April 2010

Pill: Real Muthaphukkin G’s (Music Video)

by Justin April 15, 2010 Music Videos

Decatur Dan directs the video for Pill’s freestyle over Eazy E’s “Real Muthaphukkin G’s.” The song will appear on Pill’s upcoming 1140: The Overdose hosted by DJ Drama. Props to OnSmash.

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Diabolic Is A Liar & A Thief w/ Ice-T, Immortal Technique, PackFM & More

by Justin April 15, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_kmFMcCnYw Ice-T, Immortal Technique, PackFM, Poison Pen & more tell you why Diabolic is A Liar & A Thief. Diabolic’s debut of the same name is in stores now so make sure you cop that. Ice-T’s part in this video steals the show.

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Murs & 9th Wonder: Fornever

by Jon Garcia April 15, 2010 Music Reviews

Murs & 9th Wonder. It’s getting pretty catchy now isn’t it? The duo has put out three incredibly dope albums with the simple formula: dope beats and dope rhymes. Now they’re back again with their fourth project together, Fornever. The two are tight walking the line of good and great with the quality of work, so [...]

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DJ Books: Fox Boogie

by J. Rizzle April 15, 2010 Thursday Throwback

We couldn’t just give you a mix with the Queen Bee without giving you one with Fox Boogie. The thing I like about the Ill Na Na is that she is so versatile, she can spit it dancehall style with the best of them.  Hit it at the jump for these classic Fox Boogie hits.  [...]

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DJ Books: Lil Kim (Last Woman Standing)

by J. Rizzle April 15, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we are gonna dedicate it to the ladies and first up we present to you the Queen Bee aka Lil Kim.  I don’t need to say anything else you know what’s up.  DJ Books puts it down showcasing the hits we all love, so hit it at the jump and [...]

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YelaWolf: Ain’t Goin Out Like That

by Justin April 15, 2010 Singles

One of hip hop’s rising stars, YelaWolf, drops this remake of Cypress Hill’s “Ain’t Goin Out Like That.” The track appears on an upcoming Best Of Cypress Hill tribute project Peter Rosenberg is putting together. Speaking of the Bama emcee, what’s our readers thoughts on him signing with Interscope? Props to Dirty Glove Bastard.

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YNotMyDream.com Presents: 1 [Mixtape]

by Justin April 14, 2010 Hot Download

YNotMyDream.com celebrates their one year anniversary with a new mixtape titled 1. The project showcases Chicago artists and serves as a thank you to their readers. Artists contributing to the tape include Qwazaar, Add-2, Scheme, S-Preme & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Danny Brown: CDR Interview [Video]

by Thomas April 14, 2010 Around The Net

Detroit emcee Danny Brown was interviewed by CDR radio during a recent trip to New York.  They chopped it up about his new album (The Hybrid), what influenced his style, Detroit, and some information on future projects. Please grab The Hybrid and Detroit State of Mind 4 if you don’t have them already. Spotted at [...]

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WEB & I.D.e.A: Liberation [prod by Syrenn]

by Kevin April 14, 2010 Singles

Here is the latest leak for WEB & I.D.e.A’s upcoming re-release of God’s Favorites dropping this coming Monday on Refined Hype, Rappers I Know, and KevinNottingham.com: “Being American Indian, alcoholism is something that has plagued my family for generations on both sides. It’s a disease that’s ripped the community apart for many years and something [...]

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Spectac & Amiri: As If

by Kevin April 14, 2010 Music Videos

Yesterday, Spectac & Amiri‘s new album Almost Famous was released digitally on HiPNOTT Records and today we’re premiering the brand new video for the duo’s second single, “As If.” Shot in Atlanta, this hip-hop vid is right on time as a soundtrack for those laid back, hot summer days we’re all ready for. Video is [...]

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Willie The Kid: Real Life x Updates Upcoming Projects

by Justin April 14, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sjfIEdb74Q Willie The Kid takes the time to update fans on the projects he’s working on including his Never A Dull Moment EP with producer Lee Bannon and a new La The Darkman album. Along with this update, Willie gives us a No DJ leak of his dope track “Real Life.”

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Eternia & MoSS: It’s Funny [Remix] (feat Ras Kass)

by Justin April 14, 2010 Singles

Eternia & MoSS enlist the help of Ras Kass for the remix of their single “It’s Funny” off At Last. The duo’s debut album together drops June 15th on Fat Beats along with a prelude vinyl EP set to release on May 15th.

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Mr. J Medeiros: Brutus

by Justin April 14, 2010 Singles

Mr. J Medeiros is preparing to re-release his Friends Enemies Apples Apples album and here is the first leak from the upcoming LP.  ”Brutus” features the former Procussions emcee going in on heavy hitting beat from Stro the 89th Key. Enjoy the single now and make sure to support the re-release on May 11th.

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The ILLZ: The Moment of Definitive Hope (Music Video)

by Justin April 14, 2010 Music Videos
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The ILLZ – The Moment You Feel Definite Hope from Delgis Mustafa on Vimeo. Here’s the music video for “The Moment of Definitive Hope” from The ILLZ. This is the 1st visual off the Jersey emcee’s The Pursuit LP which dropped last year.

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RBX: Ghostwriting For Dr. Dre

by Justin April 14, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQjw7lKGGNE RBX speaks on ghostwriting for Dr. Dre (“Let Me Ride” in particular) and how much input Dre has on ghostwritten rhymes he uses. The clip is taken from interviews for the book How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip Hop MC which you can order now.

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RADIx: The Return [prod by Statik Selektah] (Music Video)

by Justin April 14, 2010 Music Videos

RADIx teams with director Court Dunn for the visuals of their latest single “The Return.” The track is off Quite Nyce & SEEK’s upcoming album Say Yes! which is entirely produced by Statik Selektah. Props to HipHopDX.

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Forgotten Classics: Crooked Lettaz – Grey Skies

by Justin April 14, 2010 Forgotten Classics

Today we’re introducing a new series here on KevinNottingham.com, Forgotten Classics. We’ll be giving some spotlight to some of hip hop’s best albums that fly under the radar or don’t get their deserved credit. For the first in the series, I’ve chosen to shine the light on the one & only Crooked Lettaz album, Grey [...]

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Lyriqs The Lyraciss: The Nobody’s Monologues

by Justin April 14, 2010 Hot Download

Lyriqs The Lyraciss drops his latest project, The Nobody’s Monogloues. Lyriqs is yet another talented emcee out of New Orleans that you need to be aware of. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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DJ Pump: Golden Era Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle April 14, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

For this post we are gonna take a trip down memory lanes with DJ Pump on the 1s & 2s showcasing the skills. Hit it at the jump and enjoy these classics!

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Ron G: Beat Kingdom

by J. Rizzle April 14, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Today is DJ Wednesday and today we present to you the Legendary Ronnnnnnnnn G!  This mix is for the crate diggers and beat fanatics, it’s in the tradition of the Kid Capri and Roc Raida 52 Beats mixtapes.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy.  No tracklist.

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