April 2010

Josh Sallee: Cooler Than Me (Now Remix)

by Kevin April 22, 2010 Singles

The homie JD at HipHopUpdate rarely sends out music promotions, so when he does send me something, I normally listen up. And I’m really glad I did for this one! Josh Sallee is an emcee from Oklahoma City and been on the stage with the likes of Bizzy Bone, Paul Wall, Cypress Hill and others. [...]

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Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic): Cold Out Here (feat The Catalyst) [Music Video]

by Justin April 22, 2010 Music Videos

Blueprint & Illogic present the visuals for “Cold Out Here” featuring The Catalyst off their Electric Purgatory Pt. 1 EP. You can download a free version of the EP that dropped in November or buy a hard copy here. Greenhouse is currently touring as well as working on Part 2 which is due out this [...]

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Evidence: Rapping On Your Own Beats Plus J Dilla

by Justin April 22, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEf1pOyE_1s Here’s an excerpt from Evidence’s interview for the book How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC [purchase]. The Dilated Peoples emcee speaks on his vision of writing to his own tracks and how J Dilla constructed beats around MC’s vocals.

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Ayatollah Jaxx: Sucka For Love Part Deux

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

Building off the success of the original, Ayatollah Jaxx’s revisits “Sucka For Love” for “Part Deux.” The Good Company emcee talks about his ups & downs with the women in his life. Make sure you download Jaxx’s new album Hello Hip Hop which is out now.

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ArtOfficial: Oceanography Jam Session (feat Wrekonize from ¡Mayday!)

by Kevin April 22, 2010 Coming Soon

The brand new ArtOfficial album, The Payback, drops for free tomorrow right here, as well as at DJBooth.net, IllRoots.com and RefinedHype. Here’s a jam session of one of the tracks you can expect on the album, “Oceanography”. The song reworks Led Zeppelin’s “The Ocean” & “Black Dog” and features Wrekonize from another Miami band called [...]

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Super Ugly: Colgate Lover [prod Steve "Dubb" Wade]

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

Super Ugly is a new supergroup made up of some of the New Orleans underground’s finest emcees. The group comprised of Lyrikill, A. Levy, Slangston Hughes, Spit Raw, Lyriqs The Lyraciss & EDNix, brings you their first song together “Colgate Lover” produced by Steve “Dubb” Wade. Look out for an EP from the group in [...]

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Cyclops: Oceans

by Justin April 22, 2010 Hot Download

Plexiglass Fountain member Cyclops drops his new solo album Oceans & it costs you zero dollars! The talented emcee also brings in a ton of skilled guests with production from Tokyo Cigar, Tone Spliff, EOM, Cenzo Beatz, Razorshape & more along with guest appearances by Tokyo Cigar, TheSeKondElement, Cee (of Cee & Bekah) & The [...]

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hasHBrown: Hydro [prod by Jett I Masstyr] (Exclusive)

by Justin April 22, 2010 Exclusive

Jett I Masstyr provides an intense instrumental backdrop for his alter ego hasHBrown in this new track “Hydro.” This is the latest leak from the Break Something EP which we here at KevinNottingham.com will be sponsoring. The project also includes production from Khrysis, H.I.S.D. producer E-Class & DJ B-Do (who has worked with UGK, Scarface [...]

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Young Scolla: Decisions (Music Video) x Outta Here [prod by Tecknowledgy]

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

Young Scolla dropped the video for his dope song “Decision” off the Escaping Reality EP yesterday on OnSmash. He also teams up again with Tecknowledgy for a new song called “Outta Here” as he preps the release of his new mixtape Potluck which is coming soon.

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Celph Titled & Buckwild: Styles Ain’t Raw (feat Apathy & Chino XL)

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

Celph Titled has linked up with Buckwild for a new album Nineteen Ninety Now which features Celph rhyming over previously unreleased 90′s era production from the D.I.T.C. beatsmith. Here’s the first leak off the project “Styles Ain’t Raw” featuring fellow Demigodz member Apathy & Chino XL. Also slated to appear on the LP will be [...]

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KDB: Solaris [prod by St. Peter]

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

Producer St. Peter hit us with a track he did with KDB called “Solaris.” The track is off his upcoming prequel mixtape Within The Solace which also includes guest appearances by Hell Razah & Solomon Childs.

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Freddie Gibbs: Personal OG [prod by Block Beataz]

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

Indiana emcee Freddie Gibbs pairs with one of the best production duos in the game at the moment, Alabama’s Block Beataz, for his latest leak “Personal OG.” The cut is slated to appear on the XXL Freshman’s upcoming mixtape Str8 Killa, No Filla which drops soon.

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Wes Fif: I’m Back Remix

by Justin April 22, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2y1aNRNWw0 Orlando emcee Wes Fif, who some may remember from his “Haterz Everywhere” collab with B.o.B, drops his rendition of T.I.’s “I’m Back” along with a music video for the song. This is kicks off Fif’s The Saks Fif Remix Series where he’ll be releasing a new track over an industry instrumental with a video [...]

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Sticky Fingaz (of Onyx): Debo The Game (Music Video)

by Justin April 22, 2010 Music Videos

We had not heard from Onyx in awhile & suddenly the music is pouring in. This time it’s the music video for Sticky Fingaz’s “Debo The Game” off his mixtape God Of The Underground. You can purchase the mixtape here (for $1 download or more for a physical copy). BTW, the acting in this video [...]

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Toki Wright: Say Something [Freestyle]

by Kevin April 22, 2010 Singles

Here’s some new Toki Wright to get you through the day… one of the few artists today that inspires me to keep doing what I do.

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King Mez: Blow (feat Nickelus F) [prod by Commissioner Gordon]

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

King Mez links up with Nickelus F for his latest leak “Blow.” The track is from Mez’s upcoming album with producer Commissioner Gordon, The Paraplegics which is coming soon.

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Debaser (of Sandpeople): Quitters

by Justin April 22, 2010 Singles

Debaser, made up of Sandpeople’s Ethic & Sapient, leak a new joint called “Quitters” off their upcoming record. The duo’s new album Peerless drops May 4th and also boasts appearances by The Grouch, Eyedea & Cage.

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DJ Rob One: The Fly ID Show (12.11.1997)

by J. Rizzle April 22, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Here’s a mix show from DJ Rob One‘s “The Fly ID Show” recorded on December 11, 1997 with special guest Guru.  Guru is there promoting the then up-coming Gang Starr album Moment of Truth.  Guru talks with DJ Rob One for about 50 minutes.  It’s sad when you hear what he is talking about.   [...]

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DJ Matthew Africa: Guru Tribute

by J. Rizzle April 22, 2010 Mixtapes

Today we dedicate this Throwback Thursday to the legendary Guru, who passed away on April 19th, 2010.  Let’s celebrate his life through the gift he left us, his music and his lyrics.  Here is a mix by DJ Matthew Africa, so hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Skyzoo: My Interpretation [Music Video]

by Thomas April 21, 2010 Music Videos

The fourth and final single from Skyzoo’s critically acclaimed album The Salvation [read review].  The track is produced by Best Kept Secret with the clip directed by Artemus Jenkins.  If you don’t have this album please grab it from Amazon.

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