Gotham Green sent over the video for “We Ain’t in Mood” off Gotham’s album with DJ Quickie Mart. If you haven’t picked it already, download Haze Diaries Pt. 2 here which boasts guests like Truth Universal, Freddie Gibbs, Buff1, El Prez & Jabee.

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DXA: Hip Hop + Fresh For Now

by Kevin on November 20, 2009 · 5 comments

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How about some new DXA to start your weekend off right? Two brand new tracks from the hip hop group out of New York should get you pumped for Friday night. Be on the lookout for DXA’s new mixtape being sponsored by KevinNottingham.com droppin’ soon!

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Yeah, I know some of you are saying, “is this a joke?” I know, no competition, right? Well, let’s just see about that. Who would have ever thought to have these two emcees battle each other, but since they both released new albums this week, I figured why not… Let’s have some fun with this!

The idea behind Freestyle Fridays is to battle one another with your favorite verse from either of the two competitors. You’re essentially battling other commenters in this thread by using the words of 50 Cent or Rakim. Hit the jump for a few rules and then jump in on the comments!

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Here’s a KevinNottingham.com Exclusive! Wordsmith drops the huge posse cut “You Never Know” off his upcoming mixtape Overdue & Underrated which drops December 7th. The track features Kontact, Black Knight, Lef, Siyam, Laelo Hood, LX, RhymeZwell, Whitefolkz, REUB, Fred Knuxx, Philly Swain & Jakk Frost.

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Add2

Add-2 linked up with producer Mydus to create this nostalgic track “Cassette Tapes.” Add-2 also has videos for his songs “Luxury” and “Starter Jacket” dropping very soon.

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Tudakay: State 2 State

by Justin on November 19, 2009 · 0 comments

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Tudakay has been recording a lot of music & decied to send over a new track called “State 2  State” that he said will be on a project coming out back when it gets warm again. Check it out after the jump.

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Epiphany is beginning the Respect mixtape series and here is a promo video for it. Also after the jump, check out the first leak from the project entitled “Good Lie.”

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What up Fam…Here’s a mix that was sent to us by DJ Vinroc of the world famous 5th Platoon DJs. Hit after the jump… This is what Vinroc had to say about the concept of the project.

“Well recently I was asked to put a little promo mix together by Packer Shoes for Dominique aka “The Human Highlight Film” and the 20th Anniversary release of the Reebok Pump! Anyone growing up in the 80’s had a pair or had a homie who made sure his shoes were pumped before he hit the Bball court after school! I use to swear my vertical went up by at least 2 inches wearing them joints! So I put this mix together to commemorate his career and put together some tracks that were out during his time. Kind of like a soundtrack to his life and times. Bet y’all didn’t know Nique was not selected to the top 50 greatest playes of all time.WTF? Somebody go wake Commissioner Stern up. Thanks to Mike at Packer shoes for making me part of this project. I feel like finding an ATL Hawks throwback jersey and tryin to slam on fools! Or an aggressive lay up”

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West coast emcee El Prez is scheduled to release his highly anticipated project, Animal Style, in January 2010. To hold us over, here’s a two disc mixtape of a shit load of El Prez features mixed by DJ Printz and presented by Eazee Street and IM KING.

The tape features songs he’s done with Diz Gibran, U-N-I, Fashwan, XV, Bad Lucc, Chip the Ripper, Donny Goines, Outasight, Nero, Shawn Chrystopher, the whole FCC, Language Artz, Those Chosen, and more

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Walkin Large: Reachin’

by DJ Grain on November 19, 2009 · 12 comments

Over here in the States during the mid 90’s the hip hop culture was in it’s Golden Era, and you did not have to look far to hear a dope emcee really spittin’.  I had absolutely no idea that European rap was experiencing a similar movement that had folks tearing up microphones left and right.  So with today being Throwback Thursday, I am going to take time out to pay respect to all the emcees worldwide that can really spit but have not been heard by the masses.  Shouts to my homie Mishoo the Drumkit (Mishoo’s Blog) reppin Germany and Rwanda that turned me to these guys.

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Earlier this week we introduced you to a new hip hop duo, Phase One & Asa Buchanon, with an exclusive leak from their up coming album Bugnanas. The album is simply that… bugnanas! Until I’ve been given permission to leak more material from the album, I figured we’d catch up with the emcee known as Phase One and the producer Asa Buchanon. Hit the cut to get to know these cats…

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Redman: Respect My Fresh

by J. Rizzle on November 19, 2009 · 1 comment

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To continue on with Throwback Thursday, we are hittin’ you off with another tight post…yes it’s our favorite weed smoker Reggie Noble aka Redman. This joint was released back in 2007 (don’t quote me on this cause I had to exhale..cough, cough, lol). The compilation is highly recommended, so you know what to do… hit it after the jump !!!

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Kool G Rap: Royalty Status

by J. Rizzle on November 19, 2009 · 5 comments

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It’s Throwback Thursday and to get it started we are gonna hit you off with the dude that laid the blueprint for Nas, Biggie and other hardcore emcees. The dude I’m talking about is Kool G Rap. They’re are alot of gems on here, b-sides and etc…. hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

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Life The Great: The Ultrasound

by Justin on November 19, 2009 · 0 comments

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Atlanta emcee Life The Great has re-released his album The Ultrasound and it’s completely free! Along with this release, Life has premiered the video for his song “Life’s Mysteries.” Full cover, tracklist & link as well as the video after the jump.

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U-God drops the video for “Wu-Tang” featuring his fellow Wu-Tang general Method Man off his slept on album Dopium. Props to OnSmash.

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