Category: Upcoming Releases
Slaughterhouse New Album “Welcome To Our House” [Upcoming Releases]
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
Talib Kweli Announces New Album “Prisoner of Conscious” [Upcoming Releases]
Talib Kweli Announces New Album "Prisoner of Conscious"
Released via his social media websites, Talib Kweli announced today he will be releasing a brand new album in 2012 titled “Prisoner of Conscious”. Details are very vague at the moment, however Talib Kweli also reiterated he wants to release a follow-up Black Star album as well. Difficulties behind the scenes have prevented a Black Star album from being released in 2011, however the latest statement will delight fans who can’t wait to hear new music from the legendary Hip-Hop MC. We will be following all the latest developments with Prisoner of Conscious and the Black Star album as they arrive.
Category: Upcoming Releases
La Coka Nostra Announce 2012 Album “Masters of the Dark Arts” [Upcoming Releases]
La Coka Nostra Announce 2012 Album "Masters of the Dark Arts"
Underground Hip-Hop group La Coka Nostra have announced the name of their 2012 album “Masters of the Dark Arts”. La Coka Nostra (Ill Bill, Slaine, Danny Boy, Everlast and DJ Lethal) aim to have the album ready, and with fans by Spring of 2012, and the news was originally announced via Ill Bill’s Twitter. Hip-Hop Kings fans will remember the “Heavy Metal Kings” album and tour which featured Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz, and fans will be equally as happy to hear La Coka Nostra will be running an aggressive promotional campaign leading up to the release. We have no guest production or guest appearance details yet, however we’ll be keeping you updated with any news as it comes.
Category: Upcoming Releases
Kidz In The Hall Announce New Album “Occasion” [Upcoming Releases]
Kidz In The Hall - Occasion
DoubleO and Naledge (collectively known as Kidz In The Hall) have announced the release of their new album “Occasions” which will be available to fans in March 2012. I’ve been fortunate enough to listen to the album prior to the release, which has been supported by Red Bull and Adidas. Hip-Hop Kings will be following the promotion from start to finish, which Naledge has been quoted saying ”this album is by far our best work.” You can view the official artwork and tracklisting to Kidz In The Hall – Occasion above, and below you can view the Kidz In The Hall shoutout to Hip-Hop Kings when we last spoke to them during their U.K tour with Atmosphere.
1. Real Life
2. Occasion
3. Break It Down
4. That Good feat. Esthero
5. Make It Up Tonight feat. Suliamn
6. Crash Dummy feat. Killa Kyleon
7. Pour It Up (P.imp C.up) feat. David Banner & Bun B
8. She’s Smokin
9. Player of the Century feat. Freddie Gibbs
10. Star feat. Tabi Bonney & One Chance
11. Won’t Remember Tonight feat. Marsha Ambrosius & Anton Genius
12. Friends
13. Walk On Air
14. I Swear feat. Vic Spencer
15. Pledge feat. Curren$y & Mikkey Halsted (iTunes Bonus)
16. Here Now feat. Anton Genius (iTunes Bonus)
Category: Upcoming Releases
Ugly Duckling Prepare New Album “Moving at Breakneck Speed” [Upcoming Releases]
Ugly Duckling Prepare New Album Moving at Breakneck Speed
Legendary Hip-Hop group Ugly Duckling have delighted fans with the news of their fifth full length studio album “Moving at Breakneck Speed” will be available worldwide on 31st October 2011. To support the release of the album, Ugly Duckling will be performing at a number of U.K venues throughout the month of October which has already started in Bath, Portsmouth and Swindon. Hip-Hop Kings will be supporting the release of “Moving at Breakneck Speed”, and you can view the official artwork for the album, and the full list of album tour dates below.
SAT 08th OCT – BATH MOLES
SUN 09th OCT – SWINDON VIC
MON 10th OCT – PORTMOUTH HIGHLIGHT
TUE 11th OCT – HIGH WYCOMBE WAMA
WED 12th OCT – EXETER CAVERN
THURS 13TH OCT – PLYMOUTH RIDE CAFÉ
FRI 14TH OCT – LONDON JAZZ CAFÉ
SAT 15TH OCT – BRIGHTON HAUNT
SUN 16TH OCT – SOUTHHAMPTON ORANGE ROOMS
TUE 18TH OCT – HASTINGS BRASS MONKEY
WED 19TH OCT – NORWICH ARTS CENTRE
THURS 20TH OCT – OXFORD BILLINGDON
FRI 21ST OCT – BRISTOL BLOWPOP BIRTHDAY @ IN MOTION
SAT 22ND OCT – CARDIFF SWN FESTIVAL
SUN 23RD OCT – BIRMINGHAM RAINBOW
MON 24TH OCT – STRATFORD UPON AVON COX YARD
TUE 25TH OCT – YORK FIBBERS
WED 26TH OCT – LEEDS HIFI
THURS 27TH OCT – MANCHESTER SOUND CONTROL
FRI 28TH OCT – GLASGOW KING TUTS
SAT 29TH OCT – BLACKPOOL TAVERN
SUN 30TH OCT – LIVERPOOL KAZIMIER
MON 31ST OCT – EDINBURGH SNEAKY PETES
TUE 1ST NOV – SHEFFIELD TUESDAY CLUB
WED 2ND NOV – NOTTINGHAM BODEGA
THURS 3RD NOV – GALWAY ROISIN DUBH [IRELAND]
FRI 4TH NOV – DUBLIN CRAWDADDY [IRELAND]
Category: Upcoming Releases
Torae Prepares Debut Album “For The Record” [Upcoming Releases]
Torae - For The Record
Released through his own Internal Affairs Entertainment Imprint, Torae has announced he’ll be releasing his debut album “For The Record” on 1st November 2011. Hip-Hop Kings has the official artwork and track listing, which features some major Hip-Hop figureheads including Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, DJ Premier, Nottz and Marco Polo on the production. In the way of guest appearances Torae has teamed up with Wes, Pav Bundy and Mela Machinko on the fifteen track LP. Fellow New York native Masta Ace has gone on file suggesting “The combination of stellar production and a focused and more introspective Torae makes this his best work to date.”. You can view the official artwork and track listing for Torae – For The Record here.
1. Intro (produced by Torae)
2. Alive f/Wes (produced by Khrysis)
3. You Ready? (produed by Marco Polo)
4. What It Sound Like f/Pav Bundy (produced by !llmind)
5. Shakedown (produced by 9th Wonder)
6. That Raw (produced by Pete Rock)
7. Do The Math (produced by Large Professor)
8. Changes (produced by Diamond D)
9. Over You f/ Wes (produced by E. Jones)
10. Imagine (produced by Eric G)
11. Only Way (interlude) (produced by 9th Wonder)
12. For The Record (produced by DJ Premier)
13. Thank You (produced by Nottz)
14. Reflection (produced by Eric G)
15. Panorama f/ MeLa Machinko (produced by Fatin)
Category: Upcoming Releases
Skyzoo Prepares to Release “The Great Debater Revisited” [Upcoming Releases]
Skyzoo - The Great Debater Revisited
On Tuesday August 30th, Duck Down Records artist Skyzoo plans to release his forthcoming album “The Great Debater Revisited” which is a fantastic opportunity for new fans to add something special to their collection. Skyzoo previously released “The Great Debater”, however the new version which is available for $7.99 from iTunes contains four new bonus tracks, and in total is twenty-tracks long. Fans can download from Amazon, Rhapsody and eMusic as well. You can view the official artwork and track listing for Skyzoo – The Great Debater Revisited here.
1. Complicated Rhythm (Prod. By Best Kept Secret)
2. Rap Like Me (Prod. By Eric G.)
3. Written In The Drums (Prod. By Swiff D)
4. Designer Drugs (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
5. Parade Me (Prod. By Fatin)
6. We Here (Prod. By Best Kept Secret)
7. Atypical (Prod. By !llmind)
8. Expensive Habits (feat. Jesse Boykins III) (Prod. By 14KT)
9. Until It All Goes (feat. Manhattan) (Prod. By C-Sick)
10. Test Drive (Prod. By !llmind)
11. Inheritance (Prod. By E. Jones)
12. Get Him To The Greek (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
13. Could’ve Struck The Lotto
14. For The Awake (feat. King Mez) (Prod. By Oh No)
15. For The Sleepers (Prod. By E. Jones)
16. The Definitive Prayer
17. Rocket Science (Prod. By !llmind)
18. Never Faded (Prod. By Jahlil Beat)
19. Floor Somethin’ (Prod. By !llmind)
20. More (feat. Smokey Robotic) (Prod. By !llmind & Konrad)
Category: Upcoming Releases
Evidence Releases Mini-Mix of New Album “Cats and Dogs” [Upcoming Releases]
Evidence - Cats and Dogs
Rapper Evidence of the group Dialated Peoples has announced that on September 26th 2011 he will be releasing his brand new album “Cats and Dogs”. To aid the promotion Hip-Hop Kings has a mini-mix of tracks which has been mixed by legendary DJ Babu (Dialated Peoples). Look out for plenty of other promotion ahead of the Cats and Dogs album, however you can listen to the nine minute DJ Babu mix of Evidence‘s forthcoming Cats and Dogs album on the soundcloud player below.
Evidence – Cats & Dogs (Album Sampler Mixed by DJ Babu) by SureShot Promotions
Category: Upcoming Releases
Lowkey – Soundtrack to the Struggle Official Track Listing and Artwork [Upcoming Releases]
Lowkey - Soundtrack to the Struggle
The most anticipated U.K Hip-Hop album of the year from Lowkey – Soundtrack to the Struggle finally has an official release date (October 16th 2011) and artwork and track listing. Lowkey is not only the most prolific U.K Hip-Hop artist in recent years, but is a political activist and is constantly addressing worldwide issues within his music and lifestyle. The twenty-six track album features some tracks we’ve heard prior to it’s release including Terrorist, Obama Nation and Cradle of Civilisation amongst others. Collaborations with Mai Khalil, Klashnekoff, Immortal Technique and M1 of Dead Prez will see “Soundtrack to the Struggle” break all sorts of independent records and I’m sure be a personal achievement for Lowkey himself. You can view the official artwork and track listing for Lowkey – Soundtrack to the Struggle here.
1. Soundtrack To The Struggle (produced by Nutty P)
2. Too Much ft Shadia Mansour (produced by Nutty P)
3. Voices Of The Voiceless ft Immortal Technique (produced by Sivey)
4. Hand On Your Gun (produced by ShowNProve)
5. Skit 1
6. Terrorist? (produced by Red Skull)
7. Something Wonderful (produced by Red Skull)
8. Dreamers ft Mai Khalil
9. Skit 2
10. Obama Nation (produced by Red Skull)
11. Skit 3
12. Cradle Of Civilisation ft Mai Khalil (produced by Quincey Tones)
13. Skit 4
14. Blood, Sweat and Tears ft Klashnekoff (produced Nutty P)
15. Everything I Am (produced by ShowNProve)
16. Skit 5
17. Long Live Palestine (produced by Nutty P)
18. We Will Rise ft Sanasino (produced by Big G)
19. My Soul (produced by Vendetta)
20. Skit 6
21. The Butterfly Effect (produced by BeatNick & K-Salaam)
22. Obama Nation Part 2 ft M1 (DEAD PREZ), Black The Ripper (produced by Nutty P)
23. Dear England ft Mai Khalil (produced by BeatNick & K-Salaam)
24. Haunted ft Mai Khalil (produced by JetSun)
25. Terrorist? Part 2 ft Crazy Haze & Mai Khalil (produced by Last Resort)
26. Million Man March ft Mai Khalil (produced by Big G)
Category: Upcoming Releases
Instance Prepares New Album “The Superegular” with Artwork and Track Listing [Upcoming Releases]
Instance Prepares New Album The Superegular with Artwork and Track Listing
Instance Bandcamp Page – http://bit.ly/nq7M2B
U.K Hip-Hop artist Instance is set to release his second full length album “The Superegular” on Friday 26th August and Hip-Hop Kings has the official artwork and track listing for the project. With guest appearances on the album from the likes of Sonny Jim, Defenders of Style, Wizard and Jack Flash, production is handled from Organised Mess, Makes Van and Sonar Cousin. Fans can support the release on Friday by downloading the project for £5.00 from the official Instance bandcamp page (link above). In the meantime you can view the official artwork and track listing for Instance – The Superegular here.
1.Haiku 02:28
2.Swerve That ft. Gemma Tilley 03:55
3.Keys Open Doors ft. Jack Flash 03:36
4.Lucid Dreams 04:00
5.I’m Trouble 03:55
6.X District 00:46
7.Favourite Mistake 03:48
8.Ghost 03:35
9.Black Suit 03:34
10.Elements ft. Defenders of Style 04:28
11.Auto Altruism 01:33
12.Parodox 03:27
13.The Superegular ft. Sonnyjim 03:50
14.Dont Get it Twisted ft. Tha PCP 02:41
15.Passenger 04:05
Category: Upcoming Releases
