May 2011

SL Jones: Swervin (feat Trae)

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

Photo By Shane Nash SL Jones shows his love for H-Town on his latest single “Swervin” featuring Guerilla Maab & ABN representative Trae. The track will appear on the former Grind Time Rap Gang member’s upcoming mixtape The Number 23, which is hosted by Don Cannon & drops May 23rd.

Read More…

DJ JS-1: Boom Slap (feat KRS-One & Rahzel)

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

With DJ JS-1′s best selling single being “Essentials” featuring KRS-One & Rahzel off the first Ground Original, the DJ enlists the emcee & beatboxer’s help once again on “Boom Slap” off his upcoming Ground Original 3 (No One Cares). The album is the third & final installment of the series and will be released June [...]

Read More…

Skewby: Hustle Hard

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

Skewby returns with his take on the Ace Hood single “Hustle Hard” with his new freestyle. The track is another example of the versatility the Memphis emcee possesses.

Read More…

League Of Extraordinary Gz: Bully Basics [Music Video]

by Justin May 6, 2011 Music Videos

League Of Extraordinary Gz member Esbe Da 6th Street Bully drops some visuals for his solo cut “Bully Basics” off the group’s upcoming mixtape. The Austin supergroup’s third installment of their Concealed Weapons mixtape series will be released on May 12th via DJBooth.net.

Read More…

Retrospek: Gl!tch [Music Video]

by Justin May 6, 2011 Music Videos

Retrospek member Rah Intelligence hit us with this dope video for the group’s single “Gl!tch.” This is my introduction to the Boston trio and I definitely wanna hear more. If you want to as well, hit up Retrospek’s bandcamp page to download two of their EPs.

Read More…

Audible Doctor: Chuch Night [Remix] (feat June Haze)

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

Earlier this year Brown Bag AllStar producer Audible Doctor announced a contest to created the vocal version of The Spread EP. Now with the winners picked, the beatsmith is set to release the new edition next week. Here’s one of the bonus cuts off the upcoming EP, the remix of “Church Night” featuring June Haze.

Read More…

FreshGrind.com Presents Live To Fight Another Day (Japan Fundraising Album)

by Justin May 6, 2011 New Music Releases

Fresh-Grind.com presents their compilation Live to Fight Another Day with all proceeds going to Japanese relief funds. The project features plenty of names our readers are familiar with including IMAKEMADBEATS, Mike Beatz, SigNif, Kevin Kartier, Shane Eli, Psymun, e.d.g.e. & Marcus D. A minimum of $6 is required to download the album but you are free to [...]

Read More…

Vakill: I Came 4 U [Music Video]

by Justin May 5, 2011 Music Videos

Vakill releases the music video for his outstanding new single “I Came 4 U” produced by Panik of the Molemen. The track will appear on the Chicago emcee’s long awaited album Armor Of God which drops June 14th.

Read More…

Gotham Green & El Prez: Inhale EP

by Justin May 5, 2011 Hot Download

Gotham Green & El Prez have joined forces for the collaboration Inhale EP presented by AshleyOutrageous.com & DJBooth.net. The project includes 6 tracks produced by Twigg & Stone and DJ Quickie Mart. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Read More…

Quite Nyce: HMMM

by Justin May 5, 2011 Music Videos

RADIx member Quite Nyce is back with his new single & video “HMMM” produced by Fleo. Be on the look out for a KN.com sponsored EP from Quite Nyce this summer. Hit the jump for the mp3.

Read More…

Lex One: Dick Cheney [Music Video]

by Justin May 5, 2011 Music Videos

Lex One provides some visuals to his track “Dick Cheney” off his GTPS Mixtape. “Everybody puts up some sort of a mask around you in life,” says Lex. “This is pretty much how I see people in the business. Always frontin, rockin a mask. You never know who you are dealin with.”

Read More…

Stretch & Bobitto on Hot97 (3/10/1996)

by J. Rizzle May 5, 2011 Downloads

Boogie & The Barber on Hot97 New York City doin’ what they always do, with Organized Konfusion in studio. Classic NY radio…. Straight from the shoe box of DJ STICKEM, grab it at the cut and enjoy. Source: DJ STICKEM

Read More…

DJ Stickem: Hittin’ That Ass Off (1995)

by J. Rizzle May 5, 2011 Downloads

Hip Hop and R&B mixtape recorded back in 1995 by DJ Stickem, hit it at the jump.

Read More…

Enter To Win Five Beastie Boys Albums on Vinyl!

by Kevin May 4, 2011 Contests

Cornerstone Promotion has teamed up with KevinNottingham.com to give our readers an opportunity to win some of the Beastie Boys’ back catalog on vinyl plus their new album Hot Sauce Committee on CD. One lucky winner will receive Paul’s Boutique (vinyl), Check Your Head (vinyl), Ill Communication (vinyl), Hello Nasty (vinyl), The Mix Up (vinyl) [...]

Read More…

New Twitter Alias (@KNdotcom)

by Kevin May 4, 2011 Misc

If you use Twitter to keep up with the posts here on KN, you’ll want to start following @KNdotcom.  We created this account today for those that only want the site’s blog feed. @KevinNottingham is still active, but it will be used solely as my personal account. If you want to follow the whole KN [...]

Read More…

Elzhi: Halftime [Music Video]

by Justin May 4, 2011 Music Videos

As promised on Monday, Elzhi unveils the visuals for his version of the Nas classic “Halftime” featuring the Will Sessions band. Elzhi’s long awaited Illmatic tribute, Elmatic, will be released for free on May 10th.

Read More…

Dom McLennon: Down

by Justin May 4, 2011 Singles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMxAXysr9mM”>”Never

Dom McLennon remixes the Living Legends track “Never Fallin” for his updated version entitled “Down.” The track is first leak off the producer’s upcoming album 1992 as well as his first official release featuring him rapping. Also be on the look out for his new beat tape Decktales 3 which drops June 21st. Down. by Dom [...]

Read More…

Fresh Daily: The Quiet Life

by Justin May 4, 2011 Hot Download

Brooklyn emcee Fresh Daily is back with his new free album The Quiet Life. The latest 15 track project from Fresh Daily includes production by Theory Hazit, Shuko, The Stuyvesants, MNDSGN & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Read More…

Redman: Cheerz (feat Ready Roc) [Music Video]

by Justin May 4, 2011 Music Videos

Def Jam finally gives Redman some promotion for his album… five months after it was released. Here’s some visuals for one of the few tolerable songs on Reggie, “Cheerz” featuring Ready Roc.

Read More…

Mister Cee: Guru Tribute Mix (2011)

by J. Rizzle May 4, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

DJ Mister Cee pays homage to Guru on the anniversary of his passing, enjoy! Source: Rap Radar

Read More…