July 2009

New Rakim: Holy Are You

by Kevin July 14, 2009 Singles

I just saw this posted over at 2DB and I spit grape Fanta all over my computer screen…. YES! The greatest emcee of all time, the God MC Rakim, finally has a release date for his long awaited album, The Seventh Seal. To prove it, here’s the first single from the album, “Holy Are You.”

Read More…

Coalmine Records: July Newsletter [Summer Release Schedule, Free Downloads & More]

by Kevin July 14, 2009 New Music Releases

Coalmine Records is quickly emerging as one of the more dominant indie hip-hop labels in recent memory and their ’09 July Newsletter sheds some light on what’s going on inside the mine. Included in the newsletter is their summer release schedule which includes up-coming singles & full-lengths from J-Live, Skyzoo, Brown Bag AllStars, Muneshine, Bekay [...]

Read More…

knowJuander: A Kid Love, beta

by Kevin July 14, 2009 Hot Download

I’ve been sitting on this album for a few days simple because I wanted to give it a good listen before I posted. I’m happy to say that this album gets the K-Not stamp of approval! knowJuander is the creator of this masterpiece, completely crafted from start to finish including production, recording and mixing. If [...]

Read More…

Mad Flow: It’s The Who [prod by S.2 - cuts by Chris Read]

by Kevin July 14, 2009 Singles

You know we love to represent that real hip hop here and this cut is no exception. Allow me to introduce UK emcee Mad Flow. Before you grab the track, check his beatboxing skills in the video above… unreal! Production comes courtesy of S.2, who some of you may know from our remix contest. Chris [...]

Read More…

Hell Razah & Lex Lutha: Sleepwalkers

by Justin July 14, 2009 Singles

Hell Razah just hooked up an exclusive leak for us here at KevinNottingham.com, his dope collaboration with Lex Lutha called “Sleepwalkers.” Razah said he’s in the studio finishing his highly anticipated album “Heaven Razah”, the follow up to his critically acclaimed album “Renaissance Child.” Razah will be releasing exclusives online for the fans until the [...]

Read More…

Nametag: Back On My Shit (feat Skyzoo) [prod by Black Milk]

by Justin July 14, 2009 Singles

Detroit emcee Nametag hooks up with Skyzoo for this ill cut “Back On My Shit.” You know the beat is a banger cause Black Milk is on the boards. This track will be featured on Nametag’s “Classic Cadence Vol. 2″ which releases August 1oth. Also be on the lookout for his album “The Name is [...]

Read More…

DJ JS-1: Ridiculous Remix (feat. Masta Ace, OC & Pharoahe Monch)

by Justin July 14, 2009 Singles

DJ JS-1′s new album “Ground Original 2: No Sell Out” is in stores now and “Ridiculous” is one of the best cuts from the album. JS-1 decided to tweak it a little bit and add the legend Masta Ace on the remix of the Pharoahe Monch & OC collaboration. Make sure you cop the album, [...]

Read More…

L’Daialogue: Odd Daialogue [prod by Oddisee]

by Justin July 14, 2009 Hot Download

Not too long ago, Oddisee put out his free instrumental EP “Odd Summer” (which you can download here).  Well L’Daialogue figured someone should spit over these dope beats, so L did his thing and created “Odd Daialogue.” It may be unofficial but you know with the people involved that it’s dope. Link after the jump.

Read More…

Poison Pen: BK’s Fat Boy

by Justin July 14, 2009 Music Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPgbJ7VyujA”>httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPgbJ7VyujA

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPgbJ7VyujA Poisen Pen drops the music video for his track “BK’s Fat Boy.” This cut will be featured on his album “The Money Shot” which comes out August 4th

Read More…

Eternia & MoSS: Makin Grown Men Cry (feat 88-Keys & Skyzoo)

by Justin July 14, 2009 Around The Net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPeaAss7_y4″>httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPeaAss7_y4

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPeaAss7_y4 Watch episode 6 of the series “Road to Release Day” from Eternia & MoSS. Episode 6 features Eternia’s one time classmate & superproducer 88-Keys and Skyzoo, who’s debut LP “The Salvation” is coming soon.

Read More…

Nite People: What Do You Mean You People Mix

by Justin July 14, 2009 Mixtapes

Nite People drops this free mix as gift to the fans out there. Make sure to cop their album “What Do You Mean You People” which is in stores now.

Read More…

The Game: A History of Beef

by Kevin July 14, 2009 Around The Net

I wasn’t going to report anymore on Game‘s beef antics until DJ Grain posted another vid of Game going after my dude Hov this morning. Complex Magazine has a great piece of The Game’s history of beef with other emcees. Game has made a career by name dropping all through his albums and trying to [...]

Read More…

Just Released Today [07/14]

by Kevin July 14, 2009 New Music Releases

Probable the biggest release coming out today is the new one from Twista, Category 5. CunninLynguists’ Strange Journey Volume One finally gets a retail release. Make sure you read our review on it. Hit the jump to see the rest of today’s releases and let us know what you’ll be coppin…

Read More…

The Game: Jay-z Diss Live in Madrid (Video)

by DJ Grain July 14, 2009 Exclusive

At a recent concert in Madrid, Spain The Game decided to drop some disses aimed at Jay-Z.  What is the meaning behind all this madness?  Will Jay-Z respond?  I am sure we will find out very soon what Mr. Carter has to say about this.  Check the video above.

Read More…

Toki Wright: A Different Mirror [Live on the Local Show]

by Kevin July 13, 2009 Music Videos

Toki Wright performs “A Different Mirror” live on The Local Show from 89.3 The Current. This track is flames! A Different Mirror out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Read More…

Trent Reznor: What To Do as a New/Unknown Artist

by Kevin July 13, 2009 Around The Net

Trent Reznor just posted quite an informative piece on coming up as a new artist and eventually blowing up. He should know… Nine Inch Nails have sold over 12 million records and have been in the game for over 2 decades now! Props to the homie Hetal for sending this my way and hit the [...]

Read More…

Skyzoo: The Beautiful Decay [prod by 9th Wonder]

by Kevin July 13, 2009 Singles

Here it is… the first official leak from Skyzoo‘s much anticipated album, The Salvation. This track is produced, of course, by 9th Wonder. I’ve seen various dates around the Net as the official release date. From Aug 25, to Sep 9. Sky’s publicist is telling me the release is September 29 on Duck Down Records.

Read More…

Fashawn: Life As A Shorty [prod by Exile]

by Justin July 13, 2009 Singles

One of the best up & comer’s from the Left Coast, Fashawn, links up with producer Exile for the second single off his upcoming album. Fashawn’s debut lp “Boy Meets World” comes out this September and I’m really looking forward to it. His mixtapes and guest spots (especially on Evidence’s The Far Left) have all [...]

Read More…

Ludacris: OG’s Theme (Detox Reference) [prod by J. Cardim]

by Justin July 13, 2009 Singles

Well yet another reference track for Dr. Dre has hit the net but this time it is produced by J. Cardim. One of ATL’s finest, Ludacris, lends out the help to Dre for this possible Detox track. So do you think we will finally see this album hit the shelves or has it just become [...]

Read More…

Junclassic: Forever In His Childhood [prod by DJ Premier]

by Justin July 13, 2009 Singles

Junclassic gives his take on the Nas track “2nd Childood” produced by the legend DJ Premier. Jun’s “Southside Savior” mixtape drops next Monday and his album “Imaginary Enemies” is due out September 8th!

Read More…