June 2009

Michael Jackson: The Soulful Years [Mixed by DJ Jaycee]

by Kevin June 26, 2009 Mixtapes

Everyone around the Net and worldwide is remembering Michael Jackson today. We are working on our own tribute as I type this, but I came across this amazing mix by DJ Jaycee over at GetRightMusic.com. Check it after the cut…

Slaughterhouse: Hood Hop (feat. M.O.P.) [prod. Nottz]

by Justin June 26, 2009 Singles

Slaughterhouse enlists some help from M.O.P. and production from Nottz for their first single off their upcoming debut debut album. The self titled album is due out August 11th. Royce da 5’9 will be releasing a solo EP “The Revival” in July as a previw for his new album “Street Hop.” Crooked I will also [...]

DJ JS-1: Murder (feat. Chino XL, Sean Price & Killah Priest)

by Justin June 26, 2009 Singles

Another leak from DJ JS-1′s upcoming album “Ground Original 2: No Sell Out” for you called “Murder.” JS-1 recruits some lyrical assassins in Killah Priest, Sean Price & Chino XL to do exactly what the title says and murder the track.

Melanie Fiona Goes In On Kanye’s Heartless

by Kevin June 26, 2009 Around The Net

Melanie’s new mixtape with ?uestlove drops this Monday, 6/29. Should be dope enough to hold us over until her full length debut, The Bridge, drops on Aug 18th.

Michael Jackson: R.I.P.

by Thomas June 26, 2009 Music

As you all know Michael Jackson died yesterday. I’ve been watching t.v., reading all of the tweets, reading all of the reports on the net, looking at video’s, listening to his music, since coming back into my house around 8 pm last night. I remember staying in front of the t.v. waiting for the “Thriller” [...]

Judah: The DMV Makes it & The Industry Takes It [Mixtape]

by Thomas June 26, 2009 Mixtapes

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Go-Go and Hip-Hop have always been linked together and borrowed from each other. Whether its Public Enemy sampling Trouble Funk’s “Pump It Up” or Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Eric B and Rakim, etc sampling The Soul Searcher’s “Ashley’s Roachclip.” Or Go-Go bands incorporating the hottest Hip-Hop or R&B songs into their acts. Go-Go and Hip-Hop [...]

9 Lives: Original Samples

by Thomas June 26, 2009 Diggin' In Da Crates

Props to SoulControllah again for this and the other AZ and M.O.P. sets he sent to us. AZ’s third album produced some bangers such as “Problems,” “What Ya’ll Niggas Want,” and “Quiet Money Tbs.” Hailed by critics as “too commercial,” but it was still AZ. Hit the jump for info and link…

Drummers Beat: Go-Go Documentary

by J. Rizzle June 26, 2009 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

An informative and short documentary on the Go-Go music scene in Washington D.C. by Rashad Nobles . The short trailer of the forthcoming full length movie discusses the different categories of Go-Go music, current trends, and interviews with some of the newer bands. If you grew up in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virgina) area this [...]

Long Live Michael Jackson

by DJ Grain June 25, 2009 Music

Today is a very sad day in the world of music. Michael Jackson passed away at the young age of 50 years old. People have their own personal opinions about MJ’s personal life which is all good. At one time he was the best in the game period nobody can dispute that. Everybody and their [...]

Big Boi Promises New Outkast Album!

by Ben the Intern June 25, 2009 Around The Net

“Yall gonna get three albums from me and Dre in the next two years,” the words of Big Boi in a recent interview! He spoke about Sir Lucious Leftfoot of Chico Dusty, claiming that there are 16 songs and will feature the likes of T.I., Too $hort, George Clinton, Andre 3000, Raekwon and Mary J. [...]

Lushlife: In Soft Focus (feat. Elzhi)

by Justin June 25, 2009 Singles

The very creative emcee/producer Lushlife has a new track off his upcoming album “Cassette Life” coming out July 7th. This track features none other than Slum Village’s Elzhi, who has been ripping up every track he jumps on these days.

Blaq Poet: Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed (Queensbridge to California Remix)

by Justin June 25, 2009 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO2dNRwnIO4 We’ve given you the audio, the behind the scenes look and now the full music video for Blaq Poet’s Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed Remix featuring MC Eiht and Young Maylay (and produced by DJ Premier). Make sure to cop Blaq Poet’s Tha Blaqprint on June 30th!

Brown Bag AllStars: Live From the Nine

by Justin June 25, 2009 Singles

Brown Bag AllStars deliver a new track for day 13 of their Brown Bag Season series. An homage to the early 90′s, this track is produced by DJ Skizz from the legendary New York radio show, The Halftime Show.

The Lyricists: Now Hear This (feat. Illyas)

by Justin June 25, 2009 Singles

The Lyricists have a new track for you entitled “Now Hear This” featuring Illyas of Tanya Morgan. The Lyricists are 2 emcees, Illtone and Rym-(B)enda, and DJ Haus Diesel. Their new ep is available now and you can pick it up here. Check out the track after the jump.

The Mindbender Loves You Show: This Friday in Toronto!

by Justin June 25, 2009 The Show

Our own Addi Stewart aka Mindbender will be performing at the Beaver Hall Gallery in Toronto this Friday at 9pm. If you’re in the area, make sure you go check out Mindbender and support part of the Kevin Nottingham family!

DJ Neil Armstrong: Filthy [2005]

by J. Rizzle June 25, 2009 Mixtapes

Throwback Thursday has up dropping some more heat from DJ Neil Armstrong. A few weeks ago we dropped two of his dope mixtapes (Original 1 & Original 2) and this week isn’t any different. This tape was released in 2005 with tracks from Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Little Brother, Slum Village, and others. Hit the cut [...]

In-Depth with Foreign Exchange Pt. 3

by Sean Deez June 25, 2009 Exclusive

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

A very, VERY touchy subject: Sampling. What we do on KevinNottingham.com is compile samples from classic albums or even modern classics, and put all the old joints out there for people to enjoy. Frankly, the question is raised on many occasions: “is it right?” Everyone will have their two cents. Here, Nicolay and Phonte drop [...]

M-Phazes: Dirty 30 Drum Disc Vol. 2

by Kevin June 24, 2009 Around The Net

This is so fucking hilarious! M-Phazes pulls off his debut as hip-hop’s leading infomercial actor/producer. Technically this is a vlog ad for his new Dirty 30 Drum Disc Vol. 2, but in reality it’s comedy gold. If M-Phazes music career doesn’t pan out, dude could definitely do stand up. I don’t see that happening though…. his [...]

Reflection Eternal: Back Again Video Premiere!

by Justin June 24, 2009 Music Videos

The highly anticipated reunion of Reflection Eternal is becoming a reality. Check out the new video for Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek’s single “Back Again.” The sequel that’s been almost a decade in the making is coming this fall! You can download the single right now on iTunes.

Bambu: Quit [prod by Illmind]

by Ben the Intern June 24, 2009 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Bambu is having one good month. He just won the Freshmen on MTVu where he gets his vid put into regular rotation. We got a real dope video of Bambu, raw and uncut after the NYC Filipino Freedom Parade.

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