December 2011

Jesse Boykins III: Light To Dark [A Film By Street Etiquette]

Jesse Boykins III and Joshua Kissi of Street Etiquette collaborate to make his directorial debut of “Light to Dark” come to life. NYC sets the scene for a Wayfarer on his journey to find his true self fueled by love. Check it out!

Dre King: Longing For 2morrow (feat. K’Alyn)

by Duane Powell December 18, 2011 Soulful Sundays

I’m absolutely loving this new tune from producer/musician Dre King (Sy Smith, Bilal Salaam) and longtime friend, singer K’Alyn (MeShell NdegeOcello). This tune is mellow with Latin-tinged soul and an even blend of electric and acoustic elements. Enjoy! Longing for 2morrow by Dre King Feat: K’alyn

Iman Omari: Energy

by Duane Powell December 18, 2011 Soulful Sundays

This was a pleasant surprise that landed in my inbox. Iman Omar, who hails from L.A., is a super talented producer, musician, and singer who put together a helluva debut with the perfect blend of soulful and abstractness, creating electro-pop of the highest order. Check out the stream and download it here.

Gangrene (Alchemist x Oh No): Vodka & Ayahuaska Promo [Video]

by Thomas December 17, 2011 Coming Soon

The duo of Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No) will be releasing their sophomore album, Vodka & Ayahuaska on Decon Records January 24, 2012. I’m definitely looking forward to the album as last year’s Gutter Water was one of my favorites and their first single was solid (“Dump Truck” feat. Prodigy). Spotted at DR

Joe Budden: The Best Of So Far [4 Disc Compilation]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Hot Download

Joe Budden is the latest subject for RealHipHopHead‘s Best of So Far compilations, featuring some of his best work from his mixtapes and free releases. This is a pretty good place to start for those not on the Joe Budden bandwagon yet.

What’s On the iPod? #28

by Daniella Kohavy December 17, 2011 What's On The iPod

At times I’ll find myself jamming to some raw Hip Hop from France, Spain or of course the States. But then just a few hours later on my midday lunch break, I am unwinding to some soul. So, I present to you a really random mix of what I’ve been bumping lately on my iPod, [...]

Christian’Dee: You So Lazy [Music Video]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Music Videos

One of the things I love most about running this site is that we get to discover new and hidden talent. Shreveport, Louisiana emcee Christian’Dee sent a handful of his music over to our inbox earlier this week and I really dig this cat. This was the track I was diggin the most, but we’ll [...]

Ess Vee: Get Right To It [Music Video]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Singles

Ess Vee drops the visuals to his song “Get Right To It”. Song produced by Ante. Video directed by DaBruthaz

El Prez: Feature PREZentation II

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Hot Download

As a mixtape prelude to the forthcoming #LEADERSH!T album, Inglewood native El Prez gives us Feature PREZentation II. This is the 2nd Collection of some of the stellar collabs El Prez has been apart of in the past year. With features from Freddie Gibbs, Shawn Chrystopher, XV, Rochelle Jordan, and more joining the campaign, this [...]

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology): Play Your Role (feat Reks) [Music Video]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Music Videos

Statik, Termanology and Reks recorded this song and video in Sweden in less than 45 minutes. Normally I would say quality over quantity, but if you can keep up the quality while producing mass quantity; more power to you. That’s the machine that is Statik Selektah! Video directed by Deli Basis.

Skinny-C: Stay Playa / Fungirl [Music Video]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Music Videos

ATL’s Skinny-C releases the video for his tracks “Stay Playa” and “Fungirl”, both of which can be downloaded off the KN-sponsored mixtape Silk Rope Suede Slippers.

SHI 360: Forgive & Forget

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Singles

Lead track off SHI 360′s new album, Shalom Haters, dropping December 22nd.

Hood Samaritan: Paris

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Singles

Kyle Rapps, Diwon and Y-Love remake The Throne’s latest single on this leak from their upcoming Honey Dijon EP.

Flight School: Welcome To Flight School

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Hot Download

This album is a little softer than the typical stuff you usually see here on KN.com, but the music’s catchy and worthy of a post. Free download, so check it out…

More Than Lights: Deja Voodoo [Music Video]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Music Videos

More Than Lights recently released their debut music video, “Deja Voodoo”, directed by Wally Agboola Productions. The track is from their sophomore album, Fun’s On Our Team, which was recently released to a sell-out crowd of 1,000+ people. Check the video for a cameo from Toki Wright, acting as the voodoo spirit.

B. Dolan: Film The Police (feat Toki Wright + Jasiri X + Buddy Peace + Sage Francis) [Music Video]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Music Videos

The brand new video “Film The Police” by B. Dolan featuring Toki Wright, Jasiri X, and Sage Francis has been making some serious noise. With support from Filmmaker/Activist Michael Moore, rock/activism icon Billy Bragg and more, the new music video is has been brining a lot of attention to the cause of police brutality. [...]

RoQ’y TyRaiD: The RaiDiant Child (feat Elle Winston)

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Singles

New track from RoQ’y TyRaiD off his upcoming 2012 release Project Ark of Arts: The Dichotomy of RoQ’y / TyRaiD.

Metis: The March (feat Skyzoo & Don Jaga) [Music Video]

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Music Videos

California born, London based, rapper Metis releases the first leak off his second mixtape ROAR (hosted by DJ WhooKid) in the form of a street video for the intro track “Minor Major”. The track is produced by Illmind and features Skyzoo and Don Jaga.

Spittin In Da Whip: Signif

by Kevin December 17, 2011 Around The Net

Still lovin this Spittin In Da Whip series from CACTV. Shout out to Crazy Al Cayne! This week’s episode features KN approved artist Signif. I knew she was hot, but didn’t realize her freestyle game was this tight. Make sure you head over and vote for her at CAC-TV.com.