April 2010

WEB & I.D.e.A: God’s Favorites [Re-Release]

by Kevin April 19, 2010 Exclusive

Last year, Vancouver emcee WEB teamed up with production team I.D.e.A. to put out the stellar album God’s Favorites [read review]. As WEB prepares to release his upcoming HiPNOTT Records debut, Marvelous World of Color (this fall), he thought it’d be a good idea to repackage God’s Favorites with 7 bonus tracks and give it [...]

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Eightball & MJG: Fly Away (feat HillKrunk) [Music Video]

by Justin April 19, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OZk5yz_Y94 Eightball & MJG team with rap/rock band HillKrunk for this funky song & music video”Fly Way.” Not sure what project this track appear on but it won’t be on the Memphis legends’ upcoming Ten Toes Down which drops May 4th.

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Rob Jay: I Amaze Me [prod by Black Metaphor]

by Justin April 18, 2010 Singles

Houston emcee Rob Jay links up with producer Black Metaphor for this dope cut “I Amaze Me.” This is the first leak off Rob’s upcoming mixtape Rob Jay The Rap Phenomenon presented by 2DopeBoyz.

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Rebellious: Air Planes & Rockets (We’re Back) [prod by Tone Beatz]

by Justin April 18, 2010 Singles

Rebellious announce “We’re Back” with their new leak “Air Planes & Rockets” produced by Tone Beatz. Shawt & G will be releasing The Carolina Blueprint 2 this summer and their debut album Ryder Muzik in the fall.

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Mama Said Knock You Out Emcee Contest: Week 1

by Kevin April 18, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

For the past 14 weeks, producers from all over the globe have come to KevinNottingham.com to remix a classic album: LL Cool J’s Mama Said Knock You Out. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of this hip hop classic, we will be putting out a remix album based off the remixes that [...]

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ST 2 Lettaz: It’s Ova (R.I.P. DeAndre)

by Justin April 18, 2010 Singles

ST 2 Lettaz rarely jumps on other people’s beats (why would he when you have the Block Beataz?) but tackles “Over” for this tribute track. The G-Side emcee definitely goes in on the Drake instrumental as expected.

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Tha Dogg Pound: Do U Drank

by Justin April 18, 2010 Singles

Kurupt & Daz drop their new single “Do U Drank” produced by Daz & Soopafly. The track appears on Tha Dogg Pound’s upcoming 100 Wayz, watch out for a remix coming soon as well.

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Dennis The Menace: Maria

by Justin April 18, 2010 Singles

Here’s a smooth leak from Alabama emcee Dennis The Menace called “Maria.” A video for the track will be released Tuesday and Menace’s new album En Route is coming soon. Props to Southern Hospitality.

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Vito Banga (of Nappy Roots): Feel Like (feat Jeff Johnson) [Music Video]

by Justin April 18, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8iaQEtRx7g Here’s the music video for Nappy Roots member Vito Banga aka Big V’s song “Feel Like” featuring Kentucky emcee Jeff Johnson. Look out for Nappy Roots’ new album Pursuit Of Nappiness which is coming soon.

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YahZarah: The Ballad of Purple Saint James [Album Sampler]

by J. Rizzle April 18, 2010 Coming Soon

Here’s a hella tight sampler of YahZarah’s upcoming album, The Ballad of Purple Saint James, dropping May 4 on +FE Music. It’s short and to the point, so hit it at the jump and enjoy !!!

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DJ 1derful: Perseverance [The Neo Soul Mixtape]

by J. Rizzle April 18, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Here’s a neo-soul mix by DJ Wonderful to keep Soulful Sundays moving along. The concept behind the mix is about “perseverance”…. this is a cool mellow laid back mix. Hit it at the jump and enjoy !!!

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Soulful Sunday: Jill Scott Edition

by J. Rizzle April 18, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Keepin it moving on Soulful Sunday the good folks over at Soulbounce.com presents DJ Phazes Jill Scott Jawn Vol. 1. This is a part of their mixologists series, which on point. Hit it at the jump and enjoy…ain’t nuttin’ like listening to Jill on a Sunday.

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K. Sparks: Blue Swing [prod by T Mos]

by Kevin April 17, 2010 Singles

Is there such thing as too much K. Sparks? Nah, I didn’t think so. Here’s his latest song “Blue Swing” produced by T Mos off their upcoming EP, Social Studies, presented by YNotMyDream.

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Cymarshall Law: Live Performance in Breda, Holland

by Kevin April 17, 2010 The Show

HiPNOTT Records recording artist Cymarshall Law just returned from the European leg of his Creator’s Kid tour.. Here’s some footage of his performance in Beda, Holland. Also stay tuned for Everliven Sound (Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam) mixtape,  Freedom of Speech: The Last Word Benders coming mid-May and the Everliven Sound album Freedom 2 out [...]

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Dres Of Black Sheep Announces Winners of Prelude Remix Contest

by Kevin April 17, 2010 Contests

After weeks of reviewing over 120 submissions, Dres of Black Sheep, is excited to announce the winners of the official Prelude Remix Contest. Dres discussed, “This contest was a great experience. It was new and refereshing to hear so many variables behind my style of M.C.” He continued, “In picking the winners, I looked not [...]

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Winner of The Mesh Pro Weather Man Remix Contest Announced

by Kevin April 17, 2010 Contests

Diamond Music Group and Mesh Pro recently held a remix contest for the Mesh Pro single, “Weather Man.” The winner has been announced and it turns out it was one of our own Nottinghammers who won… congratulations to 44th Productions! Hit the jump for the official word from Diamond Music Group and to hear the [...]

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MSKYO Remix Project: Week 13 Winner

by Kevin April 17, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

As we wind down the producer portion of our Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project, here are the results for Week 13. If you rap, tune in tomorrow as we kick off our emcee contest!

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Inkrowd: Southern Funk

by Justin April 17, 2010 Singles

Codie G hit me with a dope new track from Alabama duo Inkrowd called “Southern Funk.” The song will appear on the rising group’s album Country Clever.

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K-Hill: Memoirs Of A Premature Legend EP

by Justin April 17, 2010 Hot Download

Before he releases his new material in 2010, K-Hill has decided to re-release his previous work for free. To start things off, here’s his debut project Memoirs Of A Premature Legend. The EP is bolstered by production by 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Granddaddy I.U. & Muneshine. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Grieves & Budo: Cloud Man (Music Video)

by Justin April 17, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8qfvtUBhiQ With the re-release of 88 Keys & Counting, Grieves & Budo bring you the visuals for their song “Cloud Man.” Grieves, the latest Rhymesayers signee, also dropped his EP Confessions of Mr. Modest which is available now.

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