October 2011

Chief: What I Do [Prod. by Instra-Mental]

by Carsten October 13, 2011 Singles

Top Heavy University’s own Chief drops a new track off his upcoming EP, Chief Muisc, entitled “What I Do”. The joint is the first single from the project which is due out in mid November. What I Do (Produced by INSTRA~MENTAL) by Chief

Contest: Submit Your Ghetto Dream Video to Common

by Kevin October 13, 2011 Contests

Souls of Liberty: Groovy Bounce [Music Video]

by Carsten October 13, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s “Groovy Bounce”, the latest set of visuals from the St. Louis duo Souls of Liberty. You can download their album Brave New World here.

Open Thought Surgery: A Look Back At The 2011 A3C Festival

by Justin October 12, 2011 Exclusive

This past week was my first trip to A3C and it was an experience that I’ll never forget. My brief stay in Atlanta was exhilarating, relaxing, exhausting, and chaotic all at the same time. Although I’ve been to Rock The Bells, it does not compare to A3C at all. The set up is so unique [...]

Settle the Score: J. Cole or YelaWolf?

by KN Staff October 12, 2011 Exclusive

With J. Cole’s full-length debut just dropping and Yelawolf set to make his major debut soon, what better way to welcome them then a debate about which rapper is better? We’re leaving this intentionally open-ended so that we may use a variety of opinions on what better really means. Each artist has the shadow of a [...]

YC The Cynic: More & More (feat Von Pea, Soul Khan & Sene) [Music Video]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Music Videos

YC The Cynic drops his first official music video with the visuals for his posse cut “More & More” featuring Von Pea, Soul Khan & Sene. The track appears on the New Yorker’s latest project Fall FWD, which you can download here.

Reef The Lost Cauze Speaks On AOTP Beef Between Chief Kamachi & Vinnie Paz

by Justin October 12, 2011 Around The Net

Reef The Lost Cauze takes a few minutes to give his perspective on the beef inside the Army Of The Pharaohs camp between Chief Kamachi & Vinnie Paz. The Philly emcee’s new album with the Snowgoons, Your Favorite MC, will be released worldwide on October 25th.

Slim The Mobster: Marta (feat Prodigy) [prod by Sid Roams]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Singles

Dr. Dre’s protege Slim The Mobster links up with Mobb Deep’s own Prodigy for the new track “Marta” produced by Sid Roams. The song will appear on Slim’s debut street album War Music hosted by DJ Whoo Kid & DJ Skee, which drops November 8th. Slim The Mobster “Marta” Feat. Prodigy of Mobb Deep by [...]

Statik Selektah: Live & Let Live (feat Lecrae)

by Justin October 12, 2011 Singles

Statik Selektah enlists Dallas-bred Christian Hip Hop artist Lecrae for his latest single “Live & Let Live.” The track will appear on Statik’s new album Population Control, which drops October 25th on Duck Down/Showoff Records. Statik Selektah & Lecrae “Live & Let Live” by duckdown

Diamond District: I Mean Business [Maverick's Carver-Langston Remix]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Singles

Oddisee gave Baton Rouge born, D.C. based Maverick the acapellas for Diamond District’s album In The Ruff to create a remix project for the entire LP. Here’s the first leak from the producer’s new version as Maverick remixes “I Mean Business” off the critically acclaimed album from Oddisee, X.O. & yU.

Moe Green: Trouble Raps [Music Video]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Music Videos

Moe Green gives the visual treatment to his take on Pusha T & Tyler, The Creator’s collaboration “Trouble On My Mind.” You can download the Bay Area emcee’s latest work, the Lionheart EP, right now.

Don Trip: Die Slow [prod by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Singles

Don Trip was planning to release his Suicide Bomber project yesterday, but decided to hold on to it for now. Instead, we get the J.U.S.T.I.CE. League produced “Die Slow” off the Memphis emcee’s upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama. Props to DGB.

Sabzi: Parthenia [Instrumentals]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Hot Download

Out of nowhere, Blue Scholars/Common Market producer Sabzi drops this brand new instrumental project called Parthenia for your listening pleasure. Sabzi is currently on tour with his Blue Scholars cohort Geo aka Prometheus Brown as well as Bambu, check out the dates to see if they’re coming to city near you. Tracklist & link/stream after the jump.

Gensu Dean: The CL Smooth American Me Remixes

by Thomas October 12, 2011 Downloads

Mello Music Group is really building a solid roster of emcee’s and producers. Their latest signee is Gensu Dean coming out of Dallas, Texas. MMG sent this beautiful press release that yall can peep below. Gensu Dean signs multi-project deal with Mello Music Group! First up will be a new collectors edition 7″ w/ Large [...]

Big Noyd: All Out (feat Phil The Agony & Krondon) [M-Phazes Remix]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Singles

Coalmine Records will be releasing a compilation in January featuring various tracks from their catalog remixed by M-Phazes and mixed/blended together by DJ Rhettmatic. Here’s the first leak off the project as M-Phazes remixes Big Noyd’s single “All Out” featuring Strong Arm Steady members Phil The Agony & Krondon. Big Noyd feat. Phil The Agony [...]

Nas: Nasty [Music Video]

by Thomas October 12, 2011 Music Videos

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New visual from Nasir‘s latest single. Not sure when the album is coming out, but this is classic Nas.

Nitty Scott, MC: Auntie Maria’s Crib [Music Video x Single]

by Thomas October 12, 2011 Downloads

Nitty Scott, MC is gearing up for the release of her project Doobies x Popsicle Sticks via 2DB on November 11. The slow rolling track with the thick bassline, dirty drums, and soulful vocal sample is the perfect backdrop for Nitty to kick rhymes about that sticky green. The track is reminiscent of Cam’s “Purple [...]

Murs: 316 Ways [Music Video]

by Carsten October 12, 2011 Music Videos

Underground legend Murs drops the Shruti Parekh directed visuals to “316 Ways”. The track is taken from his collabo project, Love And Rockets Vol. 1, with Ski Beatz. Cop it on iTunes.

Juan Deuce: Menahan [Music Video]

by Justin October 12, 2011 Music Videos

Juan Deuce drops his new music video for “Menahan” directed by Falside and shot by Ricky Shabazz. For more from the Rhode Island emcee, check out his website.