September 2011

Curtiss King : Sinbad [Music Video]

by Kevin September 12, 2011 Music Videos

Third music video “Sinbad” (directed by Pasqual Gutierrez) from Curtiss King’s new EP DIY presented by Black Cloud Music x Ashley Outrageous. “Creating art is all about sacrifice. My music is all about sacrifice. Physical, emotional, and visual sacrifice. I made this video in dedication to anyone who has ever sacrificed themselves for the sake [...]

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CitySparks: Life In The Red Room (Hosted By DJ EF Cuttin)

by Justin September 12, 2011 Hot Download

CitySparks continues his high volume of releases over the last couple of months with Life In The Red Room presented by ShookedSoul.com. The New Orleans native’s new mixtape is hosted by DJ EF Cuttin and includes 11 original cuts from the emcee/producer dual threat. Tracklsit & link after the jump.

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DJ Playa Haze: Somewhere, Someplace (feat Co$$, Boog Brown & Lyric Jones)

by Kevin September 12, 2011 Singles

Real HipHopHead premiered this track this morning from DJ Playa Haze, who got Co$$, Boog Brown and Lyric Jones all on one track together. The result is sick.

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Ekundayo & MikeFlo: Soundbwoy!

by Justin September 12, 2011 Singles

Ekundayo has joined forces with Dead Prez affiliate MikeFlo to form the duo Alive & Well. “Soundbwoy!” produced by Tony Baines is the first leak off their collaboration project The Offering, which will be released tomorrow.

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Rapper Big Pooh: Medicine Man [Music Video]

by Kevin September 12, 2011 Music Videos

Big Pooh drops the visuals to his new single, “Medicine Man” off his upcoming album Dirty Pretty Things dropping November 1st. You can catch Pooh headlining our Underground Express showcase at A3C October 6th.

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Dee Goodz: Still Grind’n [Music Video]

by Carsten September 12, 2011 Music Videos
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DEE GOODZ X Still Grind’n from XKLUSIVE ACCESS MEDIA on Vimeo. Dee Goodz lets loose of some visuals to his “Still Grind’n” freestyle. Dee‘s debut LP Donald G. drops this fall.

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Sin The Saint: G’d Up (feat. Takerz)

by Carsten September 12, 2011 Singles

Sin The Saint keeps them tracks coming. On day 9 of his “30 Days of Sin” he drops the southern banger “G’d Up”. Listen to the Cashous Clay produced track below. G’d Up (Cashous Clay) by therealsinthesaint

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Rich Young: The Depression [Music Video]

by Carsten September 12, 2011 Music Videos

Rich Young comes through with his latest, self produced video to “The Depression”. Download the track after the jump.

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junclassic & Jazz Spastiks: Bust Ya Melon Remix (feat Dynasty, Verbal & K-Sise)

by Kevin September 11, 2011 Singles
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In celebration for having the #2 song on college radio this week (Rap Attack Charts & Rap Network Record Breakers Charts), junclassic & Jazz Spastiks are unleashing the official remix to their Mode 7 hit, “Bust Ya Melon.” The jazzy, laid-back vibe of the original track as been transformed into a funk-fest party, courtesy of [...]

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Vote For KN.com As Hottest Blog For NOLA Hip Hop Awards

by Justin September 11, 2011 Exclusive

As a result of our support of the New Orleans hip hop scene, we’ve been nominated in the “Hottest Blog” category of the upcoming NOLA Hip Hop Awards! Please help us out by voting at the Awards’ official site as all you need to vote is a valid email address. You can make your picks for [...]

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Locksmith: I Am Lock

by Justin September 11, 2011 Hot Download

If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for a true solo project (besides the Rare Form EP) from Locksmith for a long time. The day is finally here as The Frontline member drops his I Am Lock as a prelude to his upcoming albums. The Bay Area emcee’s new project features 10 tracks with production handled by Ski Beatz, E-A-Ski [...]

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DaiN: Walk On Em

by Justin September 11, 2011 Singles

New Orleans native, Portland-based emcee DaiN is back with the second single on Wandering Worx entitled “Walk On Em.” Look out for DaiN’s debut album to be released on the label later this year. Walk On Em’ by DaiN

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Heavy Metal Kings (Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz): Oath Of The Goat [Music Video]

by Justin September 11, 2011 Music Videos

Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz, together known as the Heavy Metal Kings, give the visual treatment to “Oath Of The Goat” off their self-titled album. The former Non-Phixion member and Jedi Mind Tricks emcee’s collaboration LP is in stores now.

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DJ Mike Swift: In Ya Box Radio (The Crescent City Connection)

by Justin September 11, 2011 Hot Download

DJ Mike Swift put together this mixtape highlighting some of the talent in New Orleans called In Ya Box Radio (The Crescent City Connection). The project includes tracks from artists such as Lyrikill, Dee-1, The Rap Pack, Jon Mercure, Lil’ Dee, J-Dubble, Na’Tee, A.Levy, SpitRaw & Quest. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Rashid Hadee: The Dreamer [Music Video]

by Justin September 11, 2011 Music Videos

After giving us the trailer, Rashid Hadee delivers the full music video for his latest song “The Dreamer.” The track will not appear on the emcee/producer’s upcoming solo album Aural Sex: The Search Of Pinky Tuscadero.

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Al Great: Pray I Make It [prod by Mizfitz Sounds]

by Justin September 11, 2011 Singles

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Al Great, but the Baltimore emcee is back with some heat. Here is Al’s new cut called “Pray I Make It” produced by Mizfitz Sounds.

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Jose James: It’s All Over Your Body & Trouble [Live at AllSaints Basement Sessions]

by Duane Powell September 11, 2011 Around The Net

Check out these two videos of Jose James performing new songs from his upcoming album at the Basement Sessions for the UK clothing company ALL SAINTS. The jazzy funky soul is in other with his super velvety tones. Can’t wait until 2012 arrives to hear the full project.

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Little Dragon: Brush The Heat [Music Video]

by Duane Powell September 11, 2011 Music Videos

It’s no doubt that the Sweden based group Little Dragon has fastly become the darlings of the indie music and electro soul/pop scene. Since the release of their three albums, they have become one of the most in demand groups playing arenas and major music festivals all over the globe. This week, they released a [...]

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Mark de Clive Lowe: Why (feat. Nia Andrews)

by Duane Powell September 11, 2011 Singles

The first single from producer and keyboard wizard Mark de Clive Lowe‘s new long awaited album Renegades releasing on Tru Thoughts in November. The single is a banging jazzy electrofunk tune and features his longtime collaborator Nia Andrews on vocals and the imcomporable Miguel Atwood Ferguson (Dilla Suite) on string arrangements. The Why feat nia [...]

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Häzel + Slakah The Beatchild = THIS

by Duane Powell September 11, 2011 Soulful Sundays

When French producer Häzel and Toronto based producer/musician Slakah The Beatchild went into a studio session, this six track instrumental and somewhat loungey and jazzy bommbaptastical affair was born. THIS by Häzel + Slakah the Beatchild

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