April 2010

R.I.P. Guru: Official 24 Hour Moment of Silence

by Kevin April 20, 2010 News

Today is a very sad day for hip hop as we have lost a legend; one of the greatest emcees to ever rock the mic. Since hearing the news of Guru’s passing this morning, we here at KevinNottingham.com have been at a loss of words on how to report this tragedy. Hip Hop has skipped [...]

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Interview with Little Brother Part 1: Rapper Big Pooh

by Arasia Magnetic April 20, 2010 Exclusive

I normally would write some wondrous introduction, which is the typical protocol for any interview, especially in Hip Hop journalism. But instead of sharing facts that you probably already know, and adding more hoopla, I will jump right into it and spare you. KevinNottingham.com got the chance to build with Little Brother in a two-part [...]

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Elusive: Spring Cleaning Beat CD

by J. Rizzle April 20, 2010 Instrumentals

LA beatsmith Elusive presents “24″ new beats all made in two weeks with a crate of 30+ soul and jazz records. The beat CD is hella tight so hit it at the jump and enjoy. Thanks to Culture King for the hookup.

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Jon Phonice Presents: Beats & Pieces

by J. Rizzle April 20, 2010 Instrumentals

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and today we present to you an instrumental gem by UK producer Jon Phonics, it features 28 bangerz.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Just Released Today [04/20]

by Kevin April 20, 2010 New Music Releases

I ain’t gonna lie… there are only two album releases that I’m really excited about today and that’s the final album from Little Brother, Leftback and the Jake One-produced Patience, from TRUTHLiVE. As you will see after the jump, there are a ton of other releases as well. Not to turn my nose at any [...]

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Mally feat. Danami: Better Days (Prod. by Marcus Banks)

by Thomas April 20, 2010 Singles

Mally, the Minnesota pen holder let loose another solid track tonight via Twitter.  Actually, he has been creating solid tracks/albums for the last three years starting with The Letter in 2007 and last years The Passion.  The young fella has an uncanny ability to put into words what “everyday folks” feel and deal with on [...]

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The TSS x Yours Truly: 3:16 With J. Cole

by Thomas April 20, 2010 Around The Net
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TSS and Yours Truly have started a dope concept where they recruit artist to spit their favorite verse along with some insight regarding that particular verse. The second installment of the series features J. Cole. The North Carolina emcee recites the 3rd verse to “Buckingham Palace” by Canibus and breaks down the intricate rhyme scheme/story [...]

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VohnBeatz & S1: In The Lab Part 2

by Justin April 19, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeD7-6UepOQ 12-year-old producer prodigy VohnBeatz joins his dad S1 aka Symbolyc One of Strange Fruit Project in the studio for a listening session. The video shows off mostly Vohn’s heat but S1 also plays a few at the end.

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Shabazz The Disciple: Peep Game (Music Video)

by Justin April 19, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQiz29wdwqg Shabazz The Disciple brings back “Peep Game” from his 2008 street album The Vault for this new music video. The end features a get well message to the other half of T.H.U.G. Angelz, Hell Razah, who is said to be doing better.

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Dark Time Sunshine: Sleestack Payback & All Aboard (Music Video)

by Justin April 19, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agNQpAq_aJs Dark Time Sunshine, the duo of Onry Ozzborn & Zavala, drop their music video for “Sleestack Payback & “All Aboard” directed by Christian Hansen. Hit the jump for the mp3 of “All Aboard” and cop the group’s album Vessel which drops tomorrow.

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Cymarshall Law: Hold You Down Freestyle + France Show Footage

by Kevin April 19, 2010 Singles

Returning from his European Tour, Cymarshall Law just uploaded some footage to the best show from the tour in St.Etienne France. The crowd was dope and waited patiently for him to perform. Just by watching this you can peep the energy. Also upon his return, Cy decided to take his shot over Laws’ “Hold You [...]

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Cutlass Reid: Reality Check [Music Video]

by Kevin April 19, 2010 Music Videos
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Brand new visuals from Cutlass Reid, an emcee out of my old stomping grounds Norfolk, VA.  Don’t know if you care about my opinion of not, but this shit is DOPE. From the upcoming mixtape At the End of the Day, coming soon! Video directed by Samuel Rogers.

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Free Sol: Before You Slip (feat Eightball, Kyle Lucas & Outasight)

by Justin April 19, 2010 Singles

Memphis “hip rock” group Free Sol brings out an all star cast of Memphis 10 legend Eightball, Kyle Lucas & Outasight for their first leak “Before You Slip.” The track will appear on the Interscope signees’ upcoming mixtape Rock N Rolla.

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B.o.B: Airplanes Pt. 2 (feat Eminem & Hayley Williams)

by Justin April 19, 2010 Singles

The much talked about collaboration “Airplanes Pt.2″ between B.o.B & Eminem has hit the net. With a leak imminent, the ATLien also known as Bobby Ray decided to let the track loose on his own. Make sure you cop The Adventures of Bobby Ray which hits stores April 27th.

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Jackson: Positive Girl Song (feat 7even:Thirty) [prod by 14KT]

by Justin April 19, 2010 Singles

Jackson drops his new single “Positive Girl Song” produced by 14KT and featuring fellow Mississippi native 7even:Thirty. The leak is the 2nd single of Jackson’s upcoming 500 Days Of Summer which is coming soon.

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A. Leon Craft: The Prologue Pt. 2 EP

by Justin April 19, 2010 Hot Download

A. Leon Craft & SMKA are back with round 2 as they release the new EP, The Prologue Pt. 2. Da Backwudz emcee brings you 7 tracks mostly produced by SMKA and one by fellow Labratz member Sol Messiah. Craft will drop The Prologue Mixtape in May which leads up to his offical album with [...]

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Young Scolla: Venting

by Justin April 19, 2010 Singles

Young Scolla is the latest artist to contribute to DJBooth.net’s freestyle series, this time with his track “Venting.” The Detroit emcee goes in over a Juelz Santana beat for DJ Booth who will also be sponsoring his upcoming mixtape Potluck which drops in May.

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Truck North & The 3rd: Out There

by Justin April 19, 2010 Singles

Truck North met Ohio group The 3rd at Rock The Bells in Detroit and now they’ve decided to team together for a mixtape called The Reconstruction. Here’s the first leak from the upcoming project “Out There” as they go in over a DJ Premier beat.

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M-Dot: The Real & The Raw [Snowgoons Remix] (feat Jaysaun) [Music Video]

by Justin April 19, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4HwWdjcf0k Here’s the visuals for M-Dot’s collab with Jaysaun & Snowgoons, “The Real & The Raw.” The cut will appear on the Boston emcee’s upcoming mixtape Making Doubters Over Think.

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Little Brother: Curtain Call [Video Trailer]

by Kevin April 19, 2010 Coming Soon

To celebrate the release of their final album LeftBack, and with an official video for “Curtain Call” underway, Little Brother is enticing fans with a video preview for the single as a sketch for the album. After “Curtain Call” received such enthusiastic praise, the aptly titled track’s video depicts Little Brother’s preparation for commencement. Directed [...]

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