December 2011

Chill Moody: Suicide Barz II [Music Video]

by Kevin December 15, 2011 Music Videos

Chill Moody teams up with Redd Pen Media to create a visual for “Suicide Barz II”. This is the first official video for Moody’s The Gam3Plan: Stage Two and is produced by JoeLogic.

J The S: Razor (feat Styles P & P-Dub)

by Kevin December 15, 2011 Singles

Lead single “Razor,” Ft. Styles P and P-Dub, Produced By J. Cardim, from J The S’ debut album “The Last Days,” which is set to drop January 18th and is Presented By DJBooth. The album features Styles P, Pill, Emilio Rojas and The Greater Good, with production coming from J. Cardim, M-Phazes, Keelay, and more.

MarQ Spekt Discusses Working With Kno, Earning New Fans And The Fall Of Sub Verse Music [Part 1]

by Justin December 15, 2011 Artist Spotlight

MarQ Spekt may have just found his way onto the radar of some Hip Hop heads through his collaboration album MacheteVision with Kno, but he’s far from a rookie. Longtime KN readers should be more than familiar with his solo projects as well as work with the School Of Sharks collective. A true vet in the game, Spekt has seen [...]

Johnny Spanish: Dissent

by Justin December 15, 2011 Hot Download

Just a few months after releasing the 2 The Top EP with T-Razor, Johnny Spanish returns with his new solo project Dissent. The Kentucky emcee teams up with producer Ghost Beats for eight cuts of dopeness that features some of Johnny’s best work yet. Tracklist & link are below.

IL Duce: Feed Me Rappers, Feed Me Beats (East Coast)

by Justin December 15, 2011 Hot Download

IL Duce links with DJ 51/50 to release the third edition of his Feed Me Rappers, Feed Me Beats series, this time focusing on East Coast instrumentals. The Baton Rouge emcee’s 16 track mixtape features a mix of original cuts as well as freestyles over classic cuts from the likes of the Wu-Tang Clan, LL [...]

Doomtree: No Kings

by Michael Kaminsky December 15, 2011 Music Reviews

No Kings marks the Doomtree collective’s third studio album. Following up 2008’s self-titled debut, No Kings is the final release in a very busy year for the group’s individual members that included a remix EP of indie soft-rockers and fellow Minneapolitans, Gayngs (of which P.O.S. and Dessa are members), Sims’ Bad Time Zoo musical menagerie [...]

Talib Kweli: Distractions [prod by Oh No]

by Justin December 15, 2011 Singles

While most people are focused on the long overdue Black Star reunion, Talib Kweli will also be releasing a new solo album in 2012 as well. “Distractions” produced by Oh No is the first single off Kweli’s upcoming LP Prisoner Of Consciousness, and the New York vet plans to release a video for the track [...]

Moe Green: Glory [prod by Fly Commons]

by Justin December 15, 2011 Singles

2011′s been a great year for Moe Green and he’s looking to end it on high note with the release of his Free Water EP. The Fly Commons produced “Glory” is the latest leak off the Bay Area emcee’s upcoming EP, which drops December 19th.

DJ Premier & Showbiz Discuss Showbiz & A.G.’s Mugshot Music

by Justin December 15, 2011 Around The Net

DJ Premier & Showbiz sit down in The Producer’s Lounge at HeadQCourterz Studios in New York to discuss the upcoming Showbiz & A.G. LP as well as a few other topics (Show doesn’t really talk though!). Premo confirms he’ll have a beat on the D.I.T.C. duo’s much anticipated return Mugshot Music, which is due out in early 2012.

The Roots: undun [short film]

by Thomas December 15, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the full short film from The Roots‘ undun album featuring “Tip The Scale,” “Stomp,” “Make My,” and “Sleep.” If you haven’t read John Book‘s review find it HERE. If you haven’t purchased the album grab it from iTunes, Amazon, UGHH, or any other online retailer.

Guilty Simpson: Close Curtains (BoomBaptist Remix)

by Thomas December 15, 2011 Singles

Here’s BoomBaptist‘s remix from Guilty Simpson‘s Closed CurtainsEP available now on iTunes and limited edition (300) vinyl. You know what you’re getting with Guilty: rugged flow and hard core rhymes. Stream below and link underneath. Cop EP from iTunes, Limited Edition, red wax 45 from Fat Beats, or Insect Records Bandcamp. S/O to BoomBaptist

Chaundon + Senor Kaos + Skinny-C: All Out

by Kevin December 15, 2011 Singles

As C.O.O. of HiPNOTT Records, Co–Founder of Cypher Lounge Radio and creator/Executive Producer of the highly anticipated documentary film DEMOS, you would think Kareem Fort wouldn’t have time for much more but, the multi-talented Reem has taken on the role of executive producer for the upcoming compilation LP, Executive Suite. Executive Suite is set to [...]

Small Professor: Leftover Jawns EP

by Thomas December 15, 2011 Instrumentals

Here’s the 4th volume of Small Pro’s instrumental series. The final EP in the series is a prelude to his January 24th album, Gigantic Vol. 1. Peep what he says about the project below. Today we bring you the 4th instalment of Small Professor’s (a/k/a Small Pro) increasingly popular ‘Jawns’ instrumental series, “Leftover Jawns”. A [...]

Kdb & St. Peter: Sovereign Skies (feat Killah Priest)

by Justin December 15, 2011 Singles

St. Peter hit me with the latest single of he & Kdb’s new Within The Solace LP, “Sovereign Skies” featuring Killah Priest. The emcee/producer duo’s debut album is available now on iTunes & select stores.

Homeboy Sandman: New York Nights (prod. by DFM)

by Thomas December 15, 2011 Singles

Homeboy Sandman is the newest member of the Stones Throw roster. To celebrate the signing here’s the first offering from his ST debut EP dropping January 24, 2012.

Common: The Dreamer/The Believer [Album Preview]

by Thomas December 15, 2011 Coming Soon

Common‘s The Dreamer/The Believer drops next Tuesday and is currently available for free streaming on YouTube. Thoughts on the album whether you’ve listened to the stream or leak?

PackFM: Want What’s Mine (BTSTU Mix) [Music Video]

by Justin December 15, 2011 Music Videos

PackFM’s back with some visuals for his version of Jai Paul’s “BTSTU” called “Want What’s Mine.” Look out for the Extended F@mm & QN5 member’s new project The Human Highlight Reel, which is coming soon.

Calez: Caution!

by Carsten December 15, 2011 Singles

While the Chicago emcee Calez prepares his latest project, Kid With Raps, which is slated to be released in 2012, he gives us a chance to become familiar and reacquainted with him and shares the track “Caution!”. Give it a shot below.

Mister Modo & Ugly Mac Beer: Diggin In The Crates (feat. F. Stokes) [Music Video]

by Andy Bustard December 15, 2011 Music Videos

The melodious Mid-Westerner, F. Stokes, hops on Mister Modo and Ugly Mac Beer‘s “Diggin In The Crates” track, off their Modonut 2 record. Check the visuals up top and expect the line, “So I’ma board a flight to Detroit y’all and bring that souuul back,” to be stuck firmly in your head. Damn you, Stokes.

Nemo Achida: Protection

by Justin December 14, 2011 Singles

Fresh off his signing with 88-Keys’ Locksmith Music imprint, Nemo Achida drops this new joint “Protection” which did not make the cut on his latest album Nemotional. If you haven’t already, make sure you download Nemo’s free LP and keep an eye for his “Full Time Hero” music video which will be released very soon.

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