September 2011

SL Jones: Pandamonium EP

by Justin September 15, 2011 Hot Download

SL Jones takes producer Clams Casino’s Rainforest EP instrumentals to create his own version called Pandamonium. The 5 track project displays a different style then we’re used to hearing from the Arkansas emcee, but it’s a welcomed change. Tracklist & link/stream after the jump.

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Methuzulah: Goosebumps [Music Video]

by Justin September 15, 2011 Music Videos

Methuzulah gives the visual treatment to this dope track called “Goosebumps” produced by Illastrate. Look out for a new full length project from the ATLien in the near future.

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Thursday Throwback: 2Pac – Holler If Ya Hear Me x I Ain’t Mad At Cha

by Justin September 15, 2011 Music Videos

Since we’re paying tribute to 2Pac all this week, I figured I’d share two of my favorite tracks & videos from the late emcee for a Thursday Throwback. So take some time to watch “Holler If Ya Hear Me” off Strictly 4 N.I.G.G.A.Z. (which we spotlighted yesterday) above and hit the jump to see the Danny Boy assisted “I Ain’t Mad [...]

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Rebellious: 93 Octane [Music Video]

by Justin September 15, 2011 Music Videos

Fresh off winning the Indie Grind award at the South Caroliana Music Awards, Rebellious decides to give the visual treatment to the title cut off their latest project. If you haven’t already, make sure you download The Carolina Blueprint II: 93 Octane asap.

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Thursday Throwback: Pop Da Brown Hornet – Follow Me Up [Music Video]

by Thomas September 15, 2011 Music Videos

“Follow Me Up” was the lead single from Pop Da Brown Hornet‘s 2000 debut album, The Undaground Emperor. The up tempo track was probably one of the few highlights from the album, but a banger nevertheless. Anyone know what happened to Pop or GP-Wu?

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Sin The Saint: Bristol Palin (feat. Godzend)

by Carsten September 15, 2011 Singles

I know we already missed a few tracks from Sin The Saint‘s ongoing “30 Days Of Sin” series but I’m sure Sin is going to put them all together by the end of the month and I will make sure to post them. With that being said, here’s track 13, “Bristol Palin,” which is produced [...]

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Moonchild: Murda Sketch (feat Magestik Legend)

by Kevin September 15, 2011 Singles

Moonchild drops the second single from his upcoming project, Love For The Music, dropping exclusively right here at KN.com on September 21.  This joint features Magestik Legend on the mic. The first single got some great response… sounds like this project is gonna be a good one!

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Azad Right: Stained (feat. The Bridge)

by Carsten September 15, 2011 Singles

Azad Right shares the final single, “Stained”, off his upcoming album The Time Is Right with us. The cut is produced by Jonathan Marquez. The Time Is Right will be dropping next Wednesday, September 21st.

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Sketch: Chain Smoking (Remix) (feat. Roc Marciano & Reef The Lost Cauze)

by Carsten September 15, 2011 Singles

Sketch celebrates the release of his new album Virginia Tec-9 with us and drops the “Chain Smoking” remix with Roc Marciano & Reef The Lost Cauze. Stream the track below and download the album on iTunes.

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Drewtradition: If I Died Today (feat B-Real, Apathy & Young De)

by Justin September 15, 2011 Singles

Here’s a new joint from producer Drewtradition called “If I Died Today” featuring B-Real of Cypress Hill, Apathy & Young De. The song is the latest leak off his upcoming project Carry On Tradition, which is coming soon.

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Slim The Mobster: Fuck You (feat Yummy Bingham)

by Justin September 15, 2011 Singles

Dr. Dre’s latest protege Slim The Mobster is back with another leak off his upcoming street album War Music, “Fuck You” featuring Yummy Bingham. The project, due out in the fall, will be produced by Sha Money XL & Vikaden and hosted by DJ Whoo Kid & DJ Skee. I’m very interested to see if [...]

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Nacho Picasso: Marvel [Music Video]

by Justin September 14, 2011 Music Videos

Seattle emcee Nacho Picasso linked up with Blue Sky Black Death for his new album and here’s some visuals for one of the joints “Marvel” off the LP. We’ll have the entire For The Glory project, which is produced by BSBD, for you tomorrow.

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Murs: Remember 2 Forget [Music Video]

by Justin September 14, 2011 Music Videos

Murs is back with the music video for his brand new single “Remembr 2 Forget” produced by Ski Beatz. The song will appear on the Living Legends member’s upcoming album Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, which is produced entirely by Ski and drops October 11th.

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“I woke up early on my born day…”

by Thomas September 14, 2011 Singles

Happy born day to God’s Son…..Nasir Jones. Even though Nastradamus is Nas’s worst album (to me)….the greatness of this song can’t be denied.

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Jay Electronica: Act II (Patent Of Nobility) [Ruff Demo]

by Justin September 14, 2011 Singles

It still feels like Jay Electronica is never going to drop this damn album, but he let loose this ruff demo of a song that won’t appear on Act II. Jay swears this LP is finished, yet we continue to get no updates. Let’s hope that changes soon and this project finally sees the light of day.

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Remembering Tupac Shakur: Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.

by Alex Edelstein September 14, 2011 Analysis

There have been very few artists that have polarized America more than Tupac Shakur. His personality lends itself to criticism from all sides vacillating between thug life and women’s rights, never landing in neutral territory. And as we commemorate the 15-year anniversary of Pac’s untimely passing, I wanted to look back at Strictly 4 My [...]

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Evidence: Inside Cats & Dogs (The Liner Notes feat Aloe Blacc)

by Justin September 14, 2011 Around The Net

Before his highly anticipated album Cats & Dogs drops on September 27th, Evidence will be breaking down each song off his new solo LP. First up on Dilated Peoples member’s Inside Cats & Dogs feature is “The Liner Notes” featuring Aloe Blacc.

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YONAS: Pumped Up Kicks (Remix)

by Justin September 14, 2011 Singles
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YONAS puts his twist on Foster The People’s 2010 single “Pumped Up Kicks” for this new remixed version. Make sure you cop the New York emcee’s latest album The Proven Theory, which is available now on iTunes.

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Big K.R.I.T. Explains Why His Album Was Pushed Back

by Justin September 14, 2011 Singles

I know a lot of folks were worried when they heard about Live From The Underground getting delayed, but Big K.R.I.T. sat down with XXL to explain the reasoning behind it. Check out what K.R.I.T. had to say including his announcement that two legends will be appearing on the highly anticipated LP.

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Alive & Well (Ekundayo & MikeFlo): The Offering

by Justin September 14, 2011 Hot Download

Liuns Den member Ekundayo and Dead Prez affiliate MikeFlo have joined forces as Alive & Well to release their debut mixtape The Offering. The duo’s project features a mix of original production and jacked instrumentals from young talent like Jansport J, 504 Dubb & Illastrate to vets such as Nicolay, Sol Messiah & Madlib. Tracklist [...]

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