October 2009

Mos Def: We Are Hip Hop [Part 1 + 2]

by J. Rizzle October 22, 2009 Thursday Throwback

Today is Throwback Thursday and I had did a Google search trying to replace ish that has been stolen from me or I have misplaced. Don’t you just hate that? So I came up with this and I hope you all will enjoy it as much as me. So today for Throwback Thursday it’s Mos [...]

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Win a Copy of the Black Dynamite Soundtrack & Score!

by Kevin October 21, 2009 Contests

KevinNottingham.com, in conjunction with Cornerstone Digital Marketing, is giving 2 lucky readers a free copy of the soundtrack and score to the upcoming Blaxploitation spoof Black Dynamite… in theaters now! These two CDs together are close to a $30 value. For details and tracklisting, check here and here and watch a brief documentary on the [...]

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E-Fluent: 3 Words (Prod. by Psymun)

by Thomas October 21, 2009 Music

We get tons of request daily from artist requiting us to post their music, but it’s almost impossible for us to honor every request.  The Inbox was created to showcase unknown artist and their music (great idea Kev!).  The homie Psymun sent over a track he produced for a New York based rapper by the [...]

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The Neptunes: Decemvir [A Decade of Gems & Unreleased Material]

by Kevin October 21, 2009 Hot Download

It wasn’t even 24 hours ago that I professed my admiration for N*E*R*D and now I just stumbled upon this dope ass Neptunes compilation put together by the good people at BLINDIFORTHEKIDS. I was a huuuuuge Neptunes fan back in their hey-day. Not only did they have an awesomely unique sound, but they’re from my [...]

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Emilio Rojas: Tic Toc [prod by M-Phazes]

by Kevin October 21, 2009 Singles

Brand new joint from Emilio Rojas off of his upcoming project The Natural, Presented By DJ Green Lantern.  The record is called “Tic Toc,” and is produced by M-Phazes. The Natural was original scheduled for release on October 28th, but has been pushed back due to a few minor adjustments that had to be made. [...]

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DJ Premier: Heavy D x Afu-Ra

by Thomas October 21, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Week 11 of Premier Wednesday.  These two songs have nothing to do with each other besides their dopeness.  On a side note I will try to compile Blaq Poet‘s Tha BlaqPrint [read review] for next week’s post. Hit the cut for the info and link.

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DJ Premier: Outside Lookin In

by J. Rizzle October 21, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

If you enjoyed the previous DJ Premier post (Inside Lookin In) then you gonna enjoy this one too. Hit it after the jump and get cha Premier on. Definitely a banga !!!

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DJ Premier: Inside Lookin Out

by J. Rizzle October 21, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Today is DJ Premier Wednesday so we are gonna hit you off with this bangin’ mixtape from back in 2007. Hit it after the cut and enjoy !!!

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Zumbi (of Zion I): Infinite [prod by Lee Bannon]

by Justin October 21, 2009 Singles

Zion I emcee Zumbi just dropped a new leak “Infinite” off his upcoming project Science of Breath Vol. 4.  The track is produced by Sacramento beatsmith Lee Bannon. The new mixtape, which features Talib Kweli, Chali 2na, Tash, Gift of Gab, U-N-I, Sha Stimuli & more, drops on November 24th.  Make sure you cop Zion I’s The [...]

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Sample of the Day: Sha Stimuli x Laura Lee

by Thomas October 21, 2009 Sample of The Day

Props to the homie Soul Controllah again, for finding this sample.  Just Blaze freaked Laura Lee‘s “Two Lovely Pillows” for Sha‘s “Move” featuring Freeway and Young Chris.  I feel like I’ve heard this sample before…can anyone  help me out?  I believe My Soul to Keep still drops next week, but who knows. My Soul to [...]

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ST 2 Lettaz: The Highlight Tape

by Justin October 20, 2009 Hot Download

You may not be too familiar with Alabama’s hip hop scene but one of the hidden gems there is Slow Motion Soundz.  The label/crew has been making an impact in state for awhile and is now getting critical acclaim nationally. The most notable group, G-Side, gained great reviews for their 2008 album Starshipz & Rockets which [...]

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Mr. Miranda: The Game Plan (feat. Jaz-O)

by Kevin October 20, 2009 Singles

The homie Mr. Miranda just shot over this new track featuring the legendary Jaz-O. “The Game Plan” is off of Miranda’s forthcoming album and is produced by Jimmy Nelson, who handles production on the entire album. This is some really smoove ish right here!

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Phonte (Little Brother): The Becoming (The Lyrics)

by Thomas October 20, 2009 Lyrics

My frustration of not finding Boy Meets World and some other albums (Born and Raised, Street Hop, or Elizabeth: Introduction To The Psychic) in Best Buy today had me thinking about Phonte‘s first few bars of “The Becoming.”  Its fitting as Fashawn dropped an extremely dope album that isn’t in the stores (or at least [...]

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Sha Stimuli: Move Back (feat Freeway & Young Chris) [prod by Just Blaze]

by Justin October 20, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcoeDdVkpxo Here’s the official video for “Move Back” by Sha Stimuli, off his upcoming album My Soul to Keep which drops November 27th on Chambermusik/E1 Records. Sha gets some Roc-A-Fella flavor on this track with production from Just Blaze and guest appearances by Freeway & Young Chris.

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La Coka Nostra: Nuclear Medicinemen (feat Q-Unique & Immortal Technique) [Snowgoons Remix]

by Justin October 20, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZoFIqvLhZQ The Snowgoons remix La Coka Nostra’s ”Nuclear Medicinemen” featuring Q-Unique & Immortal Technique. The original version is on LCN’s album A Brand You Can Trust which is in stores now.

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N*E*R*D: Soldier (feat Santigold)

by Kevin October 20, 2009 Singles

Like Pharrell or not, I’m a huge N*E*R*D fan. Here’s their latest track, that I just spotted over at TSS. It’s off their forthcoming album, Instant Gratification and features Santigold. Apparently they’ve added a new member to the group too.. some chick named Rhea. Personally, I think they should have opted for Kelis. Anyway, grab [...]

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DJ Surreal Sound: Surrealism

by Kevin October 20, 2009 Mixtapes

DJ Surreal Sound is back with a brand new mixtape series called Surrealism. Here’s the first volume…

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Big Jacks + DJ Eleven: Great Minds

by Kevin October 20, 2009 Mixtapes

Grand Groove/Toronto’s own DJ Big Jacks meets up with a The Rub/NYC’s own DJ Eleven for a like minded mix of late 70′s/early 80′s funk, disco, and boogie. Plus tons of original samples sprinkled throughout… Enjoy!

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Dre Biggity: Pump Ya Brakes [prod by Best Kept Secret]

by Kevin October 20, 2009 Singles

With his mixtape dropping on Monday, Dre Biggity returns with “Pump Ya Brakes”, produced by the DC production powerhouse Best Kept Secret. On this track, Best Kept Secret showcases their signature sound utilizing hypnotic stabs and the Go Go percussion indicative of the DMV sound. Dre compliments the track with his Cali influenced style making [...]

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L’Daialogue DiCaprio: Odd Daialogue 2 [prod by Oddisee]

by Kevin October 20, 2009 Mixtapes

Oddisee recently released his Odd Autumn project and has got the internet buzzing again. Memphis emcee L’Daialogue DiCaprio has come on board again to take on the task of adding lyrics to the smooth seasonal sounds from the DMV rep. Odd Daialogue 2 is the second installment of his reinterpretative mixtapes based off of Oddisee’s [...]

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