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Coming Out Of The
Dark: Knoc-Turn'al
Written By: Incognito
- 11/12/01
"L.A. Indo/Homicide/Guns
Outcha window/Livin My Life/Str8 West Coast"
Dr. Dre calls him "The hook master." He has blessed
songs like, "Bang Bang" and "Some L.A. Niggaz" with
his incredible writing ability which has led him to
pen songs for Dr. Dre. You might not have noticed it,
but Knoc has touched a big part of "Dr. Dre 2001." Songs
like, "The Watcher" and "Light Speed" feature the low-lying
rapper's talents on them. He's there, but you don't
notice him, that's why he's called Knoc-Turn'al. His
pen was the one behind the lyrics that Dre recited on
"Put It On Me" and "The Wash." You've heard his unique
voice on the single "Bad Intentions," (which he entirely
wrote) and his own solo joint, "Str8 West Coast," now
get ready for his own landin. Knoc-Turn'al has everything
laid out for him. He's got a deal with Elektra Records
to distribute his debut album, "Knoc's Landin," along
with his label, L.A. Confidential Records.
Knoc-Turn'al, just 24 years old outta Long Beach, is
headlining a new bread of West Coast MC's that will
drop debut albums in 2002. Expect his to be one of the
illest. After a life gang bangin, Knoc had to get away
from a life in the jail cell...he turned to rap music.
The label which he is a big part of was founded by business
man, Big D, in 1999. Big D scooped up the young rapper
to become apart of his label's outfit. Through knowing
Dr. Dre, Big D made the connection of having the two
meet. And as Knoc said, "After 10 minutes we were recording
a song." Look for Knoc's L.A. Confidential crew, a batch
of hungry MC's which consist of himself, TimBomb and
Slip Capone to ride alongside with him for the album.
Knoc also comes prepared with some of the West's finest:
Dr. Dre, who will contributed 3 beats and serves up
some rhymes aswell. Also providing some instrumental
heat are, Fredwreck, Battlecat, Jazzy Pha, Bud'da and
Timbaland. Hittman, Ms. Roq and Jayo Felony are some
guest rappers on there too. Knoc is ready to make his
solo landing in January, says Elektra, who will help
release the project. Knoc-Turn'al describes the vibe
on most of the songs as, "gangsta-techno," with a Cali
feel to it. The first single, "Knoc," features Dr. Dre
and Missy Elliot.
Knoc-Turn'al is one of the West's elite in my opinion
because of his commanding raps and silky smooth hooks
that even resemble one time Dr. Dre protege, Snoop Dogg.
His debut will be a breath of fresh air for West Coast
hip hop, so go out and support Knoc-Turn'al when his
album, "Knoc's Landin" hits around March 2002. -Incognito
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