November 2009

Amor Jones: Showed Up [prod by Thelonious Martin]

by Justin November 3, 2009 Singles

Amor Jones drops some rhymes on the production of Thelonious Martin on “Showed Up.” The track will be featured on Martin’s upcoming project Beats From The Backpack.

Thad Reid: Video Interview

by Justin November 3, 2009 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqtPD0cAM4o Thad Reid chops it up with MusicNinja.com about everything from the direction of hip hop to what Thad brings to the game.

Gallery Drive: Psycho

by Justin November 3, 2009 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiUhb4NT4p4 Gallery Drive, the new San Diego based supergroup consisting of Afaar, NomiS, Insufficient Funds, and Ruslan (of theBREAX), drops the music video for their first single “Psycho.” The upcoming album will feature production by S1, King Karnov, J-Keys & more. Download the track after the jump.

Artist Spotlight: RAtheMC

by J. Rizzle November 3, 2009 Artist Spotlight

When you first think of the DMV (DC, MD & VA for those that don’t know), you probably think about Wale, go-go music or the ex-mayor Marion Barry. The DMV is more than that, we have the world’s best kept secret that is about to blow up on the national spotlight. Today we want to [...]

Bekay/Alchemist: “I Am” Remix Contest

by Kevin November 3, 2009 Around The Net

Think you can outdo The Alchemist? Then download the acapella to Bekay’s “I Am” and remix it for a chance to appear on the iTunes edition of The Hunger Pains Remix EP. Click the link after the cut to download the original, acapella and contest rules/itinirary & prizes.

Masta Ace & EDO. G: Pass The Mic (feat KRS-One)

by Kevin November 3, 2009 Singles

In celebration of the release of Arts & Entertainment today, Masta Ace and EDO. G give us this next leak, “Pass The Mic,” featuring hip hop’s teacher, KRS-One. Produced by Double-O of Kids In the Hall fam, this is by far one of my favorite tracks from the album.

Blaq Poet: Tha Blaqprint [Instrumentals]

by Thomas November 3, 2009 Instrumentals

This is official ish right here…..Tha Blaqprint [read review] instrumentals. Calling all emcees. If you want to emcee over 13 original, high quality DJ Premier beats hit the cut.

O.C: Word… Life [Instrumentals]

by J. Rizzle November 3, 2009 Instrumentals

Wassup Nottingham fam…check out this post for Instrumental Tuesday. It’s the classic jaunt by O.C. Word…Life released in 1994 it spawned the classic single “Times Up”. Now you have the chance to check out the production by Buckwild, Lord Finesse and Organized Konfusion. O.C. first appeared as a guest on Organized Konfusion’s “Fudge Pudge”. This [...]

Just Released Today [11/03]

by Kevin November 3, 2009 New Music Releases

If you thought October was a great month for music, just wait until we get through November. Two of my most anticipated albums are shown above and there are a gang more of new releases dropping today that I’m sure a lot of you are looking forward to. Hit the jump for the full list [...]

Zo!: Just Visiting Too…

by Kevin November 3, 2009 Hot Download

The Foreign Exchange are proud to present the brand new EP of covers from their longtime friend, collaborator, and bandmate Zo! This EP features the whole FE gang, from Phonte, Yahzarah, Carlitta Durand, and Darien Brockington. Below are a few words from Phonte and Nicolay. Hit the jump for the tracklist and link. Working on [...]

TRIMM meets SMKA [Mixtape]

by Justin November 2, 2009 Hot Download

SMKA Productions just dropped the new mixtape TRIMM meets SMKA featuring Atlanta emcee TRIMM. TRIMM is one of the new emcees out of Georgia you should definitely be looking out for along with Grip Plyaz & A. Leon Craft of Da Backwudz who are both featured on this tape. I gotta point out this new tape [...]

Dre Biggity: Hello Tokyo

by Justin November 2, 2009 Singles

Here’s a leak from Dre Biggity called “Hello Tokyo.” The track is featured on Dre’s new mixtape The Diaper Dandy which you can download here.

Kanye West : Graduation The Musical

by Kevin November 2, 2009 Hot Download

IVYBetty.com‘s Stanley Logan hit me up a few months ago to sponsor this mixtape that he’s been working on, featuring cover art by Fred Hart. Graduation The Musical is a blend of Kanye West‘s music and the artists he’s sampled in the past. The ultimate goal of the project was to turn every song into [...]

Cymarshall Law: RudeBoy Gutter Shit (feat Block McCloud & E. Ness) [prod by Mr. Joeker]

by Justin November 2, 2009 Singles

Cymarshall Law links up again with producer Mr. Joeker for another dope track called “RudeBoy Gutter Shit.” The single features Brooklyn Academy’s Block McCloud and E. Ness of Tha Band fame.

Del The Funky Homosapien: Lyrics To Go 2009

by Kevin November 2, 2009 Singles

DJ Chong Wizard in collaboration with KevinNottingham.com, Thick Magazine & Vita Morte have joined forces to present the first single off the forthcoming A Tribe Called Quest Tribute mixtape called Eclectic Relaxation. This single features none other then Del The Funky Homosapien from the legendary Hieroglyphics crew. Being that Del is also a official member [...]

KIDA: HOLLA! Remix (feat Busta Rhymes + Little Brother + Kurupt + Crooked I + Talib Kweli + Jay Rock + Willie B) [prod by Seige]

by Kevin November 2, 2009 Singles

Take a deep, deep breath before you even attempt to name all the emcees associated with this remix. We brought you some dope tracks from KIDA before and now we bring you a new cut off his upcoming street album, The Endemic. I remember when KIDA’s manager Tyheim was telling me about this remix and [...]

MaG + G.C: $5 Cover

by Kevin November 2, 2009 Exclusive

You’ve heard the leaks, now here’s the final project from MaG and G.C.… $5 Cover. This project has been in the works for sometime and I am proud to be able to offer it today as a free download via my label, HiPNOTT Records. $5 Cover plays like a show, as the New York emcee [...]

Fashawn: Boy Meets World

by Sean Deez November 2, 2009 Music Reviews

Remember that feeling Illmatic gave you when you first listened to it? It’s a feeling rarely felt again by hip hop listeners this day and age. While the album itself wasn’t as uplifting or bright and shiny as one would expect to get when getting this feeling (a la A Long Hot Summer, Connected), it [...]

Redman: Coc Back (feat Ready Roc) [Music Video]

by Justin November 1, 2009 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZb0HqUl69w Redman drops the video for his lead single “Coc Back” featuring Gilla House member Ready Roc. Funk Doc’s new album Reggie Noble “O” 9 1/2 drops December 8th on Def Jam.

Soulful Sunday: Meshell Ndegeocello Edition

by J. Rizzle November 1, 2009 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus post we gonna roll with this mix on the artist Meshell Ndegeocello done by the folks over at Breathe of Life. This mix is on point and it has a few songs from her CD Devil’s Halo. Hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

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