August 2009

Alchemist: Chemical Warfare

by Sean Deez August 31, 2009 Music Reviews

There are few producers that can be as consistent as Alchemist has been over the years. While I think more producers have more “heavy hitters” on their resume, it’s safe to say that Alc has a marvelous ratio of good-to-bad beats attached to his work. He’s a very good producer. As a rapper? Well, not [...]

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Introducing… M.Will the Shogun

by Kevin August 31, 2009 Get To Know

Somebody hand me a late pass… I just recently heard of M. Will when we posted his Father’s Day tribute video two months ago. His remake of Marly Marl’s “Set It Off” was spot on and had me checking out M. Will the Shogun‘s previous work. If M. Will inherited anything from his father, it’s [...]

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Blaq Poet: Tha Blaqprint

by Sean Deez August 31, 2009 Music Reviews

Sure, our most recent interview with Blaq Poet [read] may very well be one of our worst interviews of all time. Perhaps it was with good reason though. Poet didn’t say much, possibly for the fact that he really says all that he needs to say, alongside some dude name DJ Premier (who speaks with [...]

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Peter Rosenberg Presents: A Rosenberg Oddisee

by Thomas August 30, 2009 Hot Download

This was released almost a  year ago through Peter Rosenberg’s website and/or RappersIKnow site.  I just stumbled upon it and found it refreshingly dope.  Its a mixtape featuring DMV artist Oddisee and tracks he either produced or rhymed on.  Its pure dopeness and wanted to share for those who missed it like I did. Tracklist [...]

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Big Mike: Heaven’s Ridah + New Album Info

by Justin August 30, 2009 New Music Releases

Louisiana legend Big Mike has returned with his new album Ridah Music Vol. 1 (which you can purchase here or search Soundclick.com for THEREALBIGMIKE). Here is one of my favorite tracks from the new album entitled “Heaven’s Ridah.” If you aren’t familiar with Mike, you’ve been sleeping! Mike debuted with Mr. 3-2 as part of The [...]

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NY Mag Talks Blueprint 3 Leaks

by Kevin August 30, 2009 Around The Net

Spotted over at HHU, I had to post this simply because of the graph above… classic! The only track missing from above is the god awful “Ghetto Techno” [Download id not defined], also produced by Timbaland, but will not be on Blueprint 3. But let’s be honest, there has to be a reason for all the BP3 leaks [...]

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Big Pun: BX Niggas [prod by Domingo]

by Kevin August 30, 2009 Coming Soon

Looks like there’s a Big Pun documentary coming to DVD on September 15th, entitled Big Pun The Legacy. Domingo just sent me the above track, that will appear in the movie. It’s a one verse song taken from the 1996 song entitled “They bigger They R” featuring Shaquille O Neal, Big Pun and Fat Joe [...]

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Soulful Sunday: Quincy Jones Edition

by J. Rizzle August 30, 2009 Mixtapes

Here’s a bonus Soulful Sunday post… this post is for the folks that went thru alot of BS last week.. I guarantee that this mix will mellow you out and also put things into perspective for the upcomin week (aka no stress or BS jus’ straight positivity). You can’t go wrong with the man that [...]

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Soulful Sunday: Dwele Edition

by J. Rizzle August 30, 2009 Mixtapes

For the second post, my man MaG confirmed this one when he left a comment on the site last week. This let me know that great minds think alike…the result is Dwele. This compilation is smoove, mellow and headnoddin’ all at the same time. I guarantee one of your favorite joints by Dwele is on [...]

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Soulful Sunday: Sade Edition

by J. Rizzle August 30, 2009 Mixtapes

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we are hitting you off with the “Best of Sade” mix by the world famous .DJ Spinna. This mix is for the true Sade fan and is the way you are suppose to chill out on a Sunday, with some Sade comin’ thru ya speakers… enjoy!!!

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Tito Lopez: The Striklee Tito Lopez EP

by Justin August 29, 2009 Hot Download

Mississippi has always had an underrated hip-hop scene. Crooked Lettaz, the duo of Kamikaze & David Banner, put out a classic in late 90s called Grey Skies. Banner obviously went on to mainstream recognition as a solo artist & producer. There’s also guys putting it down in the underground like Skipp Coon and now Tito Lopez. I [...]

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Señor Kaos: Automatic Classic [Video]

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Music Videos
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Brand new video from Señor Kaos! Directed by Mike Moore, production by Illastrate, cuts by DJ Dainja, intro by Jay Force, and art illustration by Flux. “Automatic Classic” is now available for purchase via iTunes. Dedicated to the memory of Christopher “JAX” Thurston. Rest In Peace.

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Potholes In My Blog: Transmitting Live Vol. 1 [Mixed by DJ Traumatix]

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Hot Download

Here’s a mixtape that I’ve actually been bumping all week. Presented by Potholes In My Blog and mixed by DJ Traumatix, this tape features 29 exclusive and unreleased tracks from: Keelay & Zaire, Panacea, K-Murdock, Blu, IMAKEMADBEATS, Buff1, M-Phazes, Damu the Fudgemunk, Sene, Jon Hope, Objektiv One, The Tones, Trek Life, 9th Wonder, Arts the [...]

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G*Two: Sun’s Out, Guns Out

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Hot Download

Here’s a new project that was recently release by our affiliate DCtoBC.com. It’s from DMV artist G*Two and from what I’ve heard so far, this tape seems legit. I’ll let Modi tell you more after the cut and you can check it out for yourself…

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Da Backwudz: The Eastside

by Justin August 29, 2009 Singles

“The Eastside” is the new Da Backwudz track that will be featured on Killer Mike’s Underground Atlanta. Sho Nuff & Big Marc are one of the most slept on duos in hip hop right now. They dropped their highly underrated LP Wood Work a couple years ago which boasted some features from the likes of Killer [...]

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Famous: The Declaration [prod by Burd & Keyz]

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Singles

Here is Famous‘ new single called “The Declaration” produced by Burd & Keyz. It’s off the upcoming Goddess Girl movie soundtrack which will be released on iTunes October 6th, 2009. The Goddess Girl short film will be released the same day online with scenes/songs being released weekly for 8 weeks. Hit the cut for more [...]

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Nefarious!: More Than Music

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Hot Download

Speaking of Nefarious!, here’s his latest project entitled More Than Music. Dude is nice on the beats; grab it after the cut…

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Amor Jones: Waiting Room [prod by Time Travel]

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Singles

Amor Jones hit me up with his new track, produced by Time Travel. This is off his upcoming mixtape, While You Were Waiting, which is actually a prelude to project he’ll be dropping next year with Nefarious! You’ll be getting the exclusive right here, as we’ll be presenting the project. Hit the jump for “Waiting [...]

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Mickey Factz: It’s OK [prod by Turbz]

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Singles

Due to our site being offline most of this last week, we got way behind on getting stuff posted. So this weekend, I’ll be playing catch up! Here’s a new joint from Mickey Factz, called “It’s OK” and produced by Boston emcee Turbz. Props to WeLiveThis.com for premiere.

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KevinNottingham.com Presents… Beat It: A Musical Tribute to Michael Jackson [Mixed by DJ Grain]

by Kevin August 29, 2009 Contests

June 25, 2009 was a sad day for a lot of us. Michael Jackson had passed at the age of 50, just two months shy of his birthday. There were a ton of tributes going around for the King of Pop and everywhere you went, you heard Michael Jackson music playing in the street, in [...]

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