Knoc-turn'al

Royal Rosheam Harbor (born May 12, 1975), more commonly known by the stage name Knoc-turn'al, is an American rapper. Knoc-turn'al was introduced to the world 2000 on Dr. Dre's multiplatinum album 2001

Knoc-turn'al
Birth nameRoyal Rosheam Harbor
Also known asKnoc
Born (1975-05-12) May 12, 1975
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
Years active1999–present
LabelsBogish Brand Entertainment, Elektra, Treacherous Records

Career

Knoc-turn'al was introduced to the world in 1999 on Dr. Dre's multiplatinum album 2001, he shined on the songs "Some L.A. Niggaz" and "Bang Bang". Knoc-turn'al also penned some of the verses for the album. Legendary producer Dr. Dre then featured Knoc-turn'al on the Dr. Dre classic single and video "Bad Intentions" for the movie soundtrack "The Wash". Knoc-turn'al's song "Str8 West Coast" also appears on "The Wash". Knoc-turn'al then went on to release a song produced by Kanye West "Muzik" which was the lead single for the motion picture "Transporter". "Muzik" went on to become Kanye West 1st hit. The single was also included on the EP L.A. Confidential presents: Knoc-turn'al. Knoc-turn'al received a grammy nomination for the song "The Knoc" featuring Missy Elliot, and Dr. Dre that was also on the EP. The song and video was critically acclaimed and broke into the top 100 on the Billboard charts. Knoc-turn'al's official debut album, The Way I Am, which featured production from Dr. Dre, Dj Quik, BattleCat, Scott Storch and Timberland went on to make a mark on the charts. Knoc-turn'al's break out single "The Way I Am" featured Snoop Dogg and was produced by Scott Storch. "The Way I Am" album also featured appearances from Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Slip Capone and others. After an hiatus Knoc-turn'al signed on to Executive Produce movie soundtracks for the Film Company Mayhem Films. With a multi project deal, he's overseen the "Snow Black" movie soundtrack and the "Mad As Hell Soundtrack. Knoc-turn'al is slated to drop movie soundtracks with the Mayhem Films into 2025. Knoc-turn'al has returned with his third project. The EP "Knight Vizion" was released November 2022 on Jubeeeco Entertainment. "Knight Vizion" features Joe Moses, Kxng Crooked, Ms. Toi, Slink Johnson (Lamar from Grand Theft Auto) and Meezy Mays. The first video from "Knight Vizion" by Knoc-turn'al features recording artist "Meezy Mays" and is filmed by Tony Corrella.

Singles

Harbor has released three singles, "The Knoc" featuring Missy Elliott and Dr. Dre (who also produced it), and his second was "Muzik" featuring Samuel Christian and produced by Kanye West. The third single was "The Way I Am" featuring Snoop Dogg and produced by Scott Storch. The forthcoming single off his next album will be entitled "Ya Boy Is Back" and is produced by Scott Storch.

Label

Despite having close ties with Dr. Dre, he signed with Elektra Records which offered him his own label: L.A. Confidential. He has released some albums but has never reached the mainstream. His single "The Way I Am" has seen moderate airplay.

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US
R&B
The Way I Am 3617
Knoc's Ville
  • Released: May 10, 2011
  • Label: Treacherous Records, Hoopla Worldwide
  • Format: CD, digital download

"Knight Vizion"

  • Released: November 1, 2022
  • Label: Jubeeeco Entertainment
  • Format: Digital Download

Extended plays
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US
R&B
L.A. Confidential presents: Knoc-turn'al
  • Released: July 30, 2002
  • Label: L.A. Confidential, Elektra
  • Format: CD, digital download
 7426

Super Bowl champion 1974

Mixtapes
  • 1-11-11: The Prequel (2010)

As lead artist
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B		 US
Rap
"The Knoc"
(featuring Dr. Dre and Missy Elliott)		 2002 986713 L.A. Confidential presents: Knoc-turn'al
"Musik" —110—
"The Way I Am"
(featuring Snoop Dogg)		 2004 —78— The Way I Am
"I've Been Here For Years"
(featuring Crooked I)		 2011 ——71 Knoc's Ville
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
"Bad Intentions"
(Dr. Dre featuring Knoc-turn'al)		 2001 10633 The Wash soundtrack
"Lights Out"
(Mack 10 featuring Ice Cube, WC and Knoc-turn'al)		 2003 —61 Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Keep It G.A.N.G.S.T.A. (Remix)"[1] 2001 Nate Dogg, Lil' Mo Keep It G.A.N.G.S.T.A. single
"Act Like You Know Me"[2] 2002 Shade Sheist, Fabolous Informal Introduction
"State of Emergency"[3] 2003 Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., Oyster Boy, King Lu West Koasta Nostra
"Next Boyfriend" 2003 Nate Dogg Nate Dogg
"U Ain't Knowin'"[4] 2006 Suga Free Just Add Water
"Got Me Going"[5] 2007 J. Wells Digital Smoke
"3 Bitches"[6] 2008 Crooked I Block Obama II: COB (Circle of Bosses)
"We Do This"[7] 2009 Tash, King T, J Beam Control Freek

References
  1. "Keep It G.A.N.G.S.T.A. - Nate Dogg". Discogs. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  2. "Informal Introduction - Shade Sheist". AllMusic. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  3. "West Koasta Nostra - Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E." AllMusic. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  4. "Just Add Water - Suga Free". AllMusic. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  5. "Digital Music - J. Wells & Kurupt". AllMusic. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  6. "Block Obama II: Cob (Circle of Bosses) - Crooked I". DatPiff. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  7. "Control Freek - Tash". Discogs. June 30, 2009. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
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