September 2009

Lyrikill: I Am That Dude

by Justin September 25, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_zYWt_ZSgM Check out New Orleans emcee Lyrikill’s video for the Prospek produced ”I Am That Dude.” Lyrikill’s new album Heart & Sole is available for purchase now at Amalgalm Digital and is his debut solo effort after recording with his crew Euphonetiks. Make sure to support Lyrikill by copping the album and as a bonus, here is the radio edit [...]

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KevinNottingham.com August ‘09 Mixtape

by Kevin September 25, 2009 Exclusive

This past month, we have been more busy than usual. With the first eleven days of September being dedicated to Jay-Z, we didn’t have time for much else. And let’s not forget all the server issues we had about a month ago. Switching servers was the easy part. Lots of time was spent behind the [...]

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Freestyle Friday: Brother Ali vs. Q-Tip

by Kevin September 25, 2009 Freestyle Friday

Brother Ali just dropped his latest album, Us, so I was thinking of who I should put him up against for this week’s Freestyle Friday. I thought Q-Tip was an interesting choice! The idea of Freestyle Fridays is to battle one another with your favorite verse from either of the two competitors. You’re essentially battling [...]

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Brother Ali: Us [Video]

by Thomas September 24, 2009 Music Videos

Brother Ali‘s album Us dropped this past Tuesday and it’s a really good album.  I’m not sure if this is an official video or teaser for the album, but it gives glimpses of how the song was constructed.  “Us” is probably the best song on Ali‘s album and one of the best song’s I’ve heard [...]

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Big Boi: For Your Sorrows (feat Too Short & George Clinton)

by Justin September 24, 2009 Singles

You gotta love Twitter. Big Boi gets Bay Area legend Too Short & the funk doctor George Clinton to hop on the incredibly dope “For You Sorrows.” Now that one half of OutKast is signed to Grand Hustle, maybe we will finally get his long awaited solo Sir Luscious Left Foot. Shout outs to Jason Geter [...]

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DJ LECHE: Classic Album Tribute Mixes

by Kevin September 24, 2009 Around The Net

DJ LECHE sent over these three mixes that he’s done of Jay-Z‘s Reasonable Doubt, Raekwon‘s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and Nas‘ Illmatic. The mixes each include discussion on the albums by hosts Web and Benjamin Arce, tracks from the albums, remixes, samples and much more! Hit the jump for a description on each and [...]

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DEEZUZ: Livin Free [prod by MIDIMarc]

by Kevin September 24, 2009 Music Videos

I never heard of this cat DEEZUZ before, but the track is sick! Shout out to my homie MIDIMarc… we need audio of this my man.

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MC Lyte: The Block

by Kevin September 24, 2009 Singles

This leak is from MC Lyte‘s forthcoming mix-CD, Floor Boards, which is an assimilation of a handful of tracks Lyte has been working on that won’t be on her upcoming solo-LP, which is slated to drop in the first quarter of 2010. Props to Matt & DuBose Music Group!

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Jared Evan: Inside The Craft Part I

by Kevin September 24, 2009 Around The Net

Shout out to the homie, Illmind, who just shot this over to check out. Seems like a lot of people are taking interest in this cat Jared Evan. The video above, as well as the write up below comes courtesy of Ric Cordero & Three/21 Media… Here’s some Inside The Craft footage of the homie [...]

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Max Minelli: Whateva-Eva x When It Reigns x Amped Up

by Justin September 24, 2009 Singles

Max Minelli just sent over a new leak “Whateva-Eva” produced by Happy Perez off his upcoming street album Pre-Med which drops in October. Pre-Med serves as a prelude to Max’s long awaited album Pain Medicine, set for a November release. If you missed it, make sure you download the Baton Rouge emcee’s mixtape Backpack Dreams & Hip Hop Wishes [...]

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Hall Of Justus Members Join Forces For Triple Play: The Second Inning EP

by Kevin September 24, 2009 New Music Releases

Chaundon, Joe Scudda and Jozeemo have joined forces to create Triple Play: The Second Inning EP. The album is packed with incredible production from the likes of 9th Wonder, Illmind, Black Jeruz, Khrysis, and Gyphted, which will make this release a must own for any fan of Little Brother and The Hall Of Justus Music, [...]

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Senor Kaos: Slick Money (feat P. So) [prod by Large Professor]

by Justin September 24, 2009 Singles

Senor Kaos hooked up a new leak off his upcoming project Walk Softly & Carry a Big Brick which drops next Wednesday. “Slick Money” features P. So (formerly P. Casso) and is produced by the legend Large Professor.

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Slaughterhouse: Slaughterhouse

by Sean Deez September 24, 2009 Music Reviews

“Supergroup” is a word that is seldom justified in hip hop. Sure, they may start off a supergroup, but end up being a superdud. Perhaps it is hype that surrounds the compilation of a multiple high profile hip hop act that puts a damper on the product at hand, or perhaps the product itself really [...]

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Women in Hip-Hop Beyond Misogyny

by J. Rizzle September 24, 2009 Whatchu Think?

How important are women to hip hop? Our women are very important to hip hop; they are not “bitches”, “tricks” or “hoes”… they are our mothers, sisters, wives and daughters and they have a voice that will always be an important part of hip hop. If it wasn’t for women there would be no men [...]

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DJ Roc Raida: 1996 Mixtape

by J. Rizzle September 24, 2009 Mixtapes

Here’s a bonus post for Throwback Thursday… a Roc Raida mixtape from 1996. Props to Know Good Music for having this Roc Raida classic, so hit it after the jump and get cha nod on!

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Kid Capri: 52 Beats

by J. Rizzle September 24, 2009 Thursday Throwback

For the second Thursday Throwback post, we decided to post the original 52 Beats by Kid Capri. So now you’ll have the chance to compare the original with the Grandmaster Roc Raida’s version. Both are definitely classics. Hit it after the jump and enjoy!!!

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Grandmaster Roc Raida: 52 Beats

by J. Rizzle September 24, 2009 Thursday Throwback

This past week we lost one on the greatest DJs to ever rock the 1s & 2s; Grandmaster Roc Raida. His spirit will always live in the legacy that he left for us… he left it in his music. Feel free to leave your thoughts about one of the greatest in a comments. Hit it [...]

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DJ Premier x Torae x Skyzoo: Get It Done

by Thomas September 23, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Not really much to say this week.  DJ Premier + Torae + Skyzoo= FLAMES.  Hit the cut for the link and info. *Side note* Not sure why I don’t have a physical copy of the Young Vet’s Daily Conversation?

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Kid Cudi: Man on the Moon – The End of Day

by eA September 23, 2009 Music Reviews

Kid Cudi made such immediate hype in hip-hop a little over a year ago with the release of his mixtape A Kid Called Cudi [Download id not defined]. When he released the instant hit “Day ‘n Night,” Cudi’s hype further exploded. A firm protégée of Kanye West, Cudi has received the seal of approval from numerous artists in [...]

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DJ Premier: WBLS Thunder Storm Vol. 3

by J. Rizzle September 23, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Let’s drop one more volume of these DJ Premier WBLS radio shows… these are so dope. Hit it after the cut….

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