Category: Upcoming Releases
Kuroisoul and Kinetik Release the Track listing for Upcoming Album “Hip Hop Is Forever”
Kinetik – Hip Hop Is Forever
U.K Hip-Hop artist Kinetik and Kuroisoul have released the artwork and track listing for their forthcoming album “Hip Hop Is Forever”. The album is ten-tracks long, and after speaking to Kinetik during a private listening session, he explains that the decision was based on the concept of Nas’ classic Illmatic. Fans will be able to purchase the album from June 3rd from all good digital retailers including Bandcamp, Amazon and iTunes. Look out for an exclusive interview in the forthcoming weeks, speaking on the new record and the comparison to his last project “The Kinesis Thesis Vol.3″. You can view the official artwork and track listing for Kuroisoul and Kinetik – Hip Hop Is Forever here.
1. Chemistry Perfected
2. London Mornings featuring Tone Richardson
3. California Nights featuring Tone Richardson
4. Dead Rappers
5. What I See
6. People Don’t Understand featuring Kuroisoul & Tone Richardson
7. Boom Bap Babies
8. Knee High featuring Joanne Francis
9. What Will They Say featuring Ileen Mitchell
10. As Long As I Live featuring Tone Richardson & Joanne Francis
Scratches on tracks 4, 6 and 7 by D.J. Jazz T
Vocal arrangement on tracks 2, 3, 6, 8 and 10 by Tone Richardson
Keys on track 10 by John Robinson
Recorded by Christopher Baldomero & Shane Dela Pena at Breakstone Studios – Concord, California
Additional recording by Chemo at Kilamanjaro Studios – Forest Hill, London and John Robinson at Clique Studios – Kilburn, London
Mixed and Mastered by Chemo at Kilamanjaro Studios – Forest Hill, London
Executive Producers:
Jeremy Arey & Masato Takahashi
Category: Upcoming Releases
Eminem’s 8th Studio Album Due in 2013
Shady Records President Paul Rosenburg confirmed to Billboard.com this week that Eminem is “far into the process” of recording his untitled eighth studio album. He also noted “We fully expect to be releasing a new Eminem album in 2013. He’s been working on it for some time. It’s safe to say that it will be post-Memorial Day at some point, but we’re not exactly sure when. We’ve got some dates locked in for him to perform live in Europe in August, so we’re trying to see what else lines up.”
Paul and Shady have a lot on deck in 2013 with Yelawolf’s sophomore album and 50 Cent’s “Street King Immortal”, both expected to be out in the first half of this year, so lets hope everything lives up to expectations!
Category: Upcoming Releases
Dead Prez Prepare New Album Information Age
Dead Prez
Hip-Hop duo Dead Prez have announced that their upcoming album “Information Age” will be available digitally on 16th October 2012, and physically on 22nd January 2013. M1 and stic.man require no introduction, and the politically-minded artists speak the truths on the age of information as one of self awareness and development, both being essential in the struggle for self determination. It’s been EIGHT YEARS since Dead Prez released “Revolutionary But Gangsta” and the duo’s third studio album is sure to be well received by fans. I will be posting the official artwork and track listing as soon as received.
Category: Upcoming Releases
Yungun Announces New E.P Time for Something New
Yungun – Time for Something New E.P
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It’s hard to believe that six and a half years have passed since the last official Yungun release, however in conjunction with First Word Records, Yungun will be releasing his new E.P “Time for Something New” in early November 2012. Yungun has announced that he’s worked with some amazing producers and the E.P also features a very special guest, and Hip-Hop Kings will be announcing the full details as soon as they’re available. Yungun has already performed tracks off the five-track E.P to fans in London when he performed at “The First Words” debut event, and Yungun will also be in Bristol on 29th September at the o2 Academy supporting “People Under the Stairs” so check him out if you’re in the area. Look out for the official artwork, track listing and release date for Yungun – Time for Something New soon.
Category: Upcoming Releases
P.O.S – Bumper
P.O.S – We Don’t Even Live Here
Doomtree Interview w/Hip-Hop Kings | http://bit.ly/O39OBE
With a U.S release date of 5th November 2012, and a U.K date of February 2013, Rhymesayers artist P.O.S has delighted fans with news of his fourth solo album “We Don’t Even Live Here”. The Doomtree member has used PitchFork to premier his first video from the album titled ”Bumper” which might be slightly different to what P.O.S fans may be expecting. I do have the official track listing and artwork for P.O.S – Bumper which you can view here, along with the recent Doomtree interview with Hip-Hop Kings on the link above, however you can also watch P.O.S – Bumper on the youtube player below.
01. Bumper
02. Fuck Your Stuff
03. Where We Land ft Justin Vernon
04. Wanted/Wasted feat. Astronautalis
05. They can’t come feat. Sims
06. Lockpicks, Knives, Bricks and Bats
07. Arrow to The Action/Fire In The Hole
08. Get Down feat. Mike Mictlan
09. All of It
10. We Don’t Even Live Here (Weird Friends)
11. Piano Hits
Category: Upcoming Releases, Videos
Vinnie Paz Prepares New Album “God of the Serengeti”
Vinnie Paz – God of the Serengeti
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If there’s one artist you assosiate with the independent Hip-Hop scene, Vinnie Paz always gets mentioned and quite rightly so. We’ve heard news that the Jedi Mind Tricks member will be releasing his new album “God of the Serengeti” on 22nd October 2012. Production on the album includes DJ Premier, Marco Polo and Stu Bangas amongst others, and guest appearances with Immortal Technique, Celph Titled, Apathy, RA The Rugged Man and many more. I previously blogged the video for the single “Cheesestakes” on Hip-Hop Kings, however we have the first official leak from the project which is called “7 Fires of Prophecy” ft Tragedy Khadafi (download link above). You can also view the official artwork and track listing for Vinnie Paz – God of the Serengeti here.
1. “Shadow of the Guillotine” f/ Q-Unique (produced by DJ Lethal)
2. “Slum Chemist” (produced by C-Lance)
3. “The Oracle” (produced by DJ Premier)
4. “And Your Blood Will Blot Out The Sun” f/ Immortal Technique & Poison Pen (produced by Tony Kenyatta)
5. “Last Breath” f/ Chris Rivers (aka Baby Pun) & Whispers (produced by C-Lance)
6. “Crime Library” f/ Blaq Poet (produced by Marco Polo)
7. “Feign Submission” (Interlude) (produced by JBL the Titan)
8. “Duel To The Death” f/ Mobb Deep (produced by Stu Bangas)
9. “Problem Solver” f/ Scarface (produced by The Arcitype)
10. “Battle Hymn” f/ Apathy, King Syze, Crypt the Warchild, Jus Allah, Esoteric, Blacastan, Celph Titled & Planetary (produced by Mr. Green)
11. “Geometry of Business” f/ La Coka Nostra (produced by Havoc)
12. “Jake LaMotta” (produced by Illinformed)
13. “7 Fires Of Prophecy” f/ Tragedy Khadafi (produced by Beatnick Dee)
14. “Cheesesteaks” (produced by Psycho Les)
15. “Cold, Dark, and Empty” f/ FT and Smoke (produced by Jack Of All Trades)
16. “Razor Gloves” f/ R.A. the Rugged Man (produced by MTK)
17. “Wolves Amongst the Sheep” f/ Kool G. Rap & Block McCloud (produced by C-Lance)
18. “You Can’t Be Neutral On A Moving Train” (produced by C-Lance & JBL the Titan)
19. “Kingdom Crusher” f/ Block McCloud (produced by Paul Nice) *****BONUS TRACK
Category: Upcoming Releases
Skyzoo Announces New Album “A Dream Deferred” Artwork and Track Listing
Skyzoo – A Dream Deferred
Duck Down Records artist Skyzoo has a massive following on Hip-Hop Kings, so I’m pleased to announce that the new album “A Dream Deferred” will be released on October 2nd 2012 through The Faculty / Duck Down Music. We also have the confirmed artwork and track listing for the album, which features names such as Talib Kweli, Freeway and Jill Scott amongst others. Production on “A Dream Deferred” is handled by 9th Wonder, Illmind along others, and Black Milk worked behind the boards on “Steel’s Apartment”. You can view the artwork to Skyzoo‘s “A Dream Deferred” and the full track listing including production credits below.
1. Dreams In A Basement featuring Jill Scott (produced by !llmind)
2. Jansport Strings (One Time for Chi-Ali) (produced by 9th Wonder)
3. Pockets Full feat. Freeway (produced by !llmind)
4. Give It Up feat. DJ Prince (produced by !llmind)
5. Glass Ceilings (produced by !llmind)
6. Range Rover Rhythm (produced by Jahlil Beats)
7. The Knowing feat. Jessy Wilson (produced by Eric G)
8. Drew & Derwin feat. Raheem Devaughn (produced by Focus)
9. Realization feat. Jared Evan (produced by DJ Khalil)
10. The Rage of Roemello (produced by DJ Khalil)
11. How to Make it Through Hysteria (produced by Best Kept Secret)
12. Steel’s Apartment (produced by Black Milk)
13. Spike Lee Was My Hero feat. Talib Kweli (produced by Tall Black Guy)
14. The Cost of Sleep (produced by Tall Black Guy)
Category: Upcoming Releases
Ruste Juxx and The Arcitype New Album “V.I.C”
The Arcitype Behind The Scenes
Ruste Juxx Behind The Scenes
- Ruste Juxx and The Arcitype – Behind The Scenes
It was only six months ago since I was raving about Ruste Juxx’s album “Hardbodie Hip Hop”, and the Brooklyn born MC has announced he’s teamed up with The Arcitype for their upcoming collaborative album “V.I.C”. The acronym stands for “Victorious Impervious Champions”, which refreshingly glorifies nothing but excellence, which is what we come to expect from Ruste Juxx. Guest features include the likes of Guilty Simpson, RA the Rugged Man, Sadat X, Termanology and Planet Asia amongst others, and “V.I.C” has been scheduled a September 25th 2012 release date. I will be posting the official track listing and artwork as soon as it arrives, however I do have some behind the scenes shots from the upcoming video “Rock to the Rhythm” (above).
Category: Upcoming Releases
REKS – Rebelutionary Intro
REKS - Rebelutionary
REKS – Straight, No Chaser DOWNLOAD Link
REKS will be releasing an upcoming project (yes, another!) on 24th July 2012 titled Rebelutionary, and to celebrate the news we have the intro from the project which was leaked today. REKS is still working off his latest offering “Straight, No Chaser” which was released in April and is still available for download from the link listed above. The Rebelutionary LP features guest appearances from Termanology and Koncept amongst others, and is another project for fans to get excited for. Look out for an exclusive REKS interview with Hip-Hop Kings in the forthcoming weeks, however in the meantime you can view the full track listing, and the REKS – Rebelutionary Intro on the youtube player below.
1.) “Intro”
2.) “Unlearn”
3.) “Hallelujah”
4.) “Bang Bang” f/ J NiCS
5.) “Shotgun” f/ Jon Connor & Venessa Renee
6.) “War Is A Racket” (Smedley Butler interlude)
7.) “Rebelutionary”
8.) “Ignorance is Bliss” f/ Termanology
9.) “Passports”
10.) “Avarice” (Interlude)
11.) “Avarice” f/ Knowledge Medina
12.) “The Jones’” f/ Krondon
13.) “The Edge” f/ Lucky Dice & Chi Knox
14.) “La Luna” f/ Sene & Koncept
15.) “Gepeto”
16.) “Obedient Workers”
17.) “Outro”
18.) “Shotgun” (Remix) f/ Ea$y Money & Boycott Blues
(****All tracks produced by Numonics)
Category: Upcoming Releases
Brother Ali Announces New Album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color
Brother Ali - Mourning in America, Dreaming in Color
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As I reported early May when Brother Ali dropped a video for the single “Not a Day Goes By” news has finally reached the blogosphere that Brother Ali will be releasing his new album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color on 21st August 2012 via Rhymesayers Entertainment. Brother Ali has been supportive, and has been supported by Hip-Hop Kings for a number of years, and I’m as excited as ever to hear some new material to a man who’s widely regarded as an underground Hip-Hop legend. As always from Rhymesayers, look out for some innovative and exciting promotion leading up to the album release, however in the meantime you can view the official artwork and pre-order link for Brother Ali - Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color above.
Category: Upcoming Releases
