Knxwledge facts for kids
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Knxwledge
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Knxwledge live at The Hi Hat, LA in 2016
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| Birth name | Glen Earl Boothe |
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| Born | March 8, 1988 Freehold Township, New Jersey, United States |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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Glen Earl Boothe (born March 8, 1988), known professionally as Knxwledge (pronounced "knowledge"), is a talented American music producer and songwriter. He creates hip hop music and is originally from Freehold Township, New Jersey, but now lives in Los Angeles, California. Since 2009, he has released over 100 projects online. His songs often mix different music styles, like jazz, soul, old-school hip hop, and modern rap.
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Knxwledge's Music Journey
Knxwledge started his music career in 2010. His first album, Klouds, came out that year. In 2013, he released a big collection of 53 songs called Anthology. This collection was released on cassette tape.
A big moment for Knxwledge was in 2015. He released his album Hud Dreems with Stones Throw Records, a well-known music label. That same year, he produced a song called "Momma" for famous rapper Kendrick Lamar. This song was on Lamar's album To ... a Butterfly. This album later won the Best Rap Album award at the Grammy Awards in 2016.
Knxwledge also works with singer Anderson .Paak. They form a music group called NxWorries. Their music together has been very popular and praised by critics. In March 2020, Knxwledge released his second album with Stones Throw, called 1988.
Knxwledge became even more popular by creating beats that matched freestyles from famous rappers. He often shared these creations online.
Knxwledge's Music Releases
Knxwledge has released many albums and songs throughout his career. Here are some of his main albums:
- 2010 : Klouds
- 2012 : Ovrstnd.LP
- 2013 : Anthology
- 2015 : Hud Dreems
- 2020 : 1988
- 2024 : 家.V3
Collaborations with Other Artists
Knxwledge has worked with many other musicians. He often creates music with them or produces their songs. Here are some of his notable collaborations:
- 2011 : AfrikanDivas. (with Sir Froderick, as SIRKNX.)
- 2015 : Link Up & Suede (with Anderson .Paak, as NxWorries)
- 2016 : Yes Lawd! (with Anderson .Paak, as NxWorries)
- 2017 : The Spook... (with Mach-Hommy)
- 2018 : dntaskmefrshit. (with Roc Marciano)
- 2024 : Why Lawd? (with Anderson .Paak, as NxWorries)
Singles and Mixes
Knxwledge has also released many single songs and mixes. These are shorter music pieces or collections of songs blended together.
- 2011 : Dryice
- 2016 : Fa-lala_
- 2019 : jstfrends.
- 2020 : do you
- 2011 : Krimbos[Medli] (a mix)
- 2012 : Boiler Room Mix
- 2015 : StrwbrryMomnts (a mix)
Production Work
Knxwledge is also a talented producer. This means he creates the beats and overall sound for other artists' songs. He has produced tracks for many well-known names in hip hop.
Key Production Projects
- 2012: Produced "Killuminati" for Joey ... (from his mixtape 1999)
- 2015: Produced "Momma" for Kendrick Lamar (from his album To ... a Butterfly)
- 2016: Produced "Balance" for Earl Sweatshirt
- 2016: Produced "Cartridge Remix" and "Fat Albert Remix" for Currensy and Alchemist
- 2017: Produced "The Good Fight" for Prodigy
- 2017: Produced "No Smoke" for Roc Marciano
- 2017: Produced "Hot Pepper" and "Durag vs. Headband" for Action Bronson
- 2021: Produced "Momma Was A Dopefiend" for Bruiser Wolf
- 2022: Produced "The Sky is Blue Because The Sunset Is Red" for Quelle Chris
