November 2011

Just Released Today [11/22]

by Carsten November 22, 2011 New Music Releases
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It’s tuesday again and there are quite a few dope releases this week! I think with new music by Yelawolf, M.O.P., Statik Selektah & Action Bronson there’s a little bit for everyone in stores and online available. Let us know what you are going to cop below!

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Jazz Spastiks & junclassic: Mode 7 [Instrumentals]

by Kevin November 22, 2011 Hot Download
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Released just four months ago, Mode 7 has spawned 3 singles and critical acclaim all over the net. Yes, junclassic‘s lyrical prowess is to not be ignored, but it was the jazzy boom-bap sounds of Jazz Spastiks‘ production that had the Internet going nuts. After many requests, HiPNOTT Records is proud to present to you [...]

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Grap Luva: Rocking With Elegance (One For Damu)

by Justin November 21, 2011 Singles
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Grap Luva drops the instrumental track “Rocking With Elegance (One For Damu)” as the final preview to his Neva Done EP. The veteran emcee/producer & InI member’s new solo project will be available tomorrow via REDEF Records.

Grap Luva - Rocking With Elegance by Redefinition Records
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Blackowned C-Bone (of Dungeon Family): Passport

by Justin November 21, 2011 Hot Download
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2nd generation Dungeon Family & Konkrete member Blackowned C-Bone drops his solo mixtape Passport hosted by DJ Aaries. The 15 track project includes guest appearances by Bohagon, Pill, Kyle Lucas, P. Dukes, Future & C-Bone’s fellow Konkrete members Supa Nate & Lil’ Brotha. Production is handled by Drumma Boy, King David, Chophouse, Wish Master & Crack King. Tracklist & link [...]

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Cyrano Sinatra: Madicinal Libationz 2 (B*tchless Brew)

by Kevin November 21, 2011 Sponsored Releases
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Cyrano Sinatra (f.k.a. Cyrano aka Cy Yung) has reconnected with Dub MD to help remove a blemish from their immaculate first collaboration, 2009′s ‘Madicinal Libationz’. After assembling one of the most diverse casts of Hip-Hop underground at the time, ‘Madicinal Libationz’ was received with praise but ran into roadblocks to reaching as many as it [...]

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Termanology & Ea$y Money: S.T.R.E.E.T.

by Justin November 21, 2011 Hot Download
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Termanology & fellow ST. Da Squad member Ea$y Money link up with DJBooth.net to release their new mixtape S.T.R.E.E.T. The duo’s collaboration project is produced entirely by Lee Bannon and includes guest appearances by Reks, Kali, Fred The Godson & the rest of the ST. Da Squad crew. Tracklist & link are below.

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Young Scolla & SMKA: Reflections [Music Video]

by Justin November 21, 2011 Music Videos

The Motion Family directs this dope music video for Young Scolla’s single “Reflections” produced by SMKA. If you didn’t cop the Detroit emcee’s impressive debut LP, you can now download the re-release of Seconds Away for free at his website.

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Boog Brown: UPS (Dunc Remix)

by Justin November 21, 2011 Singles
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DTMD producer Dunc puts his spin on Boog Brown’s “UPS” for the first single off the upcoming Brown Study Remixes album. The remix LP from Boog Brown is scheduled to drop December 20th on Mello Music Group.

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Zero Star: Gmail [Music Video]

by Justin November 21, 2011 Music Videos

Zero Star drops some visuals for his dope new single “Gmail” produced by Chozin. The song will be featured on the Ohio emcee’s new album Maybe I’m Joking, Maybe I’m Not which will be available exclusively right here at KN.com on December 6th.

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Statik Selektah: Play The Game (feat Big K.R.I.T. & Freddie Gibbs) [Music Video]

by Justin November 21, 2011 Music Videos

Statik Selektah gives the visual treatment to my favorite track off his latest LP, “Play The Game” featuring Big K.R.I.T. & Freddie Gibbs. The producer’s Population Control [read our review] is in stores now.

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Fatboi: City Lights (feat Magno & Yung Blue) [prod by Beats Planet]

by Justin November 21, 2011 Singles
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Magno aka Magnificent joins Fatboi & Yung Blue on the hard hitting “City Lights” produced by Beats Planet. The track appears on Fatboi’s new album TGIF Music Volume 2, which is available now on iTunes.

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iLLmont: Green Slurpee [Music Video]

by Justin November 21, 2011 Music Videos

Javis FauX introduced me to Atlanta group iLLmont, who just dropped some visuals for the second single “Green Slurpee” off their debut album. You can download/stream Felix Von Soco, Allen Thomas, Olde English, L7One, KhalilWho, Plex, Nihlus, EyeBeiLLin, Aaron & Powl Abraham’s Bruh The LP right now for free.

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Hardaway Smith: Casino Royale [Music Video]

by Carsten November 21, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the final video release from Hardaway Smith‘s debut album, Smith Renaissance: Absolut. The video was directed by Eddy Orellana of SevenEightLA. “Casino Royale” was produced by Corey G..

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Caucasian: Picture This

by Justin November 21, 2011 Singles
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Caucasian rocks over a beat from Sid Roams’ Strctly Nstrmntl for his version called “Picture This.” The Texas emcee is currently finishing up his solo debut Diggin The Shelf, which should be out early next year.

Picture This (Prod. Sid Roams) by Caucasian
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BlaZe: The Blue Light

by Carsten November 21, 2011 Mixtapes
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Bronx emcee Blaze returns with the release of his new album The Blue Light. The new project features Trevor Hoen, Nyle, America, Aspades, XiT and T-Dymesz. The whole album is produced by BlaZe himself with the exception of two songs. Give it a shot below. The Blue Light by BlaZe

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Mercy: Charisma (feat Nature)

by Kevin November 20, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the first visual “Charisma” featuring Queens finest Nature off the street album, The Prestige 2 out now.

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A.G: Henne Berrii Daquri (feat 950 Plus)

by Kevin November 20, 2011 Music Videos

New video from DITC’s AG off his upcoming album Berrii TV wich has features from Slug of Atmosphere and more.  The entire album is produced by Mike The Martyr. Video Directed by Hi-Def. Also look out for a new Showbiz & AG album executive produced by DJ Premier.

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50 Cent: What Up Gangsta Pt. 2

by Kevin November 20, 2011 Singles
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50 Cent returns on the scene with a “sequel” to his 2003 hit, “What Up Gangsta”.  If 50 can indeed go back to his roots musically, I may pay attention. Not so sure about this one though. Thoughts?

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Ghostface Killah: Five Favorite Songs From Bulletproof Wallets (10th anniversary)

by Thomas November 20, 2011 Anniversaries
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Ghostface’s third solo album, Bulletproof Wallets is one that I feel “got away” from him (Ghost believes this as well). The album suffered from sample clearance issues, poor backing from the label, and the liner notes (along with the tracklist/running order) were incorrect.  At its best, BWP was Tony Starks creatively turning loveable cartoon characters [...]

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Talks on the Etymology and Dynamics of a Duo with Idle Warship

by Daniella Kohavy November 20, 2011 Artist Spotlight
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It was 11:00pm on a Saturday night in New York City, and Res and Talib Kweli of Idle Warship were getting ready for a photo shoot. They had their crew preparing the backdrops and wardrobes in a hotel room of the stunningly bohemian-gothic Grammercy Park Hotel. It was also about to be my birthday in [...]

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