The infamous Jedi Mind Tricks are soon to be blessing the stage in London and Manchester as part of their Violence Begets Violence tour. In London, Jedi Mind Tricks will be supported by Rhyme Asylum in London on Tuesday 14th February, and DJ’s 279 and DJ Snuff and will be hosted by Mystro.
Towards the end of 2011 I was lucky enough to get some interview time with Canadian Hip-Hop artist Classified.
Last month I uploaded the first Kulez freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings, and due to the feedback and request for another, here is part two of the Kulez freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings. Let me remind fans these are bars written exclusively for this project and you won’t hear them on another Kulez project.
HHK: Thanks for speaking to us M-Phazes. You’ve worked with some great Hip-Hop artists over the years. What has been your most unique studio moment when recording?
MPhazes: Definitely being in LA working with Amerie, it was my first major placement and the timing was perfect for me to be in LA. We were working at the same studio Nas and Damian Marley were working, Puffy, Michael Bolton, all these huge artists, it was crazy!
Here is the brand new interview and freestyle from Leeds, West Yorkshire and Verbal Contact frontman Matter.
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Slaughterhouse New Album Welcome to: Our House
The news has arrived which the Hip-Hop world has been waiting for. Slaughterhouse (Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I) have announced their debut album on Shady Records will be titled “Welcome to: Our House” and be available to fans on May 15th 2012. Slaughterhouse will support the album release with a 43-day tour across America. We are expecting European and U.K dates to follow afterwards. We do not have the official artwork for the album yet (watch this space) and no track listing or guest production has been confirmed. You can watch the Joell Ortiz interview with Hip-Hop Kings below which was recorded last year speaking of the Slaughterhouse album, and you can also view th 43-City American tour dates too.
March 8, 2012—Trees/Southside Dallas, TX
March 9, 2012—Warehouse/House of Blues Houston, TX
March 10, 2012—Beauty Ballroom Austin, TX
March 11, 2012 – White Rabbit San Antonio, TX
March 16, 2012—House of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC
March 17, 2012—Beachem Theater Orlando, FL
March 18, 2012—Revolution Miami, FL
March 22, 2012—Masquerade Atlanta, GA
March 23, 2012—The Cannery Nashville, TN
March 24, 2012—The Fillmore Charlotte, NC
March 25, 2012—SoundStage Baltimore, MD
March 26, 2012—Wilbur Theatre Boston, MA
March 27, 2012—Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, PA
March 28, 2012—9:30 Club Washington D.C.
March 29, 2012—Best Buy Theater New York, NY
March 31, 2012—Lava Lounge (West KY Univ) Bowling Green, KY
April 1, 2012—Metro Chicago, IL
April 2, 2012—Royal Oak Music Theatre Detroit, MI
April 5, 2012—The Clubhouse Tempe, AZ
April 6, 2012—Music Box Los Angeles, CA
April 7, 2012—The Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA
April 8, 2012—Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas, NV
April 9, 2012—The Galaxy Santa Ana, CA
April 10, 2012—Porters Pub/4th and B San Diego, CA
April 11, 2012—Velvet Jones Santa Barbara, CA
April 14, 2012—Showbox at the Market Seattle, WA
April 16, 2012—Harry O’s Salt Lake City, UT
April 17, 2012 – Sunshine Theatre Albuquerque, NM
April 18, 2012—Cervantes/Bluebird Denver, CO
April 19, 2012—Fox Theatre Boulder, CO
April 20, 2012— TBD
April 21, 2012—Granada Lawrence, KS
April 22, 2012—Epic Minneapolis, MN
April 24, 2012—Rave Milwaukee, WI
April 25, 2012—Kalamazoo Theatre Kalamazoo, WI
April 26, 2012—The Vogue Indianapolis, IN
April 27, 2012— TBD
April 28, 2012—House of Blues/Grogshop Cleveland, OH
April 29, 2012—Omni Toledo, OH
April 30, 2012—Headliners Louisville, KY
May 1, 2012—Toad’s Place New Haven, CT
May 2, 2012—Lupos Providence, RI
May 3, 2012—Wilbur Theater Boston, MA
Category: Upcoming Releases
Kayo Ken - Ye of Little Faith
Making his solo debut on Hip-Hop Kings is Kings of the City rapper Kayo Ken, and we have the new promo video for the single “Ye of Little Faith”. The track will be featured on the forthcoming NMNL mixtape which will be available to fans later in the year. Kayo Ken has used the Stay Schemin beat for the new track which he describes as one of the hottest of the year, and Kayo Ken is given an opportunity to lyrically impress his fans. Check out Kayo Ken on Hip-Hop Kings as part of Kings of the City with the music and videos that are archived in the blog pages. You can watch the brand new promo video from Kayo Ken – Ye of Little Faith (Stay Schemin Remix) on the video player below.
Category: Videos
Chess Move Cartel - This is Actual dope
Chess Move Cartel’s next collaboration sees Shadowstar Boxing Academy dropping the verses on some smokin’ DJ AD beats, with cuts provided by the scratch dealer himself, DJ Jabbathakut. Weezy tracks the supply chain of This is Actual Dope Vol 1
Weezy: DJ AD – how would you describe your sound? And how have you applied it to this, your first CMC joint?
DJ AD: I haven’t really got a sound to be honest; I am many sounds on a daily basis and any moment can evoke a different style of music from me, be it hip hop, funk, house or another genre. I gave Shadowstar Boxing Academy (SBA) around 40 beats and they chose what they wanted to use. Listening to the finished product now, I can see their choices as something unique for the CMC label – not straight-up hip hop beats, but a varied approach aiming at the ‘thinker’ beats, as well as head nod!
Category: Interviews
Context - MTV Brand New 2012
A huge accomplishment to Context who was announced as the official MTV Brand New in 2012 artist, and has their support and backing throughout the course of 2012. Context has released a number of solo and collaborative tracks over the past two years, all of which were featured and very well received by Hip-Hop Kings readers. I wanted to share a brand new interview that Context conducted with MTV, after the announcement he won the Brand New 2012 title, and Context speaks about his plans for the forthcoming year. Feel free to browse the Hip-Hop Kings archives for previous Context tracks and features, however you can watch the Context Interview with MTV below.
Category: Interviews
Magnificent Ruffians ft Tony Touch - Gorillas
“Gorillas” | http://magnificentruffians.bandcamp.com/track/gorillas-feat-tony-touch-dkoldis
Hailing from the Inland Empire area of Los Angeles, Magnificent Ruffians stamp their mark on the Hip-Hop Kings website with their track “Gorillas”. Taken from the album “Spanglish Conquistadores”, Magnificent Ruffians have teamed up with Tony Touch for the single “Gorillas” which isn’t your typical West Coast sound. Produced by super producer AGQ from Spain, Magnificent Ruffians have steadily built an International fanbase and now have a great platform to release and distribute their music. You can view the official artwork for the album “Spanglish Conquistadores” and also listen to Magnificent Ruffians ft Tony Touch – Gorillas on the audio link above.
Category: Music
SOLO and Lyriqs - The Grind
“The Grind” Download Link | http://www.mediafire.com/?6cvqfdp5mbcc06i
Making their debut on Hip-Hop Kings is New Orleans-based Hip-Hop duo Harn SOLO and Lyriqs Da Lyraciss with their new video for the single “The Grind”. Credits go to Ben Simmons who has directed the video, which is the title track from their latest collaboration album (link above). Both MC’s have a wide range of credentials including solo projects and live performances with the likes of Raekwon, Mickey Factz and Mac Miller amongst others. You can follow SOLO and Lyriqs on Twitter (@HarnSolo) (@UnderDogCentral) and view the official artwork to “The Grind” above. You can also watch the brand new video for SOLO and Lyriqs – The Grind on the youtube player below.
Category: Videos
Infamous Team Cover
Download Link | http://bit.ly/xjG8nV
After the incredible Audible Doctor Remix of Blacastan’s “Blac Magic“, the man himself is back with a brand new remix of Mobb Deep’s “Keep Getting That Paper”. It’s evident that everything Audible Doctor touches turns to Gold, and once again his rework of the Mobb Deep track which also features Big Noyd is sure to get fans excited about the recently released “Infamous Team” E.P. Mobb Deep, Big Noyd and Infamous Mobb recently released the Infamous Team E.P via iTunes, and “Keep Getting That Paper” is one of the highlights from the project. Fans can download Infamous Team using the download link above, however you can listen to Audible Doctor ft Mobb Deep and Big Noyd – Keep Getting That Paper Remix on the audio player below.
Keep Getting That Paper (Audible Doctor Remix) Feat. Mobb Deep & Rapper Noyd by audibledoctor
Category: Music
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Evidence - Falling Down [Video
Evidence – Cats and Dogs DOWNLOAD Link
One of the best Hip-Hop albums of 2011 was Evidence’s “Cats and Dogs”. Released through Rhymesayers Entertainment, the album was commercially Evidence’s best to date, and the hype surrounding the release was typical of an RSE project. Evidence has now released the video for the single “Falling Down” which has been featured on the biggest of Hip-Hop blogs and websites in the last couple of days. Evidence called upon Todd Angkasuwan for the video (directors credits) and also look out for Babu who makes an appearance in the video. Fans can download Evidence’s “Cats and Dogs” from the link listed above, however you can watch Evidence – Falling Down on the video player below.
Category: Videos
Kinetik - Memory Lane
Most Hip-Hop fans will know Kinetik from the U.K Hip-Hop duo “Grand Central”, however as I announced last year, Kinetik and Mr Drastick decided to work on their solo projects. This is the first video from Kinetik for his single “Memory Lane”, which is a great tribute to Kinetik’s favourite music and hobbies growing up as a child. As Kinetik appeals to the slightly older generation on this track, younger Hip-Hop heads can still appreciate the content and style of Kinetik. You can watch the official to Kinetik – Memory Lane on the video player below.
Category: Videos
Kapital K.O - J Lounge Underground Heat Freestyle
Mancheser based Kapital K.O proves why he is one of the highly regarded Northern based rappers with his “J Lounge Underground Heat Freestyle”. Originally hosed last year, Kapital K.O added some significant entries to his CV including hosting the official Underground Heat (Manchester Volume 3) edition, amongst receiving record number of views for his music as well. Fans may be familiar with the D.Millz J Lounge Underground Heat Freestyle which you can view in the related links, and look out for plenty of new music from Kapital K.O has we head into 2012. You can watch the Kapital K.O – J Lounge Underground Heat Freestyle on the video player below.
Category: Videos
