March 2010

9th Wonder: Sampling Soul Class Tonight at 6pm!

by Kevin March 16, 2010 Around The Net

Just got wind of this via Twitter! 9th Wonder‘s “Sampling Soul” class at Duke University is being streamed live at 6pm tonight (approx. 1/2 hour from now). Check it out above… tonight’s topic is Illmatic, Nas’ classic debut album. Don’t miss out… class is in session! Edit: just updated the video above with the recorded [...]

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Ignite & Imagery: Voodoo (feat Wordsworth)

by Justin March 16, 2010 Singles

Wordsworth of eMC joins North Carolina duo Ignite & Imagery for their latest single “Voodoo.” Look out for more from the group, which is working with King Mez, and eMC will be releasing their 2nd album later this year.

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Ras Kass: Save The Ras Kass (Episode 1)

by Justin March 16, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBinvRHQXAA Okay I’m definitely a Ras Kass fan but this has to be one of the most ridiculous promo videos for an artist I’ve ever seen. Watch for yourself, and look out for Ras & DJ Rhettmatic’s album together A.D.I.D.A.S which drops this Spring.

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LMNO: psychOmicrOcOsmic [Music Video]

by Kevin March 16, 2010 Music Videos

New video from the LMNO album fOnk garden [cop it!] produced entirely by Georgia Anne Muldrow – the 2nd of 10 LMNO albums to be released in 2010.

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Damu The Fudgemunk: How It Should Sound

by Justin March 16, 2010 Coming Soon
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG8iKFSwK04 Damu The Fudgemunk released this promo video for his upcoming release How It Should Sound Vol. 1 & 2. The project is a 27 track instrumental album which will drop in April on CD, vinyl & digitally on Redefinition Records.

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Ski Beatz: Taxi (feat. Mos Def & Whosane)

by Kevin March 16, 2010 Singles

Producer Ski Beatz is puttin in WORK! His new project 24 Hour Karate School is scheduled for release this spring. Here’s a track from it, “Taxi” featuring Mos Def and Whosane, courtesy of the 2DopeBoyz. This track is SICK!

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Jay Electronica: Exhibit C (Astronote Remix)

by Kevin March 16, 2010 Singles

We’ve tried to stay away from posting most of these “Exhibit” remixes… seems like everyone wants to do their own version. I thought this remix from Astronote was worthy of a post though. Props to Potholesinmyblog.

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Yahzarah: Why Dontcha Call Me No More

by Kevin March 16, 2010 Singles

Yahzarah‘s debut album, The Ballad of Purple St. James, comes out May 4th on Foreign Exchange Music. If you’re a fan of The Foreign Exchange, Nicolay, or Phonte, you’ll definitely want to look out for this! Here’s the first single, “Why Dontcha Call Me No More” (not to be confused with the Prince ballad or [...]

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SXSW: Live at the Lyricist Lounge

by Kevin March 16, 2010 The Show

SXSW kicks off tomorrow in Austin, TX! Unfortunately, no one from the KN.com team will be there to represent but we are sponsoring the Lyricist Lounge showcase which is tomorrow night. So if you’re headed out to SXSW and will be in town tomorrow night, stop in and tell em Kevin Nottingham sent you. Hit [...]

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RADIx & Statik Selektah Reveal Title of Sophomore LP

by Justin March 16, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1ccXBHfLw4 Check out this new promo video from RADIx & Statik Selektah which reveals the title of their upcoming album. Quite Nyce & SEEK’s sophomore album will be entirely produced by Statik.

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Arkansas Bo (of Suga City): Don’t Be Afraid To Feel Me

by Justin March 16, 2010 Singles

Arkansas Bo drops another track for DJBooth.net called “Don’t Be Afraid To Feel Me” over a Maxwell instrumental. Bo will be his new solo mixtape The Notebook tomorrow.

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e.d.g.e: Regularly Scheduled Program EP

by Justin March 16, 2010 Exclusive

We here at KevinNottingham.com are proud to present e.d.g.e’s Regularly Scheduled Program EP! The Canadian emcee brings you 6 new tracks all self produced on this brand new release. This is the first of 8 EP’s that e.d.g.e. will drop this year. Hit the jump for the link.

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Soulful!: The Mellow Life

by Kevin March 16, 2010 Hot Download

Fresh off his recent collaborations with D. Julien (Live.Love.Learn Mixtape) and XO (“She Spose To” – One.One.Ten), DMV producer Soulful! has returned with his new beat tape, The Mellow Life.  The album features a blend of melodic mixture of instrumentals and guest features from IhsAn Bilal, Cayan, Shaka and K-Beta.

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Thelonious Martin: Life Of A Teenage Champion

by Kevin March 16, 2010 Instrumentals

Here’s a beat tape by Thelonius Martin, the cat that produced “Super Senior” (Remix) and “Mindrift” for K. Sparks. Hit it at the jump to check out one of the hottest young producers coming up in the game. Enjoy !!!

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Devin The Dude: What I Be On (Music Video)

by Justin March 16, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X6fJfpXIRc Devin The Dude drops a hilarious video to go with his latest single “What I Be On.” The track is on his new EP which is available today & serves as a prelude to his upcoming album Suite 420.

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Myke Forte (Zodiak): Aries

by J. Rizzle March 16, 2010 Instrumentals

Once again it’s Instrumental Tuesday and today we present to you another Zodiak beat tape by Myke Forte.  We highlighted his Taurus tape last week and now Aries get the beat treatment.  If you like the Taurus tape then you’ll gonna love this one.  No tracklist.  Everything after the jump.

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Just Released Today [03/16]

by Kevin March 16, 2010 New Music Releases

I had a really hard time finding out what’s dropping today. My calendar didn’t have anything on it. After a bit of research and help from Justin, we were able to get a list of what’s “scheduled” to drop today. Hit the jump to check it out and chime in on what you’ll be coppin…

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Redman: Buck Buck [prod by Illmind]

by Justin March 16, 2010 Singles

Redman let loose this new track on Twitter called “Buck Buck” produced by Illmind. Red’s new album, now titled Reggie, drops soon on Def Jam.

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TSS & Trackstar The DJ Present: From Marcy To Madison St. (Jay-Z Vs. Lupe Fiasco)

by Thomas March 15, 2010 Hot Download

Trackstar The DJ just released his latest mixtape featuring Jay-Z and Lupe Fiasco. This mixtape is similar to the Royce Da 5’9″ and Lil Wayne Best Rapper Alive mixtape he dropped last November; where he creates a dope mix of both emcees spitting over identical beats.  Hova and Lupe step in the ring for eleven [...]

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Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx: Pre-eXXecution Video [5]

by Thomas March 15, 2010 Music Videos

Video #5 from Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx…still waiting on #6 to pop up today.  As a bonus links to the freestyles underneath.

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