March 2009

Spectacula: Uh Oh

by Kevin March 25, 2009 Music Videos

Earlier this morning we put up this track for download, along with the official word on Spectacula‘s new mixtape. Here’s the official video to “Uh Oh”, featuring Electrocute and directed by Eye-Con Films & Star Status Ent.

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Don Cerino: Hypocrites [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin March 25, 2009 Singles

The homie Don Cerino recently hooked up with my favorite producer Statik Seletah to redo this track with new cuts and mix by Statik himself. They probably should have called this, “All In An Hour’s Work”! Ok, bad joke… pick up that new Statik and Saigon album though and grab this joint after the cut… [...]

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Fes Taylor: Ocean Drive [prod by Inspectah Deck]

by Kevin March 25, 2009 Singles

Here’s a little something unexpected from Inspectah Deck. Fes Taylor, a new artist that Inspectah Deck is working with drops a club banger off his upcoming album Flight 10304 (T-2 Fly). It samples an electro track that I remember hearing in the clubs back in the 90s… ah, those were the days. Grab it after [...]

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Black Eyed Peas: Boom Boom Pow [Remix by Ms. JeyLah & Jizza Pro]

by Kevin March 25, 2009 Singles

Ms. Jeylah and Jizza Pro came hard with the remix to the Black Eyed Peas‘ “Boom Boom Pow”. This is a certified club banger! Hit the bump for the download…

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Spectacula: First Taste of New Mixtape

by Kevin March 25, 2009 Coming Soon

Hailing from Queens Village, New York, young rhyme thrower Spectacula shakes the foundation of what fans are accustomed to hearing, and heaves them the curveball they’ve been desperately waiting for with his instant playback song, “Uh Oh”. While a large percentage of artists are scared of leaving their comfort zone, Spec shows his versatility by [...]

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L.A.U.S.D. Presents: Curly Tops and Nautica Jackets

by Thomas March 25, 2009 Hot Download

L.A. production duo Polyester and Lazy Lou aka L.A.U.S.D. present Curly Tops and Nautica Jackets. This joint is a perfect preview of what we have planned for  you all next week.  Some of the West Coast’s best up and coming MC’s.  Tracklist and link after the jump.

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Cool Deal Presents: After Austin SXSW Compilation

by Kevin March 25, 2009 Around The Net

SXSW is officially over and I’m sad to say I missed it. I’ve heard many great stories from people I know that went and I think I’ll definitely try to make it next year. The great people over at CoolDeal.com have put together a mixtape to wrap up the event. Looks pretty dope. Check the [...]

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Malicious: My Calling [prod by G.C.]

by Kevin March 25, 2009 Singles

We hooked up my man G.C. with Canadian emcee Malicious AKA Mr. Malish. The result is “My Calling”. Very dope track! This is the first leak off of Malish’s upcoming mixtape. Hit the jump for the link as well as a bonus remix Malish did of his latest track, “Gettin It”, with DJ Denox. Malish [...]

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Behind The Scenes of the New Raekwon Video

by Kevin March 24, 2009 Music Videos

Warning, this video is NSFW. It’s KEV Uncut! lol After dark edition right here. This is new footage from the video shoot of Raekwon‘s “Wu-Ohh” feat Ghostface and Method Man. RZA, Cappadonna, and Inspectah Deck also make appearances. I think the guys are gonna like this one!

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DJ Low Key x DJ Grain x Kevin Nottingham Present: The Die Jerm Die Remix Competition

by DJ Grain March 24, 2009 Contests

Jermiside teams up with widely respected DJ Low Key and KevinNottingham.com’s own DJ Grain to bring you the Die Jerm Die Remix contest. For those that don’t know, Jermiside is the rapper half of duo the Red Giants and member of the Lessondary Crew which consists of Tanya Morgan, Che Grand, Spec Boogie, Elucid and [...]

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The Foreign Exchange: SiriusXM Live Session

by Kevin March 24, 2009 Singles

Spotted over at the headquarters for all your Justus League needs, GetBackArmy.com. Been looking forward to this, cuz I don’t subscribe to SiriusXM. Full credit goes to ItsAllTheWayLive.net though, who put up the audio. But for those that didn’t know, The Foreign Exchange dropped by the SiriusXM studios in DC to bless an intimate crowd [...]

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DOOM: Born Like This

by Freddie C March 24, 2009 Music Reviews

As a rapper of many names and identities, the man originally known as Daniel Dumile has changed it up, yet again. After finding success as MF Doom, he’s going as just DOOM for his new album, Born Like This. Loosely sticking to a formula that produced numerous critically-acclaimed albums, Born Like This keeps the short [...]

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Quite Nyce & Radar Ellis: Champ Vs. The League

by Arasia Magnetic March 24, 2009 Music Reviews

There is nothing like getting your hands on one of those albums that takes you back to the days of falling asleep with your headphones blasting in your ears. Or hearing a track that instantaneously created the head nod we all have mastered because it spoke volumes beyond just beats and lyrics. Those are the [...]

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Just Released Today [3/24]

by Kevin March 24, 2009 New Music Releases

Prepare to go broke today! Today is the biggest music release day so far in 2009. Lots of stuff dropping today, such as the two albums you see above: Camp Lo and Slim Thug. On the R&B side, we got the debut from Keri Hilson [read review] and the sophomore cover album from Leela James [...]

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Rhymefest Breaks Down The Charles Hamilton Fiasco Part 2

by DJ Grain March 23, 2009 Around The Net

This is Part 2 of the Rhymefest interview in which he breaks down the disconnect between the old school and new school in the hip hop world. I still can not believe Charles Hamilton decided to go at Serius Jones and Rhymefest, individuals that are two of the best when it comes to freestyling. Unbelievable!!! [...]

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Keri Hilson: Knock You Down (ft. Kanye West & Ne-Yo)

by Kevin March 23, 2009 Music Videos

Keri‘s debut album, In A Perfect World, drops tomorrow… here’s the new video, featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo!

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Colamine Records & The Press Play Show Present The Southwest Invasion

by Kevin March 23, 2009 Hot Download

As you know SXSW was this past weekend, so in celebration of the festivities, Coalmine Records in collaboration with The Press Play Show put together a mixtape called The Southwest Invasion hosted by Donny Goines and mixed by DJ Dutchmaster. This project is more of a Coalmine Sampler that features tracks from previously released, current [...]

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Ayah: Believe

by Kevin March 23, 2009 Music Videos

New video from the Toronto songtress, Ayah. Directed by Slakah the Beatchild from the album 4:15 to be released on April 15. Look out for our exclusive interview with Ayah in the coming weeks!

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Leela James: Let’s Do It Again

by Sean Deez March 23, 2009 Music Reviews

The most impressive release on any musical spectrum last year was Raphael Saadiq’s masterpiece, The Way I See It. A singer capturing a sound from the mid 60′s to the late 70′s in a container and opening it at their will in 2008 was the most impressive display of loyal artistry, heavily for its devotion [...]

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The Good Morning Mixtape

by Kevin March 23, 2009 Exclusive

Everybody hates Mondays. So why not start your day off right? KevinNottingham.com, NappyAfro.com and YourFavoriteWhiteBoy.com bring to you a mixtape that’s bound to start your day right. Each track was hand picked personally by NappyAfro, YFWB, and I. Flavored with good hip hop with a little bit of sunshine and you have the perfect recipe [...]

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