October 2009

CunninLynguists: To Be For Real

by Justin October 28, 2009 Singles

CunninLynguists drop “To Be For Real,” the third leak off their upcoming project Strange Journey Volume 2. The track features Deacon The Villain & Natti speaking on the lack of substance in today’s culture and its effect on the youth over Kno’s signature production. Pre-order SJV2 here if you have not already.

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Masta Ace & Edo G: Ei8ht is Enough

by Justin October 28, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLbc551SvH8 Here’s the music video for Masta Ace & Edo G’s “Ei8ht is Enough” off their new album Arts & Entertainment. Make sure to cop Ace & Edo’s LP when it drops next Tuesday!

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DJ Quickie Mart & Gotham Green: Haze Diaries Pt. 2

by Justin October 28, 2009 Hot Download

Truth Universal sent over the brand new mixtape Haze Diaries Pt. 2 from DJ Quickie Mart & Gotham Green. The mixtape features appearances from Truth Universal, Buff1, Freddie Gibbs, Know One, Tunji, Jabee, El Prez & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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DJ Premier x Cormega: Dirty Game

by Thomas October 28, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Not the Blaq Poet set I promised last week, but this should make up for it!?  “Dirty Game” is a Preem produced track that appeared on My Brother’s Keeper by Lake featuring Cormega in 2006, but appears on Mega‘s recently released Born and Raised album. Hit the cut for the info and tracks.

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DJ Premier: Step Ya Game Up

by J. Rizzle October 28, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

It’s DJ Premier Wednesday and today we are gonna hit cha off with this bangin’ mixtape…So hit after the cut and for the copy cat blogs out there do yourself a favor and “STEP YA GAME UP”!!!

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Jay-Z Talks Video Games, DJ’s, and Performing

by Kevin October 28, 2009 Around The Net

Spotted this over at my homie JD’s spot…. via NYMag. A great read if you dig Jay… dude is cocky as fuck… lol. How was the show last night Baltimore?

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El Da Sensei & The Returners: Ain’t Trippin

by Kevin October 28, 2009 Singles

El Da Sensei & The Returners are back with a 5 track EP to hold you over until they drop Global Takeover 2. Download the CDQ version of the single “Ain’t Trippin” (feat. Ghettosocks & Timbuktu) after the cut. The Money EP also features guest appearances from Reef The Lost Cauze, Roc Marciano, Beneficence, Kaze [...]

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Mekka Don: They All Come Down

by Kevin October 28, 2009 New Music Releases

Mekka Don‘s new single, “They All Come Down,” explores the rise of all stars and their inevitable fall.  With the rise and fall of the Bernie Madoffs and Plaxico Burress’ of the world, and recent convictions of rappers Lil Wayne, TI, and Lil’ Boosie,  the song could not have been more timely.  Although some of [...]

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CunninLynguists: U.S. Tour Dates

by Kevin October 28, 2009 News

Dirty South hip-hop trio (??? that’s what the announcement read) CunninLynguists have announced dates for their Strange Journey U.S. Tour in support of their upcoming release, Strange Journey Volume Two. After a hugely successful European run spanning 10 countries this past spring, the U.S. portion of the Strange Journey Tour will extend for 5 weeks [...]

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Emilio Sparks Interviews Emilio Rojas

by Kevin October 28, 2009 Around The Net
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The “Charlie Rose” of Hip-Hop Emilio Sparks has Emilio Rojas on the program and they talk about his upcoming project The Natural, his relationship with Green Lantern, having dreadlocks back in the day, and much more. The Natural is now slated for a November 4th release!

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The Black Sunn: GodSound

by Kevin October 27, 2009 Hot Download

The time has come, GodSound hosted by 2dopeboyz.com x illroots.com x PEDX Baltimore is now available for FREE download. Make sure to follow The Black Sunn on twitter tell him what you think!

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Nappy Roots: Southern Slang Vol. 1

by Justin October 27, 2009 Hot Download

Nappy Roots drops their new mixtape Southern Slang Vol.1 presented by DJ DaCick 1. The Kentucky crew returned last year with their critically acclaimed album The Humdinger. The group has a busy 2010 planned with Skinny DeVille & Fish Scales working on a duo album 40 Akerz due out next year as well as a Big V [...]

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: He’s The King, I’m The DJ

by J. Rizzle October 27, 2009 Hot Download

Yes indeed, what a joint right here.. It’s the Magnificent Jazzy Jeff and this joint right here is a tribute mixtape done in collaboration with the cats over at UNDRCRWN (they make the dopest t-shirts).  This mixtape is right on time for the release of the Michael Jackson film “This Is It”. If you are [...]

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Kam Moye aka Supastition: Splitting Image Sampler

by Justin October 27, 2009 New Music Releases

Kam Moye aka Supastition dropped his new album Splitting Image today and if you haven’t already picked it up, here’s a chance to get a preview with this sampler. I’m a huge Kam/Supastition fan so this was one of my most anticipated LPs of the year and it lives up to the hype. Sampler tracklist [...]

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Senor Kaos: 20 Years High & Rising (feat Von Pea & Homeboy Sandman) [Live]

by Justin October 27, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZm0NoiY1a8 Check out Senor Kaos, Von Pea & Homeboy Sandman’s live performance of “20 Years High & Rising” at CMJ. The track is an homage to De La Soul and is featured on Kaos’ mixtape Walk Softly & Carry a Big Brick.

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Diamond District: Something for Ya’ll

by Justin October 27, 2009 Music

Diamond District, the trio of Oddisee, XO & YU, leak “Something for Ya’ll” off their new album In The Ruff. The new LP dropped today so make sure you go pick it up and support the group.

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Artist Spotlight: G-Side

by Justin October 27, 2009 Artist Spotlight

When most people think of Southern hip hop, they immediately think of prominent artists from Georgia, Texas, Louisiana & Tennessee. Alabama is now making a name for itself and the leader of this new emerging talent is G-Side, the duo of ST 2 Lettaz & Yung Clova. The Alabama group, along with their crew Slow Motion [...]

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Junclassic: Recognize [prod by J-Slikk]

by Justin October 27, 2009 Singles

Junclassic drops a new track over the production of J-Slikk called “Recognize.” Jun hooked this up as an exclusive for Ruby Hornet, shout outs to RH. Remember to cop Jun’s album Imaginary Enemies which is available now!

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Dre Biggity: The Diaper Dandy

by Justin October 27, 2009 Hot Download

Dre Biggity drops his new mixtape The Diaper Dandy, Dick Vitale’s catchphrase for the best freshman in college basketball. Dre is declaring himself just that, one of the best new artists in hip hop. Check out the new tape which features Fashawn, Diz Gibran & more presented by IM King.

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DXA: Searching (feat Skyzoo)

by Justin October 27, 2009 Singles

New York’s DXA links up with another NYC emcee, Skyzoo, for the new single “Searching.” DXA will be dropping a new project presented by us here at KevinNottingham.com soon! Remember Skyzoo’s The Salvation is in stores now.

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