June 2010

Just Released Today [06/15]

by Kevin June 15, 2010 New Music Releases

With record sales being at an all time low the past few weeks, today is the day that the music industry is hoping those numbers will turn around. Like it or not, Drake’s official debut album drops today and it more than likely will be the number one selling album by the end of the [...]

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Royce Da 5′9″: Bar Exam 3 (Mixtape) [No DJ]

by Thomas June 14, 2010 Downloads

Here is the No DJ version of Royce‘s Bar Exam 3 mixtape.  Bar Exam 3 falls short of it’s predecessors, but still has enough to satisfy hard core Royce fans and get the newbies searching for Bar Exam 1 & 2.  Plus, tracks #5, #8, and #24 are worth the download alone.  Hit the cut [...]

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Introducing… Buggs Tha Rocka

by Kevin June 14, 2010 Get To Know

We just premiered a new track from Buggs Tha Rocka, off his upcoming KN.com sponsored project Mutant Level 5. The tape will be dropping next month, but we wanted to give you a chance to learn a little more about this Cincinnati emcee. So hit the jump to get to know Buggs Tha Rocka…

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Buggs Tha Rocka: That Groove (feat Freeway)

by Kevin June 14, 2010 Exclusive

Here is the lead track from Buggs Tha Rocka‘s Mutant Level 5 dropping right here on KN.com July 14th. “That Groove” features a verse from Freeway and is produced by Beataholilc with additional production by Matt Hueneman. Check it after the cut…

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K. Gates: Somethin 2 Feast On (feat Dinero)

by Justin June 14, 2010 Singles

New Orleans emcee K. Gates drops some new heat called “Somethin 2 Feast On” featuring Dinero of Da Goonz. The TAG produced track is off his upcoming mixtape Goats & Boats (cover above).

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ST 2 Lettaz (of G-Side): Heart & Soul (Music Video)

by Justin June 14, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXuIepHQqIQ One half of G-Side, ST 2 Lettaz, drops the music video for his track “Heart & Soul.” You can download the Architek produced solo track by ST here.

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Skewby: So Dope (feat Gyft)

by Justin June 14, 2010 Singles

Memphis emcee Skewby returns with a new joint called “So Dope” featuring Gyft. Grab Skewby’s latest project Proving You Wrong Since 1988 if you’ve been sleeping.

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Brokn.Englsh: This Way [prod by The ARE]

by Justin June 14, 2010 Singles

Brokn.Englsh teamed up with producer The ARE to create a 4 track EP but as the process went on, the tandem decided to create an entire album. Here’s the first leak off BE & The ARE’s upcoming project called “This Way.”

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Hollywood FLOSS: Xperiment Volume 2 Trailer

by Justin June 14, 2010 Coming Soon
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Hollywood Floss “Once You” from rob jay on Vimeo. Hollywood FLOSS gives a preview of his upcoming mixtape Xperiment Volume 2 in this short trailer. You’ll get to hear a clip of a track off the project called “Once You” as well as the Houston emcee with a few comments on his spot in hip [...]

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J-Coop Da Great: What Up Tho

by Justin June 14, 2010 Singles

J-Coop Da Great is back with a new leak called “What Up Tho” produced by Isso Productions. The track is off J-Coop’s upcoming project 2000&COOP which is set to drop some time in August.

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Chaundon Presents Just My Thoughts: Does Street Cred Sell Records?

by Chaundon June 14, 2010 Guest Blog

The views and opinions of Chaundon do not reflect those of KevinNottingham.com However, they do respect what I have to say or I wouldn’t be here. Relax folks, it’s Just My Thoughts! Does street cred help really help an artist sell records? Let’s look at some of the artists currently behind bars and those who [...]

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Trey Songz: Love King

by J. Rizzle June 13, 2010 Soulful Sundays

This is for all of the Trey Songz fans out there.  Mixtape features some tight singin’ freestyles and cool slow jams only like Trigga Trey can do.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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DJ Shame: Traveling Through Sampleland

by J. Rizzle June 13, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we present this mix to all the crate diggers as DJ Shame takes you on a musical journey.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy! Props to Pipomixes

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Eternia & MoSS: The BBQ Remix (feat Tiye Phoenix & Jean Grae)

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Singles

Eternia pulls in two underground female hip hop heavyweights in the form of Tiye Phoenix and Jean Grae for an all femcee remix of her single “The BBQ”.  The album, At Last, dropping June 29th!

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Nefew: Get Up and Move [Music Video]

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Music Videos
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The second video from the duo’s One Verse video campaign, “Get Up and Move” is yet another example of Nefew‘s continuing emergence as one of Europe’s most prolific hip hop exports. The song was featured on their Anti-Hero Begins project, which is highly recommended for download right here!

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Reality: Temptress (feat Skyzoo) [Dir by Court Dunn]

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Music Videos

New track from Reality‘s upcoming Future History compilation album, which will feature Prodigy, Mistah Fab, Crooked I, Emilio Rojas, Bishop Lamont, Camp Lo, Donny Goines, J The S and more. The video one shot was done by Court Dunn. Shout out to J Master! Hit the jump for your audio fix…

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Rapman Ron G: The Good The Bad & The Ugly

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Singles

Baltimore emcee Rapman Ron G releases a track from his upcoming EP, Welcome to the Soundcheck, dropping this Tuesday. Really feeling this track here. It’s going straight to my new iPod playlist. Check it after the cut…

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J The S: The Painted Man [Music Video]

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Music Videos

The homie J The S dropped a new music video to his song “The Painted Man” earlier this week. Off the street album, Wish You Were Here.

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Jay-Z & Kanye West: Run This Town (Live at Isle Of Wight Festival)

by Carsten June 13, 2010 The Show

Jay-Z continues his festival invasion and makes a stop at the Isle Of Wight Festival in the UK. Here is some footage of him performing “Run This Town” and bringing out non other than Kanye West as a surprise for the massive crowd.

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Little Brother: Good*Fella Radio Hip Hop Series

by Kevin June 13, 2010 Around The Net
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A few weeks ago, Little Brother had an in store appearance at the legendary Fat Beats record store in New York City. Good*Fella Radio was in attendance to ask a few questions. Definitely some good info in here… new Foreign Exchange album in October, Photo solo album top of next year!  I can’t believe we’re [...]

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