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| The Knocks | |
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| File:Theknockz.jpg | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | Electro, pop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | A&M/Octone Records, HeavyRoc Music, Neon Gold Records |
| Associated acts | Fred Falke, Gary Go, Alex Winston, Samuel, Chromeo, Ellie Goulding |
| Website | www.theknocks.com |
| Members | |
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Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner James "Mr. JPatt" Patterson |
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The Knocks are an electronic music duo consisting of Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner and James "JPatt" Patterson. Their single, "Make It Better," was released on Neon Gold Records in July 2010.[1][2] Currently, they are opening for Ellie Goulding on her American/Canadian tour.
History [link]
NME Magazine named The Knocks one of the "20 hottest producers in music right now" and they are featured frequently in NY Post's "Popwrap."[3][4][5] The name, "The Knocks," refers to the early days in their career when neighbors would knock on their door for playing music too loudly.[6] The Knocks have shared the stage with artists such as Big Boi, RJD2, Holy Ghost!, B.o.B, Die Antwoord, and Calvin Harris.[7][8][9] In the fall of 2010 they embarked on their first European tour, sharing dates with Scissor Sisters, M.I.A. and Sleigh Bells.[10][11]
Philadelphia hip-hop band, Chiddy Bang, sampled The Knocks' "Blackout" for their single "Here We Go (Feat Q-Tip)" off their release, Chiddy Bang: The Preview.[12]
On February 1, 2012 they uploaded their cover over "Midnight City" by M83 to SoundCloud featuring vocals by Mandy Lee. In one week the song had 10,000 downloads.
Currently in the studio working on songs for the their forthcoming EP and full album for A&M/Octone Records.
References [link]
- ^ "Neon Gold Beat Company: GOLD017: THE KNOCKS". Neongoldrecords.blogspot.com. 2010-07-13. https://neongoldrecords.blogspot.com/2010/07/gold017-knocks.html. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "A few words re 'Make It Better' by The Knocks". Popjustice. 2010-07-13. https://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4863&Itemid=9. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "Pictures of 20 hottest producers in music right now - Photos". Nme.Com. 2010-09-23. https://www.nme.com/photos/20-hottest-producers-in-music-right-now/193394/1/1#6. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "Listen to The Knocks - PopWrap". Nypost.com. 2010-04-20. https://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/you_must_know_the_knocks_koCXnbsu1IKHmUrKvNFwjL. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "https://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/popwrap_fave_five_ON8BCsFK6J3kZ5G5ONkQAJ"
- ^ "The Knocks Music | RCRD LBL | Free MP3 Downloads". Rcrd Lbl. https://rcrdlbl.com/artists/The_Knocks/music. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ Posted Sep 10th 2010 7:00PM by Carter Maness Comments [1] (2010-09-10). "Big Boi Surprises NYU Student Body". The Boombox. https://www.theboombox.com/2010/09/10/big-boi-surprises-nyu-student-body/. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ at 10:32 AM (2010-09-02). "The Knocks playing NYU Mystery Concert, CMJ w/ Holy Ghost! who play PS1 Saturday & other dates". Brooklynvegan.com. https://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/09/the_knocks_play.html. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "Watch now: The Knocks "Make It Better" | The Volume | Time Out New York". .timeoutny.com. 2010-10-08. https://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/thevolume/2010/10/watch-now-the-knocks-make-it-better/. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "THEKLA - Possibly the best bar and venue in Bristol". www.theklabristol.co.uk. https://www.theklabristol.co.uk/gigs.html. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ by HeavyRoc Music on October 06, 2010 (2010-07-21). "The Knocks Live Debut in NYC w/Holy Ghost & UK Dates with Sleigh Bells". Heavy Roc Music. https://heavyrocmusic.com/article.html/289541. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "Chiddy Bang ft. Q-Tip – Here We Go". Thehiphopupdate.com. 2010-10-02. https://thehiphopupdate.com/music/chiddy-bang-ft-q-tip-here-we-go/. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
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The Knocks 1992–2000
The Knocks 1992–2000 is a greatest hits compilation by American rapper Jay Tee. It was released February 13, 2001 on Jay Tee's own label, 40 Ounce Records. The songs are culled from the N2Deep and Latino Velvet music catalogs. Two of the songs, "California Hot Tubs" and "What You Do", were newly remixed for this compilation. The album features guest performances by E-40, Mac Dre, Baby Beesh, B-Legit, Levitti, Taydatay, Don Cisco and Frost. It features production by Johnny Z, Ken Franklin, Lev Berlak, Philly Blunt and Jay Tee.
Track listing
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Knocks
Knocks may refer to:
Knocks (Aghalurcher)
Knocks (from Irish Cnoic, meaning "hill") is a townland to the east of Lisnaskea in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the historic barony of Magherastephana and the civil parish of Aghalurcher and covers an area of 193 acres.
The name "The Knocks" is locally applied to a larger area around the townland. There is a primary school, St. Eugene′s, and a more recently established community centre.
See also
Coordinates: 54°16′12″N 7°22′48″W / 54.270°N 7.380°W
References
3 Knocks
3 Knocks is the only studio album by Australian ambient band, Pendulum. The album was released in 1997, and consisted of two discs. The first disc, called Well Being, contained new material, while the second disc, Exploitation, contained songs released in earlier years (1994 through 1996). Not long after the album was released, the band split up.
Well Being, included their biggest single "Coma", which was released later in 1997 and included samples from the movies Coming to America, A Clockwork Orange, and Natural Born Killers with lyrics also quoting Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. The single ranked #32 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1997 and peaked at #46 on the ARIA Charts in August 1997. Exploitation included their track "Awesome Party", which samples lines from the movie Wayne's World 2 and TV cartoon The Ren & Stimpy Show.
