Albums include 2001, terrorist threats, and the watcher. It was originally released as the lead single for knocs unreleased album, knocs landin. Known for his westside pride rhymes and nononsense flow, he appears on the wash soundtrack and scored a sizeable hit with his first real single knoc, featuring dre and missy elliott. Knoc turn al lyrics are property and of their owners. Knocturnals albums stream online music albums listen.
Knocturnals debut album knoc s landing really ought to have everything. It was originally released as the lead single for knoc s unreleased album, knoc s landin 2002. Jan 04, 2011 living legends sunspot leads this weeks release calendar, as yukmouth, the jacka, lil b, philthy rich and mistah fab make january about the bay area. The song features guest vocals by hiphop musicians dr.
Knoc turn al describes the vibe on most of the songs as, gangstatechno, with a cali feel to it. He recorded what would have been his debut album, entitled knocs landin, but it remains unreleased. Knoc afterward maintained a relatively low profile as dre kept himself busy with 50 cent among others. He then wrote three songs for the wash movie soundtrack, the training day soundtrack, and then released his self titled ep in summer of 2002. Royal harbor born may 12, 1975, known by stage name knoc turn al, is a songwriter and rapper. Apr 11, 2011 01 the knoc 02 muzik 03 str8 westcoast 04 lets all roll 05 l. About genius contributor guidelines press advertise event space. Knocturnal multiplatinum grammy nominated rappersongwriter. Featuring contributions from none other than missy elliott and dr. The guests are top notch, with dr dre showing why hes one of the best two hiphop producers in the world, missy elliott whooping it up on the knoc, which even succeeds in making a french accordion riff sound funky, and a title alluding to camp 80s soap opera that would lead you to expect a slew of odd. May 16, 2011 in some ways, knoc turnal s early career embodies unfulfilled promise. The way i am knoc turn al to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Beyond doubt knoc is a jack of most rap trades he can not only rap, and do so with. Dres multiplatinum album the chronic 2001 where he was featured on four songs.
Knocturnal listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos knocturnal. Dre, the latter of whom knoc had songwritten for, most notably the summer 2001 anthem bad intentions. Knoc turn al then disappeared from the spotlight although an album called return of the hustler appeard in 2006, however, knoc turn al claims that. Knoc turn al is one of the wests elite in my opinion because of his commanding raps and silky smooth hooks that even resemble one time dr.
Knoc turn al s fivesong ep from mid2002 has an impressive array of guests, but the nonfeatures are just as solid. Laughs what always surprises me about hip hop is the songs that people listen to because you never expect that song to be a hit. D yeah we fully chipped, been on gangsta shit since ruthless. Knocturnals profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. During the early 2000s, the west coast rap scene had long fallen off, relative to its mid90s golden age at least. In spite of the albums shelving, the knoc initially saw a release on the summer ep, l. Knoc turn al 2002, unfortunately came and went without much notice. The way i am original version lyrics provided for educational purposes and personal use only. His second album was return of the hustler which was released in january 2006. Knocs landin unreleased knocturnal credits allmusic. Dre, the knoc is a solid hiphop player track with a cartoonish production that sounds like an eminem joint.
Knoc throw chrome whip with three freaks and full hips with firm tits dr. A fastrising california emcee, knoc turn al began his career writing rhymes for the legendary dr. Knocturnal due to the singles grammy nomination and charting on the billboard hot 100. Each chart rising single and grammy nomination seemed to proceed an unfortunate upheaval completely out of his control. There was occasional hope for renewed brighter days, though.
Knoc turn al im tipsy, im through, im drunk, im blunted my way, my day, my life i love it. Being that this was supposed to be released like 10 years ago now and dude has seemingly fell off the face of the earth i imagine well never hear it unless somebody leaks it. Surrounded by some of hip hops hottest players, including snoop dogg, xzibit, nate dogg and lil mo, knoc serves up gems such as the first single the way i am, already a smash at the mix shows. Knocturnal listen and stream free music, albums, new. Dre, knoc turn al traded the pen for the microphone. Knoc turn al bitch you aint bout shit, my bad turn off the lights, dont trip give a nig some ack wipe, and act like you might lick balls tonight girls all pause, hell nah, girls drop draws on site do drugs, shroom cups, smoke bud, all night thats right, i like my sexual women, fuck dykes suck dick.
Dec 01, 2019 does anyone have any tracks from this album. Listen to albums by knocturnal on myspace, stream free online music by knocturnal. Knocturnal new songs, albums, biography, chart history, photos, videos, news, and more on billboard, the goto source for whats hot in music. Knoc turn al s first taste of the rap game was on dr. As with most of the artists who begin their career with dre, knoc began his performing career in grand fashion. Dec 31, 2002 find album credit information for knocs landin unreleased knocturnal on allmusic. Chorus knoc turn al put your hands up, come off them grams i aint trippin thats the way i am the way i am and if you see me with heat in my hand you better duck thats the way i am the.
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