Knoc's Ville

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Best known for his collaborations with Dr. Dre, Knoc-Turn'al seemed on the cusp of fame in the late ‘90s, when he appeared on two tracks from 2001, "Some L.A. Niggaz" and "Bang Bang." His would-be debut album Knoc's Landin was recorded but never came out, though he dropped the EP L.A. Confidential Presents: Knoc-Turn'al in 2001, which featured the single "The Knoc" with Dre and Missy Elliot. The Way I Am hit the streets in 2004 and in 2011 he returns with Knoc's Ville. He explains his long absence from the game on tracks like "Where Have You Been" and "Sorry I Left You,” discussing his early days, letting us know that he's still paid and living large, and teaming up with some West Coast compadres like Yukmouth, Crooked I, and Jayo Felony. Quality Cali hip-hop from a still-talented, still-hungry MC. "Half Way Loved You" and "Gangsta Lean" are standouts.