November 2009

Gotham Green: We Ain’t In the Mood

by Justin November 20, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jppYDIW_MM Gotham Green sent over the video for “We Ain’t in Mood” off Gotham’s album with DJ Quickie Mart. If you haven’t picked it already, download Haze Diaries Pt. 2 here which boasts guests like Truth Universal, Freddie Gibbs, Buff1, El Prez & Jabee.

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DXA: Hip Hop + Fresh For Now

by Kevin November 20, 2009 Singles

How about some new DXA to start your weekend off right? Two brand new tracks from the hip hop group out of New York should get you pumped for Friday night. Be on the lookout for DXA’s new mixtape being sponsored by KevinNottingham.com droppin’ soon!

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Freestyle Friday: 50 Cent vs. Rakim

by Kevin November 20, 2009 Freestyle Friday

Yeah, I know some of you are saying, “is this a joke?” I know, no competition, right? Well, let’s just see about that. Who would have ever thought to have these two emcees battle each other, but since they both released new albums this week, I figured why not… Let’s have some fun with this! [...]

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Wordsmith: You Never Know [EXCLUSIVE]

by Justin November 19, 2009 Exclusive

Here’s a KevinNottingham.com Exclusive! Wordsmith drops the huge posse cut “You Never Know” off his upcoming mixtape Overdue & Underrated which drops December 7th. The track features Kontact, Black Knight, Lef, Siyam, Laelo Hood, LX, RhymeZwell, Whitefolkz, REUB, Fred Knuxx, Philly Swain & Jakk Frost.

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Add-2: Cassette Tapes [prod by Mydus]

by Justin November 19, 2009 Singles

Add-2 linked up with producer Mydus to create this nostalgic track “Cassette Tapes.” Add-2 also has videos for his songs “Luxury” and “Starter Jacket” dropping very soon.

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Tudakay: State 2 State

by Justin November 19, 2009 Singles

Tudakay has been recording a lot of music & decied to send over a new track called “State 2  State” that he said will be on a project coming out back when it gets warm again. Check it out after the jump.

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Epiphany: Respect Promo Video + Good Lie

by Justin November 19, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3C9RetMgdA Epiphany is beginning the Respect mixtape series and here is a promo video for it. Also after the jump, check out the first leak from the project entitled “Good Lie.”

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DJ Vinroc: Human Highlight Mix

by J. Rizzle November 19, 2009 Hot Download

What up Fam…Here’s a mix that was sent to us by DJ Vinroc of the world famous 5th Platoon DJs. Hit after the jump… This is what Vinroc had to say about the concept of the project. “Well recently I was asked to put a little promo mix together by Packer Shoes for Dominique aka [...]

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El Prez: Feature PREZentation [Mixtape]

by Kevin November 19, 2009 Hot Download

West coast emcee El Prez is scheduled to release his highly anticipated project, Animal Style, in January 2010. To hold us over, here’s a two disc mixtape of a shit load of El Prez features mixed by DJ Printz and presented by Eazee Street and IM KING. The tape features songs he’s done with Diz Gibran, [...]

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Walkin Large: Reachin’

by DJ Grain November 19, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uOQ7JaEPbg Over here in the States during the mid 90′s the hip hop culture was in it’s Golden Era, and you did not have to look far to hear a dope emcee really spittin’.  I had absolutely no idea that European rap was experiencing a similar movement that had folks tearing up microphones left and [...]

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Introducing… Phase One & Asa Buchanon

by Kevin November 19, 2009 Around The Net

Earlier this week we introduced you to a new hip hop duo, Phase One & Asa Buchanon, with an exclusive leak from their up coming album Bugnanas. The album is simply that… bugnanas! Until I’ve been given permission to leak more material from the album, I figured we’d catch up with the emcee known as [...]

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Redman: Respect My Fresh

by J. Rizzle November 19, 2009 Singles

To continue on with Throwback Thursday, we are hittin’ you off with another tight post…yes it’s our favorite weed smoker Reggie Noble aka Redman. This joint was released back in 2007 (don’t quote me on this cause I had to exhale..cough, cough, lol). The compilation is highly recommended, so you know what to do… hit [...]

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Kool G Rap: Royalty Status

by J. Rizzle November 19, 2009 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and to get it started we are gonna hit you off with the dude that laid the blueprint for Nas, Biggie and other hardcore emcees. The dude I’m talking about is Kool G Rap. They’re are alot of gems on here, b-sides and etc…. hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

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Life The Great: The Ultrasound

by Justin November 19, 2009 Hot Download
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Atlanta emcee Life The Great has re-released his album The Ultrasound and it’s completely free! Along with this release, Life has premiered the video for his song “Life’s Mysteries.” Full cover, tracklist & link as well as the video after the jump.

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U-God: Wu-Tang (feat Method Man)

by Justin November 19, 2009 Music

U-God drops the video for “Wu-Tang” featuring his fellow Wu-Tang general Method Man off his slept on album Dopium. Props to OnSmash.

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G-Side: Huntsville International

by Justin November 18, 2009 Hot Download

After some delays, Huntsville International presented by Slow Motion Soundz & DJ Burn One is finally here! 16 new tracks from G-Side (read out Artist Spotlight) with production from Block Beataz, Johnny Juliano & more making this a must download. H.I.P. serves as perfect prelude to ST 2 Lettaz & Yung Clova’s 3rd album Speed of [...]

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QuESt: Lyrics To Go [prod by M.Will]

by Kevin November 18, 2009 Singles

Seems like there are a few Tribe tributes coming out other than the one we’re doing with DJ Chong Wizard. Too bad the homies QuESt and M.Will didn’t holler, we would have loved to have this on our tape. I’m not sure if they’re doing a full Tribe tribute, but QuESt does have a few [...]

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DJ Green Lantern Presents Emilio Rojas: The Natural

by Kevin November 18, 2009 Hot Download

It’s finally here! I got no words to say about this one. I’m literally more excited about this than when I heard Blueprint 3 was dropping… lol. Emilio Rojas…. DJ Green Lantern… get it after the cut!

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Sene: Departure Time [prod by Numonics]

by Kevin November 18, 2009 Singles

In follow up to his recently released LP A Day Late & A Dollar Short with Blu (which I have been rockin’ heavily lately), Brooklyn based Sene partners up with South Florida producer Numonics for “Departure Time”. The duo prepare you for take off with this new track which features a rich orchestral feel and [...]

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InDAIpendent Ep. 1: L’Daialogue Getting Kicked Out Of Universal Music Group

by Kevin November 18, 2009 Around The Net

The first episode of L’Daialogue‘s “The Making Of My InDAIpendent EP” captures him directly in front of Universal Music Group as an in”DAI”pendent artist symbolically (and literally) standing in front of a major label preparing for a photo shoot and subsequently being escorted off of their premises… This shit’s pretty funny… lol

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