West coast rapper Knoc-turnﾒal, best known for his appearances on the multi-platinum ﾓ2001ﾔ album by Dr. Dre and his now infamous guest appearance on ﾓBad Intentionsﾔ, has signed a distribution deal with Hoopla Media Group/LRT/Universal for his upcoming ﾓKnocﾒs Villeﾔ album. The negotiations have been ongoing for the past two months and the two sides recently came to an agreement and have finalized the deal.
Justin Melo, who was recently named a senior partner to the Hoopla Media Group, had the following to say: ﾓThe signing of Knoc-turnﾒal is a step in the right direction for the Hoopla Media Group. We are talking about an internationally known artist whose decorated resume reads only names such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, DJ Quik, Scott Storch, Eminem, Missy Elliot, Warren G, Nate Dogg, Xzibit, Too Short and countless other world renowned artists.
He continued: “Itﾒs been about five and a half years since Knoc-turnﾒal last put out a legitimate retail project, and he has recorded hundreds of songs since ﾓThe Way I Amﾔ; itﾒs time for the world to once again hear what heﾒs bringing to the table. We are looking forward to collaborating with Treacherous Records on the Knoc-turnﾒal project.ﾔ
Speaking on the signing Knoc-turn’al told Dubcnn: ﾓFirst I just feel like itﾒs been a long time since Iﾒve been out. I know the fans appreciate one thing, me coming out again. Iﾒve re-created myself and did what I had to do to get a good distribution situation. I just believe itﾒs a good look and itﾒs about time that Knoc-turnﾒal fans have some more Knoc-turnﾒal music.”
He Added: “For those who donﾒt know me or donﾒt remember me, they can go online and check me out. They will probably remember some songs of mine from when they were a little younger. This is another time coming though. I still have good relationships with everybody on the west coast, Dre, Snoop and so on. Iﾒve never burned a bridge. Itﾒs not just about the west. Iﾒve recreated myself to make a whole new barrage of music so that I can actually appeal to the world because I am a global artist. Iﾒve sold music in Egypt. Thank you to Treacherous and Hoopla Media Group/LRT/ Universal for believing in me.ﾔ
Treacherous Records head of A&R Aram ﾓMickeyﾔ Tserounian was briefly reached for a comment and was quoted as saying: “Weﾒre happy to finally get this project (Knoc’s Ville) to Knoc’s fans and the world with the help of Hoopla Media Group/Universal. This is just the appetizer to the main course which is the “The Book Of Knoc”. I think fans of Knoc and West Coast hip-hop will be pleased by this project and it will make them anticipate hearing what’s next.”
ﾓKnocﾒs Villeﾔ is slated for an early first quarter 2010 release date. More specific details are coming shortly right here on Dubcnn!
