October 2011

Thursday Throwback: Method Man (Shadowboxing x Wu-Gambinos)

by Thomas October 20, 2011 Thursday Throwback
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Complex continues with their series of interviewing an artist about their favorite songs/albums. This go around they grabbed the Wu-Tang O.G., Method Man. Meth went through some of his hits and provided some entertaining back stories on those tracks. Got me thinking…sometimes I think people forget how nasty Method Man was from 93′ to early [...]

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Quelle Chris: Shotgun (feat. Danny Brown & Roc Marciano)

by Thomas October 20, 2011 Singles
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Danny Brown and Roc Marciano join Quelle Chris for a cut off his up and coming album Shotgun & Sleek Rifle dropping November 15. Pre-order’s now available HERE. DOWNLOAD

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Young Chris: D.O.A. (prod. Cardiak)

by Thomas October 20, 2011 Singles
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New music from the younger gunner off his up and coming project with producer Cardiak. The Revival will hit online stores or file sharing sites on Halloween. DOWNLOAD

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Roc C: 3 Words (prod. Jansport J)

by Thomas October 20, 2011 Singles
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Roc C is preparing to drop his album Stoned Genius on December 13 and according to Audible Doctor this song will not be on the album. If this didn’t make the final cut, then the final tracklist must be blue flame hot. Jansport J merked this beat.

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Pac Div: The Greatness

by Justin October 20, 2011 Singles
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After years of waiting & dropping various mixtapes, Pac Div will finally be releasing their debut album next month. “The Greatness” is the latest single from Like, Mibbs & BeYoung’s new LP The Div, which hits stores November 8th.

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Truth Universal: Who Da Boss?

by Justin October 20, 2011 Singles
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Truth Universal speaks on the recent U.S. economic collapse in this freestyle over Meek Mill’s “I’m A Boss” instrumental. The track is a preview of the New Orleans emcee’s upcoming mixtape The Publicity Stunt, which is coming soon.

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Dow Jonez, The Rapture & Word Life: Stripes [prod by M Slago]

by Justin October 20, 2011 Singles
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Dallas emcees Dow Jonez, The Rapture & Word Life continue the push of their Rampage EP with the latest single “Stripes” produced by M Slago. You can cop the group’s debut EP now on Bandcamp for just $4.

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Lyriciss: Stop Scheming [Prod. by DJ J-Scrilla & Chop-La-Rok]

by Carsten October 20, 2011 Singles
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Lyriciss samples Ray J‘s classic interview for “Stop Scheming,” a new joint from his debut album The Balance. According to him, the DJ J-Scrilla and Chop-La-Rok produced track is aimed at all the posers of the world. Check it out below.

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Mach Five: Carla [Music Video]

by Carsten October 20, 2011 Music Videos

Mach Five takes us on a ride through the streets of Atlanta in their latest video from Best Friends, which dropped here on KN.com a few weeks ago. The video was directed by Artemus Jenkins. Nice ’88 Chevy SS Monte Carlo!

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Athletic Mic League: Giants Of The Jungle

by Justin October 19, 2011 Hot Download
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At A3C, I got a chance to speak with 14KT and he promised that some Athletic Mic League material from the vaults would be released very soon. Well just a few weeks later, that promise has been fulfilled with AML’s Giants Of The Jungle. The project features 13 tracks from the collective of Buff1, 14KT, Tres Styles, Vaughan T, Vital, [...]

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Kooley High: Skyview (feat King Mez)

by Kevin October 19, 2011 Music Videos

New track/video from Kooley High, featuring King Mez, off their highly anticipated follow-up to last year’s Eastern Standard Time. The new album, David Thompson, drops December 6th.

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DJ Rapid Ric Speaks On The Differences Between Spinning & Producing, Being Chamillionaire’s DJ and His Debut LP

by D. Craig October 19, 2011 Artist Spotlight
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DJ Rapid Ric has been on top of the mixtape game for several years now. Hailing from Texas, he’s DJ’d for the premier artists coming out of the Lone Star State including Bun B, Chamillionaire and Z-Ro. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find an established MC from Texas that he hasn’t worked with [...]

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Azad Right: The Fire [Music Video]

by Kevin October 19, 2011 Music Videos

Azad Right releases the second video off his latest mixtape, The Time Is Right.  “The Fire” features Sofia Enggren and is produced by Jonathan Marquez.

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The Official 2011 CMJ Mixtape [Mixed by DJ JS-1 & DJ Skizz]

by Kevin October 19, 2011 Mixtapes
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The DJBooth and Diamond Media 360 have come together to bring listeners The Official 2011 CMJ Mixtape. The project finds DJ JS-1 of the Rocksteady Crew and DJ Skizz of WNYU’s Halftime Show (89 Tech 9) each serving up one hour-plus mixes showcasing the many underground and up-and-coming hip-hop artists performing in this year’s CMJ Marathon, which runs from October 18, through the 22nd. [...]

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Studio Life: Jamla & The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League

by Kevin October 19, 2011 Around The Net

Kenny Barto of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League stops by the studio to pick up a lost phone charger and ends up playing saxophone over a song for 9th Wonder & E. Jones. Laws, Kenny and almost the entire Jamla crew were present for what ended up being yet another classic night in the studio.

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Everliven Sound: The Lone Ranger [Music Video]

by Kevin October 19, 2011 Music Videos

Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam are back as Everliven Sound with this new video directed by Leslie Wai. “The Lone Ranger” is off the duo’s upcoming album, Everlations, dropping January 31st on Beats Broke Records.

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Statik Selektah: Population Control (feat Sean Price & Termanology) [Music Video]

by Justin October 19, 2011 Music Videos

Statik Selektah gives the visual treatment to “Population Control” featuring Sean Price & Termanology, the title track off his upcoming LP. Statik’s new album drops October 25th and includes guest appearances by Big K.R.I.T, Brother Ali, STS, Reks, Strong Arm Steady, Talib Kweli, Styles P, Pill, Freddie Gibbs, Action Bronson & Joell Ortiz among others.

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Rob Jay: Wise Man (feat John Dew) [prod by Ammbush]

by Justin October 19, 2011 Singles
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Rob Jay links up with fellow T.H.E.M. collective member John Dew for his latest single “Wise Man” produced by Ammbush of Drums & Ammo. The track will appear on Rob’s new Millionaire Before 30 EP, which drops October 24th.

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Hollywood FLOSS: Champion Sh!t (feat Naledge)

by Justin October 19, 2011 Singles
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Hollywood FLOSS continues the push of his One Fan At A Time project with his latest single “Champion Sh!” featuring Naledge of Kidz In The Hall. If you haven’t already, make sure you download the Houston emcee’s new free album right now.

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Rapper Big Pooh: Dirty Pretty Things [Album Sampler]

by Justin October 19, 2011 Coming Soon
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We’re quickly approaching the release date of Rapper Big Pooh’s new album Dirty Pretty Things and DJ Skillz has put together this sampler to give fans a preview of the LP. Big Pooh’s next solo record is scheduled to drop November 1st on his own label For Member’s Only.

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