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Upstate beat-smith Kidd Called Quest returns with an interpolation of a modern classic. “MANY MEN” touches upon the theme and dark tones of the original but recasts 50 Cent classic street anthem with MAV of Da Cloth on the mic.  Produced by Kidd Called Quest and the visuals directed by HopHopIzLyfe .   Stream/Purchase “MANY MEN”: https://kiddcalledquest.bandcamp.com/...​

Upstate beat-smith Kidd Called Quest returns with an interpolation of a modern classic. “Many Men” touches upon the theme and dark tones of the original but recasts 50 Cent with MAV (Da’ Cloth) on the mic.

Beat-Smith Kidd Called Quest has unleashed the most “Ferocious” thing to come from Rochester since the Mountain Lion invaded the hood. New single “Ferocious” is just that, a drum-driven, moody sample type of boom-bap heater topped with acidic spit from professional mic bruisers RJ Payne (Philadelphia) and Pretty Bulli (Buffalo, NY). FEROCIOUS (feat. RJ Payne & Pretty Bulli) by Kidd Called Quest

DEFNITION OF FRESH presents you to the talented, creative, Hip-Hop producer Rochester, New York's own Kidd Called Quest . This producer's extraordinairy music speaks to a bygone era, a time when skills were more important than marketing, producing meant more than cutting & pasting, and being real was more than a catch phrase. Now it's time to check out the interview 21 Questions with Kidd Called Quest . What's On TV?: I really don’t watch tv like that these days. The only show I really paid attention to. Been Raising Kanan, that’s actually the only Power series I’ve watched. But other than that I don’t really watch too much television. What's On The Playlist?: Currently I’ve been listening to a lot of late 80s and early 90s hip hop. I also been listening to a lot of 80s R&B and 70s soul jazz. Favorite Movie?: My favorite movie I would say is Disorderlies. That movie was actually my first introduction to hip hop. Fat Boys was my favorite group a...

Roc City unite! Rochester NY beat-smith Kidd Called Quest enlists his Rochester, NY neighbor Mooch (Da Cloth) for his newest single. "Night Lights" (available now via Bandcamp ) is a end-of-day smooth hip-hop dose of boom-bap and lyricism as Mooch takes us through his mindset. Night Lights by Kidd Called Quest Feat Mooch

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Ken-C and Rochester Producer Kidd Called Quest continue to pay homage to the greats. New single (out now via Bandcamp ) “They Don’t Know” is a tribute to the late great DMX and heads will pick up a particular inspiration from the X man’s track, “Who We Be” . Stream the single and enjoy!!! Ken-C They Don't Know "Produced By Kidd Called Quest" by Ken-C

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Ken-C returns with a “Premo Feel” . In honor of the great DJ Premier ’s Birthday ( March 21 ) Rochester, NY beat-smith Kidd Called Quest creates a soundscape that gives you exactly as the title states. Keepin’ it 90’s, the beat and rhymes touch on the importance of these influences on both independents and more mainstream stars of now. Ken-C Premo Feel (Prod Kidd Called Quest) by Kenc & Kidd Called Quest

St. Paul, MN emcee Ken-C is tired of the posturing in new single “Rap Your Age” .  Amplified by Kidd Called Quest ’s soulful production Ken-C is a grown man on a lyrical mission. This is the first new collaboration between the two since the Kidd produced “The Kendrick Cole”  EP (released in 2023). Rap Your Age Produced By Kidd Called Quest by Ken-C

Rochester, NY beat n’ rhymes duo Young Black And Gifted return! New single (out via all DSP’s now) “P.O.P” features a horn-laced heat-rock from producer Kidd Called Quest . Emcee Azariah and unofficial third member Jae Hussle . P.O.P. by Young Black and Gifted Feat Jae Hussle

Rochester beat-n’-rhymes duo Young Black And Gifted are back! Producer Kidd Called Quest and emcee Azariah drop new anthemic track “Victory Lap” .  As a bonus, close comrade Jae Hussle also guests on the track (which is available via all streaming platforms now). Stream / Purchase and enjoy!!! Victory Lap by Young Black and Gifted Feat Jae Hussle

Rochester, NY beat-smiths / biological brothers Dee Jay Sight and Kidd Called Quest have teamed up on a new project. Musical Karma is ten gritty instrumentals on a cinematic scale. Speaking on the project Kidd Called Quest relayed "the theme of the project is about those who do dirt to get ahead regardless of how it affects anyone else and how karma hits them. Listeners can pick up on the story from the dialogue samples and skits that play throughout the album" . Musical Karma by Dee Jay Sight & Kidd Called Quest

Pretty Bulli and Kidd Called Quest return with new single “Break” . Over a particularly soulful backdrop from Kidd Called Quest . This is the 2nd single from the recently released LP from Buffalo, NY emcee Pretty Bulli and Rochester, NY’s beatsmith Kidd Called Quest entitled  “Then and Now” . Pretty Bulli - Break (Prod) By Kidd Called Quest by Pretty Bulli

Buffalo, NY’s lyrical champ Pretty Bulli has been amassing a legion of true hip-hop fans over the past few years. Many of her singles of late have had soulful boom-bap power courtesy of Rocester, NY Producer Kidd Called Quest ( Jae Hussle , Young Black And Gifted ). The result is the newly released Then And Now LP (out now exclusively via Bandcamp ). Thirteen tracks deep the album features guest verses from Jaz-O , Curtis Coke , Ken-C and Source Academy Kid . Then & Now by Pretty Bulli

  Pretty Bulli returns with a new single/video. “Confidence” (produced by Kidd Called Quest ). Speaking on the track the Buffalo, NY based emcee said “Without Confidence, this industry will eat you alive, and I don’t plan on being food.” The visuals (Directed by Black Belt Jones ) reflects the smooth instrumental background as Pretty Bulli surveys her hood while dropping lyrical gems.  “Confidence” is taken from the forthcoming LP Then And Now , which is fully produced by Kidd Called Quest .

  Rochester, NY beat-smith Kidd Called Quest keeps up his impressive output of quality boom-bap. Enlisting up-and-coming emcees from his city, new single / video “Day By Day” features verses by Blessit Nafay , Brogawd and  Paris Polo . Over a spaced-out-soul soundscape, the emcees reflect on everyday adversity (video shot by @Munchiepresents ).  Stream / Purchase Song: https://kiddcalledquest.bandcamp.com/album/day-by-day

Rochester, NY rap artist  Indian Boy returns with new single “Native Vibe” (Produced by Kidd Called Quest ). Anchored by a leaden piano riff, shuddering bass and skittery drums, the emcee gets deeply introspective about the streets and how it affects his neigbors. Stream the single and enjoy!!! NATIVE VIBE by INDIAN BOY

  Western New York emcee, Pretty Bulli confirms what many heads already know on new single “She’s A Problem” . With Rochester’s Kidd Called Quest on production the duo are very potent threats to all suckas in the game. Accompanied by video (shot by Blackbelt Jonez ) Bulli drops a barrage of bars coupled with a musical backdrop reminiscent of a matador in an arena about to battle.  “She’s A Problem” is new leak from the forthcoming collaborative Pretty Bulli and Kidd Called Quest project to be titled Then And Now . Purchase/Stream via Bandcamp : https://kiddcalledquest.bandcamp.com/...

Rochester and Detroit link-up! Producer Kidd Called Quest has dropped visuals today for new single “D Boy” . Rugged motivational music, the boom-bap bang-up features Midwest spitter 2100 Bagz . Filmed in the D (by Phresh Vision ) the track is a testament to a life of non-stop hustle.  Stream/Purchase “D Boy” single here:  https://kiddcalledquest.bandcamp.com/album/d-boy

Rochester and Detroit link-up! Producer Kidd Called Quest releases new single “D Boy” with Midwest spitter 2100 Bagz . Rugged motivational music, the boom-bap bang-up is about “grinding hard in the D” and is available via Bandcamp . D Boy by Kidd Called Quest Feat 2100 Bagz

Rochester hip-hop duo Young Black And Gifted return! New single “Day Ones” is that soulful boom-bap that producer Kidd Called Quest excels at. Emcee Azariah delivers some deep bars about his near two-decade long relationship with Kidd. Day Ones by Azariah & Kidd Called Quest