June 2009

DJ JS-1: Ridiculous (feat OC & Pharoahe Monch)

by Justin June 18, 2009 Singles

Another leak from DJ JS-1′s upcoming album “Ground Original 2: No Sell Out.” This cut features some East Coast heavyweights in Pharoahe Monch and OC. Check out the track after the jump to hear Monch & OC ripping it.

J Dilla: Jay Stay Paid

by Sean Deez June 18, 2009 Music Reviews

I won’t talk about his death, I won’t talk about his legacy, but I will talk about Jay Stay Paid, J Dilla’s recently released project that was compiled by Pete Rock and executive produced by the infamous Ma Dukes. The album works like a radio show, with Pete Rock as the show’s host playing all [...]

U-God: Stomp Da Roach (feat GZA & Scotty Wotty)

by Ben the Intern June 18, 2009 Singles

2009 seems like it is a big year for Wu-Tang members: Method Man already put out Blackout! 2 with Redman, Wu-Tang as a whole as coming out with another cd, Raekwon is working on Only Built 4 Linx 2 (after 15 years) and U-God has Dopium dropping next week. Anything I missed can be put [...]

Producer CEO: Illmind [Part 3]

by Kevin June 18, 2009 Interviews

With Part 3 of our exclusive series, we wanted to know what Illmind was using to build the music at the core of his enterprise. Here, he breaks down his equipment, software and some of the techniques he uses to achieve his uniquely organic, but still very hard, sound. He also talks about executive producing [...]

In-Depth with Foreign Exchange Pt. 1

by Sean Deez June 17, 2009 Exclusive

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

What you guys are about to experience is one hell of an interview. I’ve done my fair share of phone and email interviews, this is one I got to do in the most private and quiet of circumstances. Thanks to Aimee for setting this all up, she’s a gem (representing Nicolay Music) and thanks to [...]

J. Cole: The Warm Up

by Ben the Intern June 17, 2009 Hot Download

Remember when Jay-Z announced his new label Roc Nation? Well, here we have “The Warm Up”, the debut mixtape by the first Roc Nation signing J.Cole. When you think about the latest people who were signed by Jay (Rihanna, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy…) you can be sure he‘ll make some noise for a while. Enjoy!

S-Preme: Test Your Might [prod. Charles Hamilton]

by Justin June 17, 2009 Singles

A new track from S-Preme that was recorded for LupE.N.D. blog’s mixtape The Amanjanse Takeover. S-Preme will have a new mixtape called “The Sicktape Vol. 2″ dropping next month. This track is produced by Charles Hamilton, who’s had the net going nuts over some of his antics as of late. Check out the track after [...]

Lauryn Hill: X-Factor [The Five One Remix]

by Justin June 17, 2009 Singles

The DMV band Five One has begun a series of their own spin on some classic songs from some hip hop greats. This is the 21st part of the year long series and Lauryn Hill is the center of attention this time. Check out the song after the jump.

Win Tickets to Faces in the Crowd Show in NYC this Tuesday!

by Kevin June 17, 2009 Contests

I got a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky reader in the NY area for the Faces in The Crowd show this Tuesday, June 23rd. Apparently they do these shows once a month and they’re always a blast. This Tuesday they have the homies J The S and Donny Goines as special [...]

Spread The Word Volume 3

by Justin June 17, 2009 Hot Download

Volume 3 of the Can’t Stop Fanatics’ “Spread The World” series has arrived. Featuring some artists that may not be on your radar like Soulution, Delta, Kyza & True Live. I can personally vouch for Impulss, who’s been putting it down here in the Louisiana scene for a couple years now. Tracklist and link after the jump.

Thad Reid: Payday (feat Range)

by Justin June 17, 2009 Music

A new single from Thad Reid called Payday featuring Range. This is the first part of Thad’s summer series called “Paid Time Off” where release 5 singles over the next couple months in anticipation of the release of his new EP “Paid Time Off” on Labor Day weekend.

Introducing… J6Ahn

by Kevin June 17, 2009 Get To Know

Always looking to break out of the box here at KevinNottingham.com, we had the opportunity recently to talk with music video director J6Ahn. Though still on the come up, J6Ahn has an amazing potential as proven in the work he’s done with Wax & EOM. Hit the jump to see how the interview went down [...]

Pseudo Slang: Bedouin

by Ben the Intern June 17, 2009 Singles

Pseudo Slang’s long awaited new release We’ll Keep Looking dropped June 16th. In honor of the release, EmceeSick and Tone Atlas are offering up yet another free mp3 from the album.“Bedouin” is a true Jack Kerouac track, inspired by life on the road. The Bedouins are a tribe of Arab nomadic people who are constantly on the move, and for Sick and Tone, this describes their current [...]

Trew: The Last Call EP

by Ben the Intern June 17, 2009 Hot Download

Eric Haywood has put together an EP with Trew, a hip-hop artist from Prince George, Virginia. This EP is promoting the upcoming LP, Last Call. The EP features beats by Ski Beatz, who has worked with Jay-Z and Camp Lo, Nottz producer for Busta Rhymes and Kanye West, Apple Juice Kid, Haywood and more. Hit the jump for the link…

The Foreign Exchange at Revival in Toronto [6/5/09]

by Addi "Mindbender" Stewart June 17, 2009 The Show

Photo credit: Philip Litevsky [dopealot.com] Some stuff doesn’t translate from the record to the stage as exactly as a dreamer can imagine. The mini-cult that has formed in Toronto’s Dilla-crazy, new-millennium rhythm and blues (“neo-soul” is nearly as bad as saying “urban”) obsessed populace has slowly but surely treated Little Brother (and all things OkayPlayer [...]

Mickey Factz: Flyin Balloons (Prod by Cookin Soul)

by Ben the Intern June 17, 2009 Singles

We got a brand new track from Mickey Factz. The first leak off Cookin Soul & Nah Right’s “1:00 A.M. And Rising”. This project has been over a year in the making but should be out some time over the next couple weeks. The title is obviously a play on the title of De La Soul’s [...]

Buff1: Real Appeal [prod by 14KT]

by Ben the Intern June 17, 2009 Music Videos

‘Real Appeal’ is the third single from Buff1′s critically acclaimed sophomore solo album There’s Only One. Feeling more comfortable as a solo artist, Buff1′s increased confidence is readily apparent as he playfully boasts about his knowledge of what women really want. Buff1′s mature lyricism is complimented by a chorus featuring ultra smooth vocalist AB, and production by [...]

DJ Jazzy Jeff: The Beat Generation

by J. Rizzle June 17, 2009 Mixtapes

It’s Wednesday, so you know what time it is… it’s Jazzy! This is a promotional mix put out by BBE & Rapster Records, mixed DJ Sat-One and DJ Spinbad..this duo wrecked it on this joint. It’s a one track mp3 and there’s no tracklisting, but you’ll know the names of the songz when you hear them..I [...]

50 Cent: War Angel LP

by Kevin June 17, 2009 Hot Download

Thisis50.com dropped this exclusive on time earlier tonight. I know a few people have been waiting to hear what Curtis has to put out for free. This is the free LP, War Angel, before his upcoming release, Before I Self Destruct, which still does not have a street date.

Producer CEO: Illmind [Part 2]

by Kevin June 17, 2009 Interviews

We continue with Part 2 of our exclusive Producer CEO series with Illmind, and here, he gets open about his experience teaching music at the Harlem Children’s Zone, science and some of the more interesting projects he’s undertaken. Producer’s are usually cerebral people, and Illmind’s love of Music Science isn’t surprising, although it’s definitely interesting [...]

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