June 2010

Nas & Damian Marley: Distant Relatives

by Jon Garcia June 3, 2010 Music Reviews

Collaborative efforts are suspect to begin with. When two artists come together, you’re not sure what to expect; a perfect storm, or just a storm. Distant Relatives not only has two artists coming together, but two genres mixing as well with Hip-Hop and Reggae. With the central theme of the album being Africa, Nas and [...]

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Artist Spotlight: TheSeKondElement

by Justin June 3, 2010 Artist Spotlight

With so many new artists popping up in this era, it’s hard to keep track of who to truly follow. One name you definitely need to know is TheSeKondElement. The Bay Area native has released her new album The Kommencement LP, a final product that’s come through hard work & overcoming hardship. Being diagnosed with [...]

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Best of Pete Rock [Mixed by DJ Mystery]

by J. Rizzle June 3, 2010 Mixtapes

Keepin it moving on Throwback Thursday, we present to you a Best of Pete Rock mix done by DJ Mystery… enuff said, hit it at the jump and enjoy.

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Janelle Monáe: Tightrope (Wondamix) (feat. B.o.B & Lupe Fiasco)

by Carsten June 3, 2010 Downloads

Janelle Monáe recruits Bobby Ray and Lupe Fiasco to jump on the official Wondamix of her single “Tightrope.” Pretty dope if you ask me. If you haven’t checked out her new album The ArchAndroid, you are really missing something in your life! Hit the jump for the link.

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DJ Seiji & DJ Tama: The Best of SPC Finest

by J. Rizzle June 3, 2010 Mixtapes

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we present to you a 90s mix by DJ Seiji & DJ Tama aka SPC Finest. This mix features a lot of classic hip hop and R&B. Hit it at the jump and enjoy. Thanks to OHUU for the dopeness !!!

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Nikki Lynette: Beneath My City [Dir by Court Dunn]

by Kevin June 2, 2010 Music Videos

New video from the lovely and talented Ms. Nikki Lynette, courtesy of the man – Court Dunn. The animated video is simple, yet displays the Chicago Skyline, with all characters played by rapper/singer/producer Nikki Lynette. Make sure you check that mixtape, Roses N’ Guns. It’s in constant rotation on my ipod.

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DJ Juice: Volume 37

by J. Rizzle June 2, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s anutha classic mixtape by the legendary DJ Juice for DJ Wednesday. It features dope mixing and blending skills. Hit it at the jump and enjoy !!!

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DJ Scratch: EPMD Special Edition Mixtape

by J. Rizzle June 2, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and today we present to you DJ Scratch. You may know him as EPMD’s DJ. Mentored by the legendary Jam Master Jay, he was introduced to EPMD at the Run’s House Tour after DJ K LA Boss left EPMD. After the break up of EPMD, Scratch has made a name for himself [...]

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Apollo Brown: Hungry (feat Rapper Big Pooh & Black Milk)

by Kevin June 2, 2010 Singles

Last week Detroit producer, Apollo Brown, delivered us his latest album, The Reset. The project features a variety of exceptional MC’s atop Apollo’s soulful production, including Rapper Big Pooh and Black Milk, on the track “Hungry“. With a hard-hitting beat and rhymes from the two MC’s to match, the track is filled with energy. “Hungry” [...]

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Everliven Sound: Elements (feat. El Da Sensei)

by Kevin June 2, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest leak from Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam‘s upcoming album, Freedom II. The duo, better known as Everliven Sound, teams up with veteran emcee El Da Sensei for one of my favorite tracks off the album. “Elements” includes cuts by DJ Don Martin. Look out for Freedom II dropping June 22 on HiPNOTT/Freedom [...]

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Mac Miller: Nikes On My Feet

by Kevin June 2, 2010 Music Videos

I ain’t even gonna front… this video is dope! From the youngin, Mac Miller. I’ll be checkin for him. Beat produced by DJ Black Diamond.

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Killer Mike: Swimming (feat Rock D) [prod by Flying Lotus]

by Justin June 2, 2010 Singles

If you were watching Adult Swim this Sunday, you got to hear a clip of this dope collaboration & now we have the whole thing. Killer Mike links up producer Flying Lotus & frequent guest Rock D for this ill cut “Swimming.” I Pledge Allegiance To the Grind 3 is coming soon.

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Copywrite: Poorly Promote This (High & Mighty Diss)

by Justin June 2, 2010 Singles

With the recent re-release of T.H.E. High Exhaulted, Copywrite goes in on his old bosses The High & Mighty with “Poorly Promote This.” Copywrite airs out his issues with the duo who tried to stop the re-release of this album.

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Eternia & MoSS: The BBQ (feat Rah Digga & Rage)

by Justin June 2, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest single from Eternia & MoSS, “The BBQ” featuring Rah Digga & Rage. This is the lead single for the limited edition At Last EP which drops June 8th and also contains a remix of this track with Jean Grae & Tiye Phoenix.

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Lessondary Radio: Life in Stereo Show [Episode Six]

by DJ Grain June 2, 2010 Podcast

This week Lessondary Radio‘s Life in Stereo Show w/ DJ Grain and Jermiside returns with episode six. Check be sure to cop the Middle Classic from Jermiside on iTunes and Amazon.  Check after the jump for the link to the podcast.

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King Mez & Commissioner Gordon: The Paraplegics

by Justin June 1, 2010 Hot Download

DJBooth.net, Miss LS, Fisdjfoto, Red Carpet Soc & we here at KevinNottingham.com bring you the new album The Paraplegics from King Mez & Commissioner Gordon. The emcee-producer combo team together for this 11 track album with appearances by Thee Tom Hardy, Charlie Smarts & Tab-One of Kooley High, Nickelus F and Carlitta Durand. Tracklist & [...]

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JD Riggz + Ayatollah Jaxx + El Prez: Jinglin Baby (2010 Remix) [prod by DJ ILL One The Beatsmith]

by Kevin June 1, 2010 Exclusive

From January to April of this year, we held a remix contest here at KN.com for producers to remix tracks from the LL Cool J classic, Mama Said Knock You Out. Producers used the original samples that Marley Marl used to craft their beats. Now that the contest is over, we have emcees from all [...]

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Marco Polo: Stupendous Beat Showcase [Toronto Edition]

by Kevin June 1, 2010 Coming Soon

I get a lot of people thinking I’m Canadian for some reason… nope, born and bread Americano. That’s what Marco Polo had heard when he hit me up for some press coverage of his upcoming showcase in Toronto. But, of course I couldn’t say no… it was Marco Polo for crying out loud! So anyway, [...]

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Grafik: Flavor In Ya Ear 2010 (feat. Jermiside, B Wash & Fashawn)

by Kevin June 1, 2010 Singles

Fresno artist Grafik dropped a mixtape over LL Cool J beats today called LL Cool Graf. The mixtape is sort of… eh, but this one joint caught my eye. “Flavor In Ya Ear 2010″ featuring Jermiside, B Walsh and Fashawn. Check it after the cut and if you wanna check the whole tape, you can [...]

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JUDAH: The Amber Rose Freestyles

by Kevin June 1, 2010 Exclusive
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A few months ago, DMV producer JUDAH released his project The Amber Rose Instrumentals. Shortly thereafter, we hosted an exclusive contest on the site for emcees to send in their freestyles over the instrumentals. Today, along with DubMD, we are proud to present the final project from JUDAH: The Amber Rose Freestyles. Mixed by DJ [...]

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