June 2010

Cutlass Reid: Vitamin C [Music Video]

by Kevin June 30, 2010 Music Videos
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The homie, Cutlass Reid from my old stomping ground in Norfolk VA dropped off his latest video in support of his forthcoming project At The End of the Day. This album is gonna be sick…

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John Robinson & John Robinson: International Summers [Trailer]

by Kevin June 30, 2010 Coming Soon

As we rapidly approach the release of John Robinson & Lewis Parker‘s new project International Summers out July 2nd on Project Mooncircle, here’s a sneak peak trailer of what is to come.  The album includes features by StaHHr, Cymarshall Law, 4RCE, Renee Neufville, Angelz INC., East Koast, Tah Born, I.D. 4 Windz & Dynas.

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Inner Loop Records: King of the Beltway Producer Battle

by Kevin June 30, 2010 Sponsored Events

Here’s another dope ass event that we’re sponsoring. This one is a producer battle that’s going down on July 24 in Vienna, Virginia. There’s a ton of great prizes including cash, equipment, publicity on various sites and your very own Producer Spotlight here on KN.com. Hit the jump for details or head over here!

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SMKA Productions and Whynatte Plan Summer Concert Series

by Kevin June 30, 2010 Sponsored Events

Here’s some info on an event that KN.com is sponsoring this summer. First show is this Thursday! Hit the jump for flyers and full details…

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E Reece: The RE: Introduction [Mixtape]

by Kevin June 30, 2010 Exclusive
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In preparation for the July 27th release of Concrete Steppin (view EPK video), E ReeceThe Re: Introduction Mixtape would like to reintroduce you to his previous work in the form of . Mixed by DJ Mark-1 and presented by DubCNN, Live Mechanics, The Originators, and KevinNottingham.com, this mixtape will get you up to speed before [...]

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Dj Seiji: 1990 Beat Emotion Library

by J. Rizzle June 30, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s a mix by DJ Seiji of the SPC (Skillz Plus Creativity) Crew. Hit this jawn at the jump and enjoy!

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DJ Spair: Hip-Hop’s Best Kept Secret [The Old Skool. Vol. 1]

by J. Rizzle June 30, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and here’s an awesome old school mix from the Oakland Faders member DJ Spair. Hit it at the jump and enjoy.

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Zo!: This Could Be The Night (feat. Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington & Rapper Big Pooh)

by Thomas June 29, 2010 Singles

The official single from Zo!‘s forthcoming album, SunStorm hit the internet last night.  The track is another solid cut from the album.  Zo! and crew are 2 for 2 on this album thus far. The disc drops July 27 on Foreign Exchange Music and can be pre-ordered at their site. The pre-order deluxe package includes [...]

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Producer Spotlight: Cimer Amor

by Kevin June 29, 2010 Interviews

Philly producer, Cimer Amor just dropped his debut album today on Coalmine Records. Cimer, who represents one half of the CAEN Project, has been the boardsman behind several underground, indie smash singles over the years that includes placements among a who’s who list of underground hip-hop icons such as Sabac Red (of Non Phixion), King [...]

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Eternia & MoSS: At Last Out Now!

by Kevin June 29, 2010 New Music Releases

The new album from Eternia & MoSS is finally out… At Last! I listened to it this morning… unbelievably great hip hop. Cop it now on iTunes!

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Abnormal: Corridors Of My Mind

by Kevin June 29, 2010 Downloads

Ok, one more for Instrumental Tuesday. The homie, Abnormal sent over his latest project the other day. I haven’t heard it yet, but I know his beats are dope so this one shouldn’t disappoint. Here’s how he discribes the project: The concept is to view the human mind as a hallway or corridor and each [...]

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Drake Blackmon: Beat Tape 1.0

by Kevin June 29, 2010 Instrumentals

Yep, I read the comments and occasionally click on your links.  Turns out one of our top commentators on the site (Drizz) has a beat tape… and it ain’t bad! So I decided to throw this up for Instrumental Tuesday. He dropped it back in April, but I don’t think we ever posted it. What [...]

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DJ Toomp Speaks On The Art Of DJing

by Justin June 29, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzIU0UVWZu4 Veteran DJ & producer DJ Toomp speaks on the art of DJing and how it’s changed from the old school to now. Toomp also discusses a few of the projects he’s currently working on towards the end. Shoutout to RE.

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G-Side: I’m Sorry [prod by Bossman] (Music Video)

by Justin June 29, 2010 Music Videos

Speed Of Sound directs the video for the latest track from Hunstville’s G-Side. Clova & ST 2 Lettaz go in over this dope track produced by Bossman.

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Keb0 + Tokyo Cigar: The 12 Fingered Musician

by Kevin June 29, 2010 Exclusive

Indianapolis emcee Keb0 hooks up with DMV producer Tokyo Cigar for this new project sponsored by Hailmegatron.net and KevinNottingham.com. Check out The 12 Fingered Musician…

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Just Released Today [06/29]

by Kevin June 29, 2010 New Music Releases

I think June has probably been the biggest month so far this year regarding great hip hop releases. For me, I know there have been at least 3 albums each week that I’ve had on my list to cop and this week is no exception. Hot on my radar is the debut release from Eternia [...]

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B. Lewis: Mercury Backburner

by J. Rizzle June 29, 2010 Downloads

Here’s the latest project from B. Lewis and it’s presented by endorsed by moovmnt.com. Hit it at the jump.

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Chuck Tailor: This​.​Ones​.​On​.​Me

by J. Rizzle June 29, 2010 Downloads

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and check out the instrumental EP by Chuck.Tailor.  Good music.  Everything underneath.

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Reflection Eternal: Revolutions Per Minute

by Arasia Magnetic June 28, 2010 Album Reviews

Shell toes and fat laces… Fabolous and throwback jerseys… Devin the Dude and blunts… No matter how you flip these entities, they are meant to coexist. They compliment one another in such a way that makes it impossible to imagine them as anything but a unit. And Reflection Eternal is no exception to this rule. [...]

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Andre 3000: All Together Now (Beatles Cover)

by Justin June 28, 2010 Singles

Earlier this month, many heard Andre 3000′s reinterpretation of The Beatle’s “All Together Now” for Nike’s latest Kobe Bryant Ad. Now here’s the full song to stream and available for purchase on iTunes. My question is, when’s that 3 Stacks solo LP coming? Props to Hyptrak.

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