Category: Upcoming Releases
Aesop Rock To Release “Skelethon” on Rhymesayers
Aesop Rock - Skelethon
Infamous underground Hip-Hop producer Aesop Rock has announced today he will be releasing his sixth studio album “Skelethon” via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The release date of 10th July 2012 has been set, and I’m expecting a diverse, and aggressive marketing campaign ahead of the album from the Rhymesayers crew. Aesop Rock has made himself a legend in his own right, and has already revealed the tracklisting for the project too. You can view the official artwork and track listing for Aesop Rock – Skelethon here.
1. Leisureforce
2. ZZZ Top
3. Cycles To Gehenna
4. Zero Dark Thirty
5. Fryerstarter
6. Ruby ’81
7. Crows 1
8. Crows 2
9. Racing Stripes
10. 1,000 O’Clock
11. Homemade Mummy
12. Grace
13. Saturn Missiles
14. Tetra
15. Gopher Guts
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REKS Announces New Album Straight, No Chaser Tracklisting
REKS Announces Tracklisting for Straight, No Chaser
As I previously mentioned in the last REKS single for his leaked track “Chasin”, fans are to be treated with a brand new REKS album on 24th April 2012 called “Straight, No Chaser”. REKS has teamed up with the likes of Statik Selektah who has produced the entire album, and other guest appearances come from Action Bronson, Termanology and Slaine. You can view the official tracklisting for REKS new album “Straight, No Chaser” here.
1.) “Autographs”
2.) “Sit/Think/Drink”
3.) “Power Lines” f/Ea$y Money
4.) “Riggs & Murtaugh” f/Action Bronson
5.) “Such A Showoff” f/Kali, JFK & Termanology
6.) “Cancel That” f/Wais P The Pimp
7.) “Parenthood”
8.) “Break Ups” f/C Sharp!
9.) “Chasin”
10.) “Sins” f/Alias
11.) “Straight, No Chaser” f/Slaine
12.) “Lost In Translation”
13.) “Regrets”
14.) “730”
Category: Upcoming Releases
MrMecc Announces Upcoming Mixtape “I Can Explain” [Upcoming Releases]
- MrMecc Announces Upcoming Mixtape “I Can Explain”
http://soundcloud.com/mrmecc/jbf
Shit Rappers Say (Video) – http://bit.ly/zVvhSQ
Here is part one of a three-part series from journalist and recording artist MrMecc called “JBF Kit”. The comedy skit is promotion ahead of his upcoming mixtape “I Can Explain” and the news has hit the blogosphere with all the major blogs supporting the release. Fans of Hip-Hop Kings will be familiar with MrMrcc for his work with JumpOff.TV, and of course Ozone magazine with “Shit Rappers Say” with features from Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Killer Mike and Kim Osorio. You can watch the video “Shit Rappers Say” on the link listed above, however you can watch JBF Kit – Part 1 (Morning Coffee) on the youtube player below.
Category: Upcoming Releases
Endemic Announces Plans for New Album “Terminal Illness Part 2″ [Upcoming Releases]
Endemic Terminal Illness
Endemic – Terminal Illness DOWNLOAD Link
One of the most talented and well known U.K based Hip-Hop producers Endemic has today announced plans to release his forthcoming album “Terminal Illness Part 2″. Following from the previous part 1 critically acclaimed Terminal Illness, Endemic is releasing Terminal Illness Part 2 through Money Maker / EMI, and the likes of Masta Killa, Tragedy Khadafi, Ruste Juxx, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, Bronze Nazareth and Cyrus Malachi all feature. No release date or official artwork are available at present, although Hip-Hop Kings will be fully supporting the album release. You can buy Endemic’s “Terminal Illness” part one CD from the link listed above.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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]
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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)
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