December 2009

MaG: I Ain’t Goin Back to Retail!

by Kevin December 25, 2009 Hot Download

I see Thomas has been keepin the site updated today, and you know I couldn’t stay away for too long either! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday… we’re about to make it that much better with the brand new release from our homie MaG. I Ain’t Goin Back to Retail is the new full [...]

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Black Milk: Keep Going

by Thomas December 25, 2009 Singles

Black Milk released a Vlog earlier this week discussing his up and coming projects for 2010 [here].  On of the projects was his next solo album; Album of the Year.  Shake from 2DB liberated a track off of the album this morning and I should say its flames.  It’s signature Black Milk, hard hitting drums, [...]

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Just Blaze on Toca Tuesday

by Thomas December 25, 2009 Singles

On Tuesday of this week Just Blaze and Jay Electronica were Tony Touch‘s Shade 45 radio show.  Jay Electronica was interviewed [listen] and Justin played some dope unreleased music he produced. If you missed these this week….please grab them now. After the cut grab the unreleased music from Busta/Twista, Mos Def/Jay Electronica, and Saigon. Props [...]

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Jay-Z: Forever Young (feat. Mr. Hudson)

by Thomas December 25, 2009 Music Videos

The third video from Jay‘s Blueprint 3 album.  Not my favorite song on the album, but hey.

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Vikter Duplaix: Electric Love (Nicolay Remix)

by Kevin December 25, 2009 Singles

Ok, I lied… here’s something new Nicolay just dropped this morning… Grammy® nominated producer Nicolay, fresh on the heels of his nomination in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category celebrates the Holidays with Vikter Duplaix with a remix of Duplaix’s new single “Electric Love.” The Netherlands raised / North Carolina based Nicolay, one-half of the artistic [...]

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Merry Christmas!

by Kevin December 25, 2009 Misc

Freestyle Friday will resume next week, as will our regular postings. This weekend, the staff will be spending some much needed quality time with family. We hope each and every one of you have a blessed and safe holiday!

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Nas + Damien Marley: Distant Relatives [Artwork + Tracklist]

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Coming Soon

Not sure if this info is new or not; I just spotted it over at Vibe (of all places). I know a lot of people are looking forward to this collaboration by Nas and Damien Marley. Tracklist is after the cut. Anyone got a release date on this? Another hint that 2010 is gonna rock…

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Reflection Eternal: Just Begun (feat Jay Electronica + J. Cole + Mos Def)

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Singles

Whoa! Just saw this over at 2DB… if you think 2009 was a great year for hip hop, just wait until we get into 2010! Really looking forward to this Reflection Eternal album. But hey, if Mos Def is featured on this, couldn’t we call this Black Reflection Eternal Star? Jay Electronica and J. Cole [...]

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The Rest of The Neptunes [2CD Compilation]

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Around The Net

Congratulations to Pharrell and Chad AKA The Neptunes for being announced Billboard’s Producer of the Decade! I’m a closet Neptunes fan myself, so I was pretty geeked when I saw this set over at GetRightMusic (even though I think I already have all of these tracks). This two disc compilation (split into the ‘00-’04 years and [...]

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MarQ Spekt Presents: Bloodlust Vol. 2

by Justin December 24, 2009 Hot Download

Bloodlust 2 is the definitive MarQ Spekt record. A step above everything released thus far. This project features the reclusive veteran rhyming along side some of his generations finest MC’s including Karniege, Messiah, Vordul Mega, Sean Price, J-Live, Stahhr the Empress, Thirstin Howl 3rd, Broady Champs, C-Rayz Walz, John Robinson, Skit Slam, Dynas and more. [...]

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Producer Spotlight: JUDAH

by J. Rizzle December 24, 2009 Producer Spotlight

You have heard his tracks on the critically acclaimed mixtapes “De La Soul Tribute Album” (Plug Tunin’ w/Tabi Bonney & Staley) and Viva La Hov (Miss Trouble). You are probably thinking…Who did that beat?. To save you time from going to Google or Wikipedia we decided to introduce you to one of the hottest producers in [...]

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Introducing… BP & ODDS

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Get To Know
http://vimeo.com/bpandodd

As hip hop naturally explores new dimensions of sound, refreshingly, BP & ODDS bring listeners back in a way that pays homage to, upholds tradition of, and adds their own flavor atop honest hip hop music from the soul. Boom bap: not a common phrase used when talking about hip hop out of Los Angeles, [...]

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Introducing… TAO & Defizit

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Get To Know

We get a TON of music here at KevinNottingham.com and every now and then there will be a submission that gets me personally excited… something that tells me “wow, these cats get it; they breathe this hip hop shit.”  This emcee/producer team from the Bay area, TAO & Defizit, did just that. Two young cats [...]

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DJ Books Presents Nas: The Real Thief’s Theme (Part 1 & 2)

by J. Rizzle December 24, 2009 Mixtapes

And to set it off for Christmas Day tomorrow, here’s another gift to add to your Nas collection…DJ Books Presents Nas: the Real Thief’s Theme (Pt. 1 & 2).  Highly Recommended!!!  Hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

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DJ Books presents DMX: The Chronicles of Darkman X (Pt. 1 & 2)

by J. Rizzle December 24, 2009 Mixtapes

Happy Christmas Eve to all of the Nottinghamers all over the world.  Today we have a lil gift to give to you all for all that you do…from giving suggestions, comments and etc., today we present to you the double volume of the Chronicles of Darkman X mixed by DJ Books.  Hit it after the [...]

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Tanya Morgan: Brooklynati Sample Mix

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Mixtapes

Chances are, if you’ve been looking at the countless “Best of 2009″ lists that are popping up on other blogs left and right (look out for ours next week!), you’ve been reminded of just how awesome Tanya Morgan‘s Brooklynati was, and how it figured on your personal soundtrack this year. The album has been absolutely [...]

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E Reece: Art & Commerce

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Hot Download

Mixed by Inka One (Boombox LA), Art & Commerce features 20 dopetasticfresh tracks from E Reece with remixes, new and unreleased material, featuring production by Presto (Concrete Grooves), Haircut aka Mayer Hawthorne (Stones Throw), Nobody Famous, The Beat Ventriloquists, T.iM and more! All this in anticipation of E Reece’s next solo LP Concrete Steppin due out [...]

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Slum Village: Da Night

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Coming Soon

Slum Village spits a raw verse over the Young RJ-produced track as T3 tours us through the D. Fantastic Vol 2.10 is coming out January 12th and will feature a re-vamped version of the classic Slum Village album with unreleased cuts featuring more J Dilla production and verses from the fully united Slum Village.

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Jay Electronica: Eternal Sunshine (M.Will Remix)

by Kevin December 24, 2009 Singles

The homie M.Will shot this remix over that he did recently for the Jay Electronica song. This is one that means a lot to him: For the people who want to criticize, and feel it is their duty to judge.. hear me out for a moment. this song. like, for real, got me through some [...]

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Intuition: Don’t Try + Mixtape Update

by Kevin December 23, 2009 Singles

We got a new leak from the homie Intuition tonight, as well as a few words from the man himself: As some of you may know, today was to be the day that I released a free downloadable mixtape exclusively through KevinNottingham and 2dopeboyz. After getting the masters of my album back and listening to [...]

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