November 2009

DJ Mr. Cee: The Best of Mobb Deep

by J. Rizzle November 12, 2009 Mixtapes

It’s Throwback Thursday and due to the overwhelming response to last week posts (Methodman & Redman by DJ Mr. Cee) we gonna hit you off with the “Best of Mobb Deep” by DJ Mr. Cee, so hit it after the jump and “Recognize & Realize” the “Infamous” !!!

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K-Murdock: “American Gamer” (Jay-Z Remix Album)

by DJ Grain November 11, 2009 Amer. Gangster Remixes

This is straight from the homie super producer K-Murdock: Last year I was fortunate enough to be involved (via the homie Random) in a pretty dope remix project featuring Jay-Z’s “American Gangster” album.  The concept was simple; Flip Jigga’s acapellas to new, video game-sampled beats!  The project contains 10 tracks which sample everything from “Resident [...]

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810: Living The Life [prod by Mydus]

by Justin November 11, 2009 Singles

Baltimore emcee 810 drops a new track ”Living the Life” produced by Mydus. The track won’t be featured on his new mixtape Glass Half Full which drops tomorrow.

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Max Minelli: Louisiana Sky

by Justin November 11, 2009 Singles

Max Minelli sent over a new leak from his album Pain Medicine called “Louisiana Sky.” The Baton Rouge emcee recently dropped his prelude to the album Pre-Med and is now set to release the highly anticipated LP on November 23rd. Check out the dope track after the jump and make sure to support Max when Pain Medicine hits [...]

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Phonte: Recession [prod by Focus]

by Kevin November 11, 2009 Singles

Here we get another Focus produced track today. This one’s off another album Focus is working on for 2010, Avant Garde Project. I was hoping we’d get a banger and some verses from Phonte, but…. nope. Dope nonetheless though. Linkage via 2DB after the cut…

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Lil’ One The Champ: Studio Session w/ Max Minelli + We People

by Justin November 11, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdD3ank_CUY Check out some footage of Baton Rouge emcee Lil’ One The Champ in the studio with Max Minelli. The session produced the track “Dreamin” which is featured on One’s new album Are We There Yet which is available now. Also check out after the jump another dope track from the album called “We People.”

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Dasha: Umi Says [Mos Def Cover]

by Kevin November 11, 2009 Singles

Dasha listed this cover of the Mos Def classic as her third favorite from her upcoming mixtape, Back 2 The Future, earlier today. I love this track so much that I had to leak the full thing for you all to hear. Though Dasha has been highlighting more mainstream tracks in her countdown, out of [...]

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Emilio Rojas: Freestyle in The Park

by Kevin November 11, 2009 Around The Net
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In connection to the release of Emilio Rojas‘ new mixtape, The Natural (coming soon), Ruby Hornet brings you his Freestyle In The Park, filmed at Soundscape Studios in Chicago.

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Focus: Homage to Dr. Dre (feat Crooked I, Jay Rock, Marsha Ambrosius, KIDA)

by Kevin November 11, 2009 Singles

Focus is set to drop his Pay Homage album next year and we’ve heard his take on Dilla, Pete Rock, and DJ Premier. Now we get to hear his “Homage to Dr. Dre.” Featuring Crooked I, Jay Rock, Marsha Ambrosius, and new comer KIDA, I was told this track was originally supposed to have Xzibit [...]

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Introducing… C.B. News

by Justin November 11, 2009 Artist Spotlight

C.B. News reps the Bay but isn’t in the hot spots of San Francisco or Oakland. The Fairfield native is looking to put his city on the map. Inspired by the likes of Wu-Tang & Rakim to Bay Area legend C-Bo, C.B. has learn his lessons from the greats. C.B. dropped his debut solo album [available for [...]

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A Rapper Named Bilal: A Playstation Cost More Than A Choppa

by Justin November 11, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3cNjCGHHU4 Check out this powerful song & music video from A Rapper Named Bilal called “A Playstation Cost More Than a Choppa.” The emcee from Kenner, just outside of New Orleans, speaks on issues facing his city. You can learn more about A Rapper Named Bilal at http://arappernamedbilal.blogspot.com/ or follow him on Twitter. Hit the jump if [...]

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DJ Premier: Welcome 2 G-Dom

by Thomas November 11, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

NYG’z were the first act signed to DJ Premier‘s Year Round Records dropping their debut album in 2007.  The group consist of Shabeeno (aka Shiggy Sha) and Panchi and have been down with Premier/Gang Starr since 95; making appearances on Moment of Truth and The Ownerz.  Premier produced the title track to the album that [...]

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Happy Veterans Day

by DJ Grain November 11, 2009 Music

I would like to thank all the veterans for their bravery and service to our nation. These brave men and women on a daily basis put themselves in harms way in order to defend our freedom. I wish I could shake each and every one of these soliders hands especially the heroes that did not [...]

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TONIGHT: Dynas Album Release Party in Miami

by Kevin November 11, 2009 The Show

If you’re in the Miami/South Florida area, come on out for Dynas’ official album release party… tonight at the Electric Pickle! He will be celebrating the release of his latest album The Apartment and performing selected songs live.  If I can break away from my hectic life, I might even show up. Hit the jump [...]

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Dasha: 3 Days 2 The Future [Day 8]

by Kevin November 11, 2009 Coming Soon

I don’t know about you, but I have really been enjoying these daily video blogs from our girl Dasha. After Saturday I feel like something will be missing in my life! Hope you all are enjoying these as much as I have been. We are on #3 of Dasha’s Top 10 countdown of her favorite [...]

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DJ Tiger: The Don Primo Edition Mixtape

by J. Rizzle November 11, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

For this post we dedicate this one to the troops that are presently defending our country…”WE SALUTE YOU” & “THANK YOU” !!! This mixtape features the best of both worlds Pac & Primo, props to DJ Tiger… Hit it after the jump and enjoy!!!

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Wale: The Kramer [Unofficial Video]

by Kevin November 11, 2009 Music Videos

Attention Deficit just dropped in stores yesterday (though I hear some people had trouble actually finding a physical copy in stores), but I’m still bumpin’ that Mixtape About Nothing.

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DJ Premier: Checc Ya Mail [Mixtape]

by J. Rizzle November 11, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Yes it’s Premier Wednesday and we at KevinNottingham.com dedicate this post to our Veterans that have defended our country and freedom as Americans. Today we say “Thank You and We Salute You”… Hit it after the jump to “Checc Ya Mail” and enjoy this classic mixtape by DJ Premier.

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Obie Trice + MoSS: Special Reserve [Artwork + Tracklisting]

by Kevin November 11, 2009 Coming Soon

Returning with his first LP since his departure from Shady Records (where he was one of the label’s top selling artists), Obie Trice readies a new street LP, Special Reserve, which finds him collaborating solely with rising producer MoSS. With a very strong fanbase, a strong presence on commercial radio and having sold in excess [...]

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Diamond District: Make It Clear (Remix) + Instrumental Album Release

by Justin November 10, 2009 New Music Releases

Diamond District has just release the instrumental version of their new album In The Ruff and to celebrate they are now releasing some remixes of a few tracks off the LP. Check out after the jump the first remix from Oddisee, XO & Yu for “Make It Clear.”

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