February 2010

Cold Legistics: Lost Beat Tapes 1 & 2

by Kevin February 23, 2010 Instrumentals

I’ve been a fan of Cold Legistics since I heard their first instrumental project, Deeper Than You Think. They recently dropped Northern Star, which is just as dope. Thanks to the homies at Sampler Book, we find that there are two beats tapes Cold Legistics did prior to these releases. Hit the jump to check [...]

Isbjerg: The Pattern

by Kevin February 23, 2010 Instrumentals

For future Instrumental Tuesdays, we’re gonna start showcasing actual instrumental albums or beat tapes from producers both known and unknown. This week, resident Nottinghammer, Isbjerg, sent us his latest project, The Pattern. Here’s what he said about the album: The Pattern is a bunch of experimental joints, all with a systematic flow throughout the song, [...]

Just Released Today [02/23]

by Kevin February 23, 2010 New Music Releases

I gotta admit that there isn’t anything excited that I’ll be coppin’ today. I’ll probably check the Planet Asia and DJ Babu releases and see if they’re worth it. So if you all ain’t feeling anything this week either, you can save up and cop the new K. Sparks album next week! Hit the jump [...]

Rebellious: Southerngrooverydermuzik

by Justin February 22, 2010 Singles

South Carolina duo Rebellious rock over OutKast’s “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” instrumental for their own version entitled “Southerngrooverydermuzik.” Make sure you check out Shawt & G’s dope record The Carolina Blueprint Soundtrack which is available now.

CunninLynguists & Freddie Gibbs In The Studio

by Justin February 22, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D9CZeRDlcE Here’s some footage of CunninLynguists in the studio with Freddie Gibbs as they put in some work for the upcoming CL album as well as Natti’s solo project. Gibbs also mentions his new mixtape which is coming soon.

ArtOfficial: The Payback [Jam Session]

by Kevin February 22, 2010 Coming Soon

Get a glimpse of the title track to ArtOfficial‘s upcoming free project, The Payback, dropping April 9th! The final version is said to include a verse from the homie K. Sparks so you know this is something to look out for. The Payback will be sponsored by DJBooth, IllRoots, Refined Hype, and KevinNottingham.com. Check these [...]

Collective Efforts: Freezing World

by Justin February 22, 2010 Music Reviews

Collective Efforts is the antithesis of the flashy, glossed over sound that permeates the modern music scene. The Atlanta based trio of MC J Mil, Ben Hameen and Bambu de Asiatic are all about down to earth hip hop with soul. The CE Crew has been establishing their brand for awhile now in the ATL [...]

Jay Electronica: Distortion 2 Static Interview

by J. Rizzle February 22, 2010 Around The Net

In the latest D2S interview by Haylow, Jay Electronica gives a brief Exhibit C history AND addresses all the emcees that have used the Just Blaze instrumental, discusses high praise given by veteran emcees, the inspiration behind the upcoming Exhibit A, and more. Follow Distortion 2 Static on twitter @distort2static and Haylow @djhaylow

L’Daialogue Dicaprio: The Makings Freestyle

by Justin February 22, 2010 Singles

L’Daialogue Dicaprio [read our artist spotlight] goes in over the DJ House Shoes track with his “The Makings Freestyle (DJ Houseshoes Made A Beat So Dope I Shoulda Asked Permission First REMIX).” The Memphis emcee’s project with MIDIMarc, InDAIpedent EP, is available now.

Laws: Hold You Down [prod by DJ Khalil] (NO DJ)

by Justin February 22, 2010 Singles

Here’s a tagless version of Laws & DJ Khalil’s “Hold You Down” off 4:57 PM. Laws’ dope new project hosted by Don Cannon is available now, don’t sleep on it!

Jett I Masstyr: Can’t Pretend Love

by Justin February 22, 2010 Singles

Jett I Masstyr drops a new beat from his upcoming instrumental project Me & Phyllis Forever which drops in March The project is a tribute to songstress Phyllis Hyman. Look out for hasHBrown’s Break Something EP coming soon as well!.

WEB: What Do You Believe In [Open Bar Season Week 8]

by Kevin February 22, 2010 Open Bar Season

WEB breaks down an interesting concept for this week’s Open Bar Season: For this week I decided to take a slight departure from the regular. Earlier in the week I had a dream that the world was coming to an end and when I woke up this was the first beat I heard. Was it [...]

J-Coop Da Great: Heaven’s Lie [prod by Boy Wonder]

by Justin February 22, 2010 Singles

J-Coop Da Great hit us up with his new single “Heaven’s Lie” produced by Boy Wonder of The Outsyders. The track is off the Atlanta emcee’s new mixtape Kiss Kiss Bang Bang which is coming soon.

K. Sidney: Keep It Moving

by Justin February 22, 2010 Singles

K. Sidney drops the new single “Keep It Moving” off his upcoming project Vendetta. Look out for the Chicago emcee’s new record which is coming soon.

The Black Sunn: Black Serenade (feat 810)

by Justin February 21, 2010 Singles

The Black Sunn teams with 810 for “Black Serenade” off his Sol Parables EP which drops this Thursday. Look out for the two Baltimore emcees’ upcoming project together coming soon.

Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 7

by Kevin February 21, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

So we are about halfway through the beat portion of our Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project. I think it’s going quite well! This week, we’ll be remixing “Farmer’s Blvd.” The seventh track on the album samples Willie Hutch’s “Brothers Gonna Work it Out” and “Mack Man,” Barry White’s “I’m Gonna Love You Just [...]

Brandon Hines: In Search Of… (EP)

by Thomas February 21, 2010 Hot Download

Detroit native and Howard University graduate Brandon Hines is back with a free EP for the masses. It’s been five years since the release of his independent debut album, Love Music: Falling In, Falling Out. The EP is a solid listen from beginning to end with a few songs that will get several repeats before [...]

Soulful Sunday: Lenny Kravitz Edition

by Kevin February 21, 2010 Soulful Sundays

We missed this Valentine’s Day mix that the homie Supa Qool DJ Quartermaine put together last week. Lenny Kravitz is probably best known for rockin out, but he’s got some soul in him too. This mixtape is proof… check it after the cut!

Soulful Sunday: Teddy Riley Edition

by Kevin February 21, 2010 Soulful Sundays

J Rizzle is taking the day off, but you know we gotta keep Soulful Sunday going. Saw this one posted over at QT Online and thought it’d be perfect for this morning. I was in high school during the New Jack Swing era, so this joint really brings back some memories. Gotta give it up [...]

Marsha Ambrosius: Yours Sincerely

by Thomas February 21, 2010 Downloads

Marsha Ambrosius gave her fans a treat yesterday by letting go a link full of beautiful music via Twitter. If she is letting got quality material found on this tape I’m officially excited to hear what the full course meal has to offer. Her debut solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings coming soon. Hit [...]

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