April 2010

Ill Bill, Slaine & Q-Unique: Science of Trife [produced by C-Lance]

by Justin April 12, 2010 Singles

Ill Bill links up with fellow La Coka Nostra member Slaine and Q-Unique of The Arnonists for a new banger called “Science of Trife” produced by C-Lance. Bill is set to release Kill Devil Hills with DJ Muggs this year and Q-Unique is also planning to drop a new solo album, Between Heaven & Hell, [...]

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See J. Cole + Trav Williams Live in Athens, GA This Friday!

by Kevin April 12, 2010 The Show

If you’re in and around Athens, GA this Friday night head over to New Earth Music Hall and check out the J. Cole show where HiPNOTT Records recording artist Trav Williams will also be performing! This is a great look for Trav as he will be one of the acts opening up for Roc Nation’s [...]

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WEB & I.D.e.A: Waiting To Exhale [prod by Syrenn]

by Kevin April 12, 2010 Open Bar Season

In prep for the re-release of their album God’s Favorites, WEB & I.D.e.A. are dropping singles here, Refined Hype, and on RappersIKnow.com. WEB had this to say about “Waiting to Exhale”: This song was inspired by 3 different experiences I had in NYC. There’s a certain feeling that you get in New York that you [...]

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Sonny Bonoho: Zig Zag (feat Money B of Digital Underground) [Music Video]

by Justin April 12, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kaCwsnL8yU Sonny Bonoho gives us the visuals (filmed by Christian Hansen) for his single “Zig Zag” featuring Digital Underground’s Money B. Sonny & Money B give you this funny track off Sonny’s new album PhonePhreak which is available now. Make sure you support the LP cause Sonny delivered a dope project.

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Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike: Gangsta

by Justin April 12, 2010 Singles

Killer Mike (still can’t get used to Mike Bigga) drops a new track this week entitled “Gangsta.” Mike speaks on some of the fake gangster attitudes that some rappers have these days. I guess Sports Sunday is done with but new Killer Mike is always appreciated. Props to Maurice Garland.

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Onyx: Mad Energy

by Justin April 12, 2010 Around The Net

Fredro Starr popped back up recently & now Sticky Fingaz & Sonny Seeza join him for a new track called “Mad Energy.” Onyx is releasing an energy drink by the same name & released this cut to go with it. So what ya think about the hardcore group’s latest effort? Would you be interested in [...]

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WarrenJae: Came To See

by Justin April 12, 2010 Singles

South Carolina emcee WarrenJae gives us a new leak called “Came To See” off his next project The Dream Catcher. If you’re not up on Warren, grab his dope tape What Dreams May Come and check out his video for “All I Got” here.

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Method Man, Ghostface & Raekwon: Wu-Massacre

by Jon Garcia April 12, 2010 Music Reviews

I guess they weren’t playing when they said Wu-Tang is forever. Ever since they burst on to the scene in 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan has been everywhere. Collaborative efforts, solo albums, blend projects; they’ve managed to stay relevant in the hip-hop community. Three of the most premier members, Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Raekwon, continue [...]

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Scarface: Dopeman Music (Tracklist & Snippets)

by Justin April 12, 2010 Coming Soon

The tracklisting for Scarface’s upcoming mixtape/street album Dopeman Music hit the net recently along with snippets of the project. Normally I don’t like to listen to snippets but this was too tempting & they don’t disappoint! Face’s new tape drops May 4th on his own Facemob Music Label. Hit the jump for the tracklisting & [...]

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e.d.g.e: Welcome (feat Dave Ryan) [prod by Headspace]

by Justin April 12, 2010 Singles

Here’s another leak from e.d.g.e. produced by Headspace called “Welcome.” The track, which also features Dave Ryan, will be featured on his untitled mixtape which drops later this month.

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Final Outlaw On Vimby

by Justin April 12, 2010 Around The Net

New York emcee Final Outlaw is the latest artist featured on the Vimby’s spotlight. Outlaw gives the crew a tour of the city and speaks on some of his experiences.

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Lessondary Radio x KevinNottingham.com present the Life in Stereo Show w/ DJ Grain and Jermiside

by DJ Grain April 12, 2010 Exclusive

Jermiside & DJ Grain return with the “4th” Installment of Life In Stereo to start off your work week. Be sure to subscribe to Lessondary Radio on itunes, which will also feature shows from Von Pea & Donwill (VPND Show), Che Grand (ZFTP) and others. Also check for Jermiside & Danny Diggs “Middle Classic” album [...]

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Untamed: Country [prod by Block Beataz]

by Justin April 11, 2010 Singles

Alabama duo Untamed gives us a new southern fried anthem aptly titled “Country.” AC Burna & PT aka Prime Time go in over a guitar riff driven production by Bama’s go to producer the Block Beataz in this dope track.

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CodeMan: When She (feat. eR)

by Kevin April 11, 2010 Music Videos
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New video from CodeMan and eR of the Hip Hop Coalition at North Michigan University.

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Hollywood FLOSS: She’s A Dime

by Justin April 11, 2010 Singles

Hollywood FLOSS is back with a new leak called “She’s a Dime” produced by Chris Rockaway. The track is off the Houston emcee’s upcoming album House of Dreams but also be on the watch for Xperiment Vol. 2 which we as well as a few other sites will be sponsoring.

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Jawz Of Life: Gracias

by Justin April 11, 2010 Singles

Dungeon Family representative Jawz Of Life drops a new track “Gracias” over Jay-Z’s “Thank U.” The song will appear on Flood The Market Vol. 2 which drops April 15th on IMA Experience.

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Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 14

by Kevin April 11, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

Here we are… the last week of the producer portion of our Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project! This is your last chance to get your beat on our Remixtape. Starting next week, we will take all of the winning beats and use them in the emcee portion of the Remix Project. If all [...]

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MSKYO Remix Project: Week 11 & 12 Winners

by Kevin April 11, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

The judges have caught up and are ready to reveal their picks for Week 11 and 12 in our Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project. Both of these weeks were very, very close. Hit the jump to see who came out on top!

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UGK: The Pimp & The Bun (UGK Rarities) [Exclusive]

by Justin April 11, 2010 Exclusive

UGK is truly one of the elite duos in hip hop history. Bun B & Pimp C gave a voice to South when there wasn’t a presence yet. Along with the Geto Boys & Dungeon Family, UGK showed the world “the South’s got something to say.”  The duo started their illustrious careers in the early 90′s, creating [...]

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Common: Just Wright Mixtape: Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle April 11, 2010 Hot Download

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we are kickin’ it off with Common’s Just Wright Mixtape: Vol. 1.  The movie hits theaters on May 14 and features Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Michael Landes, Pam Grier, and is directed by Sanaa Hamri.  Grab all of this great music after the cut.  Enjoy!

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