Knocturnal Describes How Dr. Dre Lets You Know Your Music Sucks

[@shawn1819]

He is literally giving yall dope tales of his come up wit Dre. Shi he dont have to do. Cuz he definitely seem like the type that dont give a dam bout the spotlight. And all yall can do is comment on his appearance smh. Dope interview. I remember Knoc watchin rap city back in the G. Dude wuz definitely talented

[@SMOOTHCUTPRODUCTION]

💯

[@ChargersCity]

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

[@enzothenephilim2334]

pure factz my g !!! and again these mfrz talkin about his appearance will never in life accomplish what he has or even come close to sittin in a lab with the greatest artist/producers

[@richardmuirhead3568]

"Ho ain't short for Honey, almost had to Wailer like Bunny" - 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MuñozFamilyArchives]

Stop saying literally

[@JNo-sk5mz]

This was a great interview, thanks for letting him speak, I spent some time around Knoc in the early 2000's and he's a good dude. God bless him and his family

[@jahaad8430]

He solid . We was in CMC West in 95-96. We was on the same yard for 2 years. The homie ran into him when he got with Dre at a concert. He took the homies backstage .We from the other side. He never let the overnight success blur his vision. Never acted funny or like a weirdo once he got on.

[@JDubThaMenacePCB]

I remember saving my lunch money and going to Sam Goody to buy "Knocks Landing" 2Pac "Loyal to the Game" and 3 6 Mafia "Most Known Unknown"

[@HPeezy1]

I remember Knoc back then. Had music videos on rotation. From what I remember, he was next up, especially being associated with Dre. Drugs really got the best of him, damn.

[@theprimepodcast]

I always loved how Knoc rapped. He was so unique… right up there with Tash.

[@DownLow_SanDiego]

Whoa there bud. Tash is on another planet compared to knoc.

[@nursem6497]

Tash was so dope

[@thephuckmaster9376]

Knok is not trash

[@330vabjr]

I’m 56 and ever since I heard the name I felt it was one of the hardest in the game (Knocturnal)🤘🏿

[@SLIMEBONZ]

45 on 12/3...I understand

[@biggmixxo]

But the music didn't add up. It wasn't enough then he went ghost 😮

[@Rumpleforeskin29]

Damn you was in yo mid 30's when he came out huh owe gee

[@cjohnson6820]

I copped 2001 in 5th grade, when Hitt-man and Knoc’turnal’s projects got pushed back I was devastated..listening to Knoc go off on Lightspeed still gives me chills

[@cjohnson6820]

Lightspeed blazin chronic through the galaxy hydro doja chocolate thai weed or we might be sippin on gin or hennessey fuck that where that new shit the chronic iced tea!

[@centralcal6604]

Appreciate him doing the interview,i know still to this day its rare to see him pop out

[@josuejean912]

I believe you. Wikipedia has only one sentence to describe him. That's crazy

[@ECSG824]

KNOC-TURN'AL was always one of my favorite mc's!! he also helped write PUT IT ON ME (DJ QUIK FT. DR DRE) CLASSIC SHIT!

[@stemid85]

I don't know much about details or his life but I can tell you this, when I heard him over here in Sweden I was like whoa, who the f is that. And when he just disappeared I often questioned where he went. Because he had a unique voice, it sounded so cali. It matched so well with Dre's beats.

[@durtcannon]

Them Californian streets are vicious. Looks like knoc been in the rougher terrains for too long. Still his mind is clear and sharp. 🔥

[@fuhyou3223]

I remember Knoc from way back. I truly believed he had next when that Bad Intentions came out and then he just kinda disappeared. I remember the Take It Easy song with Missy but it’s like WTF happened? I thought he was Dre’s next great find. The youngsters don’t know who he is or his affiliation with Dre but they should go back and listen. It’s hard to convince people now but anybody who’s old enough to remember felt like he next in line.

[@GreenCheesePizza]

His music kept getting leaked & bootlegged _They kept shooting him in the foot

[@ThePlaybookUSA]

Facts

[@ricomontoya1562]

Right, Dre was on a roll with Em, 50, Busta, and then he was just gone

[@jasoncaine2600]

Happens alot remember powder 🤷‍♂️

[@casualslax]

​@@jasoncaine2600from Mo Thugs?

[@kingleo9981]

God bless you Knocc, you had a legendary run and I hope your contributions still taking care of you 🫡💯

[@Darksagan]

Damn I had no idea he was behind so many sick tracks. I still have the bad intentions single on vinyl.

[@84DL1]

Around 2006/2007/2008 he use to live on Oleander circle in Buena Park across from Knotts berry farm. My cousins use to stay over there that’s when I met him. We hung out a few times and would bust freestyles a few times. It was cool he was a very humble person. I wish him all the best

[@xyfnthrn714]

My man needs to Go to europe with all the classics he got

[@amonistrong1687]

Dr Dre opinions and how he moves in the studio 7:30

[@Blah678]

A lot of people don’t know Domino was genuine draft on the banging on wax album.

[@illmannered1]

Damn I didn't know that

[@shaunharrison1100]

I thought he was gonna be Dre's next Snoop

[@kineticsuede4124]

good to see you again brotha! last time I talked to you, you told me that you were headed back to Cali... next thing I know I'm getting stopped at the stop light by people telling me that you was with Dre now.... Rock on Bro!

[@TheJDeuce]

We seen Knoc' perform at a Power 106 concert at thr Glen Helen San Bernardino yearrrrs ago. He signed this folder and big poster for me, also gave a promo CD, which had "Nite-N-Day". Such a dope vibing song right there.

[@maceastin27]

Ran into Knoc’ in Las Vegas back in like 2009…looking just like he is on this interview but off the alcohol something serious

[@Bhearn05]

Dope interview Knoc's a smart cat you can hear it in his conversation.

[@hugosegura6287]

I remember when this guy first came out some 20 years ago, I thought he was Snoop Dog part 2. However it seems like he never quite blew up. Looking at him now, it looks like he has lived a rough life ever since then.

[@taharqa332]

This dude has lived a hard life. He looks hella old. Can't be more than 50.

[@luisfront8369]

This is a real life talented / gifted brother!! ❤

[@adeespruel4982]

This foo’ is on the lyrical level as the DOC.

[@Tuna685]

Knoc had talent man. Blessed with vocals.

[@Rizzlyricist]

The way Dr. Dre let's you know your music sucks is if he delays an album with you on it for 15 plus years.

[@CoreyCrafty]

Knoc album was cold. I like was my track. still bumping it.

[@MatadorShifter]

Outside of his work with Dre he delivered a SICK ass hook on Westside Connection's Lights Out

[@FeedingTheSoul-8]

Knoc-Turn'al is one of the realest cats. Always been cool since way back when he didn't have to be. I used to bartend at a restaurant he would come into with his friends/family and he was never ever not cool. Always said hello, always looked you in your eyes when speaking, always a pleasure to have at the restaurant, tipped graciously too. Not tipping like "I'm a baller now or remember me next time" type of vibe but tipping like "I know the bartend/wait staff struggle is real" vibe. Never forgot it and I appreciated it then and I appreciate it now. Can't say the same for that cheapskate dirtbag Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue. One of the cheapest mf's hands down. Came in all the time. Gets out of $100,000+ car, eats $80-$100 worth of food with his friend, leaves $5 tip, if any tip at all. Like servers are trust fund babies and our wealthy parents are making us work for life experience or some s***. LOL. Whenever he came in, no server ever wanted to wait on his cheap a**. I never forgot that dirty scumbag either! LOL!!

[@piri6704]

Westside connection feat knoc turnal lights out is a straight banger!!!

[@roblepper8418]

He may have disappeared but he had some bangers with Dre back in the early 2000's. I always wondered what happened to Knoc.

[@jamesr6234]

I'm from New York and that was one of my favorite records at the time it was just a cool sound that drinking smoking strait west coasting was dope big up to knoc

[@peanutbuttaguts]

I did a couple songs with Knoc in Dallas around 2004. Good to see he's still here. My G was guzzlin gallons of Hennessy like water.

[@donw2175]

that stuff was like candy to me in my alcoholic days, i can def see how Knoc would be drinking it like water.

[@antoniomitchell1883]

@@donw2175 Remy is stronger.

[@casualslax]

​@@antoniomitchell1883Aren't they both 40% ABV?

[@Blackmagicjoker83]

It looks like it

[@NobodyImportant-ef3de]

Sadly...bro is only 48@@Blackmagicjoker83

[@McK2Official]

Super dope interview

[@stoneyisland2611]

Knoc was nice… good to see him. Dropping knowledge…

[@tydeshawn125]

Dude needs a facial and a barber and drink some water and eat some fruits get your health together money and fame ain’t everything

[@nasirjones-bey6565]

🎯 indeed

[@RS-rd7dm]

The first time I met this brother was in CMC state pen. He was bangin LB 20s. He was layed bac. One of the homies from 76ECC introduced me to cuzz. I was working for Lifestyle Records at the time , when I came home he was scooped up by DR.Dre.

[@B123-y8d]

My guy! Get right we need some more of that fire!

[@angelgarcia5704]

Thanks for the hits homie Knox West Coast ..or no Coast

[@ceenuz]

Please bring them tracks out and let this man eat!

[@BigDaddyMacc]

fact

[@pmonster-vi3ft]

from being on MTV to this Man up brotha Dre owes u ROYALTYS

[@docrobinsonjr]

That Let's all roll was a lyrical masterpiece.

[@michaelgonzalez2656]

Knocturnal was fire 🔥 dope lyrics

[@D4RKxHOR1ZoN]

I still remember his first video

[@NoxiousLynx]

i love ahmad wow i didnt know he rolled with him. i didn't know he wrote bang bang on the chronic

[@spikemalcolm3436]

Damn that alcohol did a job on ol boy... classic case of fumbling the bag

[@badnewzscubasteve]

Definitely.. first thing I noticed.. he looks like he DRINKS drinks.. straight alcoholic vibes..

[@spikemalcolm3436]

@@badnewzscubasteve yep

[@AUTOMOBILZ]

Knoc was dope, I still play his music 🔥

[@mringram]

Great interview

[@HaasAve107]

I never knew he was from Long Beach, I thought he was from west LA and I thought he was from West BLVD

[@ericmoore7785]

Facts I'm from west Blvd he kicced it with my homeys Big Gboy Wbip and Big Money Mike wbip they had an indie label La confidential before clout chasing the game start using that name just like blacc Wallstreet

[@majorhustle2794]

Knocturnal a west coast legend I got the chance to work with him on some musicI learned a lot on how to record and song structure

[@twista101287]

It's nice to see Knoc, I always wanted to hear more music from him, such a unique talented mind and voice 👌👑💎🤜

[@goonciaklm]

Respect 🤜🤛💯

[@drctv2023]

My man Knoc’. Good dude, he use to come thru the Mark Spark mansion and we use go to the LA Confidential studio off Venice. I also remember dropping him off at the studio in Glendale a few times.

[@ar2481]

Nice interview..good job 👍..shout out Knock..sounds like a real one!

[@DaileyShorts]

Aint never seent nobody sip henny quite like this dude i swear

[@blackhawks9763]

What an incredible interview!

[@KennyLauderdale]

I wish he had blown up higher or bigger as an artist than he was. Bad intentions was a great record and I didn’t know he was on the chronic 2001.

[@vangoriest8105]

what he says @ the 1:02 mark is 1 of the realest things i've ever heard anybody say....i too, have experienced growing up, alienation from being bi-racial & feeling like i've never fit in with anybody or been accepted

[@silviagarcia601]

Crazy how much ab soul look and act like knoc

[@joeford454]

Ive got nocturnal stuff ,but never really heard him talk about his life,this is interesting to hear.more knowledge

[@tobiashillsjr8420]

He was Nipsey Hussle early 2000s

[@daviddave8266]

Nipsey uncle

[@tobiashillsjr8420]

@@daviddave8266 that not his uncle

[@badnewzscubasteve]

No he wasn't.. tf🤦🏾‍♂️

[@danwebb3358]

That Dope ate his ass up. I hope he has kicked his substance abuse issues.

[@MrTraveller.]

He did a lot, wrote for the greats. Has some amazing songs & is appreciated. Still guy his albums💿

[@PlatPodMediaCEOSean]

I had his album, he wasn’t bad at all. Shoutout Knoc

[@marcus.6487]

knoc a real cool brotha ✌🏿

[@jvanarsdale04]

I always liked that song bad intentions, always listened to, but I learned something, I NEVER KNEW WHAT THE Word RAP MEANT until now

[@villian2.]

Dre ain't like 21 questions n that shyt flew

[@jvanarsdale04]

One of my favorite songs

[@YouGoneMad]

38 year old unknown white boy from Cincinnati and the Highwaymen MC world from Detroit, but guarantee Dre would like what I got for him.....eventually, but I promise it wouldn't take long. Got a unique story but never once rap battled or nothing like that, just hee-hawing in the pod n shit like that. Definitely a little shy of it all, but I'd get right over that just because someone like Dre gives you their time, you get the fuck on with it yo. Shit just some of the poetry I got might even blow his mind, ya heard me. I think i'd have to deliver it in a bit of a slick smooth way because Eminem already got that crazy white boy serial killer vibe going and you can't be a copy cat. They got acts for coopy cats when you can't afford the real deal at your party but yeah.

[@tonio8870]

Between... Between the sheets 😂😂

[@StevenReaves-d7g]

Just like in many families some folks have great cooking skills and some just don't cut it 😂

[@Nice2Know_Type24]

That's good OG Legend #Knocturnal. How you put that together about Legend Producer #DrDre. I can see how he's a big influence.. 🙏🏾🤲🏾🌍🌎🌏👍🏾✊🏾

[@Standingonbusiness718]

He been through it,

[@jasonmutschall6154]

It's funny what you said about who he puts in the game

[@kellymcdowell2331]

I love it Yea thats what i mean its a magnet program!

[@adamwadecaw122]

When Dre notices that your music suck he decides not to stole it 😂

[@shawn1819]

Lol. To be fair. He is a "producer". So thats wat comes wit it. To me its kinda genius that he took from all these diff people to create his signature sound and feel. And again to be fair without Dre all these people wouldve jus still been on the block

[@godmelanin2676]

Just by appearance it’s like looking at Ab-Soul in the future

[@Reelphresh]

Listened to Who I am a lot, loved the l.a. confidential. . . Bad intentions and his hook on some l.a. n!@@as off chronic 2001 why I bought it. Dr. Dre made two chronics and this is chronic 3. . .

[@maxcash4707]

I almost went to high school wit em- he graduated like a year or two before i got there. 😂

[@BigDaddyMacc]

I remember Knoc!

[@matthewjones613]

Ahmad like back in the days.. oh my god no wayyyy... dude...THE WOOD thats like the best song ever man i wondered where this guy went but i heard he craig macked it like behind the scenes.. thats great hes doing well

[@Nate-i1u]

1,,homie that,Gott Slept on Bless da best?? 🤩🤩👍👍

[@edybee2030]

You pop lock 🎶 We pop glocks 🔫

[@rodan5052]

My man Knoc!!!! 😎🫡

[@JacquesCarr]

Thank you

[@matthewjones613]

WHOA TAKE IT EZAY CAUSE ITS THE MUTHA FKIN KNOC!

[@marcelhicks1138]

Knoc been fire I'm glad he good he look totally different

[@marvinwright7656]

He don’t look good. Drug addict vibes.

[@coachb2424]

This is my first time seeing this channel, who the heck is interviewing him doc from NWA

[@ElegalvicnLa]

I bought his Cd and I liked his sound He could probably rap better than these new mumble so called rappers

[@kyndog1978]

Lets get it Knoc!!!

[@JohnDoe-sy6tt]

Stand Up! Shout out to the homie from the Abyss!

[@MOB_JD]

Needa rehab

[@carsondouglas8600]

Wow 100 songs ? Joints probably knockin too.

[@elvisfreshly5571]

Domino rep Long Beach but he's actually from the STL

[@virgilwalton5467]

Ahmad from Loa Angeles dude 76 street and Vermont

[@DionKhnumdeuce]

One man on that I remember way back then song got about 30 years for a shooting

[@mariohampton5350]

I seen you nocturnal at magic mountain you was getting on viper, the roller coaster with some females