March 2010

Methuzulah: Staff Style Stickfighting (feat Dinco D of Leaders Of The New School)

by Justin March 14, 2010 Singles

Methuzulah, formerly known as Mojo Swagger, drops a new leak called “Staff Style Stickfighting” featuring Leader Of The New School’s Dinco D. The track is off the Atlanta emcee’s Kemetic Aha mixtape which has him rhyming over all DJ Premier beats. The tape drops in April and also includes guest appearances by Kam Moye, Jurassic [...]

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K. Sparks: Mama Say [prod by Kurser]

by Kevin March 14, 2010 Singles

Here’s a loose track K. Sparks  did over the last few weeks with producer Kurser. If you’re diggin this, make sure you check out K. Sparks’ latest album, A Day In the Life… on iTunes now!

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Hell Razah: Gunz, Oil & Drugz [prod by St. Peter] (Preview)

by Justin March 14, 2010 Coming Soon
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Here’s a preview of Hell Razah’s collaboration with producer St. Peter called “Gunz, Oil & Drugz” which drops April 1st. Razah’s new mixtape Stairway to Heaven-Razah & T.H.U.G. Angelz project with Shabazz The Disciple are coming soon as well as his highly anticipated Heaven Razah album which drops on Nature Sound.

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Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 10

by Kevin March 14, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

This week, we get to remix a remix: “Jingling Baby (Remixed and Still Jingling)”. The original version was on LL’s Walking With A Panther album. I remember it took me forever to learn the true meaning behind this song… lol. But you gotta love the sample used: Central Line’s “Waling Into Sunshine”. Let’s see what [...]

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Blu: Untitled(LovedU)2 + GodArt [Music Video] + Untaped [Mixtape]

by Kevin March 14, 2010 Mixtapes
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I’m jacking this whole post right now from 2DB (what up Shake?). We get a brand new video from Blu + a compilation by DapsNPounds.net that includes 19 rare and new Blu tracks that have never been on any of his other mixtapes. Blu himself even co-signed it! So peep the video above and get [...]

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DJ Riz: Live From Brooklyn

by J. Rizzle March 14, 2010 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus we decided to give “YOU” the dedicated supporters of Kevin Nottingham a special post.  The classic DJ Riz “Live From Brooklyn” mixtape. Thanks to Domeshots & Fatlaces for the tracklist.

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Chinah Blac: Eargasmic Mixtape

by J. Rizzle March 14, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Keeping it moving we present to you Chinah Blac.  This talented artist has gained fans all over the world for the past 15 years.  She has supported everyone from The Dave Mathews Band, being the vocal director for Erykah Badu, in addition, to recording, arranging, and touring with Jill Scott (Hate On Me, My Love, [...]

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Eric Roberson: Live @ Maida Vale (2004)

by J. Rizzle March 14, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we are gonna kick it off with a live concert from Eric Roberson at Maida Vale performing some of his hits while kicking it with Gilles Peterson.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy! Thanks to Bamma Love Soul for this goodness!

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Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx: Pre-eXXecution Video [3 & 4]

by Thomas March 14, 2010 Music Videos

Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx release video #3 and #4 of their video mixtape series.  The eXXecution in stores March 23rd. #3 up top with #4 underneath.

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MSKYO Remix Project: Week 8 Winner

by Kevin March 13, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

I really didn’t think anyone would come close to the original “Mama Said Knock You Out” beat by Marley Marl, but after listening to these remixes, some of you cats really brought it! It was a tough week to judge, though. You’ll see after the jump that we all had our own favorites. But there [...]

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Introducing… Kida

by Kevin March 13, 2010 Artist Spotlight

You’ve seen Kida on the site quite a bit as he just recently unleashed his mixtape, The Endemic in January, followed by an untagged version, as well as a “ladies version” on Valentine’s Day. With producers such as The Real Focus, 9th Wonder, and DJ Khalil behind him, Kida got some people listening. If you [...]

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Luke: The Dopeness

by Kevin March 13, 2010 Hot Download

This album is just really, um… DOPE! I got hip to A Cool Stick late last year. If you’re not familiar, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you check them out. This new album is from Luke, who is the front man for A Cool Stick. The vibe is incredibly similar and just really, really great. I can’t [...]

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Mekka Don: What’s Good (feat Serious Jones)

by Kevin March 13, 2010 Singles

Brand new crack from Mekka Don, featuring Serious Jones! Check it after the jump…

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FreeIceCream.net Presents Bohemian Rap CD

by Kevin March 13, 2010 Hot Download

The homie Ryan-O’Neil got me hip to this hot download, featured on FreeIceCream.net. Bohemian Rap CD samples from the Queen classic, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” (get it?) to create this six track EP featuring Jake Lefco, illspokinn, Ryan-O’Neil, Kats, and Domer. Check it after the cut…

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Sadat X: Turn It Up (feat. Pete Rock)

by Kevin March 12, 2010 Music Videos

The Chocolate Boy Wonder and the Great Dot X take it back to the roots and drop some real heat on this joint! Sadat X feat. Pete Rock – “Turn It Up”  is featured on Wild Cowboys II, available in stores and online March 23rd.

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e.d.g.e: Decepticon Manifesto

by Justin March 12, 2010 Singles

The homie e.d.g.e. gives you a taste with his new track “Decepticon Manifesto.” Keep a look out for March 15th when the long awaited EP drops!

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Ludacris: Battle of the Sexes

by Arasia Magnetic March 12, 2010 Music Reviews

Some things in life are awful: sitting in traffic when your stomach is on the other side of right, having wet socks, or hearing a bad album from a good rapper—-i.e. Ludacris’ Battle Of The Sexes. There was a lot of hype around this project because it was going to be the first of its [...]

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Al Great: Dear Moleskine Freestyle (R.I.P. JB)

by Justin March 12, 2010 Singles

Al Great rhymes over Jay Electronica’s “Dear Moleskine” for this week’s Great Fridays track. The freestyle is a tribute to his fallen friend JB.

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9th Prince: Snatching Pocketbooks (Music Video)

by Justin March 12, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIMrot7yxKM Here’s the music video for 9th Prince’s “Snatching Pocketbooks” off the new album Revenge of the 9th Prince. The latest project from the Killarmy member who some may know as RZA’s little brother drops April 20th.

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Freestyle Friday: Biggie vs. Biggie

by Kevin March 12, 2010 Freestyle Friday

This past Tuesday was the anniversary of the death of the Notorious B.I.G. For most, this is one of hip hop’s biggest memorial days. If you were on Twitter, you would have seen tons of people tweeting some of Biggie’s best one liners. This sparked an idea for this week’s Freestyle Friday… and when Jigsaw [...]

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