August 2011

Young Gully: Hustla Movement 4

by Justin August 29, 2011 Hot Download

My favorite emcee repping the Bay Area at the moment, Young Gully, drops his brand new mixtape Hustla Movement 4 presented by Thizzler.com. The Oakland emcee’s latest project includes 19 tracks with production handled by DJ Fresh, Nate Nyce, Indecent The Slapmaster and Gully himself. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Dee-1: Never Clockin Out [prod by DJ Fu & Chin Chilla]

by Justin August 29, 2011 Singles

Fresh off being named to The Source’s Unsigned Hype pick, Dee-1 drops his new cut “Never Clockin Out” produced by DJ Fu & Chin Chilla. There are rumors the New Orleans emcee will be signing with a major label in the near future, so keep an eye on KN.com for any updates.

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Rise Rashid: Memory Lane (feat Rapper Big Pooh)

by Kevin August 29, 2011 Singles

Here’s the lead single off the Rise Rashid and 730 album The Elephant’s Room. “Memory Lane” is a nostalgic look back for all the ’80s babies out there. Rapper Big Pooh comes through on the assist as both MCs look back on what made them who they are today. If you dig it… cop it.

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Z-Ro: Never Had Love [prod by Beanz N Kornbread]

by Justin August 29, 2011 Singles

Houston O.G. and Screwed Up Click member Z-Ro is back with his latest single “Never Had Love” produced by Beanz N Kornbread. The track is off the Mo City Don’s upcoming album Meth, which drops September 20th. Props to DGB.net.

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Co$$: Liars Bluff [prod by FlamesYall]

by Kevin August 29, 2011 Exclusive

Two weeks ago during our Co$$: KN Certified Week, we held a beat contest for producers to submit for a chance to have an exclusive track with Co$$. A lot of great beats were submitted. Ultimately, Co$$ chose this amazing laid back beat from KN regular FlamesYall. This is a KN Exclusive track!

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Amiri: OvaSeasLovvve (Amiri Remix)

by Kevin August 29, 2011 Singles

A week ago, FlamesYall released his project InternationYall which features KN favorite emcees such as Tokyo Cigar, Cee, Resurch and HiPNOTT artists Skinny-C and Amiri. Amiri decided to lace a new beat for his track OvaSeasLovvve. You know if it’s an Amiri remix, you KNOW it’s official! Amiri’s currently recording the follow up to last [...]

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Purpose (Tragic Allies) & HalfaBrick: Gully Grins [prod by RawB]

by Kevin August 29, 2011 Singles

First leak off The BareToe Files compilation album produced by RawB. Also, Tragic Allies debut album drops September 27th! Purpose (tragic allies) & HalfaBrick- Gully Grins (Prod RawB) by RawB

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Curren$y: Smoke Sum’n (Remix) [Lil' Wayne]

by Thomas August 29, 2011 Singles

Curren$y and Lil’ Wayne link up for a track that was suppose to appear on Verde Terrace.  This should fit nicely as track #15 on the mixtape.

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Showbiz & A.G.: God Is 4 Us (Prod. Showbiz)

by Thomas August 29, 2011 Singles

Here’s the second leak (d/l first) leak from Show and A.G.’s forthcoming album, now titled Mugshot Music. According to DJPB DJ Premier will serve as the Executive Producer.  A.G. sounds good over these dusty drums. Music lovers of that “golden era” rap will love this. Props to 2DB via DJPB

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Aasim: The Message [Music Video]

by Thomas August 29, 2011 Music Videos

Aasim will be releasing his new project, The Money Pit 3 on September 5. The former Bad Boy writer spits some autobiographical bars over a soulful beat.

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“Jay-Z” Comments On Lil Wayne Diss x Otis (Live at the 2011 VMA’s)

by Carsten August 29, 2011 Around The Net

Comedian Affion Crockett does his Jay-Z impersonation and shows us how Hov could react to Lil Wayne‘s diss during an interview. Hilarious! Speaking about Jay-Z, check out The Throne‘s live performance of “Otis” at last nights VMA’s after the jump.

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Boogieman DeLa: Thoro [Music Video]

by Carsten August 29, 2011 Music Videos

Boogieman DeLa releases the above video to his version of the classic Prodigy track “Keep It Thoro”. You can find the track on his latest mixtape Dirty Rehearsal [Download id not defined]. This really reminds me how timeless this Alchemist instrumental is…

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MeKobane: Stars & Stripes (feat. Forkast) [Music Video]

by Carsten August 29, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the latest set of visuals from Bronx emcee MeKobane. The track is from MeKobane‘s album The Transition which is available at his bandcamp.

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Rembert Browne: Hovafest 2011

by Thomas August 28, 2011 Around The Net

As big of a Jay-Z fan I am I’m not sure how I missed this article. Rembert Browne and two friends (Matthew and Kozza) took the painstaking task of going through Jay-Z‘s discography and picking 64 songs to find out which is his best through a tournament style format. There’s more that went into the [...]

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J. Period + DJ Spinna: Man or the Music 2 [MJ Tribute]

by Kevin August 28, 2011 Mixtapes

Tomorrow, the King of Pop would have turned 53 years old. J. Period and DJ Spinna come through with a mix rare, unreleased, live and remixed MJ.

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Goapele: Play

by Duane Powell August 28, 2011 Singles

It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since Goapele debut and six years since her last album. At long last, the Bay Area based, South African singer is gearing up for the release of her third album “Break Of Dawn” which is set to be released, Oct. 25th. The first single “Play” shows [...]

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Bilal: Robots (Tensei Remix Alternate Version) [feat. Adad]

by Duane Powell August 28, 2011 Singles

Earlier this summer, Chicago based production duo Tensei was one of the winners in a remix competition for Bilal’s single “Robot” that was put on by the Plug Research label. Not only did the label enjoy that mix and featured it on the official release, they’ve now released this alternate version as a free download [...]

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Cherri Prince: Just Wondering [Music Video]

by Duane Powell August 28, 2011 Music Videos

Riding high on the buzz of her glorious single and video “Misery,” UK soul siren Cherri Prince returns with her second single and video from her upcoming project. This time hooking up with beatmaker Chief for a smooth jazzy soul end of summer ride. The full project is slated for late fall. Until then,  enjoy!

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Carlitta Durand: Songs From Carli

by Duane Powell August 28, 2011 Downloads

NC based singer Carlitta Durand released a fine collection of 21 old, new, remixes and  faves from her vaults including some of the Doug & Patty sessions. This collection features a wide range of grooves from hip hop to electro-pop tinged soul.

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Soulful Sunday: Label Love Vol. 3

by Duane Powell August 28, 2011 Downloads

Another fantastic & diverse installment in the Label Love series. A great batch of soul, funk, afrobeat, hip hop & beyond plucked from the current & upcoming roster of artist from record labels Stones Throw, Decon, Wah Wah 45, Fat Beats, One Handed Music, Tru Thoughts & Wax Poetic. Artist including Mark de Clive Lowe, [...]

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