Frank Knight
Brooklyn, NY | Established. Jan 01, 2013 | SELF | AFTRA
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Underground rap legend Kool Keith (Ultramagnetic MCs, Dr. Octagon, Dr. Dooom, etc) graced NYC with another show on Sunday (6/26) at Knitting Factory. Also on the bill was Thirstin Howl III, B.A.R.S. Murre, Sav Killz and Frank Knight (who had a full band), and it was a pretty fun night all around. Pictures are in this post.
Kool Keith plays upstate NY in September at the Meltasia festival with Pentagram, Shannon & the Clams, Sheer Mag, and many more.
Read More: Frank Knight & QNA @ Knitting Factory (W/ Kool Keith, Thirstin Howl The Third, & Sav Killz) (pics) | http://www.brooklynvegan.com/kool-keith-knitting-factory-pics/?trackback=tsmclip - Brooklyn Vegan
The Frank Knight “I Kno3” song and video is a representation that no one, but you can diminish your light. While there are people in the world, who wish for your downfall, they truly have no power unless you give it to them. You, yourself are the only one with the ability and power to silence your moves. Which is why in the video you can see it showcases several ways we can hurt ourselves. - IndieHipHop.com
Frank Knight takes hip hop back to the golden era with Free Lunch.
Frank “Knizza” Knight carries an uncanny ability to transform the good, the bad, and the ugly into timeless-sounding tracks, and his latest project Free Lunch is nothing short of dope. Free Lunch is a throwback to the golden days–the mid 90’s to early 00’s–of hip hop. Produced by The Gonz, Knight comes fully loaded with mind-baffling metaphors and entendres, equipped with classic boom-bap and soulful samples. - The Source
Frank “Knizza” Knight carries an uncanny ability to transform the good, the bad, and the ugly into timeless classics and his latest project Free Lunch falls nothing short of that. Frank Knight’s latest project takes us on a journey back to the golden days— the mid 90’s to early 00’s of Hip Hop. Produced by The Gonz, Frank Knight comes fully loaded with mind-baffling metaphors and entendres, equipped with classic boom bap and soulful samples. - ThatsEnuff
Recently tied for the most nominations for the Voiceless Music Awards after his 2nd year straight nominated as Best Live Performer, Frank Knight continues to advocacy a the new-age conscious character of a generation stuck in trap. And with the recently announced new album, Est 76, coming soon, the preparation has begun for the Brooklyn rep to once again take his place atop the indie rap scene’s mountain.
With one of the most diverse, but socially accountable videos he’s released to date, the 2-time #IndieVMAs16 winner takes his views on self-responsibility to a new level in this epic reflection piece which is sure to be a great pace setter as single for the new album. Check out the video to “I Kno3” below. - Voiceless Music
Frank “Knizza” Knight carries an uncanny ability to transform the good, the bad, and the ugly into timeless classics and his latest project Free Lunch falls nothing short of that. Frank Knight’s latest project Free Lunch takes us on a journey back to the golden days— the mid 90’s to early 00’s of hip-hop. Produced by The Gonz, Frank Knight comes fully loaded with mind-baffling metaphors and entendres, equipped with classic boom bap and soulful samples. - Boi-1DA
Frank Knight - Cold As Snow (video)
Frank Knight is wearing his heart on his sleeve with his recently released track “Cold As Snow (aka Tyrone).” The Brooklyn wordsmith held back no punches with this thoughtful track which details the emotions of loving and breaking up with a significant other. Frank enlisted the aid of producer The Gonz to create this rap ballad, who is also on board with Frank Knight’s soon-to-be released project Free Lunch. You can currently check for Frank Knight on the Dean’s List Tour, which is touching down in colleges all over the tristate area, and hitting up Muchmore’s in BK on Friday, February 13. - Birthplace Magazine
This is a project by Frank Knight and The Gonz, which is dedicated to the golden era of Hip-Hop. It pertains to the classic boom bap and soulful samples of that time, with a unique modernize rhythmic rhyme style.
KNIZZA has challenged society to a game of “ManHunt” and he’s the one who will come out winning. If you never ate that “free-free”, YOU’RE A FRAUD! If you have, then get on line to get a scoop of this mystery meal Knight has prepared for you all:
Recorded At: UGA Studios/All Elements Studios/Ma$ter Mine Studios Mixed By: Alex Quintana of Agruv Studios/Emmanuel Quinones of Ma$ter Mine Studios/ Matthew McDowell (Preach Gold) Mastered By: Alex Quintana of Agruv Studios Produced By: The Gonz
Frank Knight is a young dreamer
Follow on Instagram: @FrankKnizza - JackThriller.Com
The “KNIZZA”, Frank Knight takes us through a series of 1990’s NYC preteen, young adult, nostalgic memories. “Free Lunch” is an ode to the times when mom didn’t leave any money for lunch on a sweltering, summer day. Maneuvering your way across the housing project in a “short-cut” to the nearest Public School, you came across neighborhood rejects and star athletes alike. Knight, an underground star emcee, piles on our plates all the nutrition we need for a well-balanced, indie-audible meal. Hip-hop is hungry for more authenticity and after some deep interpretation of this project, the likely hood that everyone, even most elite of scholars, will vouch that memories were brought back to the “good ol’ days” after one listen! “Free Lunch” is also here to help re-enforce life lessons:
“Don’t lie about your farts/you should never fake funk”
Being a Brooklyn indie-Hiphop artist is more than a “trend”. In order to earn respect and street-cred you need to have an understanding of the paths that are offered to the youth.
KNIZZA has challenged society to a game of “ManHunt” and he’s the one who will come out winning. If you never ate that “free-free”, YOU’RE A FRAUD! If you have, then get on line to get a scoop of this mystery meal Knight has prepared for you all: - Respect-Mag
Dedicated to the golden era of Hip Hop, Brooklyn rapper Frank Knight links with producer The Gonz to deliver this 15 track project full of classic boom bap and soulful samples of that time, with a unique modernize rhythmic rhyme style. - OK-Tho
Frank Knight brings back a mid 90’s and early 00s Hip-Hop vibe with his new project ‘Free Lunch’. Stream the 15-track effort below.
This is a project by Frank Knight and The Gonz, which is dedicated to the golden era of Hip-Hop. It pertains to the classic boom bap and soulful samples of that time, with a unique modernize rhythmic rhyme style. - ItsBizkit
Frank Knight “Black in America II” feat. Killah Priest [Audio]
Brooklyn emcee Frank Knight, revisits his “Black In America” subjected record in his latest release “Black In America II” featuring Killah Priest of Wu-Tang Produced By Minnesota native The Gonz. - Hip Hop DX
Discography
Ghetto Psalms of The Knight
Ghetto Psalms of The Knight (Bandcamp): https://frankknight.bandcamp.com/album/ghetto-psalms-of-the-knight
Ghetto Psalms of The Knight (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/album/3qtodwpM4tKoZUDTV1wskr?si=Lpez5ADMRhOyJtkGVV8fgQ
Ghetto Psalms of The Knight (Apple Music): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ghetto-psalms-of-the-knight/1439542158
Ghetto Psalms of The Knight (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ghetto-psalms-of-the-knight/1439542158
Ghetto Psalms of The Knight (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Frank_Knight_Ghetto_Psalms_of_the_Knight?id=Bod54mf3ryzsvi...
The Water of Mu$a
The Water of Mu$a (Bandcamp): https://frankknight.bandcamp.com/album/the-water-of-mu-a
The Water of Mu$a (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/album/08dH88oUKWOpjXXmp6AZz4?si=iUO3RyDSQe-Mov_qF1PCBg
The Water of Mu$a (Apple Music): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-water-of-mu%24a/1399899069
The Water of Mu$a (iTunes): https://open.spotify.com/album/08dH88oUKWOpjXXmp6AZz4?si=iUO3RyDSQe-Mov_qF1PCBg
The Water of Mu$a (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Frank_Knight_The_Water_of_Mu_A?id=Bu5pc4n2kkk5k7jm6uevah2v...
I Kno3 (Single): https://open.spotify.com/album/4Nfq4MThB5cffmuvGfBxjf
Passion of The Greatest (Single): https://open.spotify.com/album/4UTKC6UaQ8HDuzCmW70xlN
Free Lunch
Free Lunch (Bandcamp): https://frankknight.bandcamp.com/album/free-lunch-produced-by-the-gonz
Free Lunch (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/album/4KYU2JXgbKSNkeIMPpljuh
Free Lunch (Itunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/free-lunch/id968929423
Free Lunch (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bgc3bennvad67cthnjmbwi2t3hm
Free Lunch (Amazon): http://www.amazon.com/Free-Lunch-Explicit-Frank-Knight/dp/B00TTOWGKA
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Bio
Frank Knight (also known as Knizza or Frank Knizza) is a Hip-Hop Artist/Activist born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Knight is the essence of all the powerful souls in ghettos worldwide. Knight uses his Hip-Hop artistry and influence to convey the message of hope, self determination and love to express the stories of all the impoverished low income individuals from all corners of the world. Frank Knight has been featured on The Source, Hot 97, Hip-Hop DX, and much more.
While growing up seeing multiple sides of life in the multicultural diverse New York City, Knight decided he wanted to be more than just another person who did for self. Knight wanted to be a positive impact on his community, and the lives of all those who live in similar conditions in every place in the world. Frank truly took it upon himself to be a man of the people, and reflect their struggles and joy throughout his music, which are his own struggles and triumphs as well. Knight has collaborated with a variety of non profit organizations and fundraisers such as the DazeSummit to provide opportunities to raise money to go towards the scholarship of graduating High-School students embarking on their college journey.
In February of 2015 Frank Knight recently released his debut project with producer "The Gonz" titled; “Free Lunch” which depicts the tales of his life and influences in the late 90's - early 00's, but in that same respect it’s an ode to Hip-Hop culture and the people who raised/inspired him during that time period. In 2016 Frank Knight released the single “I Kno3” which has been revered by many as a song that is a riveting story of Frank’s childhood growing up and growing from his mistakes. In October of 2018 Frank released the project “Ghetto Psalms of The Knight”, produced by Rediculus. G.P.K. is a project that expresses the rage and aggression of a inner city child growing up and witnessing a world around him, which he feels is one that doesn’t appreciate him or his people. Knowing this it inspires him to just unleash all he feels and all he is.
Frank Knight’s music isn’t just his music, it’s our music and our story as individuals and beings of endless potential journeying to make our statement. All of Frank’s music is available on all streaming and downloadable platforms.
Venues Performed
- NYC Venues: Pianos, DROM, SOB's, Santos Party House, Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge, The Kymberle Project, Black Bear Bar/Public Assembly, Nuyorican Poet's Cafe,Bowery Poetry Club, Paperbox, Lot 45, Arlene's Grocery, Brooklyn Bazaar.
- CA Venues: Harvard Yard Bar & The Airliner
- IL Venues: Jerry's Sandwiches, Subterranean, Refuge Live, The Promontory
- Iowa Venues: Gabes & Lefty's Live Music
- OH Venues: House of Blues & Ohio State University
- MN: The What's Up Lounge, Amsterdam Bar & Hall, Red Herring, and more.
- France: New Morning Officiel, Ligne 13 Salle De Concerts, Bagnolet Festival, Noisy Le Grand Festival, Switch 5 Block Party, and more
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