May 2010

Ryan Perfect: War Journalz EP

by Kevin May 31, 2010 Hot Download

Ryan Perfect hooks up with YNotMyDream to release his latest musical offering: War Journalz. Intrigued? Hit the jump to check it out…

Ice Cube on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

by Carsten May 31, 2010 Interviews

Ice Cube sat down with Jimmy Fallon last night, to talk about the old N.W.A days, his new album I Am The West and his upcoming sitcom Are We There Yet? Spotted at RapRadar

Shad: Rose Garden [Music Video]

by Kevin May 31, 2010 Music Videos

Here’s the first second video from Shad‘s latest album, TSOL, which you can cop now on iTunes. Spotted at WIB.

Happy Memorial Day to everyone from myself and the rest of the staff at KevinNottingham.com. I hope you all are having a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends. While the majority of folks are being merry and drinking, our troops across seas are fighting and putting themselves in harms way. So take a [...]

Styles P: Sellouts (feat Bully) [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin May 31, 2010 Singles

Statik premiered this joint on Shade 45 last week and this morning he let loose the CDQ. Off the soundtrack to Styles P‘s new book Invincible, dropping tomorrow, here’s “Sellouts” featuring Bully.

Royce Da 5′9″: Bar Exam 3 (Mixtape)

by Thomas May 30, 2010 Hot Download

The highly anticipated mixtape by Royce hit the internet two days earlier than the June 1 release date. I haven’t listen to this yet, but I know it’s flames. Before I take in the full meal I’m eager to hear track #6 and #27 as I know eLzhi, Black Milk, and Marv Won will bring [...]

Big L Tribute Mix [Mixed by E.R.O.C.]

by Kevin May 30, 2010 Mixtapes

Today, Big L would have been celebrating his 36th birthday. The homie E.R.O.C. sent over this Big L Tribute Mix that he did back in 2003. It’s a 53 track double disc that was originally released only as hard copies. Here’s your first chance to get it in digital format. No screaming DJs, just straight [...]

Cosmos Baker: The Land Of Milk And Honey With James Brown

by J. Rizzle May 30, 2010 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus Soulful Sunday post we present to you an ill mix by Cosmos Baker of the Rub. It features the legendary Godfather of Soul James Brown just in time for the Memorial Day cookouts. Can’t you see Nana and Grandaddy doing there thang, lol? Hit it at the jump and enjoy! No tracklist.

Neenah: The Quality Selection

by J. Rizzle May 30, 2010 Mixtapes

Keeping it moving. What do you get when you combine laid back soul, up-tempo R&B, and raw Hip-Hop with each other? The answer to that question is the artist named Neenah and her new mixtape titled The Quality Selection. While currently putting the finishing touches on her debut album, Neenah showcases new and previously released [...]

Soulful Sunday: Jamie Foxx (Promo Package)

by J. Rizzle May 30, 2010 Mixtapes

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we present to you the Promo Package featuring comedian turnt actor, turnt sanga, Jamie Foxx. Thanks to the folks at Quality Time for putting this compilation together. Hit it at the jump for 25 tracks of goodness enjoy!

Fashawn + XXL Present: Ode to Illmatic Remix Contest

by Kevin May 29, 2010 Around The Net

Thomas just spotted this over at XXL. We thought this would be an excellent opportunity for our producers here on the site to submit their beats; especially since we held this same exact type of contest about a year and a half ago. Should be pretty easy for those of you who participated in our [...]

K. Sparks x Flash Frequency Music: Queens x Watching Me (rmx)

by Thomas May 29, 2010 Singles

The hardest working man in the business has another project dropping soon. K. Sparks and Flash Frequency Music will be releasing a remix project. They didn’t send any other details about the project, but I do know “Watch Me” from K. Sparks, A Day in the Life album will be included on the project. Everything [...]

Roc Marciano vs Alchemist vs Twista

by Thomas May 29, 2010 Who Spit It Better?

Roc Marciano and The Alchemist both used Smoked Sugar‘s “Keeping Up My Front” for their songs “Hide My Tears” and “Smile” respectively. Marcberg is dope, but I don’t like “Hide My Tears” as the use of the double time delivery just doesn’t work for me. The Alchemist, Twista, and Maxwell created a banger [...]

Butta Verses: Bible Bitches

by Thomas May 28, 2010 Singles

D. Schwartz mentioned working on a Mobb Deep themed project with Butta Verses back in March when I spoke with him; so I’ve been checking for Butta ever since. To my surprise this dope cut from Butta came through the email for me to share with you all. Butta and producer IMAKEMADBEATS (and producer [...]

Killer Mike: Grandma’s House (Music Video)

by Justin May 28, 2010 Music Videos

Killer Mike gives the visual treatment to one of the best songs off his last album I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind 2, “Grandma’s House.” According to DJ Smallz, Mike is currently working on I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind 3 right now and should drop later this year.

Raekwon: Cocainism Volume 2

by Justin May 28, 2010 Hot Download

With Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang on the way, Raekwon is back on his mixtape grind as he links up with the Brinks Boyz for Cocainism Volume 2. The Chef cooks up 20 tracks with production by The Alchemist, DJ Scratch & EZ Elpee along with guest appearancse by Mobb Deep & Noreaga. Tracklist & link after [...]

FKi: Red Cup

by Justin May 28, 2010 Singles

FKi is back with another electro-infused party track entitled “Red Cup.” Make sure you grab 1st Down & Raye Rich’s mixtape Blue Steel 2.0 which dropped earlier this year.

Al Great: Free [prod by Heist]

by Justin May 28, 2010 Singles

Al Great & Heist team up again for this week’s edition of Great Fridays, “Free.” If you’re in the Baltimore area on June 1st, you can see Al Great performing live at the Red Maple.

That Boy Goldy: Bass In The Truck

by Justin May 28, 2010 Singles

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from That Boy Goldy but now he’s back with a new leak “Bass In The Truck.” The song, which is produced by Wall$treet, will appear on his upcoming mixtape The Mack.

YC The Cynic: The Essentials (2 Turntables & a Mic)

by Justin May 28, 2010 Singles

Here is YC The Cynic’s entry for the recent Duck Down & 2K11 contest, his track called “The Essentials (2 Turntables & a Mic).” Although it didn’t win, YC decide to release it and let everyone get a chance to hear it.

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