February 2010

Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike: Sports Sunday x Iron Mike

by Justin February 28, 2010 Singles
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4w8xWn1hiY Mike Bigga, formerly known as Killer Mike, is returning with a new weekly freestyle series, Sports Sundays, after the success of his Sunday Morning Massacre series. To kick it off, he gives us a “warm up” with “Sports Sunday” and then the real deal with “Iron Mike (Gamecocks)” produced by Smiff & Cash. Check out [...]

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Rumor Control: Guru in a Coma?

by Kevin February 28, 2010 News

There are reports going around the Internet and Twitter right now stating that Guru (one half of the group Gangstarr) has had a heart attack and is now in a coma. Apparently, the word originated from Guru’s sister, though we cannot confirm. I guess more info when it becomes available. Our thoughts and prayers go [...]

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eLZhi: Deep [Video Teaser]

by Kevin February 28, 2010 Coming Soon

Preview for eLZhi’s video “Deep” off The Leftovers: Unmixedtape, directed by Gerard Victor Atillo. Official World Premiere coming soon!

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Too Short: Still Blowin’

by Kevin February 28, 2010 Singles

West Coast Rapper Too Short is set to release his new album Still Blowin’ on April 6, 2010. This album is exclusive to digital and will release via Short’s independent label Dangerous Music. Featured guest appearances include Town Bizness, Silk E, Earl Hayes & Baby of Cash Money as well as producers Lil Jon, Jazze [...]

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Theo Martins + Wakey Wakey: Twenty Two

by Kevin February 28, 2010 Singles

Theo Martins recently collaborated with New York indie rock buzz band Wakey! Wakey! on a redux of their latest single, “Twenty Two,” from their LP ‘Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said the Last Time I Saw You’ (The Family Records).

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John Public: Keep Steppin + Album Artwork & Tracklisting

by Kevin February 28, 2010 Coming Soon

The homie John Public lets loose another track from his upcoming project with NahRight. We also get a glimpe at the album artwork, designed by yours truly! “…This track was both incredible and a gigantic pain in the ass to make.  I got the original sequence from Goodwill Beats and spent literally months refining the [...]

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Donny Goines: 20X Listening Session

by Kevin February 28, 2010 Coming Soon

Man, I apologize for the site loading slow as ass today. Looks like we’re about back to normal, so let’s get some goodies posted! Here’s footage from Donny Goines’ 20X listening party last week. The free EP drops March 4th!

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Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 8

by Kevin February 28, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

I think this is the one track I’ve been looking forward to hearing a remix from, the title track to the album “Mama Said Knock You Out.” Marly Marl samples James Brown’s “Funky Drummer,” The Chicago Gangsters’ “Gangster Boogie,” Sly & The Family Stone’s “Trip to Your Heart” and “Sing a Simple Song.” But the [...]

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DJ Jusspin: Jazzin Out Vol. 2

by J. Rizzle February 28, 2010 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus post we present to you the latest mix by DJ Jusspin (Jazzin’ Out Vol. 1). This mix is features Hip Hop infused Jazz and is very mellow just how Sundays are suppose to be mellow and laid back. Also it features a lil sample set at the end of the mix. Hit [...]

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DJ J-Live Presents: Chocolate Covered Samples Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle February 28, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Keeping it moving on Soulful Sunday, we present to you DJ J-Live aka J-Live the mic spitta, lol.  Here’s his latest project that was released on 2/10/10 it is a sample mix of some of the greatest slow jams ever.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy! P.S. – Don’t sleep on J-Live as a [...]

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Dwele: Live @ Maida Vale Studios

by J. Rizzle February 28, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and to day we are gonna kick it off with Dwele live at the world famous Maida Vale Studios, home to the BBC. This project also features the Grammy Award winning jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove. Simply hit it at the jump, chill and enjoy.

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MSKYO Remix Project: Week 6 Winner

by Kevin February 27, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

Whew! Week 6 was tough! But the results are in. Hit the jump to see who the judges favored for our “Cheesy Rat Blues” remix…

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Atw: The Sh!t

by Justin February 27, 2010 Hot Download

Houston duo Atw recently hit us up with their new mixtape The Sh!t mixed by DJ Charlee Brown. Got the chance to listen to it the other day and it’s dope! The project features 17 tracks from the duo of Montana & Church with production handled by Zo Rill, Desiac & EQ. Full cover, tracklist [...]

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Tygah Woods Radio Presents Underground NOLA Vol. 1

by Justin February 27, 2010 Hot Download

The homie D.Francis has put together this compilation mixtape to showcase some of the best artists on the New Orleans underground scene. Tygah Woods Radio Presents Underground NOLA Vol. 1 featuring the likes of Lyrikill, Truth Universal, A.Levy, Dee-1, TNC Boys & of course Tygah Woods. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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IV The Polymath: Never Sleep II

by Justin February 27, 2010 New Music Releases

IV The Polymath recently released the Couch Sessions EP for free with Jondis as the duo I.deals and now drops his new solo album Never Sleep II. The project features 14 instrumentals along with 2 songs featuring Jondis and the homie Junclassic. All beats on the album were made between midnight & 6 a.m, hence [...]

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D.Julien: My Way [prod by King I Divine]

by Justin February 26, 2010 Singles

D.Julien & King I Divine team up again for another dope song called “My Way.” The track is an exclusive for Barrel House NYC, shouts to BH NYC for the link.

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The Grouch: Whatever I Say [Music Video]

by Justin February 26, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdmpMdPNcUA The Grouch drops the visuals for “Whatever I Say” off his latest album Three Eyes Off The Time. The Living Legends member’s project is produced by DJ Fresh & is available now.

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Cymarshall Law: Good*Fella Radio Interview

by Justin February 26, 2010 Around The Net
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Good*Fella Radio – Cymarshall Law interview from Good*Fella Radio on Vimeo. HiPNOTT Records artist Cymarshall Law sat down with Good*Fella Radio to talk about the New Jersey hip hop scene, working with international producers & more. Make sure you pick up Cy’s HipNOTT debut, The Creator’s Kid EP, which is available now!

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Arkansas Bo (of Suga City): Shine

by Justin February 26, 2010 Singles

Arkansas Bo, one half of the duo Suga City, drops the first leak “Shine” off his upcoming solo mixtape The Notebook. The new solo effort from Bo will be released on March 17 and is sponsored by us here at KevinNottingham.com along with DJBooth.net. Make sure you grab Suga City’s dope mixtape Black Friday which was one of [...]

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Triple 6 Mafia: Era Of The Six (Presented By Davey Boy Smith)

by Justin February 26, 2010 Hot Download

Davey Boy Smith over at Southern Hospitality put together this great compilation that I had to share with you. Before Three 6 Mafia blew up, they were Triple 6 Mafia. They brought some of the darkest production & lyrics in the mid to late 90s from anyone in hip hop. The group, now only comprised of DJ [...]

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