October 2009

Instrumental Tuesday: Cypress Hill

by J. Rizzle October 6, 2009 Instrumentals

With this post we bring you this West Coast classic from everyone’s favorite Latinos that love to smoke that sticky-icky. Yes you got it, it’s Cypress Hill. Hit it after the jump and enjoy the instrumentals from this classic 1st cd from this legendary group. * The tracks “something for the blunted” and “break it [...]

Instrumental Tuesday: ONYX

by J. Rizzle October 6, 2009 Instrumentals

Today is Instrumental Tuesday and we are gonna hit you off with the instrumentals of one of the grimiest groups in hip-hop history… ONYX. You can say they were the 1st grimy group that jus’ didn’t give a f*ck…”so badafucup” !!! Hit it after the jump.

Just Released Today [10/06]

by Kevin October 6, 2009 New Music Releases

My wallet really needs a break from all these great releases coming out each Tuesday. The two albums I will definitely be coppin are the two shown above… and I might check out a couple others, as we have new albums coming out today from Fat Joe, Saigon, and others. Hit the cut to see [...]

Sean Price: Figure Four

by Thomas October 5, 2009 Singles

Checking the reader when I came home from work…this new track from Sean P was on Nah Right. Hit the download button quick fast with the hurry. If Sean Price continues to spit like this, this, this, or this Kimbo Price will be the album of the year in my book. Props to Nah Right [...]

Mikkey Halsted: Story Untold

by Justin October 5, 2009 Singles

Mikkey Halsted, one of Chicago’s most slept on emcees, drops a new track “Story Untold” produced by Keyz and featuring Ayana. Mikkey’s long awaited solo album Chicago: The Photo Album is now set for a November release. Props again to Fake Shore Drive for the link.

4-Ize: Ridin’ In the Best (feat GLC) [prod by Don Cannon]

by Justin October 5, 2009 Singles

Georgia emcee 4-Ize drops some new heat featuring GLC & production from Don Cannon called “Ridin in the Best.” Many may be familiar with 4-Ize from his Disturbing Tha Peace affiliation as well as appearances on albums by aritsts ranging from Ludacris to MF DOOM. Props to Fake Shore Drive for the link.

Mocky + GZA: Birds of a Feather Remix

by Justin October 5, 2009 Singles

GZA continues his streak of dope guest verses this year by hopping on a track by Feist producer Mocky called “Birds of a Feather.” The Genius has been appearing not only on his Wu-Tang Clan brethren’s albums like Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 & U-God’s Dopium but also dropping verses on tracks for Salvador Santana, The Black Lips & [...]

David Banner: Something is Wrong [prod by 9th Wonder]

by Justin October 5, 2009 Singles

This is the David Banner we’ve been missing! The Mississippi emcee drops this new track “Something is Wrong” produced by 9th Wonder. The track will be featured on the new collaborative project between David & 9th called Death of a Popstar. For all the longtime Crooked Lettaz fans like myself, it feels good to see [...]

Mike Beatz: The Termination [Mixtape]

by Justin October 5, 2009 Hot Download

Florida emcee/producer Mike Beatz drops his new project The Termination Mixtape presented by DJ Young Cee. Mike drops 14 new tracks showing off the skills on the mic & behind the boards of the Monsters Ink member. Tracklist & link after the jump.

K. Sparks: Slum Dog Millions

by Justin October 5, 2009 Singles

K. Sparks dropped another leak from his upcoming Super Senior album which will be presented by us here at KevinNottingham.com along with DJ Booth & 2Dopeboyz. The track features Dave Barz & Julius Francis and is produced by Kurser.

DJ Mr. Magic Tribute Mixes

by J. Rizzle October 5, 2009 Around The Net

Here are a few tribute mixes dedicated to Mr. Magic; the hip-hop pioneer that passed away suddenly this pass week. May he R.I.P… his legacy will always be an important part of hip-hop. He is the reason why you hear hip-hop shows and mixes on the radio today… a true trail-blazer in the art form [...]

Ghostface Killah: Ghostdini The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City

by Sean Deez October 5, 2009 Music Reviews

Ghostface Killah has demonstrated a marvelous magic trick; he has undoubtedly become the most positively consistent artist in a genre that is so littered with ever-changing criticism and unruly judgment. As if that trick wasn’t enough, he’s come back for an encore with Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City, a genre crossing album [...]

Killer Mike: God In The Building [Live Performance]

by Thomas October 5, 2009 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

The good folks at TSS captured some footage of Bigga Mike Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike performing “God’s In The Building” from his dope album, I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind, Vol. 2. The performance went down at the A3C Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta this past weekend.

Albums Worth Checking: Big Tone + Junclassic + Sleaze

by Sean Deez October 4, 2009 Albums Worth Checking

Big Tone: The Art of Ink For the longest time, I wanted to let people know about this album from Detroit veteran, Big Tone. No slouch on the Detroit hip hop scene, Tone has appeared on Dilla’s Welcome 2 Detroit (“It’s Like That”) and holds a steady rep amongst the city. He released an album [...]

Soulful Sunday: Lauryn Hill Edition

by J. Rizzle October 4, 2009 Mixtapes

If you are a big Lauryn Hill fan like we are, then this post is for you. This is the best Lauryn Hill mixtape that’s out there and to us it’s a classic mixtape and it’s a double cd at that, lol. We bring to you the Best of Lauryn Hill Vol. 1&2 by one [...]

Soulful Sunday: Raheem DeVaughn Edition

by J. Rizzle October 4, 2009 Mixtapes

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we bring to you some of the good ish! These mixtapes are fiyah… there’s no tracklisting jus bangin’ music. We bring to you the Street Experience mixtape series by Raheem DeVaughn. Hit it after the jump and enjoy!!!

Termanology: I See Dead People [Video]

by Thomas October 4, 2009 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Late pass as this video has been out for sometime now. “I See Dead People” is produced by The Alchemist and directed by John Colombo off of Termanology‘s Time Machine (Hood Politics VI).

Buckshot & Sean Price: The Feeling (Prod. by 9th Wonder & Dan The Man)

by Thomas October 3, 2009 Singles

Buckshot and Sean Price contribute a track to the Black Dynamite soundtrack from the forthcoming movie of the same name. Nothing more to say…flames. Hit the cut for the link. Props to Eskay for the track.

I Need A Haircut: Original Samples

by Kevin October 3, 2009 Diggin' In Da Crates

Props to E.J. again for starting this set and sending it over a few months ago. I’ve filled in the blanks as much as I can and feel this one is as ready to go as ever. This sample set is extra special for two very important reasons, which I’ll get into below. Sampling has [...]

Hip Hop Pioneer Mr. Magic Dies…

by Kevin October 2, 2009 News

I’ve been offline most of the day and just heard the terrible news. 2009 has been an awful year in regards to losing legends. According to DJ Premier, Mr. Magic died this morning from an apparent heart attack. For those that don’t know, Mr. Magic was a hip hop pioneer. He launched the first ever [...]

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