The Knoc
{{Infobox song
| name = The Knoc
| cover = The Knoc.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Knoc-turn'al featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Dr. Dre
| album = Knoc's Landin' and L.A. Confidential presents: Knoc-turn'al
| released = February 19, 2002{{cite web|title=The Knoc - Knoc-Turn'al > Overview|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-knoc-mw0000543786|work=AllMusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=April 22, 2013}}
| recorded = 2001
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop}}
| length = 4:17 (uncensored version)
4:07 (censored version)
| label = Elektra
| writer = {{hlist|R. Harbor|R. Monroe|D. Durant|F. Piacaios|R. Salon|M. Elliott|A. Young}}
| producer = Dr. Dre
| chronology = Knoc-turn'al
| prev_title = Bad Intentions
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = Muzik
| next_year = 2002
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Dr. Dre
| type = single
| prev_title = Bad Intentions
| prev_year = 2001
| title = The Knoc
| year = 2002
| next_title = The Wash
| next_year = 2002
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
| type = single
| prev_title = Oops (Oh My)
| prev_year = 2002
| title = The Knoc
| year = 2002
| next_title = 4 My People
| next_year = 2002
}}
}}
"The Knoc" is a song by American rapper, Knoc-Turn'al. The song features guest vocals by hip-hop musicians Dr. Dre and Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. It was originally released as the lead single for Knoc's unreleased album, Knoc's Landin (2002). In spite of the album's shelving, "The Knoc" initially saw a release on the summer EP, L.A. Confidential presents: Knoc-turn'al due to the single's Grammy nomination and charting on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite web|last=Bush|first=Adam|title=L.A. Confidential Presents: Knoc-turn'al - Knoc-Turn'al > Overview|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/la-confidential-presents-knoc-turnal-ep-mw0000222656|work=AllMusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=April 22, 2013}}
Music video
A music video for the single was directed by Jeff Richter and premiered on MuchMusic in early February 2002."Programming > The Clip List." Billboard. February 16, 2002: 63. Print. It begins with Knoc and Dre sitting at a restaurant, waiting for their order as the camera moves around in a continuous shot until the end of the video. Knoc is seen in multiple roles (such as a waiter, a crackhead, a pimp and a chef). When Knoc (as a waiter) drops dishes on the ground, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott enters the restaurant singing her verses and meets up with her boyfriend (Knoc) at a table.
Track listings and formats
;12"/CD single{{cite web|title=Knoc-Turn'Al - Knoc (CD)|url=http://www.discogs.com/Knoc-TurnAl-Knoc/release/3715670|work=Discogs|publisher=Discogs.com|access-date=April 22, 2013}}{{cite web|title=Knoc-Turn'al - Knoc (Vinyl)|url=http://www.discogs.com/Knoc-Turnal-Knoc/release/920152|work=Discogs|publisher=Discogs.com|access-date=April 22, 2013}}
- "Knoc" (Amended Version)
- "Knoc" (Original Version)
- "Knoc" (Instrumental)
- "Knoc" (Acapella)
- "Knoc" (TV Track)
Chart performance
The song peaked at numbers 98 and 67 on the Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs respectively. Despite its underperformance on the charts, the song still garnered a Grammy nomination for "Best Short Form Music Video."
| class="wikitable"
!Chart (2002) !Peak |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100
|align="center"|98 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Songs"Billboard: Hot Rap Singles." Billboard. March 9, 2002: 27. Print.
|align="center"|13 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay"Billboard: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay." Billboard. March 9, 2002: 28. Print.
|align="center"|72 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
|align="center"|67 |
| U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40{{cite web|title=Knoc-turn'al - Awards|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/knoc-turnal-mn0000106791/awards|work=AllMusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=April 22, 2013}}
|align="center"|28 |
Release history
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! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format(s) ! scope="col"| Label(s) ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row"| United States
| {{start date|2002|2|11}} | Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio | Elektra |{{cite magazine |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/2000s/2002/RR-2002-02-08.pdf |title=Going for Adds |magazine=Radio & Records |issue=1439 |page=30 |date=February 8, 2002 |access-date=July 11, 2022}} |
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References
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{{Knoc-turn'al}}
{{Dr. Dre songs}}
{{Missy Elliott singles}}
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Category:Music videos directed by Jeff Richter
Category:Song recordings produced by Dr. Dre
Category:Songs written by Missy Elliott