Recent Blog Posts
QuESt x M Will the Shogun Announce New Project [News]
Yesterday marked the 18th anniversary of the release of “Low End Theory” by A Tribe Called Quest. To commemorate the group, QuESt and M Will the Shogun will release a joint project called “A Rapper Called QuESt” appropriately titled to the artist. We don’t have any details at the moment, however we will be releasing news as soon as it’s ready. You can watch the promotional video for “A Rapper Called QuESt” on the player below.
Category: News
Illa J – Sounds Like Love [Music]
As Hip-Hop Kings previously reported, Illa J releases the second single from his debut album “Yancey Boys” called Sounds Like Love. This is another great example of Hip-Hop meets Soul, as the angelic sounds of Debi Nova complete the track. Illa J is the younger brother of the late J Dilla who supplied the beat for the single. You can listen to Illa J – Sounds Like Love on the player below.
Illa J - Sounds Like Love
Category: Music
Brother Ali – Us [Music]
Following the release of Brother Ali‘s newest album “Us”, here is a reminder to fans why to buy the album. This is the lead single from the album, also titled Us, which solidifies why Brother Ali is one of the best lyricists around. The album is available through Amazon and can be purchased by clicking the link below. Also, you can listen to Brother Ali – Us on the player below.
Brother Ali - Us
Category: Music
Slimchance Releases Free Charity Album [Free Download]
Slimchance the rapper has released a free charity album, which is groundbreaking and the first of it’s kind. Previously featured, and interviewed on Hip-Hop Kings, Slimchance has got his foot in the music industry and plans to take bigger strides in 2010. The album can be listened and downloaded HERE, and obviously comments are welcome. All donations will be given to charity.
Slimchance The Rapper - Free Charity Album
Category: Free Downloads
Big Wayde – What Have They Done [Music]
New Yorker Big Wayde has become known for his work alongside DJ Envy, and various mixtape appearances through the likes of DJ Green Lantern and DJ Hitz. He has decided to venture on his own, with plans on a new project called “When The Rain Stopped”. With a release date currently unknown, Big Wayde has the lead single called “What Have They Done” available immediately. You can listen to Big Wayde – What Have They Done” on the player below.
Big Wayde - What Have They Done
Big Wayde - When The Rain Stopped Cover Art
Category: Music
Warren G Announces National Tour and Album Launch Party [News]
West-Coast legend Warren G will embark on a national tour following the news that “The G Files” finally has a release date of 29th September. After selling 10 million albums worldwide through a highly successful career, Warren G’s new album will feature Snoop Dogg, Travis Barker, Ray J and many more. You can find a full list of tour dates for the Warren G national tour below.
Warren G - The G Files - National Tour Dates
10/1 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre
10/27 Austin, TX – Emo’s
10/29 Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
10/30 New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
10/31 Nashville, TN – Haunted Valley
11/3 Charleston, SC – Music Farm
11/4 Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
11/5 Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southland
11/6 Brooklyn, NY – The Music Hall of Williamsburg
11/7 Allston, MA – Harper’s Ferry
11/10 New York, NY – The Bowery Ballroom
11/12 Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
11/13 Chicago, IL – The Metro
11/14 Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
11/16 Council Bluffs, IA – Whiskey Road House
11/18 Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
11/19 Ft. Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
11/20 Aspen, CO – Belly Up
11/22 Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
11/23 Portland, OR – The Roseland Theatre
11/24 San Francisco, CA – The Independent
Category: News
Apathy x B Real x Celph Titled – Shoot First [Music]
In the wake of Apathy’s newest album “Wanna Snuggle?” the single Shoot First which features B Real and Celph Titled has been released. Produced by Mike Shinoda, Apathy is back to his best with the help of Cypress Hill’s B Real, and long-time friend and Demigod member Celph Titled. The new album Wanna Snuggle? has a release date of October 6th, and is Apathy’s sophomore full-length album. You can listen to Apathy ft B Real and Celph Titled – Shoot First on the player below.
Apathy - Shoot First featuring B-Real and Celph Titled
Apathy x B Real x Celph Titled - Shoot First - Wanna Snuggle
Category: Music
Cool and Dre Receive BET Nomination [News]
Miami based producer duo Cool and Dre have received a BET Hip Hop Award nomination as “Producers of the Year”. Cool and Dre are world famous, and have worked with the likes of Busta Rhymes, Game, Gym Class Heroes and Lil Wayne amongst others. Fans and critiques predict they’ll easily win the award, after work on Lil Wayne‘s “Rebirth” album, and scoring soundtracks for Walk the Dinosaur and Ice Age 3. More about the BET Hip Hop Awards and Cool and Dre will be posted in the forthcoming weeks.
Cool and Dre nominated for BET Hip Hop Awards
Category: News
Swollen Members – Armed to the Teeth [Upcoming Releases]
After legal battles, drug addiction, a fallen record label and other problems, the “Swollen Members” unite to release their new LP “Armed to the Teeth”. Swollen Members have teamed with Battle Axe Records and Suburban Noize Records, and the album is set to be release on October 27th 2009. Guests confirmed include the likes of Talib Kweli, Everlast and Glasses Malone. Hip-Hop Kings will be following the campaign and bringing news about Swollen Members – Armed to the Teeth as soon as it’s released.
Swollen Members release new album "Armed to the Teeth"
Category: Upcoming Releases
Manny Moscow – The Boy With The Lost Flow Album Launch [News]
Following the release of Manny Moscow’s free download No Games, the rapper has scheduled to launch the official new album “The Boy With the Lost Flow” Thursday 8th October. The venue is “The Blag Club” at Notting Hill Gate, and other live performances on the evening will include Big Cakes, Skandal, Kid Rad and many others. DJ’s include Tricksta and the duo at HHB Lunatrix and Vokal. Information about tickets can be found HERE.
Manny Moscow Album Launch
Category: News
