October 2011

Fortilive & Small Pro: The I Vs. I Remix LP

by Justin October 18, 2011 Hot Download
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You might remember back in August that Illmind’s group Fortilive & Diamond Media 360 offered producers a chance to remix the group’s entire I Vs. I LP. After tons of submissions, DJBooth.net presents the winning entry courtesy of longtime KN regular Small Pro. Check out what Small Pro did with the LP, tracklist & link below.

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Wax & EOM: Limousine [Acoustic Version]

by Justin October 18, 2011 Music Videos

Check out this dope acoustic performance by Wax & EOM of their track “Limousine” off The Scrublife mixtape. Wax plays the guitar on this version in addition to rapping as EOM provides some beatboxing.

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Has-Lo: Maxell UR

by Justin October 18, 2011 Singles
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Has-Lo is preparing for his second release on Mello Music Group and delivers a new storytelling track off the upcoming LP called “Mawell UR” to give fans a taste of what to expect. Conversatioon B, a reimagining of his debut In Case I Don’t Make It, is scheduled to drop on November 15th.

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Scotty: Husslin [Music Video]

by Justin October 18, 2011 Music Videos

Scotty gives the visual treatment to his cut “Husslin” off his latest project Summer Dreams hosted by DJ Burn One. If you haven’t already, make sure you download the Atlanta emcee’s new tape produced entirely by Burn One right now.

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Roosh Williams: Ain’t That The Truth [Promo]

by Justin October 18, 2011 Coming Soon

Roosh Williams gives listeners a preview of his Ain’t That The Truth EP with this short promo video directed by Chiefdoodle. The Houston emcee’s 6-track project is scheduled to drop October 24th and will be sponsored by yours truly here at KN.com.

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DMP: Angry Birds (prod. by Nottz)

by Thomas October 18, 2011 Singles
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNNzRyd1xz0″>Angry

Another loose track from Nottz and the DMP crew over Nottz‘s flip of the Angry Birds. Extremely creative.

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Freeway: Turn It Up [prod by Bink!]

by Justin October 18, 2011 Singles
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Apparently Freeway has been hard at work on some new material with producer Bink! and here’s one of their final products from these studio sessions called “Turn It Up.” No word yet on if this track is intended for the Philly Freezer’s solo album Diamonds In The Ruff or a possible Freeway/Bink! collaboration project.

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Vanderslice Playing Beats [Video]

by Thomas October 18, 2011 Videos

Vanderslice plays some new tracks he’s working on and this up and coming placements/projects. His up and coming album with Stu Bangas, Diggas with Attitude” will drop sometime first quarter 2012 with features from Roc Marciano, Alchemist, Evidence, Apathy, Ill Bill, Blaq Poet, Wais P, Reef the Lost Cauze and more.

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T3 (of Slum Village): Dirty MIT (prod. by Young RJ)

by Thomas October 18, 2011 Singles
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New T3 from his Violator Radio mixtape, which will be hosted by DJ Scrap Dirty and DJ SUPA. No tracklist yet, but the tape drops on Halloween. Young RJ on the boards.

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FeSo: Walkin’ By (feat. Matte) [Music Video]

by Thomas October 18, 2011 Music Videos

The Chicago emcee continues to push his Working Title EP by dropping another single from the project.  “Walkin’ By” find FeSo flowing confidently over Cmart‘s soulful production.  I love the fact he’s continuing to push the project.  Too many artist drop something and “hope” people will click the link.

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Artist Spotlight: Souls Of Liberty

by Carsten October 18, 2011 Artist Spotlight
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A few weeks ago Souls Of Liberty blessed us with the release of their latest project Brave New World. Now it is time to put Tenelle and Ryan in the spotlight. Hit the jump to learn more about the St. Louis duo…

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Smoke DZA: He Has Risen [Music Video]

by Carsten October 18, 2011 Music Videos
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Polo enthusiast Smoke DZA releases the video to “He Has Risen,” one of my favorite cuts from his project Rolling Stoned. DZA is right now on tour with The Smokers Club (Method Man, Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy, Fiend & more), so check out the tour dates if you wanna catch [...]

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Just Released Today [10/18]

by Carsten October 18, 2011 New Music Releases
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It’s tuesday again and we let you know what’s available in stores and online today. The only LP that I will check out is the reunion album by Freestyle Fellowship. Hit the jump and let us know what you are coppin’ this week…

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Lyricist Lounge Interviews DEMOS in This Behind the Scenes Video

by Kevin October 17, 2011 Around The Net
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Hot off of its successful panel at A3C in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend, DEMOS gets the spotlight from the world renowned Lyricist Lounge in this behind the scenes interview with DEMOS creator and HiPNOTT Records COO Kareem Fort. DEMOS is still on schedule to be released this spring 2012. For a look on how the [...]

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Thes One Discusses Aging In Hip Hop, Highlighter’s HD Release And Piecelock 70 [Part 1]

by Justin October 17, 2011 Artist Spotlight
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If you’re looking for a perfect example of staying true to yourself in Hip Hop, you need look no further than People Under The Stairs. Thes One & Double K have been going strong for nearly 15 years and have no plans have slowing down. After spending time at various labels over the past decade, the [...]

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Murs & Ski Beatz: Love & Rockets Vol. 1 (The Transformation)

by Michael Kaminsky October 17, 2011 Music Reviews
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Murs has been a solid presence in Hip Hop for over 15 years participating in its ongoing metamorphosis. He’s released albums with Living Legends, records on the now defunct Def Jux, three Felt albums with Slug on Rhymesayers, a one-album stint with Warner Bros, four 9th Wonder collabs (with a fifth announced) and now the [...]

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The Roots: Make My (feat Big K.R.I.T.) x undun [Tracklist]

by Justin October 17, 2011 Singles
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The Roots announced today that they’d be releasing their 13th album, undun, on December 6th and the first single from the highly anticipated LP has already arrived. Okayplayer premiered the new joint from Black Thought, ?uestlove & the rest of the crew called “Make My” featuring rising star & Def Jam labelmate Big K.R.I.T.  Check [...]

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Big Mike: Hands On Airthang

by Justin October 17, 2011 Singles
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Big Mike made his official comeback in 2009 with Ridah Music Vol. 1, but the New Orleans O.G. is looking to make a bigger impact with his next album Bayou Classic. Here’s the first single off the former Geto Boys member’s upcoming LP, “Hands On Airthang.”

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Playa Fly: Prepare Or Beware II

by Justin October 17, 2011 Hot Download
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Fresh off the release of his Fly In July EP, Playa Fly is back with a new mixtape in Prepare Or Beware II. The Memphis legend’s latest project includes 19 tracks and guest appearances by Eightball & MJG, Young Buck, Rick Ross, Lil’ Boosie & Yo Gotti. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Mobb Deep: Street Lights [prod by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]

by Justin October 17, 2011 Singles
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Mobb Deep unveils the first official single off their upcoming EP, the Dion Primo assisted “Street Lights” produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Havoc & Prodigy’s comeback project, the Black Cocaine EP, is scheduled to drop on Black Friday aka November 25th.

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