July 2011

Joell Ortiz: Seven Deuce (prod. by Jake One)

by Thomas July 20, 2011 Singles

“Seven Deuce” is the first leak from Joell‘s forthcoming mixtape, The Life and Times of Sebastian Rios. Joell is stellar (as usual) over a laid back (but knocking) track from Jake One. Can’t wait for this project. Stream below with link underneath.

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DJ CapCom: Smoking Killa (feat Fiend) [prod by EF Cuttin]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Singles

DJ EF Cuttin hit me with a new cut he produced for DJ CapCom, “Smoking Killa” featuring New Orleans emcee Fiend. The song is slated to appear on CapCom’s upcoming EP, which has no release date at this time.

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Gods’Illa: Sal’s Pizzeria (Live At The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival)

by Justin July 19, 2011 The Show

Gods’Illa passed along some footage of their performance of ”Sal’s Pizzeria” at the recent Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. The song will appear on the DMV trio’s highly anticipated CPR Blendtape hosted by DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown (aka Erykah Badu).

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J. NiC$ & Numonics: Never Be Free (feat Reks) [Music Video]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Music Videos
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J NiCS – Never Be Free (ft. REKS) from Last Rights Creative on Vimeo. J. NiC$ & Numonics give the visual treatment to their dope Reks assisted track “Never Be Free” off the Champion Rizla EP [Download id not defined]. The homie Numonics says this is by far his favorite video for any song he’s ever created!

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Tom P: Drunk Girls (feat Nappy Roots & Aleon Craft)

by Justin July 19, 2011 Singles

Tom P drops an ode to all the ”Drunk Girls” with some help from Aleon Craft and the Nappy Roots crew. The track will appear on the Atlanta emcee’s upcoming TBA mixtape.

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The ILLZ: In Between Us (Remix) [Music Video]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Music Videos

The ILLZ continues his onslaught of new videos with his latest fo the “In Between Us” remix. The video is chapter 1 in a series of upcoming releases from the New Jersey emcee.

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Junclassic: Break It Down [prod by 730]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Singles

In addition to his HiPNOTT debut with the Jazz Spastiks, the homie Junclassic is working on a project with producer 730. “Break It Down” is the first leak off the duo’s upcoming LP and will also appear on an upcoming HipHopGame.com sponsored mixtape.

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FLomega: The Hold Up

by Justin July 19, 2011 Singles

Here’s a dope cut we received from the duo FLomega called “The Hold Up.” The track will appear on the debut project from  Alias The @IKT & SHARP, which will be released later this summer. The Hold Up by ALIAS THE @IKT x SHARP.

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Metasyons (of United States Of Mind): Blackman [Music Video]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Music Videos

United States Of Mind member Metasyons drops some visuals for his joint “Blackman” off his upcoming solo project. The Detroit emcee’s Unemployment LP is scheduled to be released on August 12th.

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People’s Champion: Behind The Battle

by Carsten July 19, 2011 Around The Net
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People’s Champion: Behind the Battle from Trent Babbington on Vimeo. “I’m the best man, I did it”. Everybody remembers the line from the Internet’s most controversial and probably funniest freestyle battle between Eli Porter and Envy. In the documentary People’s Champion: Behind The Battle, Trent Babbington & Walker Warren talk to the people behind and [...]

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CitySparks, Elespee, S.Habib, L’Daialogue, Impulss & Cyclops: Respect In The Form Of Chaos [prod by Prospek]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Singles

Here’s the latest heat rock from the Inner Recess studios and it features a host of KN regulars. CitySparks, Elespee, S.Habib, L’Daialogue DiCaprio, Impulss & Cyclops link up for the posse cut “Respect In The Form Of Chaos” produced by Prospek.

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The 58′s: The Formula (5ths & 8ths) [Music Video]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Music Videos

Franchise & Vinny Radio of The 58′s rock over a smooth instrumental on “The Formula (5ths & 8ths)” with an accompanying music video. The Dranal produced track appears on the Pittsburgh collective’s self titled debut, which dropped in April.

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Artist Spotlight: Cold Heat

by Kevin July 19, 2011 Artist Spotlight

With their new album being released today, it’s a perfect time to catch up with Cold Heat and see what they’re all about. The duo, comprised of emcee Jak D and producer Jay W, share some details on the new LP as well as what inspires them as artists. Hit the jump to learn more [...]

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The Boomjacks: Beats Vol. 3

by J. Rizzle July 19, 2011 Downloads

The Boom Jacks gives you Beats Vol. 3.  Hit the cut for the stream/buy link or the free zip file.  Enjoy!

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Kevin Kartier: What He Say [Music Video]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Music Videos

Kevin Kartier drops a new video for “What We Say” off his latest project Aviator Gang. The Mississippi emcee is finishing up his official album Mile High Club which features the likes of Laws, Killa Kyleon & DJ Burn One.

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Shabazz The Disciple: Kiss Of Betrayal [Music Video]

by Justin July 19, 2011 Music Videos

Shabazz The Disciple teams up once again with Varras Tower to create some visuals for his song “Kiss Of Betrayal (Hug Of Judas).” The track will appear on the Brooklyn emcee’s upcoming album Thug Bible.

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JuSoul : Justrumental v0​.​<3 – KitchenLove

by J. Rizzle July 19, 2011 Downloads

Beatsmith JuSoul gives to the masses Justrumental v0.3 KitchenLove, grab it at the cut. Bandcamp and alternative link after the cut.

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Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne [Artwork & Tracklist]

by Carsten July 18, 2011 Coming Soon

Jay-Z‘s own website, Life + Times, let the cat out of the bag and revealed the official tracklist to the deluxe version of the highly anticipated Watch The Throne. Features on the collabo project are coming from Beyoncé, Mr. Hudson and Frank Ocean who landed on two tracks. Check it out after the jump. UPDATE: [...]

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Smoke DZA: Gotta Get Paid (feat. Big K.R.I.T.) [Music Video]

by Thomas July 18, 2011 Downloads

DZA and K.R.I.T. are two of my favorite MC’s right now and “Gotta Get Paid” was one of the better tracks off DZA‘s T.H.C. mixtape.  DZA‘s debut retail album, #RollingStoned drops August 30.

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NaS: Soundtrack To The Streets – The Lost Album Vol. 3 [Compilation]

by Thomas July 18, 2011 Downloads

Real HipHopHead releases another compilation of Nasir’s vast unreleased/b-side catalog. The comp includes dope tracks such as “Gangsta Tears,” “Triple Threat,” “Esco Let’s Go,” and “Victory.” Back cover and link after the jump.

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