December 2009

Soulful Sunday: The Dream Edition

by J. Rizzle December 20, 2009 Soulful Sundays

Keeping it movin’ on Soulful Sunday we present a mix to you from our homies from across the pond Southern Hospitality, it features the artist The Dream. The Dream has been doin’ his thing on the music scene. Is there anyone he hasn’t produced or written a song for? Enuff talking, hit it after the jump [...]

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DJ Vinroc: So Much Soul, Volume 5

by J. Rizzle December 20, 2009 Soulful Sundays

It’s finally Soulful Sunday and today we present to you the final “So Much Soul” mix by DJ Vinroc. If you liked the previous mixes then you know this one is a banger. Hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

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Add-2: Luxury [Music Video]

by Justin December 19, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyn8fWtTf2s Chicago emcee Add-2 hit us up with the visuals for his song “Luxury.” The track is featured on his 2DopeBoyz & Okayplayer sponsored mixtape  The Tale of Two City’s Vol. 3: Rise & Fall and the video is directed by Da Visionaryz.

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Revelation: Heart of the City (feat M-Dot)

by Kevin December 19, 2009 Singles

“Heart of the City” is obviously done over the classic Jay-Z beat of the same name. In this version Revelation decided to recruit some EMS help & got M-Dot on the track. He kicks off the track reflecting on Boston and the fact that there “Ain’t No Love” in the city at times but he [...]

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Introducing… Tone Spliff

by Kevin December 19, 2009 Get To Know

New York producer Tone Spliff is making his mark on the underground hip hop community. Inspired by classic hip hop producers such as DJ Premier and Pete Rock, Tone is currently promoting his new compilation Authentic featuring Krumbsnatcha, Copywrite, Murdoc, Apathy, Royce Da 5’9, Special Teamz and more. We had the opportunity lately to catch [...]

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K. Sparks + Pajozo: Soul Food Album Now Available for Download!

by Kevin December 19, 2009 New Music Releases

The latest album from K. Sparks & Pajozo is now available for download via iTunes. Soul Food is the follow up to 2008′s Definition, which joined K. Sparks with producer Pajozo for an amazingly soulful hip hop album. With over 30,000 downloads of Definition, they hope to recreate the magic with Soul Food. Show your [...]

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The Roots: Late Night Sandwiches [Free EP]

by Kevin December 19, 2009 Hot Download

Spotted over at AllTheWayLive.net: Questlove was feeling the holiday spirit this weekend as he shared some presents to the world by offering up some “Sandwiches” from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. These are those awesome little jams you hear The Roots crew play as the show heads into and out from commercial breaks. Apparently they [...]

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Alicia Keys: Empire State of Mind Part II (feat Stephen Colbert)

by Kevin December 19, 2009 Around The Net

For those of you that watch the Colbert Report on Comedy Central, you’ll appreciate this… genius!

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Inspectah Deck: Stages + The Pain (feat Solomon Childs & Fes Taylor)

by Justin December 18, 2009 Singles

Inspectah Deck put up a couple new tracks on his Myspace page and we have 2 of them for you. The leaks from The Rebel INS are “Stages” and “The Pain” which features long time Wu-Tang affiliate Solomon Childs and Deck’s artist Fes Taylor. No word if these are off a specific project but they may be from [...]

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Joell Ortiz: The Best of….Freestyles & Features

by Thomas December 18, 2009 Exclusive
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Mr. YAOWA aka Joell Ortiz has been busy and on fire this year.  He dropped one of the best mixtapes this year,  countless freestyle/random tracks, and played a lead role on the Slaughterhouse album [read review]. From his verse on “Move On,” the show stealing verses on Brother Ali/Termanology‘s “Best@It”/”It’s A Shame,” and him absolutely [...]

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Buff1 & 14KT Interview with UGHH.com

by Justin December 18, 2009 Interviews

We showed you Undergroundhiphop.com’s interview with Mayer Hawthorne and now they continue with the Athletic Mic League, speaking with Buff1 & 14KT. Check out part 2 after the jump and remember Buff1′s album with DJ Rhettmatic is coming soon!

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Freeway & Jake One: Know What I Mean [Music Video]

by Justin December 18, 2009 Music Videos

Here’s the music video for Freeway & Jake One’s single “Know What I Mean” off their upcoming album The Stimulus Package. The video is brought to you by Three/21 Media and Rhymesayers Ent.

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The Plexiglass Fountain: Left Of The Scenery [Review]

by Thomas December 18, 2009 Around The Net

When Giants Meets reviews The Plexiglass Fountain new album, Left Of The Scenery.  Peep what he said: This isn’t your regular album, so I am not going to review it as such. Keep up… because the vision is here, no denying it. The whole thing is visual. If I sound crazy… lets just say I [...]

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Cenzo Beatz: Hip Hop Island

by Justin December 18, 2009 Hot Download

We hit you with the first leak awhile back and now the full project has arrived. Cenzo Beatz presents his re-mixtape Hip Hop Island, right here on KevinNottingham.com! Cenzo tackles songs from hip hop’s elite like Big Daddy Kane, Gang Starr, Boot Camp Clik & more. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Freestyle Friday: De La Soul vs. Wu-Tang Clan

by Kevin December 18, 2009 Freestyle Friday

Last week’s Freestyle Friday was our biggest yet… I’m hoping this one will be bigger by teaming up two of hip hop’s favorite groups: De La Soul vs. Wu-Tang Clan. I know there are a ton of Wu heads here on the site, but since I’m a backpacker I’m gonna have to side with De [...]

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Raekwon x The Roots: Catalina Live [Video]

by Thomas December 17, 2009 Music Videos

Raekwon appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s show last night to perform one of my favorite songs from OB4CLII [read review] “Catalina.”  It seems I have a new favorite song after every listen. Spotted the video at 2DB.  After the cut grab a MP3 rip of the video from the 2DB comment section.

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Sha Stimuli: Change (One Shot) [Video]

by Thomas December 17, 2009 Music Videos

Nah Right ran a series of video’s called One Shot directed by Court Dunn with the help of our man Jonathan Master.  This episode features the interlude “Change” from Sha‘s album My Soul to Keep [read review].  Dope song from one of the best albums of the year.  Enjoy! Go to Nah Right for the [...]

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DXA: Ain’t Nothin Changed [Leak] + Beat Video + New Mixtape Dropping Next Week!

by Kevin December 17, 2009 Coming Soon

Ever since the homie J Master turned me on to DXA a few months back, I’ve been rockin their Progression LP to the ground! When they told me they were working on a new mixtape and wanted us to sponsor it, I jumped at the opportunity. Check out DXA’s DFACE in the beat video above [...]

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L’Daialogue DiCaprio: Bluff City Daialogue 3

by Justin December 17, 2009 Hot Download

L’Daialogue DiCaprio completes the trilogy with the 3rd volume of his Bluff City Daialogue mixtape series, hosted by DJ Kenny Kaign. Production is provided by the likes of DJ Mike Swift, MIDIMarc & J-Snizzy. Look out for the InDAIpendent EP produced entirely byMIDI Marc which is coming soon! Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Kida: Poorman’s Hustla [prod by Jake One]

by Justin December 17, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh8ShXMpCeU Kida continues his Who is Kida? series with day four’s track, “Poorman’s Hustla” produced by Jake One. Check out the video for the track above and grab the song after the jump.

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