January 2010

Cymarshall Law Announces Winner to Harder Than Thou Remix Contest

by Kevin January 19, 2010 Contests

Last month we held a contest for producers to remix Cymarshall Law‘s latest single, “Harder Than Thou.” After weeks of listening though all of the remixes, Cy has determined the winner. Catch the video above to find out who it is! This remix will be included in Volume 2 of HiPNOTT Records’ 2010 Takeover mixtape, [...]

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Bobby Creekwater: Boyz On The Block

by Justin January 19, 2010 Singles

Atlanta emcee Bobby Creekwater will be dropping his new mixtape Back To Briefcase 2, hosted by Greg Street and the follow up to 2007′s Back To Briefcase. Here’s the first single “Boyz On The Block” off the project which drops February 8th.

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DJ Sav One & DJ Dyllema: Coming Up in 09

by Justin January 19, 2010 Hot Download

DJ Sav One & DJ Dyllema team up to showcase some of their artists & songs of 2009 with Coming Up In 09. The tape features over 65 tracks of hip hop’s best in 2009. Full cover, list of all artists involved & link after the jump.

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DJ Haylow: Influence n Inspiration

by Kevin January 18, 2010 Mixtapes

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, DJ Haylow sent over his Influence n Inspiration mixtape, one of his personal favorites and looking at the tracklist, may be one of mine. Hit the jump for the goods…

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Cymarshall Law: Juggling [prod by Mr. Joeker]

by Kevin January 18, 2010 Singles

As we get into the week long trek to the official release of Cymarshall Law’s debut on HiPNOTT Records (Creator’s Kid EP), here’s another NO DJ leak from the previous Creator’s Craft Mix CD [Download id not defined]. The fans have asked, so Cy has answered! Creator’s Kid EP available January 26th! Hit the jump for the full, [...]

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Pee Duble: Waiting Room (Prod. by 20 Keys)

by Thomas January 18, 2010 Singles

Pee Duble just sent over a new track he completed with 20 Keys. This is what he had to say about the track: Inspiration for this song came from a co-worker of mine telling me she just had an abortion. This caused me to reflect on a situation I came across before I had my [...]

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KIDA: The Endemic

by Justin January 18, 2010 Hot Download

KIDA’s drops the new mixtape The Endemic presented by DJ Skee & a.Fam.Ent. The project features an impressive lineup of guests such as Little Brother, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Crooked I & Kurupt and producers like 9th Wonder, DJ Khalil, Illmind, Jake One and TheRealFocus… Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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4-Ize: Classic Example (Music Video)

by Justin January 18, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT8akePAXLw 4-Ize’s much anticipated music video for “Classic Example” has finally arrived. Señor Kaos joins 4-Ize for this dope Studio 8 directed music video of their collaboration from Illuminated Animals, which is available now.

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That Boy Goldy: Smoke Screen Webisode #1

by Justin January 18, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmAzFEiCOZA DJ Toomp, TJ Chapman & comedian Kevin Hart talk about That Boy Goldy’s single “The Happy Song” which is available now on iTunes. Look out for Goldy’s mixtape The Mack, which is coming soon.

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Ced Hughes: Master Splinter

by Justin January 18, 2010 Singles

Virginia Beach emcee Ced Hughes participates in the latest DJBooth.net Freestyle Series with “Master Splinter.” Ced goes in over Eliot Lipp production in a preview of what to expect on his February release Someday They’ll Wake Up.

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Aime: Ms. Dimples

by Justin January 18, 2010 Singles

Aime is back with the second single “Ms. Dimples” off his upcoming EP When It’s Cold Outside. The track is produced by Paul Beats and is an ode to dimples since Aime is a big fan of them.

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WEB: Hate Love [Open Bar Season Week 3]

by Kevin January 18, 2010 Open Bar Season

As we get into week 3 of Open Bar Season here on KevinNottingham.com, WEB gets into a little something I think we all can relate to. Make sure to check back every Monday for your Open Bar fix! Link after the cut…

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Artist Spotlight: Chris Young

by Kevin January 18, 2010 Artist Spotlight

Chris Young The Rapper (born July 30, 1989) is an American rapper, producer & songwriter raised in San Diego, CA. Chris Young was accepted into college at the University of Arizona to major in Philosophy, but decided to drop out his 2nd semester to pursue his calling. In the Summer of 2008, Chris Young caught [...]

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Chris Young the Rapper: 619 [Mixtape]

by Kevin January 18, 2010 Exclusive

Chris Young the Rapper is a 20 year old emcee from San Diego, CA ready to put his city on the radar. 619 (the area code of San Diego Chris Young was raised in) represents the southeast/east part of San Diego that holds many of the memories which made him the emcee he is. Producers [...]

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SMKA: The 808 Experiment Vol. 2

by Justin January 18, 2010 Downloads

The long awaited compilation has finally arrived! SMKA’s The 808 Experiment Vol. 2 is here featuring an amazing lineup including Nappy Roots, Pill, Tanya Morgan, Señor Kaos, YelaWolf, A. Leon Craft, Fresh Daily, Hollyweerd, Grip Plyaz, Kyle Lucas & more. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Nametag: The Product [prod by Black Bethoven]

by Justin January 17, 2010 Singles

Here is Nametag’s first single “The Product” off his upcoming collaboration EP with producer Black Bethoven. The Soul System EP drops in February and is presented by Dub MD.

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Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 2

by Kevin January 17, 2010 Contests

A lot of people were happy that we started these weekly remix contests up again and most of you hopped in without skipping a beat. Almost feels like we never stopped doing these! This week we’ll be remixing the second single from the album, “Around the Way Girl.” The single samples Mary Jane Girls’ “All [...]

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Maurice Garland Interviews 9th Wonder

by Kevin January 17, 2010 Around The Net
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Maurice Garland sits down with 9th Wonder to talk about his “Sampling Soul” course at Duke University, his Death Of A Popstar collaboration with David Banner and more. Spotted at 2DB.

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Rafiya: Amazing EP (Bonus Post)

by J. Rizzle January 17, 2010 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus post we present to you the ultra talented Rafiya.  The Illadelph artist writes and sings about the human experience in French and English.  She is someone to watch out for….beautiful music. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!!! P.S..  Check out how she flips “So Beautiful” by Musiq.  Fiyah!!!

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Raheem DeVaughn: Mr. February/March Madness [Mixtape]

by J. Rizzle January 17, 2010 Hot Download

Here’s the latest mixtape from the DMV’s own Raheem DeVaughn, this release features remixes, covers and b-sides. This should hold you over until the release of his third solo album, The Love and War Masterpeace drops March 2. Hit the jump for the covers, tracklist, and links. Enjoy!

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