April 2010

Kali: Higher (feat Termanology) [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Justin April 30, 2010 Singles

Statik Selektah leaked a new record from his artist Kali called “Higher.” The song, which is produced by Statik & features Termanology, will appear on Kali’s upcoming mixtape The Coast hosted by Statik & DJ Ill Will.

YelaWolf: I Need A Dollar

by Justin April 30, 2010 Singles

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Yelawolf ATWS Freestyle Preview! from DJ Hotsauce on Vimeo. YelaWolf goes in over Aloe Blacc’s “I Need A Dollar” for this ill freestyle. The song will also appear on the upcoming As The World Spins mixtape. Props to DGB.

Wes Fif: It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Mixtape Trailer)

by Justin April 30, 2010 Coming Soon

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PCrvDAyIV4 Here’s the trailer for Wes Fif’s upcoming mixtape It Ain’t Hard To Tell hosted by DJ MLK & DJ Young Legend. Wes gives you a preview of the tape & explains the project in this Leon Bailey directed trailer.

K. Sparks & Frank Ramz: Good Mornin’ [prod by Numonics]

by Justin April 30, 2010 Singles

Numonics hit us with a track he produced for K. Sparks & Frank Ramz entitled “Good Mornin.” Vick from REUPSpot.com got the two emcees & producer together to create this song.

Ras Kass: Release Yourself [prod by DJ Rhettmatic]

by Justin April 30, 2010 Singles

Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic present their first official track as duo, “Releaase Yourself.” This is just a prelude track and will not appear on their upcoming album A.D.I.D.A.S. (All Day I Dream About Spittin).

REUPSpot.com & YNotMyDream.com Present After This Shut Up

by Justin April 30, 2010 Hot Download

REUPSpot.com & YNotMyDream.com have teamed up to put together the new mixtape After This Shut Up. Artists on this two disc compilation include Young Scolla, Rob Jay, hasHBrown, Sha Stimuli, K. Sparks, Jansport J, The ILLZ, Wordsmith & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Quake: Fit It In

by Justin April 30, 2010 Singles

Quake drops a brand new single called “Fit It In.” The Georgia bred emcee also has a new website where you can get all your updates.

Pill: OK Denn (Music Video)

by Justin April 30, 2010 Music Videos

Myspace Music brings you the music video for Pill’s new single “OK Denn.” The track appears on Pill’s upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama, 1140: The Overdose.

Artist Spotlight: M-Dot

by Kevin April 30, 2010 Artist Spotlight

Boston-based emcee M-Dot has been featured on KevinNottingham.com countless times and we’ve yet to take a minute to check out the man behind the rhymes. Well today we’re going to rectify that. Currently nominated for “Best Rap/Hip-Hop Act” in the Boston Pheonix Best Music Poll as well as planning tour dates around the country, opening [...]

Jay Electronica: The Ghost of Christopher Wallace (feat Diddy)

by Kevin April 30, 2010 Singles

Whoa… that’s all I gotta say. Track produced by Quincey Tone. Props to TeamYee for the debut!

Al Great: Big Business [prod by E-Hill]

by Justin April 30, 2010 Singles

Al Great drops off another installment of Great Fridays, this time with the E-Hill produced “Big Business.” Al talks about experiencing success over the melodic production is this dope track.

Ruste Juxx vs Roc-A-Fella

by Thomas April 30, 2010 Who Spit It Better?

Ty Fyffe and Marco Polo provide basically the same track for the Roc and Ruste Juxx to spit over. However, Marco’s drums are gritter than Ty‘s IMO. Not only do the beats have commonality, but so do the rhymes as emcee’s rhymes are littered with drug, guns, and money references. With that said Jay/Beanie>Ruste Juxx>Memphis [...]

Freestyle Friday: Phonte vs. Rapper Big Pooh

by Kevin April 30, 2010 Freestyle Friday

Little Brother just released their final album last week, so I thought it’d be fun to put the two emcees up against one another for Freestyle Friday. The idea behind Freestyle Friday is to battle one another with your favorite verse from either of the two competitors. You’re essentially battling other commenters in this thread by [...]

Hollywood FLOSS: Sparks When My Pen Starts

by Justin April 29, 2010 Singles

The homie Hollywood FLOSS is the latest contributor to DJBooth.net’s Freestyle Series, going in on Asher Roth’s “Lark on My Go Kart.” The Houston emcee’s rendition “Sparks When My Pen Starts” will also appear on his new mixtape Xperiment Vol. 2 (which we at KN are also sponsoring) that drops May 3rd.

Nas Speaks to Real Talk NY.net

by Thomas April 29, 2010 Around The Net

Real Talk NY.net sat down with God’s Son to briefly discuss his take on Hip-Hop four years after dropping Hip-Hop Is Dead and his up and coming solo album. Two Nas related projects in 2010? Distant Relatives drops 5/18. Spotted at 2DB via Real Talk.

Blacastan: Dice Life [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Justin April 29, 2010 Singles

Statik Selektah sent over a track he produced for Blacastan called “Dice Life.” The track appears on Blac’s upcoming album Blac Sabbath which also includes production by Blue Sky Black Death & Mr. Green as well as guest spots by Celph Titled & Esoteric.

John Public + Jimi Hendrix: Raps, Meet Guitar [DJBooth.net Freestyle]

by Kevin April 29, 2010 Around The Net

More artists should rap over Jimi Hendrix, who is the greatest guitarist ever by the way… with Eddie Van Halen a very close second. The homie John Public goes in over Jimi’s “Born Under a Bad Sign” for this DJBooth.net Freestyle Series. Props guys!

DJ Eleven: Eleven & The Dude Mix [Free Download - Limited Time Only]

by Kevin April 29, 2010 Mixtapes

I’m not sure how “limited” this download is or for how long, but between that and the cool ass cover, it’s good enough for me! Great marketing gimmick… but if you’re skeptical, check the tracklist. This joint is official! Props to Southern Hospitality.

Marky: Run On [prod by MadMan]

by Kevin April 29, 2010 Singles

Brand new cut from the Marky, off the KevinNottingham.com and DJBooth.net sponsored Journey to Markyland USA: Road Stop 2 coming soon! Production handled by MadMan.. peep the dope Johnny Cash sample… sick!

Singapore Kane: Small Thing To A Giant [prod by Kid Quest]

by Justin April 29, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new leak from Boston emcee Singapore Kane called “Small Thing To A Giant.” The Kid Quest produced track will appear on the upcoming DJ Books mixtape Crawl B4 U Walk.

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