May 2009

P.A: Melodically Vibrant EP

by Kevin May 31, 2009 Hot Download

Brand new EP from Toronto’s own P.A. titled Melodically Vibrant EP for free download. Featuring 12 soulful tracks to vibe with and it also features guest appearances from the likes of: Oddisee, Kev Brown, Emilio Rojas and F.T.

Talib Kweli & Mos Def: Back Together as Black Star

by Kevin May 31, 2009 The Show

I never would have believed it if I hadn’t seen the above video. Especially after our interview with Talib Kweli [read here] where he said don’t count on a Black Star reunion this year. I’m not sure what the above concert means, but I really hope Talib and Mos Def are planning a comeback. This [...]

The Blueprint 2009: Week 6 Entries

by Kevin May 31, 2009 Contests

This remix contest is getting better and better each week. About 40 people came out to remix the Just Blaze-produced “U Don’t Know”. I thought this was gonna be a tough one, but on first listen I think a lot of you pulled it off pretty well. This week we had a surprise remix submission [...]

New M-Dot Interview

by Kevin May 31, 2009 Around The Net

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Presented by Renegade Films, here is a NEW Interview with Boston’s own son, M-Dot as they catch up with him in the studio!! Check out the interview as he talks about his album “M.usically D.riven O.ver T.ime”, collabing with Boston legends like Krumb Snatcha, Edo. G, Big Shug, etc., his musical influences, The Boston Hip-Hop [...]

DJ 1mic: Return of The MCs Vol 5 (Hosted by Torae)

by Kevin May 31, 2009 Mixtapes

Torae & Marco Polo’s Double Barrell hits stores this Tuesday. T. o celebrate the event, DJ 1mic put together one amazing mix, hosted by Torae himslef. Check it after the cut…

The Blueprint 2009 Remix Contest: Week 7

by Kevin May 31, 2009 Contests

Let’s get an early jump on this week’s remix. We’re trying to keep you all busy this week with contests. Don’t forget the Nobody Famous remix contest, and the DJ K.O. remix contest, both with a deadline of next week (June 7 and 9 respectively). This week in our Blueprint remix contest, we come to [...]

The Blueprint 2009 Remix Contest: Week 5 Winner

by Kevin May 31, 2009 Contests

Week 5 was our odd week in the contest as we remixed “Jigga That N****” Originally produced by the Trackmasters, this was one of the few tracks on The Blueprint that did not use a sample. So what did we do? We let the contest wide open and let you do whatever you like. The [...]

Malicious: Anything

by Kevin May 31, 2009 Music Videos

My man Malish is doing it up big with his new video for his latest song “Anything”. This is off his new mixtape Life’s Not So Sample, which will be dropping right here tomorrow. This video right here is crazy… edited by Parker Bond and written and produced by Malicious. Hit the jump to download [...]

KevinNottingham.com May ‘09 Mixtape

by Kevin May 30, 2009 Mixtapes

May was a great month for music and this month’s KevinNottingham.com mixtape proves it. If you’re not familiar with our end of the month mixtape series, basically what I do is compile the best of the leaks that I’ve posted on the site throughout the whole month. We’ve been doing this since the top of [...]

The Inbox: Week Ending 5/30/09

by Kevin May 30, 2009 The Inbox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFmn3wkUYOQ”

…. and they keep on comin! haha This feature is turning into a Saturday ritual for me. I wonder if there will ever be a day when I stop receiving email? Nah, I don’t think that’ll happen anytime soon. But until it does, I’m gonna keep sharing what I get. Check out this week’s inbox [...]

Introducing… Mickey Free

by Thomas May 30, 2009 Get To Know

Mickey Free, the talented rapper/producer from Maryland is a relative unknown in the music business, but has some potential to make some noise. After being able to score a placement on Big Pooh’s The Delightful Bars album [read review] he’s still trying to find his way around this thing called the music business and get his [...]

Method Man + Redman: Blackout! 2

by Sean Deez May 30, 2009 Music Reviews

The Method Man & Redman bond is even more exceptional due to their longevity as a duo; they are best friends and have been best friends with or without rapping, connected to the hip. Undoubtedly, this has provided for some great hip hop moments, too many to count, but perhaps this is why their debut [...]

Amor Jones: Epic Failure

by Kevin May 29, 2009 Hot Download

The last couple of weeks I haven’t been keeping up with our weekly mixtape posts simply because there really haven’t been a ton of great mixtapes to put up. I saw this one posted around the Net recently and though I had never heard of Amor Jones, I decided to check it out. I havne’t [...]

Video Teaser: Wale – Chillin’ (feat Lady Gaga)

by Kevin May 29, 2009 Music Videos

So what do you all think of this? Wale has finally made it huh? Am I the only one that’s not impressed with flashy videos? Wale will do alright though; I’m happy for him… long time comin.

Soul Assassins: Classical (feat. Evidence & Sick Jacken) [prod by Alchemist]

by Kevin May 29, 2009 Music Videos

I know a lot of you are waiting for this project! The track is simply sick! This is the first video from the Soul Assassins album Intermission (June 23rd, Gold Dust / Soul Assassins) featuring West Coast spitters Evidence and Sick Jacken. The video is directed by Punit Dhesi and the track is produced by [...]

Loud Favorites: Redman & Method Man

by Kevin May 29, 2009 Around The Net

Foundation Fridays Part 7: Midnight Madness (M-Phazes Remix)

by Kevin May 29, 2009 Around The Net

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

It’s Friday which means it’s time for another edition of Foundation Fridays. This time Coalmine Records reached out to the creative geniuses at Monstar Films to help create a visual back drop to the M-Phazes remix of “Midnight Madness” which is a parady of the 1980 cult movie of the same title. The M-Phazes remix [...]

Oddisee: Odd Summer EP

by Kevin May 29, 2009 Hot Download

You can’t go wrong with a little Oddisee in your life! Fresh off the release of his new album Mental Liberation is a free EP of instrumentals from the DMV producer called Odd Summer. Courtesy of Put Me On It. Hit the jump of track details and download link…

Contest: Don’t Act Like I Never Remixed You

by Kevin May 29, 2009 Contests

You know we had to do a remix, right? We just released the new single from Nobody Famous earlier this week, but we already have plans to release a remix. The official remix is done, featuring the lovely and talented Dasha; however, we need some freshness for the B-side! This is where I’d like my [...]

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