The Knoc

"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.^[2]

"The Knoc"
Single by Knoc-turn'al featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Dr. Dre
from the album Knoc's Landin' and L.A. Confidential presents: Knoc-turn'al
Released	February 19, 2002[1]
Recorded	2001
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:17 (uncensored version) 4:07 (censored version)
Label	Elektra
Songwriter(s)	R. Harbor R. Monroe D. Durant F. Piacaios R. Salon M. Elliott A. Young
Producer(s)	Dr. Dre
Knoc-turn'al singles chronology
"Bad Intentions" (2001) "The Knoc" (2002) "Muzik" (2002)
Dr. Dre singles chronology
"Bad Intentions" (2001) "The Knoc" (2002) "The Wash" (2002)
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott singles chronology
"Oops (Oh My)" (2002) "The Knoc" (2002) "4 My People" (2002)

Music video

A music video for the single was directed by Jeff Richter and premiered on MuchMusic in early February 2002.^[3] 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^[4][5]

1. "Knoc" (Amended Version)
2. "Knoc" (Original Version)
3. "Knoc" (Instrumental)
4. "Knoc" (Acapella)
5. "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."

Chart (2002)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[6]	98
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Songs[7]	13
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay[8]	72
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[6]	67
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40[6]	28

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	February 11, 2002 (2002-02-11)	Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio	Elektra	[9]

References

1. "The Knoc - Knoc-Turn'al > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
2. Bush, Adam. "L.A. Confidential Presents: Knoc-turn'al - Knoc-Turn'al > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
3. "Programming > The Clip List." Billboard. February 16, 2002: 63. Print.
4. "Knoc-Turn'Al - Knoc (CD)". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
5. "Knoc-Turn'al - Knoc (Vinyl)". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
6. "Knoc-turn'al - Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
7. "Billboard: Hot Rap Singles." Billboard. March 9, 2002: 27. Print.
8. "Billboard: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay." Billboard. March 9, 2002: 28. Print.
9. "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1439. February 8, 2002. p. 30. Retrieved July 11, 2022.