We are proud to present the WORLDPREMIERE of CunninLynguists debut music video, "K.K.K.Y" from their new album, Dirty Acres. This track was produced by Kno and features Deacon The Villain and Natti puttin it down as only they know how. Once again, Matt Hobbs of VitalFilms.net
takes the reigns on the directorial tip and keeps the camera rolling as
CL takes us on an insider's tour of the sights and sounds of Lexington,
KY.
CunninLynguists Dirty Acres Bad Taste Reviewed by Max Herman 8/10
Since 2001, the CunninLynguists have been redefining the sound of Southern hip-hop. With their fourth LP, this trio, consisting of MCs Deacon the Villain and Natti along with producer-on-the-mic Kno, further smoothes out its sonics with laid-back, bumping beats accompanied by gritty, grown-man reflections. Kno's lush sample- and synth-infused productions provide consistency throughout this disc, but it's the raps of Deacon and Natti that keep listeners anticipating what's to come. These Kentucky denizens can both buck police brutality ("Gun") and talk about checking for top-shelf chicks ("Wonderful") while sounding like they mean every word. Dirty Acres is what honest hip-hop sounds like, delivered from Southerners treading just far enough under of the mainstream radar.
CunninLynguists Dirty Aces (Bad Taste) Reviewed by Nathan Rabin Released: November 27th, 2007
If there were an award handed out to the best hip-hop group with the worst name, Kentucky's Cunninlynguists would win it on a yearly basis. Their stellar new CD Dirty Acres finds house producer Kno perfecting a moody sound that puts a dark, Southern-gothic twist on the soul-sample-based hyper-soul of Just Blaze and Kanye West, while the group's lyrics explore sensuality, spirituality, and politics with smarts and conviction. Devin The Dude lends his warbly croon and goofy charm to the lush love song "Wonderful," while Phonte Coleman and Witchdoctor lend their singular presence to the after-midnight sex voodoo of "Yellow Lines." Cunninlynguists are seemingly just a long-overdue name change away from getting the widespread respect and healthy sales they richly deserve.
