January 2010

Dwele: Keep Rising to the Top (Unreleased)

by J. Rizzle January 17, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we are kickin’ it off with some Dwele goodness.  This mix was done by DJ Rahdu of BamaLoveSoul.com. So you know what to do…. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!!! Props to DJ Rahdu for hooking us up!!!

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Ali Vegas: Serengeti [Video]

by Thomas January 16, 2010 Music Videos

Ali Vegas should be a Hip-Hop star.  He has too much talent to be unknown to most; I’m probably biased, but dude is nice.  I have made these comments before [comment #3].  Ali released this Chop Diesel produced track called “Serengeti” a few weeks back and now here comes the video.  I believe this song [...]

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Rakim: Walk These Streets (feat. Maino) [Video]

by Thomas January 16, 2010 Music Videos

“Walk These Streets” is the second single from Rakim‘s disappointing third solo album, The Seventh Seal.  Clip Directed by Will C and Brendan Cochrane. Props to OnSmash.

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Keys N Krates: Reinventing The Remix

by Kevin January 16, 2010 Around The Net

This Canadian trio is taking live remixing to a whole new level. Check the Keys N Krates feature above from Hip Hop Official, presented by the lovely Ms. Melanie Fiona and check out their Urb Mag endorsed Live Remixing 101 for a taste.

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Snoop Dogg: I Wanna Rock [Rebel Mix feat Rihanna + Grafh + Bun B + Raekwon + Young Jeezy + Joel Ortiz + Red Café + Cassidy + Jay-Z]

by Kevin January 16, 2010 Singles

With Jay-Z recently hopping on the official remix to Snoop’s “I Wanna Rock,” the home Ronnie Rebel decided to throw some others on the track and create a 16 minute remix, featuring Rihanna , Grafh, Bun B, Raekwon, Young Jeezy, Joel Ortiz, Red Café, Cassidy, and Jay-Z. Ronnie, you crazy for this one!

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G5-Gi: Cloud Kickers [prod by Drupey Beats]

by Kevin January 16, 2010 Singles

Upstate New York emcee, G5-Gi, just sent this new exclusive track over and I’m really diggin it. If you wanna hear more from G5-Gi, you can do so via his Tumbler page. Check out “Cloud Kickers” (below) produced by Drupey Beats.

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Add-2: I Came Up x Adult Swim

by Justin January 16, 2010 Singles

Here’s 2 unreleased tracks from Add-2, both produced by Antman Wonder, called “I Came Up” and “Adult Swim.” Add-2 has liberated these previously unreleased cuts to celebrate his video “Luxury” being cleared for airplay on MTV.

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24 Hours to Give: Marathon Mix for Haiti!

by Kevin January 15, 2010 Exclusive

KevinNottingham.com is teaming up with Generation Next and Unified Radio to bring two complete days and nights of the freshest music in order to promote the fund raising by Yele Haiti, Doctors Without Borders and Mercy Corps; three very respectable and trustworthy charities who are working extremely hard to help the Haitian people in their [...]

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Truth Universal: Superdome State of Mind

by Justin January 15, 2010 Singles

With a lot of artists doing their own renditions of Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind,” it’s only right the homie Truth Universal does one for New Orleans. Along with the help of singer Evelyn, Truth gives a dope anthem for the city called “Superdome State of Mind.” Enjoy the track after the jump.

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Mystikal: Interview With Wild Wayne After Release From Prison

by Justin January 15, 2010 Around The Net

After 6 years behind bars, New Orleans emcee Mystikal is finally out of prison and gave his first interview to the one & only Wild Wayne from Q93 in New Orleans. Mystikal talks about what to expect now that he’s out, how he spent his time the last 6 years, his relationship with other No [...]

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SMKA: Aine Givin Up (feat Pill & Young Scolla)

by Justin January 15, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest leak from SMKA’s The 808 Experiment Vol. 2 called “Aine Givin Up.” The track features rising star Pill on the rhymes and Young Scolla singing the hook. The highly anticipated SMKA produced project drops this Monday for free!

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Cymarshall Law: Discrimination (feat Skit Slam) [prod by Mr. Joeker]

by Justin January 15, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest No DJ leak off Cymarshall Law’s Creator’s Craft Mix CD called “Discrimination” which is produced by Mr. Joeker & features Skit Slam. Remember, Cymarshall Law’s new EP Creator’s Kid drops January 26th on HipNOTT Records!

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ArtOfficial: Making of The Payback Pt. 1

by Justin January 15, 2010 Coming Soon
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7V_eMTCWAE Here’s part 1 of Making of The Payback, a behind the scenes look at ArtOfficial’s recording for their upcoming album. The track shown is based off their live rendition of Led Zeppelin’s ”The Ocean.” Remember, The Payback drops March 26 for free (and we’re one of the sponsors)!

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Roads-Art: My Place (Teddy Pendergrass Tribute)

by Justin January 15, 2010 Singles

Roads-Art pays tribute to the late Teddy Pendergrass with a beat entitled “My Place.” Rest in Peace Teddy.

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YC The Cynic: Say Superman

by Justin January 14, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new leak from up & coming New York emcee YC The Cynic called “Say Superman.” The song is the first single off his upcoming mixtape You’re Welcome presented by Chaundon.

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Armageddon: It’s Over (Music Video)

by Justin January 14, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUv68iCoqwU Here’s dope song from New York emcee Armageddon called “It’s Over” which is the first single off his upcoming project The Journal Volume 1. Many may remember the emcee from his stint with Terror Squad and after a hiatus, he is back on his own with the Spring release of his solo effort.

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The Kid Daytona, Chaundon & Cause: South Bronx Remix

by Justin January 14, 2010 Singles

Mick Boogie, NVME & Duck Down Records have come together to pay tribute to KRS-One & Buckshot with Survival Kit. The upcoming project features today’s rising stars like Fashawn, Tanya Morgan, Skyzoo, Torae, Diz Gibran & more remake classics from KRS & Buckshot’s discogs. Here’s the first leak, a remake of Boogie Down Productions’ “South [...]

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Timmy Richardson: Teddy Pendergrass Tribute Mix

by J. Rizzle January 14, 2010 Mixtapes

Here is tribute mix dedicated to the Legendary Teddy Pendergrass by Timmy Richardson…This mix features favs your parents bumped and slow jams you probably got your freak on with or went half on a baby, lol. Hit it after the jump for this classic and deserving tribute. Enjoy !!!

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The ILLZ: Heaven (Higher) Remix [prod by Ill Tal]

by Justin January 14, 2010 Singles

The ILLZ is set to follow up his The Pursuit LP with a collaboration album with producer Ill Tal called The Epidemic. In anticipation  of the release, Ill Tal has remixed “Heaven (Higher)” to show heads what to expect for the upcoming project.

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Basic Vocab: Prescription

by Kevin January 14, 2010 Singles

After releasing their debut, The General Dynamic, in 2006, Basic Vocab would go on to be featured in Vibe, Urb, XLR8R Magazines (among many) and most of the esteemed Urban Net destinations as well. Their debut was given an extra boost by the LP’s breakout single “Come Get With It” which was featured on HBO’s [...]

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