December 2009

keb0: The Off Duty Cab Driver

by Justin December 28, 2009 Hot Download

keb0 presents the brand new project The Off Duty Cab Driver featuring 13 tracks of gritty lyrics & an organic sound. Production is mainly provided by Danimal along with Lakim & Brand Nu. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Smokers Jacket (Pugz Atom & Awdazcate): Skully (feat Wes Restless)

by Justin December 28, 2009 Singles

Pugz Atom has teamed up with Awdazcate to form the duo Smokers Jacket and will release their new project on Valentine’s Day. Here’s the first leak entitled “Skully” feautring Wes Restless and produced by Selfish.

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G.C. on the Beats, Vol 1

by Kevin December 28, 2009 Hot Download

2009 has been a very productive year for G.C., who we first heard of in our weekly remix contests here at KevinNottingham.com. Since then, he has worked with quite a handful of artists, such as MaG, K. Sparks, Trav Williams, Jermiside, and Punchlyne & Fokis. We decided to put together a collection of some of [...]

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REKS: Henny At Halftime (feat Ron Artest) [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin December 28, 2009 Singles

Brand new track from REKS, featuring Ron Artest of the LA Lakers and produced by Statik Selektah. This is the first leak off REKS’ new mixtape dropping next week, hosted by DJ Green Lantern & Statik Selektah: In Between The Lines.

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Cymarshall Law & DJ Omega: The Creator’s Craft Mix CD

by Kevin December 28, 2009 Hot Download

Cymarshall Law‘s Creator’s Craft Mix CD is a mix of unreleased and new songs and freestyles, which were recorded or released in 2009. The project features guest appearances from Sean Price, Sha Stimuli, One Be Lo, Skit Slam, Phil Adé,E. Ness and Block McCloud, with original production byMr. Joeker,Abnormal, DJ Rhettmatic and more. Presented by2DopeBoyz.com, KevinNottingham.com & Coast2Coast Mixtapes, Cy’s Creator’s Craft Mix [...]

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Kenny Thomas: Name Kallin

by Justin December 28, 2009 Singles

Since Mr. Dixie Boy hit us up with this song from Kenny Thomas, I’ve been hooked on it. The new leak called “Name Kallin” from the Alabama emcee showcases Kenny’s impressive lyricism as he intertwines rappers’ names in his rhymes. The song is reminsicent of GZA’s wordplay style on tracks like “Labels”, ”Fame”, “Queen’s Gambit”, etc. (the Genius is actually one [...]

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Count Bass D & DJ Pocket: In The Loop

by Justin December 27, 2009 Hot Download

I’ve been looking forward to some new Count Bass D so it was a welcomed surprise when I saw this in the inbox. H20 (of Mass Influence) sent over a new collaboration album between longtime friends Count Bass D & Atlanta’s DJ Pocket. In The Loop is the first in a run of projects from the 2 who are [...]

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BOOGNIGHTS: Cheers!

by Justin December 27, 2009 Singles

BOOGNIGHTS sent over a new track called “Cheers!” which will be featured on REUP Spot’s upcoming mixtape New Slang. The New Years celebration tape also includes appearances by D.Julien, K. Sparks, QuESt, Aime & more.

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Erykah Badu: Breath of Life (Live & Remixes)

by J. Rizzle December 27, 2009 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus post for Soulful Sunday we present to you a mix that features the artist Erykah Badu.  Thanks to DJ Big Texas (an affiliate of the KN family and the biggest Badu fan besides me, lol) for having this mix on his blog djbigtexasblogspot.com.  Hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

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Choklate Presents….Choklate [Mixtape]

by J. Rizzle December 27, 2009 Soulful Sundays

Keep it moving with Soulful Sunday we present to you a mix featuring the artist Choklate from Seattle, Washington who writes all her own music.  Choklate infuses her sultry alto voice with hard, progressive beats and very real lyrics—sparking many different kinds of emotions.  Choklate has worked with some of Seattle’s finest producers: Vitamin D, [...]

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Southern Hospitality: Some Records I Like (mixed by Rob Pursey)

by J. Rizzle December 27, 2009 Soulful Sundays

It’s the last Soulful Sunday of the decade and of 2009.  So we’re going to hit you off with a mix that even your parents and grandparents can rock out to and do their 2-step.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy. Thanx to the homiez over at Southern Hospitality for hookin’ the masses up [...]

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Cookin Soul: The Red Album [Game vs. Jay-Z]

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Hot Download

Cookin Soul has been promoting this new mixtape all week… and the concept looks pretty dope! Hosted by Don Cannon, the tape features some of the best from Jay-Z and Game, with new remixes by Cookin Soul. Check it after the cut…

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Don Cannon + The Cool Kids: Merry Christmas EP

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Hot Download

Here’s one that dropped yesterday that we missed, featuring four new tracks from The Cool Kids.

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K. Sparks: Feelings

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Singles

New track from K. Sparks, “Feelings,” produced by Marvel. This one is not on Soul Food, which just came out a couple of weeks ago. Check it after the cut…

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Know:Juander: The Last Needle

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Singles

Brand new track from my favorite new artist of 2009… yeah I said it, Know:Juander is that dude! Listening to this reminds me how much I love A Kid Love, Beta [Download id not defined]. If this is a preview of what’s to come in 2010, this kid is seriously gonna blow up. Producers take note: this is [...]

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A Cool Stick: ACOOLSTICK.com EP

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Hot Download

Allow me to take a late pass on this EP hear. I’m just glad I checked it out before I finished my year end lists, cuz it’s definitely making the Top 10… it’s THAT GOOD! A Cool Stick is a Baltimore based hip-hop band that combines intelligent lyrics with live instrumentation. Their musical inspirations range [...]

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Missy Elliott: All 4 U (feat Lil Wayne)

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Singles

Seems like we’ve been waiting forever for Missy Elliott‘s Block Party to drop! This is one I’ve been looking forward to (yeah, I’m a fan). I just hop Missy put the pounds back on. I prefer Glad bag Missy over Barbie wannabe. This track is rumored to be the first single off Block Party, featuring Lil Wayne. [...]

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Brother Ali: Blizzard Rap ’09

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Singles

It’a always a good day when you start it off with some new Brother Ali! Spotted over at HHU: Brother Ali chops up “So Appalled” by Kanye and throws down some bars since he was stuck at home because of the snow storms, he isn’t kidding when he said we got a lot of snow, [...]

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brandUn DeShay: Your Favorite! MixTape

by Kevin December 26, 2009 Mixtapes

While some people were doing the traditional Christmas things yesterday, brandUn DeShay was recording this mixtape: I did a tape this morning. literally started at midnight and recorded til noon today. i was inspired by a tweet i did and well this is the product. It’s different from the other tapes because it’s ACTUALLY like [...]

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5 Predictions for the Music Industry in 2010

by Kevin December 25, 2009 Around The Net

As a hip hop blogger and owner of independent label, HiPNOTT Records, I am constantly thinking about what the future holds for the music industry. As technology evolves, the way people listen to and distribute music will change. I just caught this article over at Mashable.com, written by Nick Crocker, and had to share with you all. [...]

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