DGE was pushed back until May, Mike has promised to deliver a mixtape this month to hold us over until then.

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Junk Science & Scott Thorough: Pixelated [Music Video]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

The audio leaked last week and now Junk Science & Scott Thorough provide some visuals for their lead single “Pixelated.” The trio’s collaboration album Phoenix Down is scheduled to be released on May 31st.

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Tokyo Cigar: Broken Wings [Music Video]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

The homie Tokyo Cigar gives the visual treatment to “Broken Wings” off his latest album codename:DEVASTOR [Download id not defined]. If you haven’t already, check out his complete breakdown of the LP here.

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hasHBrown: Quail Hunting (feat Thurogood Wordsmith) [prod by Jett I Masstyr]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Singles

Thurogood Wordsmith joins fellow T.H.E.M. member hasHBrown for his latest single “Quail Hunting” produced by Jett I Masstyr. The track appears on HB’s Relationshit EP which you can download now.

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Kevin Kartier: Burn 1 [prod by DJ Burn One]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Singles

Kevin Kartier enlists the help of Country Rap Tunes connoisseur DJ Burn One for the aptly titled “Burn 1.” The Mississippi emcee’s Aviator Gang is coming soon.

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Scavie Scoobs (of Custom Made): Hang Here [Music Video]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

Custom Made member Scavie Scoobs gives the visual treatment “Hang Here” produced by Abstrakt Soundz. The track appears on the Cali emcee’s Trap Star Vol. 1 mixtape which dropped in March.

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Dysfunkshunal Familee: Be a Star [Music Video]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

The reunited Dysfunkshunal Familee drops some visuals for their single “Be a Star” off their latest LP. The group’s album Family Reunion is in stores now.

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Stoneface: Dark Years (feat 9th Prince) [Music Video]

by Justin April 11, 2011 Music Videos

Stoneface unveils some visuals for his BP produced “Dark Years” featuring Killarmy’s 9th Prince. The track appears on his BP Presents… Stoneface EP which you can download here.

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