July 2011

Mr. J. Medeiros: Old Man Perez

by Justin July 22, 2011 Singles

Mr. J. Medieros has released The Stare produced track “Old Man Perez” which did not make the cut on his latest album. The former member of The Procussions new solo album Saudade is available now.

Moe Green: Extra Extra [Music Video]

by Justin July 22, 2011 Music Videos

Moe Green is back with the music video for his cut “Extra Extra” produced by Cash Martin. The track appears on the Bay Area emcee’s Lionheart EP which you can download now.

T-Rock & Mr. Sche: Squad Up [Music Video]

by Justin July 22, 2011 Music Videos

T-Rock & Mr. Sche give the visual treatment to “Squad Up” off their latest collaboration LP. The Atlanta-Memphis duo’s album Vendetta 2 is available now.

Laws: Incredible [prod by L.A. & Feb 9]

by Justin July 22, 2011 Singles

The final leak off the Uncontested EP arrives today as Laws drops “Incredible” produced by L.A. & Feb 9. PUMA & DJBooth.net’s collaboration project will be released on Monday and features artists such as Skewby, Thee Tom Hardy, Rittz, Freeway & Emilio Rojas.

Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne Documentary

by Carsten July 22, 2011 Around The Net

After the new track “Otis“, we get another appetizer to Watch The Throne. The documentary above let’s us have a look into their recording process and shows Ye & Hov sharing the studio with the like’s of Beyoncé and Russel Crowe. Spotted at NahRight.

Interview With Black Milk

by Alex Edelstein July 22, 2011 Artist Spotlight

After watching Black Milk, Sean Price & Guilty Simpson bring their street mentality to the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival as the super trio Random Axe, I had a chance to sit down with Black Milk to talk about the new group’s direction, potential future collaborations with Big K.R.I.T. & Bun B, and why he’s been [...]

Wax & EOM: Coins [Music Video]

by Justin July 22, 2011 Music Videos

The stellar emcee-producer combination of Wax & EOM are back as they unveil some wild visuals for their latest collaboration “Coins.” Hopefully we’ll get to see Wax’s official solo album released on Def Jam later this year.

Skinny-C: Gold Trim Silver Lining [Mixtape]

by Justin July 22, 2011 Exclusive

We here at KN.com along with PR Queen Ent. are proud to present Skinny-C’s new mixtape Gold Trim Silver Lining hosted by DJ G-Wiz. The project is the first in a series of mixtapes from the HiPNOTT Records artist and includes 11 cuts from the ATLien. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Trae: Street King

by Justin July 21, 2011 Music Reviews

The road to the release of Trae’s album Street King was a tumultuous one to say the least. In a city known for supporting its own, Trae was banned from one of Houston’s largest radio stations in 2009 which hindered his ability to promote the LP. With these obstacles, it’s no surprise the ABN representative decided [...]

K-Rino: Flow Session Number 4

by Justin July 21, 2011 Singles

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K-Rino’s already dropped plenty of material to satisfy fans this year with he & Dope-E’s previously unreleased C.O.D. 2nd Edition, his guest appearances on the new Canibus LP and his solo album Alien Baby. But, the hard-working Houston legend’s grind never stops and he’s back with another stellar LP entitled The Day Of The Storm. After giving some [...]

A.Dd+: Jumper Cables (feat Tunk) [prod by Picnic Tyme]

by Justin July 21, 2011 Singles

Still riding high off the success of their album When Pigs Fly, Dallas duo A.Dd+ is showing no signs of slowing down. Slim Gravy & Paris Pershun are back with the new Picnic Tyme produced single “Jumper Cables” featuring a little help from Tunk. Jumper Cables ft. Tunk by A.Dd+

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Wings [Music Video]

by Justin July 21, 2011 Music Videos

Macklemore released this amazing music video for his track “Wings” produced by frequent collaborator Ryan Lewis. If you haven’t heard this one before, it’s much deeper than sneaker song.

Gen.Erik (of Animal Farm): Dear Portland

by Justin July 21, 2011 Singles

As mentioned in Robert’s interview with Animal Farm, Gen.Erik will be leaving his home of Portland to make the move to New York City. As he prepares to say goodbye, Gen.Erik pays tribute to his city with the new joint “Dear Portland” featuring cuts by DJ Wels. Gen.Erik (from Animal Farm) ft. DJ Wels- Dear [...]

Add-2: Iron Mic [prod by Sundown]

by Justin July 21, 2011 Singles

Add-2 is currently working on his new album Save.Our.Souls but in the meantime, the Chicago emcee drops this new cut “Iron Mic” produced by Actual Proof’s Sundown. In addition to his LP, Add-2 will also be releasing a new project entitled Still Hotter Than July on July 26th.

A-Plus (of Souls Of Mischief): Road Trippin [Music Video]

by Justin July 21, 2011 Music Videos

A-Plus drops the music video for his cover version of “Road Trippin” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song appears on the Souls Of Mischief member’s Pepper Spray EP [Download id not defined], the first in a series of projects paying tribute to some of the rock bands A-Plus respects.

Koncept: Day Dreaming [Music Video]

by Justin July 21, 2011 Music Videos

Brown Bag AllStars member Koncept gives the visual treatment to his track “Day Dreaming” produced by Tranzformer. The track appears on Koncept & Tranzformer’s More Than Meets The Eye EP, which dropped earlier this year.

Thaione Davis: Hold Me Down

by Justin July 21, 2011 Singles

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Thaione Davis and the Chicago emcee/producer returns under the pseudonym Dave Galaxie. The self-produced “Hold Me Down” is an early morning creation and homage to making your speakers bump.

Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnight: Take It Apart [Music Video]

by Justin July 21, 2011 Music Videos

Kyle Lucas has linked up with Captain Midnight once again as the duo releases some visuals for “Take It Apart” off their 2nd project together. The Sky Is Falling and I’m Fine EP will be released August 2nd on iTunes, the same week Kyle & Midnight will be playing at Lollapalooza.

Kyle Rapps: Universe Traveler (feat. Talib Kweli)

by Carsten July 21, 2011 Singles

New Kyle Rapps. The Harlem-based emcee is right now preparing his new mixtape, On Air, which draws its samples from the French electronic band Air. The project is entirely produced by Nate G and include guest slots from KRS-One, C-Rayz Walz and Homeboy Sandman. Here’s the lead single “Universe Traveler” featuring Talib Kweli.

2011 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival [Recap]

by Alex Edelstein July 21, 2011 Exclusive

The 7th annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival began slowly, with a late start and temperatures pushing 90 degrees. By sundown, however, the festival transformed into a veritable who’s who of hip hop, with headliner Q-Tip running out some pretty famous friends during his two-hour set. Along the way, practitioners of real hip hop, new and [...]

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