U’Kno Tha Don's 'Testimony'

Crown Heights native and hip-hop artist U’Kno Tha Don celebrates the release of his new album, “Testimony,” this month.

After a tumultuous year in 2007 that saw the singer tried in the homicide of his two-month-old son who died of SIDS (for which he was found innocent), and losing custody of his two-year-old daughter, U’Kno decided to channel his pain into song.

The musician’s last mixtape, “As Cocky as I Wanna Be,” which included “Missing You,” a dedication song to his deceased son, sold over 10,000 copies. With “Testimony,” U’Kno is ready to take his music to the next level.

“Testimony” is U’Kno in his own words — heartfelt, real, sexy, remarkably lyrical, and creative.In New York, he has been featured on the Apollo, The Deal, Bet.com, Rap City, and Fuse TV. U’Kno can be seen next at Secret Lounge in Queens (245-11 Francis Louis Blvd.) for an album release party at 10 p.m.