July 2011

Vakill: Beast Ballad (feat Crooked I, Rhymefest, Juice & Nino Bless)

by Justin July 8, 2011 Singles

Still need some convincing into buying Vakill’s long awaited Armor Of God album [purchase]? Well look no further then the massive Panik produced posse cut “Beast Ballad” featuring Crooked I, Rhymefest, Juice & Nino Bless. VAKILL – BEAST BALLAD FEAT CROOKED I, RHYMEFEST, JUICE & NINO BLESS – ARMOR OF GOD by Molemen

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Propain: Move On (feat Jack Freeman) [Music Video]

by Justin July 8, 2011 Music Videos

Propain releases the music video for his Jack Freeman assisted break-up song “Move On” off #Departure. Look out for the Houston emcee’s new project Dangerous Minds, which is coming soon.

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Kool G Rap: In Too Deep [Music Video]

by Justin July 8, 2011 Music Videos

The legendary Kool G Rap gives the visual treatment to his single “In Too Deep” featuring Heather Walker. The track appears on Kool Giancana’s new album Riches, Royalty, Respect which is available now.

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DJ JS-1: Ground Original 3 (No One Cares)

by Jeff Leon July 8, 2011 Music Reviews

No one cares; a powerful statement and a mantra of sorts for DJ JS-1 on his latest record. The Queens turntablist – known for his partnership with Rahzel, close alliance with Fat Beats, and his distinguished list of collaborations with highly regarded emcees such as Common and Kool G Rap — has issued the third volume [...]

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Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival VIP Package Contest

by Justin July 8, 2011 Contests

The 7th annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival kicks off this Monday and you have a chance to win a VIP package (valued at $100) to gain access to all events! The winner will have the chance to chance to see an amazing lineup of artists including Q-Tip, Random Axe, Kendrick Lamar, J-live, Homeboy Sandman, Lords [...]

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Skinny-C: T.G.I.F. [Music Video]

by Justin July 8, 2011 Music Videos

Skinny-C celebrates the beginning of the weekend with some visuals for his track “T.G.I.F.” The song appears on the Atlanta emcee & HiPNOTT artist’s 110 EP, which dropped last year.

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Chalie Boy: Versatyle Child 3 (Hosted By DJ Rapid Ric)

by Justin July 7, 2011 Hot Download

Chalie Boy teams up once again with DJ Rapid Ric for his new mixtape Versatyle Child 3. The Texan emcee’s third installment of the series includes 20 tracks with guest appearances by K-Rino, Chamillionaire, Magno, Gerald G, J-Dawg, Slim Thug, Mac Miller & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Charlie Smarts (of Kooley High): Postcards (feat Tab-One)

by Justin July 7, 2011 Singles

Charlie Smarts enlists the help of fellow Kooley High member Tab-One on his new track “Postcards.” The song will appear on the Carolina emcee’s Low Bottom Me, which is coming soon.

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Raekwon: Rich & Black (feat Nas) [Music Video]

by Justin July 7, 2011 Music Videos

Raekwon cooks up some visuals for his highly regarded “Rich & Black” featuring the one & only Nas. The track appears on The Chef’s album Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang, which was included in our top 20 albums of the first half selections.

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Locksmith & Laroo: Keep Me Watching [Music Video]

by Justin July 7, 2011 Music Videos

Locksmith links up with fellow Richmond native Laroo Tha Hard Hitta, a member of E-40′s Sick Wid It Records, for the track “Keep Me Watching” produced by E-A-Ski. The Frontline member’s long awaited solo debut Labyrinth and his collaboration with Ski Beatz, Embedded, are coming soon.

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Chief Kamachi: Chuck D [Music Video]

by Justin July 7, 2011 Music Videos

Chief Kamachi provides some visuals to his new single “Chuck D” off his upcoming album Rise & Rhyme Vol. 1. Kamachi is currently selling a maxi-single of the song along with two more tracks if you’d like to grab it now.

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Headnodic (of Crown City Rockers): Movin On Up (feat Latyrx & Kat)

by Justin July 7, 2011 Music Videos

Crown City Rockers producer Headnodic releases some cool visuals for his latest leak “Movin On Up” featuring Latyrx & Kat, which you can download after the jump. The producer’s solo debut Red Line Radio drops July 26th and includes guest appearances by One Be Lo, People Under The Stairs, Sadat X, The Grouch, Mr. Lif [...]

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Fatal Lucciauno: Warm Ups [prod by Jake One]

by Justin July 7, 2011 Singles

Sport’n Life Records hit us with the latest single from their artist Fatal Lucciauno, the hard knocking “Warm Ups” produced by Jake One. The track is the first leak off the Seattle emcee’s currently untitled project, which will be produced entirely by Jake One.

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Stoneface: Hands Of Change [Music Video]

by Justin July 7, 2011 Music Videos

Stoneface returns with the music video for “Hands Of Change” off his BP Presents… Stoneface EP. The track revisits the tragic events that caused Stoneface to lose his eyesight. Hit the jump for the emcee’s explanation of the track and to hear more details on how he became blind over 10 years ago.

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Aleon Craft: Don’t Gotta Work It Out (Solar-Hop Remix)

by Justin July 7, 2011 Singles

Aleon Craft presents his Solar-Hop remixed version of “Don’t Gotta Work It Out” by Fitz & The Tantrums. The song is the latest leak off the ATLien’s Craft Singles, a remix project of indie-rock tracks that will be released on July 19th.

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Poe Mack: I’ll Be Right Back (feat King Mez)

by Justin July 7, 2011 Singles

Poe Mack links up with budding star King Mez for his new joint “I’ll Be Right Back” produced by Marro. The track is the first single off Poe Mack’s upcoming album Soul Of A Mack, which drops August 10th.

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Devine Carama: Take Your Shackles Off

by Justin July 7, 2011 Singles

Devine Carama took an interesting approach on “Take Your Shackles Off”, the first single off his Blood Of A Slave EP due out in August. Here’s what the Kentucky emcee had to say about the direction of the track: This song is a backdoor satire of what the rap game is to me, artistically. Creatively [...]

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Rasheed Chappell & Kenny Dope Interview

by Thomas July 7, 2011 Artist Spotlight
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If you have been following the site for the last two years you’ve more than likely seen the name Rasheed Chappell.  We introduced Rasheed to KN Readers in June 2009 with an Artist Spotlight then gave everyone his music via The Chappell Show (The Lost Episodes Vol. 1).  Since then we’ve supported every project, leak, [...]

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Sa-Roc: Starseed [Music Video]

by Justin July 7, 2011 Music Videos

Sol Messiah hit me wit the visuals for Atlanta emcee Sa-Roc’s dope joint “Starseed” which he produced. The track appears on her album Journey Of The Starseed, which is available now.

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Nametag: Award Winner (feat. ONPoint & Gratiot Jones) (prod. by Flawless Tracks)

by Thomas July 7, 2011 Singles

Here is the untagged version of track #5 off of Nametag‘s Classic Cadence 3, which dropped in May.  A DJ free copy of the mixtape will drop on July 11 (with hard copies available at Nametag‘s website).  The track will appear on ONPoint‘s forthcoming mixtape, Forever Never as well.

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