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Title: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 08:59:32 AM
http://raptalk.net/website/content/view/1478/56/
http://chronicvacation.com/2009/04/answers-from-the-book-of-knoc-chapter-9/

As our readers know, "Answers from the Book of Knoc" has been absent from Raptalk.Net over the last few weeks. However, it was a technical problem, nothing to do with Knoc-Turn'Al nor his relationship with the website. With my personal system back up and running, we are proud to announce that the series will now continue as it normally would, every monday with new answers dropping from Knoc.

Today, we have some juicy information regarding "The Book of Knoc", questions which the fans have been so patiently waiting for a reply. That's right, we're talking about the guest appearances and production on Knoc-Turn'al's sophomore "Book Of Knoc" album! We also talk about a possible release dateand what Knoc's plans are after the album drops!

Knoc even takes the time to chip in his opinion on west coast MC Xzibit!

Enjoy...

 

Raptalk.Net: We have a couple of readers who submitted this question (Kurupt4Life, Jaydc555, Laconic) “What's happening with your upcoming solo album? Is their a release date? When is it dropping?”

 

Knoc-Turn’Al: My album is definitely going to drop this year. The release date is supposed to be sometime in the later part of the summer. I just wanted to make sure that when I release it to the public that it was right, it’s not bootlegged or old music. People have to bear with me on that and I appreciate the fans for being with me and I appreciate the fans for writing these questions. All I can say about that is when the album does come, you will not be dissatisfied.

 

Raptalk.Net: Kurupt4Life & Episcop Swerving want to know, “What type of guest appearances are on the new album?”

 

Knoc-Turn’Al: I got Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MathMadix, Scott Storch, Komplex, Warren G, MG, Nate Dogg and a few other names that you may like as well. Too $hort is also now on the album. As of the All-Star NBA weekend, Too $hort is on the album.

 

Raptalk.Net: Livio & Episcop Swerving ask, “What are your future plans after “The Book of Knoc” and will we have to wait so long for another solo album again?”

 

Knoc-Turn’Al: My future plans after “The Book of Knoc” is to release the MathMadix which are four artists that all have a group project with me on it as well as solo projects that they have a lot of good features on. After I do that, no no no to waiting this long for a solo album again; I have good people behind me so you can expect another project next year, 2010. I want to try get at least one out a year and make sure that my group comes out every year. I wanna’ Master P the game for about three years so that way you can get sick of me (laughs).

 

Raptalk.Net: What is the producer line-up for “The Book of Knoc?” asks Episcop Swerving & Matty.

 

Knoc-Turn’Al: Dr. Dre, Scott Storch, MG, Komplex, Warren G, J-Beam, Kanye West, Swizz Beats, J-Beam and Deztined. That’s about it.

 

Raptalk.Net: Matty wants to know, “Have you worked with DJ Quik for the album? If not, you should!”

 

Knoc-Turn’Al: I haven’t worked with DJ Quik for the album. The only reason being is that I haven’t got in contact with him and I should. That’s a very valid point Matty. Expect DJ Quik to be on the album.

 

Raptalk.Net: “Are you still messing with Xzibit?” and that comes from A-Noid.

 

Knoc-Turn’Al: Xzibit will always be my homie but you know he does his own thing. I’m still doing work with some of his co-affiliates from Tha Liks like Tash. The whole point is Xzibit does his own thing and he does what he wants, when he wants to. That’s the benefit of being a platinum artist. You can actually do what you want and create your own schedule. Xzibit doesn’t need me more than I need him, but he’s still a phenomenal rapper.
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 09:55:05 AM
24 views and no responses? c'mon y'all, this is a dope lineup!
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: kuruptDPG on April 13, 2009, 10:04:50 AM
man this is the shit, i cant wait for this album, guest appearnces and producers look the shit!!!

props luna
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 10:08:43 AM
man this is the shit, i cant wait for this album, guest appearnces and producers look the shit!!!

props luna
the Too $hort joint is the shit! similar to his classic, "Cash Sniffin Noses"  8)

the Nate Dogg joint is very special as well no doubt!
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Booz on April 13, 2009, 10:08:52 AM
Umm...Scott Storch & Komplex as features?
Don't know about that, they should stick to producing.
Otherwise looks great.
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 10:10:08 AM
Umm...Scott Storch & Komplex as features?
Don't know about that, they should stick to producing.
Otherwise looks great.
there not as features, there producers on the album
when I asked about whos on the album in that first question,
he gave a mixed answer of the features and production

features in that answer are Ice Cube, Knawledg, J-Beam, Ripacut, Big Tyme, Nate Dogg & Too $hort. Jaguar is on the album as well.

These are all before final cuts though.
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: kuruptDPG on April 13, 2009, 10:12:32 AM
man this is the shit, i cant wait for this album, guest appearnces and producers look the shit!!!

props luna
the Too $hort joint is the shit! similar to his classic, "Cash Sniffin Noses"  8)

the Nate Dogg joint is very special as well no doubt!

no way, you heard it?
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 10:14:29 AM
man this is the shit, i cant wait for this album, guest appearnces and producers look the shit!!!

props luna
the Too $hort joint is the shit! similar to his classic, "Cash Sniffin Noses"  8)

the Nate Dogg joint is very special as well no doubt!

no way, you heard it?
I haven't heard them but I heard snippets of 2 other joints on the album; BANGIN! and I heard a Blaqthoven joint that is bangin but i dunno if it'll make the album - Knoc made 800 songs for this album

the Too $hort joint Knoc told me himself is a lot like "Cash Sniffin Noses", same subject matter ;)

the Nate Dogg joint also features J-Beam and I think is prod. by J-Beam ;)

Knoc did some production on this album as well
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: kuruptDPG on April 13, 2009, 10:20:13 AM
man this is the shit, i cant wait for this album, guest appearnces and producers look the shit!!!

props luna
the Too $hort joint is the shit! similar to his classic, "Cash Sniffin Noses"  8)

the Nate Dogg joint is very special as well no doubt!

no way, you heard it?
I haven't heard them but I heard snippets of 2 other joints on the album; BANGIN! and I heard a Blaqthoven joint that is bangin but i dunno if it'll make the album - Knoc made 800 songs for this album

the Too $hort joint Knoc told me himself is a lot like "Cash Sniffin Noses", same subject matter ;)

the Nate Dogg joint also features J-Beam and I think is prod. by J-Beam ;)

Knoc did some production on this album as well

damn hope they drop soon
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Matty on April 13, 2009, 10:27:02 AM
hey thanks for dropping a couple of me questions in there 8)

knoc should definitely get with quik, 'love slave' was a great joint. good to see he knows this. he makes it sound as simple as he contacts quik and its a done deal. i hope so!
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 10:33:27 AM
hey thanks for dropping a couple of me questions in there 8)

knoc should definitely get with quik, 'love slave' was a great joint. good to see he knows this. he makes it sound as simple as he contacts quik and its a done deal. i hope so!
me pleasure! A joint with Quik would be dope! U ain't lyin, 'love slave' was the shit!
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date,
Post by: BakinSodaFree on April 13, 2009, 12:29:40 PM
Realy Looking forward to his album to drop. Dope guest, Cube and Knoc sounds like fire..
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Okka on April 13, 2009, 01:08:10 PM
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Raptalk.Net: Kurupt4Life & Episcop Swerving want to know, “What type of guest appearances are on the new album?”

 Knoc-Turn’Al: I got Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MathMadix, Scott Storch, Komplex, Warren G, MG, Nate Dogg and a few other names that you may like as well. Too $hort is also now on the album. As of the All-Star NBA weekend, Too $hort is on the album.


Hell yeah, sounds real tight. Good read, the interview could have been longer though. When will the tracklisting be available?


Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 13, 2009, 01:14:06 PM
I don't know but I get the feeling he's joking about the features / producers and when it drops he's gonna hit us with a "yeah I said that, and they weren't really on the album...but did that make the album any less dope" response.
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Dre-Day on April 13, 2009, 01:20:00 PM
no hate, but wasn't the album "supposed" to drop last year?
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: J.E. on April 13, 2009, 02:00:11 PM
Cube & Knoc over a Dre beat would be dope  8)

and oh yeah, good job Lunatic
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Mista Rosa on April 13, 2009, 02:36:56 PM
guests list is amazing kope it's true!
feels good that nate dogg is back! luna can you ask knoc when did nate dogg record the song please? was it before his strokes or is it recent wich means that nate is really getting better?
props to you i've been following those knoc interviews that's great!
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 03:40:03 PM
to those saying they don't believe it..

What's so unbelievable about the lineup?

Dre did a beat..Knoc did a joint with Swizz Beats..Nate Dogg is on a track titled "Pentagon" (unless they changed the title) and for who asked, it was recorded before the strokes. Warren G was on the last MathMadix mixtape..Too $hort got on the album during NBA All-Star Weekend because him and Knoc did a show together. Knoc has worked with Ice Cube before so I don't see why that's a problem. Scott Storch did "Ya boy Is Back" so y'all know that's true.

Any other non-believers?
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Tha Crip on April 13, 2009, 04:37:37 PM
PROPS Lunatic, cant wait to hear this album, hope it drops soon.
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 13, 2009, 06:12:05 PM
PROPS Lunatic, cant wait to hear this album, hope it drops soon.
I hope so 2! no doubt bruh..
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date,
Post by: stillinrehab on April 13, 2009, 09:33:40 PM
Good stuff always a great read Luna.... Cant wait too here Too Short on that shizz.... Im not sure if you came across my question previously but with all these great guests and features you should ask weather he will keep the leftovers for a future album cuz some of the guests are OG greats and im keen to hear all of those tracks!  8)
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Muhfukka on April 13, 2009, 09:47:06 PM
honestly i dont think this will ever happen but ill check it out if it does
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Dre-Day on April 14, 2009, 01:57:06 AM
PROPS Lunatic, cant wait to hear this album, hope it drops soon.
I hope so 2! no doubt bruh..

are you implying that you are really sure that it will drop soon?

if so, why?
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Muhfukka on April 14, 2009, 02:01:26 AM
PROPS Lunatic, cant wait to hear this album, hope it drops soon.
I hope so 2! no doubt bruh..

are you implying that you are really sure that it will drop soon?

if so, why?

haha
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: The Predator on April 14, 2009, 02:07:27 AM
Ice Cube better be dropping a cold verse or two and not just repeating the hook/chorus like a parrot.
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 14, 2009, 04:42:19 AM
PROPS Lunatic, cant wait to hear this album, hope it drops soon.
I hope so 2! no doubt bruh..

are you implying that you are really sure that it will drop soon?

if so, why?

what I can promise you is Treacherous Records is paying a lot more attention and focus on Knoc-Turn'al right now than they ever have in the 4 yrs he's been signed there..so at this stage, the chance for it to drop is better than ever before..
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Dre-Day on April 14, 2009, 06:53:28 AM
PROPS Lunatic, cant wait to hear this album, hope it drops soon.
I hope so 2! no doubt bruh..

are you implying that you are really sure that it will drop soon?

if so, why?

what I can promise you is Treacherous Records is paying a lot more attention and focus on Knoc-Turn'al right now than they ever have in the 4 yrs he's been signed there..so at this stage, the chance for it to drop is better than ever before..

ok, well i hope for a positive outcome,
but i'm not getting excited yet
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 14, 2009, 12:13:21 PM
I don't know but I get the feeling he's joking about the features / producers and when it drops he's gonna hit us with a "yeah I said that, and they weren't really on the album...but did that make the album any less dope" response.
Knoc personally says your actually kind of smart..
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 14, 2009, 12:16:07 PM
honestly i dont think this will ever happen but ill check it out if it does
Knoc says he will send you a pre-copy..
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: Lunatic on April 14, 2009, 12:22:13 PM
Ice Cube better be dropping a cold verse or two and not just repeating the hook/chorus like a parrot.
Ice Cube features on "Pentagon" with Nate Dogg..
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date, More
Post by: kuruptDPG on April 14, 2009, 03:16:18 PM
Ice Cube better be dropping a cold verse or two and not just repeating the hook/chorus like a parrot.
Ice Cube features on "Pentagon" with Nate Dogg..

aint that something ... ;D
Title: Re: "Answers from the Book of Knoc" - Album Features, Production, Release Date,
Post by: David Gutterman on April 15, 2009, 12:26:19 AM
I'm really exited abouth it! give me that book Knoc! this summer is going to be great!

thank god your computer is fixed! lunatic