{"id":214434,"date":"2025-07-29T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/?p=214434"},"modified":"2025-07-27T15:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T13:49:01","slug":"kurupt-dj-battlecat-feat-jane-handcock-blaqthoven-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/kurupt-dj-battlecat-feat-jane-handcock-blaqthoven-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Kurupt, Dj Battlecat  Feat. JANE HANDCOCK, Blaqthoven &#8211; Special"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FxEZVxpJW5s?si=1LPEXNa8_LtZ4d7F\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>West Coast legends Kurupt and DJ Battlecat reunite for \u201cSpecial,\u201d a smooth, summery single featuring JANE HANDCOCK and Blaqthoven. The track blends classic G-funk vibes with lush vocals and Kurupt\u2019s signature lyricism. Battlecat\u2019s production shines, delivering a nostalgic but fresh groove. Directed by Dah Dah and Snoop Dogg, the music video captures laid-back L.A. scenes and nods to Kurupt\u2019s legacy. JANE HANDCOCK\u2019s hook floats effortlessly, giving the song a warm, soulful glow. 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