March 2010

Big Daddy Kane: Definition of Freestyle

by Kevin March 19, 2010 Around The Net

Taken from the interviews for the book “How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC,” Big Daddy Kane explains that a real freestyle is a rhyme that is written down but is free of style. This is interesting, as a lot of people complain about how emcees freestyle today with their verses [...]

Project Generation D: Student Freestyle

by Kevin March 19, 2010 Around The Net

HiPNOTT Records recording artist Nobody Famous recently launched his music program for the kids: Project Generation D [read more here]. Seeing stuff like this is really inspiring. If done properly, music can be an extremely positive influence on our younger generation. Check this 15 year old 9th grader spit a freestyle above. Not bad!

Cymarshall Law: Efficacy Interview

by Kevin March 19, 2010 Around The Net

Get an inside look at Cymarshall Law in this new video interview put together by Efficacy. All interviews should be done this well… props to Cy and props to Fiona Bloom!

Marky: Victory Lap [prod by Kanye West]

by Kevin March 19, 2010 Singles

I know what you’re thinking… who is Marky? And is this an original Kanye West production? Marky clears the air after the cut. And for the record, this is a dope track!

Damu The Fudgemonk: How It Should Sound [Promo #2]

by Kevin March 19, 2010 Around The Net

JNOTA of Redefinition Records just put together a new clip promoting Damu’s upcoming project: “Here’s a quick clip I put together to a Damu promo verse last night using miscellaneous footage that we have in the vault. There’s a whole lot of random stuff in here from various times and locations. The bulk of what [...]

NXNE: The Southwest Invasion [Mixed by DJ Concept & DJ Dutchmaster]

by Kevin March 19, 2010 Hot Download

FatBeats & Coalmine Records are pleased to present _North By Northeast (NXNE): The Southwest Invasion (Mixed by DJ Concept & DJ Dutchmaster). This 70+ minute mix showcases music from several up-coming & established artists & producers coming out of the north east that might not have migrated down to Austin this week for SXSW but [...]

Dela: The Robert Glasper Beat Tape

by Justin March 19, 2010 Hot Download

French producer Dela drops his new project The Robert Glasper Beat ape, an instrumental project inspired by (obviously) Robert Glasper. You may know Dela from his critically acclaimed Changes Of Atmosphere album which featured artists such as Kam Moye/Supastition, Talib Kweli, J-Live, Blu and Large Professor. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

Al Great: 76 (Big Shit)

by Justin March 19, 2010 Singles

Al Great returns with the latest installment of Great Fridays with “76 (Big Shit).” Al’s latest album The Heist is available now on iTunes.

Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx: Pre-eXXecution Video #9

by Thomas March 19, 2010 Music Videos

Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx release the ninth video in their video mixtape series. The eXXecution drops March 23. Link for the track after the cut.

Slaughterhouse Loose Tracks

by Thomas March 19, 2010 Downloads

As we await the release of Joell Ortiz‘s Free Agent album, Royce‘s Bar Exam 3, Joe Budden‘s MM4 and/or Great Escape, and whatever project Crooked I is releasing; these freestyle/songs should hold fans over until the full course meals come. Set doesn’t include much of Joey as we’ve post some of his loose tracks previously [...]

Inspectah Deck: The Champion (Music Video)

by Justin March 18, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8QwkCcqe_U Here’s the visuals for Inspectah Deck’s latest single “The Champion” produced by The Alchemist. The new album from the Rebel INS, The Manifesto, drops next Tuesday.

hasHBrown: The Get Back Freestyle (Welcome 2 Austin)

by Justin March 18, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new freestyle from hasHBrown called “The Get Back (Welcome 2 Austin).” HB along with the whole T.H.E.M. collective is at SXSW right now performing, check them out tonight the Shiner’s Saloon.

Rest In Peace Nujabes

by Justin March 18, 2010 News

Acclaimed producer Nujabes was confirmed to have died as a result of a car crash. Jun Seba worked with some of the underground scenes top artists such as Cyne, Substantial, Five Deez, Apani B & the legendary C.L. Smooth. Rest In Peace to Nujabes, you will be missed.

Deheb Presents the Goldsmith [2007-2009]

by Kevin March 18, 2010 Hot Download

Deheb (pronounced «Dé-Heb», means gold in Arab), the French producer introduces his work here with a pre-album mixtape compilation featuring tracks he produced for artists like Emilio Rojas, Apani B, Dynas, Tiye Phoenix or Shabaam Sadeeq. Also exclusive tracks and official remixes with artists Torae, Casual, Sean Price, K-Hill, Mista Sinista (X-ecutioners), Access Immortal and [...]

WarrenJae: All I Got (Music Video)

by Justin March 18, 2010 Music Videos

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ALL I GOT – warrenJae from TWOFIFTY VIDEO on Vimeo. Here’s the video for WarrenJae’s dope song “All I Got” off his What Dreams May Come street album. If you’re diggin the track, hit the jump for the mp3 or download the entire tape here. Props to BLVD ST.

DJ JS-1: The Common Collection

by Thomas March 18, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Here’s another classic mix by DJ JS-1 of the world famous Rock Steady Crew. I’m not even gonna describe this mix, just hit it at the jump for the tracklist. It’s Common need I say more….enjoy!

DJ Skillz: Roc-A-Fella The Golden Years Pt. 1

by Thomas March 18, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we present to you a young legend in the making …DJ Skillz. Skillz digs deep in the crates to bring you those R-O-C heat rocks that you love to bump in the whip. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

Malicious: Life’s Not So Sample 2 [EXCLUSIVE]

by Kevin March 18, 2010 Exclusive

Today KevinNottingham.com is proud to present, along with Odoublef Records, the new mixtape from Montreal’s Malicious AKA Mr. Malish. Life Not So Sample 2 is the follow up to last year’s Life’s Not So Sample. We’ve been supporting Malish since the beginning of this site in 2007, so it’s an honor to finally sponsor his [...]

Saukrates: Wednesday Remix (feat D-Sisive) [prod by Tone Mason]

by Justin March 18, 2010 Singles

Saukrates, a member of Redman’s Gilla House collective, links up with D-Sisive for a remix of his track “Wednesday.” The song is produced by Tone Mason & will appear on his upcoming album Season One. Shout outs to Real Frequency.

Raekwon: Flawless Crowns x Range Rover

by Thomas March 17, 2010 Singles

Two unreleased Raekwon joints hit the net today. The homie Justin tells me “Flawless Crowns” was released some time ago as “Blue Eagle” and “Range Rover” was on one of the Vatican mixtapes. Either way…tack em onto OB4CLII. Links after the cut..

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