July 2009

Nicolay: Shibuya [City Lights Vol 2]

by Kevin July 18, 2009 Coming Soon

From UGHH.com: Shibuya is the new project from the creative minds of Nicolay and Phonte Coleman, better known as THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE, whose sophomore album, the independent R&B/Soul smash Leave It All Behind (TFE/Hard Boiled; Oct. 2008), continues to gain momentum as the duo and their extended family of singers and musicians currently tour the [...]

Jay Electronica vs. DOOM

by Thomas July 18, 2009 Who Spit It Better?

Another edition of Who Spit It Better? Jay Electronica [read interview] is one of my favorite artist right now. His word play and the depth of his rhymes have me eagerly anticipating his solo debut. DOOM, the masked villain is an underground cult hero to many for his lyricism and humor on the mic. Peep [...]

The Hard Way: Original Samples

by Thomas July 18, 2009 Diggin' In Da Crates

213 consist of Long Beach, California natives Warren G, Nate Dogg, and Snoop Dog. The collective dropped their debut album The Hard Way in 2004 to commercial success earning Gold status four months after its release. Production is handled by a host of beat makers that include Kanye West, DJ Pooh, B Sharp, Nottz and [...]

Kev Brown: A Judge Mental Interview

by Kevin July 18, 2009 Around The Net

The homie Judge Mental from vinylmeltdown.com (and occasional contributor here) caught up with Kev Brown the other day in D.C. to talk about his upcoming project, Random Joints, and the Low Budget Crew mixtape that we just posted…

Low Budget Crew: Budget Is Low Vol 1

by Kevin July 18, 2009 Hot Download

Ah, props to Skeme, who mentioned this in the C-Box last night. I’ve been a fan of the Low Budget Crew forever… Kev Brown, Kenn Starr, Oddisee… this is music I can listen to all day long. This mixtape features a bunch of new and unreleased cuts from all of the Low Budget Crew’s upcoming [...]

Hell Razah & Killah Priest: Young, Gifted & Black Freestyle

by Justin July 18, 2009 Singles

Hell Razah sent over a leak featuring himself and Killah Priest from J-Ronin’s upcoming mixtape. “All Elements” is a best of the freestyles J-Ronin has compiled over the last 5 years and it will drop this Monday!

Samples of the Day: J Dilla Edition

by Thomas July 18, 2009 Sample of The Day

J Dilla’s music lives on even after his passing three years ago. In case you missed it peep our J Dilla producer spotlight, Jay Stay Paid review, and diggin with Dilla. Hit the cut for music… Props to Matt and The Breaks for the info.

HiPNOTT Records on The Halftime Hip Hop Show Tonight!

by Kevin July 17, 2009 Around The Net

Tonight (in just a few minutes) from 9pm-midnight eastern time, DJ BlaqueStarr is dedicating his Halftime Hip Hop Radio Show to HiPNOTT Records! All night long you will get to hear select cuts from G.C., Speek Greene, Has-Lo, Trav Williams, Dasha, Nobody Famous, and the whole Soul Movement Fam. Special props goes out to Nobody [...]

Mr. J Medeiros: Holding On (feat Tara Ellis)

by Justin July 17, 2009 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee73bBj00SQ New music video from one of Kevin’s favorites, Mr. J Medeiros, for his song “Holding On.” This is the lead single for J’s upcoming album “Friends Enemies Apples Apples” coming out this September! Make sure to grab the mp3 of the song after the jump too.

Evidence signs with Rhymesayers

by Justin July 17, 2009 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvkazCZmMws Got some big news right here. Evidence of Dilated Peoples has signed with one of the best labels out there, Rhymesayers Ent. Ev will be releasing his highly anticipated “Cats & Dogs” LP on RSE and will be joining Brother Ali on his upcoming tour. I don’t think anybody saw this coming but I [...]

MaG: Blinders [prod by Small Pro]

by Justin July 17, 2009 Singles

Two favorites of the site, MaG & Small Professor, team up for this dope track “Blinders.” This cut will be featured on MaG’s upcoming project with HypeLg.com. Make sure you read our spotlights from earlier in the year on both MaG and Small Pro.

Monsters Ink: Never Back Down (feat Freeway & LMS)

by Justin July 17, 2009 Singles

Another leak from the upcoming mixtape “Ink Made Me a Monster” from Monsters Ink. This track produced by Mike Beatz has Major League on the rhymes with features from Freeway & LMS. Check the jump for the tracklist for the upcoming project which will be released July 21st.

theBreax: Someone Special [Bonus Track]

by Justin July 17, 2009 Singles

San Diego group theBreax just released a new bonus track for the listeners called “Someone Special.” If you haven’t already, check out the review of their lastest album by our own Freddie C here and make sure to cop it too!

Black Milk: Losing Out (Live in Den Haag, Netherlands)

by Thomas July 17, 2009 Music Videos

Black Milk performing “Losing Out” in Germany Den Haag, Netherlands at the I Love Hip Hop festival. Spotted at Metal Lungies Update: Thanks to Carsten for correcting me!

KevinNottingham.com June ‘09 Mixtape

by Kevin July 16, 2009 Mixtapes

Better late than never, huh? Things have been really hectic around here so my month-end compilation for June got pushed off to the side. I had every intention on putting it out, cuz we posted some real gems last month. Seems that we’ve been posting more and more everyday and there were too many great [...]

ArtOfficial & QuESt: 3/4 + Forever + Round & Round [Live @ the Transit Lounge, Miami]

by Kevin July 16, 2009 The Show

Man, I keep missing these guys live… and their shows are basically right in my backyard! I promise, Carlos, I’m gonna make one soon. Looks like I missed a good one this last Saturday night as ArtOfficial brought local emcee QuESt up on stage to jam. I’m not up on QuESt, but from the sounds [...]

Red Cafe: Heart & Soul [prod by Pete Rock]

by Kevin July 16, 2009 Singles

I’ll admit, I overlooked this track when it first came through my inbox. Then Deez sent it over saying it was dope… I mean it is a Pete Rock track. Damn, was I sleepin… this track is flames! Red Cafe gets props from me for fuckin with Pete Rock. Don’t sleep on this one… grab [...]

Pharell Williams: Despicable Me

by Kevin July 16, 2009 Singles

Skateboard P is back with a brand new track, “Despicable Me,” which is the title cut to the movie above. The song isn’t anything special, but the movie looks hilarious! Check the trailer above and grab the track after the cut. What up Hetal!

Amen: Head On [FREE DOWNLOAD]

by Justin July 16, 2009 Hot Download

MIDIMarc just sent over a new project from South Carolina emcee Amen. This free album “Head On” features production from MIDIMarc, Khrysis, Keelay & Zaire and more. Tracklist and link after the jump.

Ohini Jonez: The Internet Chronicles

by Justin July 16, 2009 Mixtapes

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I’m proud to announce a new venture I’m taking on with my homie Ohini Jonez. Jonez came to me with the idea of a new crew, Paper Street Music, as a way of taking a completely different approach to getting the name & music out there to the people. I’ll just be in background role in this [...]

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