Knoc-turn'al
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Royal Harbor known by stage name
Knoc-turn'al, is a songwriter
and rapper. He is known to write for Dr. Dre
.
, with only the title track being released as a single. His second album was Return of the Hustler which was released in January 2006. His third is to be titled The Book of Knoc. It will be released on Equity Records. The bulk of Knoc's exposure has come in the form of feature spots, most notably on Dr. Dre's 2001, on the tracks "Some L.A. Niggaz" and "Bang Bang", and also on the single "Bad Intentions" from The Wash soundtrack, also with Dr. Dre.
and Dr. Dre (who also produced it), and his second was "Muzik" featuring Samuel Christian and produced by Kanye West
. The third single was "The Way I Am" featuring Snoop Dogg
and produced by Scott Storch
. The forthcoming single off his next album will be entitled "Ya Boy Is Back" and is produced by Scott Storch.
which offered him his own label: L.A. Confidential. He has released some albums but has never reached the mainstream. His single "The Way I Am" has seen moderate airplay. He is now signed with Equity although his latest album Return of the Hustler was released on Sonic Wave International.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Knoc-turn'al, is a songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and rapper. He is known to write for Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
.
Albums
He recorded what would have been his debut album, entitled Knoc's Landin, but it remains unreleased. His first release was the EP L.A. Confidential Presents: Knoc-turn'al. His official debut album, The Way I AmThe Way I Am (Knoc-Turn'al album)
The Way I Am is the debut studio album from West Coast hip hop artist Knoc-turn'al. It was released on March 23, 2004 by Elektra Records.- Track listing :# Intro...
, with only the title track being released as a single. His second album was Return of the Hustler which was released in January 2006. His third is to be titled The Book of Knoc. It will be released on Equity Records. The bulk of Knoc's exposure has come in the form of feature spots, most notably on Dr. Dre's 2001, on the tracks "Some L.A. Niggaz" and "Bang Bang", and also on the single "Bad Intentions" from The Wash soundtrack, also with Dr. Dre.
Singles
Knoc has released three singles, "The Knoc" featuring Missy ElliottMissy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
and Dr. Dre (who also produced it), and his second was "Muzik" featuring Samuel Christian and produced by Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
. The third single was "The Way I Am" featuring Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and produced by Scott Storch
Scott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
. The forthcoming single off his next album will be entitled "Ya Boy Is Back" and is produced by Scott Storch.
Label
Despite having close ties with Dr. Dre, he signed with Elektra RecordsElektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
which offered him his own label: L.A. Confidential. He has released some albums but has never reached the mainstream. His single "The Way I Am" has seen moderate airplay. He is now signed with Equity although his latest album Return of the Hustler was released on Sonic Wave International.
Discography
- L.A. Confidential Presents: Knoc-turn'al (2002)
- The Way I AmThe Way I Am (Knoc-Turn'al album)The Way I Am is the debut studio album from West Coast hip hop artist Knoc-turn'al. It was released on March 23, 2004 by Elektra Records.- Track listing :# Intro...
(2004) - Knoc's Ville (2011)