June 2011

Cold Heat, comprised of Jak D and Jay W get set to drop their third LP, Raising The Bar on July 19th through SoulSpazm digital. As part of their promotional campaign, the Queens duo pairs up with the ‘Wild Cowboy’ Sadat X and mixtape icon J-Love on “Taking It All”, which is now available for [...]

Dominique Larue: We Are (feat M-Dot & Revalation)

by Kevin June 24, 2011 Singles

After many scheduling setbacks, Dominique Larue finally drops the first of two leaks off of The Sam Jackson Project. “We Are” features Boston’s very own M-Dot (Winner of 2010 “Hip-Hop Artist of the Year” at 23rd Annual Boston Music Awards) and Revalation of EMS with production from Onederkid hailing from Dade County. The Sam Jackson [...]

K. Sparks: Cashmere Flow

by Kevin June 24, 2011 Singles

K. Sparks links up with Moe Productions and DJ Bobby Bob for a new track with will be on his upcoming DJBooth-sponsored project. Cashmere Flow (Scratches By DJ Bobby Bob) by K. Sparks

Curtiss King: Thats How My Days Goin [Music Video]

by Kevin June 24, 2011 Music Videos

Curtiss King releases a new video to follow up the release of his latest single “Thats How My Day’s Goin”, produced by Jynxx. D.I.Y. EP presented by Ashley Outrageous x Black Cloud Music coming July 11th!

e.d.g.e: All Flow Everything

by Kevin June 24, 2011 Hot Download

The9Elements.com presents the new street album from e.d.g.e., All Flow Everything. Features include Jeff Spec and Claire Mortifee, and production comes courtesy of Shane Eli, Moka Only, Ritchcraft, Stewie Vuiton, Roswell, Grade A and more.

10th Annual Dynamic Producer Conference Contest Winners

by Kevin June 23, 2011 Sponsored Events

Congrats goes out to KN regulars Roads Art and Juicebox Jackson who just got picked as the winners of the Dynamic Producer Conference Contest we ran a few weeks ago. These two lucky producers will get free entry into the conference, which runs August 26-28 in L.A. Check over at DynamicProducer.com to hear the winning [...]

Co$$: Pot Ash [prod by Exlie]

by Kevin June 23, 2011 Music Videos

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Co$$’ debut album Before I Awoke is out now via Tres Records and is streaming over at AOL’s CD Listening Party all week! To celebrate the release, Co$$ is releasing the video for the single “Pot Ash,” produced by Exile. On this track, Co$$ sifts through years of heartache, dreams, music and his father’s passing [...]

Punchline: Snapped [prod by The Are]

by Kevin June 23, 2011 Singles

New track from Punchline, featuring comedian Darnell Wright and produced by The Are.

Big Mike: The Full Circle

by Justin June 23, 2011 Hot Download

Louisiana legend Big Mike returns after a 2 year absence with his new mixtape The Full Circle, a prelude to his upcoming album Bayou Classic. The former Geto Boys & Convicts member’s latest project includes 21 tracks including a few snippets off the upcoming LP and guest appearances by Young Bleed, Fiend, Six 2 & Akon. If you’d like [...]

The Black Opera: Sleep Tight [Music Video]

by Justin June 23, 2011 Music Videos

Under the radar, _____ & ________ ______ have just released a project under the guise of The Black Opera. Here’s some visuals for the track “Sleep Tight” off their debut Overture, which is available now on iTunes. If you saw who it was, then you know. If not, don’t go here to find out more.

Talib Kweli On The Colbert Report

by Justin June 23, 2011 Around The Net

The Colbert ReportTags: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Talib Kweli was last night’s guest on The Colbert Report as a part of StePhest Colbchella ’11. Check out Stephen’s interview with the Reflection Eternal emcee above and hit the jump to watch Kweli’s performances of “Cold Rain” and “Get By.”

Drums & Ammo: Volume 1 (Extra Clip)

by Justin June 23, 2011 Hot Download

West Coast production crew Drums & Ammo presents Volume 1 (Extra Clip), a complimentary piece to their recent instrumental release. The EP includes 8 tracks from the SWTBRDS collective with rhymes provided by DaVinci, Bambu, C-Plus & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Jean Grae: Cookies Or Comas (Hosted by DJ Drama)

by Justin June 23, 2011 Hot Download

DJBooth.net presents Jean Grae’s new mixtape Cookies Or Comas: A Gangsta Grillz Special Editon hosted by DJ Drama. The 11 track project is a prelude to her upcoming album Cake Or Death and includes guest appearances by Talib Kweli, Styles P, Pharoahe Monch & Royce da 5’9. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah: Rap Money (feat Daz)

by Justin June 23, 2011 Singles

That was quick right? Just a day after recording their entire EP together, Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah leak the first joint “Rap Money” featuring Daz of Tha Dogg Pound. The duo’s Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away EP will be available on iTunes tomorrow.

OSYM: Insanity (feat J. Nolan)

by Justin June 23, 2011 Singles

OSYM hit us with his Salute produced single “Insanity” featuring Atlanta’s J. Nolan. The track will appear on the Southern California emcee’s new project Procrastination, which drops July 11th.

STS: Only One

by Justin June 23, 2011 Singles

Money Making Jam Boys member STS drops a new freestyle produced by Pr1me inspired by The Black Keys’ “The Only One.” Sugar Tongue Slim’s album The Illustrious is due out in 2012 and will feature production by Big K.R.I.T, The Alchemist, Groove Chambers & more.

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