July 2010

Cutlass Reid: Imma Be Me [Music Video]

by Kevin July 14, 2010 Music Videos
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One of my favorite new emcees, Cutlass Reid releases a new video for “Imma Be Me” (directed by Monsee for Media Den). The VA native goes in over Swiff D’s “Show Nuffff” track off his Basic Cable (Beat Tape). Be on the lookout for more upcoming videos by Cutlass Reid with 9th Wonder, as well [...]

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OKPTV Presents: David Banner & 9th Wonder – Death Of A Pop Star Interview Part 1

by Kevin July 14, 2010 Around The Net

As we continue to approach the highly anticipated release of Death Of A Pop Star, OkayPlayer.com’s OKPTV met up with the project’s collaborators, the Grammy Award-winning duo David Banner and 9th Wonder, to bring us the first half of an interview, shot while the two were recently in New York for their Peter Rosenberg-presented An [...]

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Apollo Brown: Balance (feat Kenn Starr & John Robinson)

by Kevin July 14, 2010 Singles

Off his latest musical brainchild, The Reset, Apollo Brown delivers yet another triumph in sonic production. “Balance,” narrated by emcees Kenn Starr and John Robinson, is an otherworldly musical composition. The beat cooks low and slow with an orchestral bass line and swirls with synthesized harmonics that elevate the track to a unique frequency. “I [...]

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Cymarshall Law: The Flyness [prod by The Beatnikz]

by Kevin July 14, 2010 Singles

Congratulations to Cymarshall Law, who recently landed a new label deal with XOXO Records/SONY RED. Though Cy will always be HiPNOTT fam, this was an amazing deal that we couldn’t let him pass up. Though his album with brother Skit Slam (as the duo Everliven Sound) is still in heavy rotation, Cymarshall Law is prepared [...]

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FlamesYall: Verses From Lucas (feat Ryan Lucas)

by Kevin July 14, 2010 Singles

Fellow Nottinghammer, FlamesYall has been steadily working on his A Tribe Called Quest tribute album since before we released ours at the top of the year. As we await the completion of his full project, here’s a leak from LowEndYall:ATributeCalledQuest… “Verses From Lucas” featuring D.C. emcee/producer Ryan Lucas.

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Trek Life: So Supreme [prod by Oddisee]

by Kevin July 14, 2010 Singles

California bred emcee Trek Life is excited to announce the release of his latest album, Everything Changed Nothing. Produced entirely by Oddisee, the album will be released July 27th via Mello Music Group.  Here’s the album’s lead single “So Supreme.”

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Buggs Tha Rocka: Mutant Level 5

by Kevin July 14, 2010 Exclusive

Buggs Tha Rocka releases his KN.com sponsored album today — Mutant Level 5.  As one of the most promising independent artists on the rise, Buggs has come to accumulate a steadfast following.  He’s performed in major cities along the mid west and is currently planning shows from coast to coast furthering the movement. With collaborations [...]

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Amor Jones: The AmorJones.com EP

by Justin July 14, 2010 Hot Download

Amor Jones is working on his full length project The Wake Up Show (which we at KN and The Soul Dojo will be sponsoring) but decided to release a new EP to hold people over until then. The AmorJones.com EP is presented by Hiptics.com and features 8 new tracks with produced provided by Nefarious, know:Juander, Marcus [...]

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Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga Previews New Album

by Justin July 14, 2010 Coming Soon
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MAURICEGARLAND.com Previews Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga’s “Burn” from www.mauricegarland.com on Vimeo. Maurice Garland got the chance to step in the studio with Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga for preview of his new album. Mike gives a sampling of one of the songs entitled “Burn” off I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind 3 which he’s [...]

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DJ Break: Tape 8 No Competition

by J. Rizzle July 14, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

This is a mix by DJ Break, it showcases his DJ skillz on the 1s & 2s.  Everything after the cut.

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DJ Vinroc: Back in The Dayz

by J. Rizzle July 14, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Today is DJ Wednesday and today we present to you a mix by DJ Vinroc of the world famous 5th Platoon DJs.  Hit it after the cut and enjoy!

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6th Sense: It’s A 6th Sense Beat Yo​!​! Volume 2

by Kevin July 13, 2010 Hot Download

Just in time for Instrumental Tuesday, producer 6th Sense releases Volume 2 of his series, It’s A 6th Sense Beat Yo!! 34 tracks, featuring some of 6th’s best instrumentals for artists like Outasight, The Kid Daytona, Donny Goines, Talib Kweli, Res, Mickey Factz, B.o.B., Bun B, Kardinal Offishall, Chip Tha Ripper, Mick Boogie, and plenty [...]

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Anatomy Magazine + Mick Boogie + Terry Urban: The Great American Mixtape Side B

by Kevin July 13, 2010 Mixtapes

Mick Boogie & Terry Urban drop their Great American Mixtape: Side B today via Anatomy Magazine. I’m not sure where Side A is or if there even is a Side A, but this tape looks promising. Here’s the scoop: And now, ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Great American Mixtape, Side B, by [...]

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1134 Mix Show Episode 57 [Mixed By E.R.O.C.]

by Kevin July 13, 2010 Around The Net

I really love E.R.O.C.’s mixes and his latest has some excellent new cuts on them. Check it out…

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DJ Kingstun: Main Ingredient Radio Show [07/11]

by Kevin July 13, 2010 Around The Net

This week’s new mix show from UK’s DJ Kingstun is FIRE! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Check it after the cut…

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Dutchmassive: Ms. Unobtainable + The Release (Breathe Easy)

by Kevin July 13, 2010 Singles

The homie Dutchmassive AKA the Hobbyshop Hero recently sent over a couple of new tracks of his.  The A-Side, “Ms. Unobtainable” is produced by Intact and features REGGIE B. The B-Side is an instrumental produced by Dutchmassive himself.

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Rapper Big Pooh + M-Dot: No Surrendering [prod by Explizit One]

by Kevin July 13, 2010 Singles

“Producer Explizit One (whose credits include Devin The Dude, Slaine, Verbal Threat, Edo. G and others) provides the beat for Rapper Big Pooh & M-Dot to lend their vocals on the single “No Surrendering”. North Carolina bread Rapper Big Pooh (1/2 of the group Little Brother) & Boston’s M-Dot (Recent Winner of 2010′s Best Hip [...]

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A.G. & J Dilla: Dunkin Donuts [Mixtape]

by Justin July 13, 2010 Hot Download
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A.G. released new tribute mixtape to J Dilla on his Twitter account today, Dunkin Donuts. The Diggin In The Crates member goes in over some classic Dilla beats, as we already know that’s a good combo. Make sure you cop his new album Everything’s Berri which dropped a few weeks back. Props to Mathhattan for the heads up. [...]

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Skyzoo & Illmind: Frisbees

by Justin July 13, 2010 Singles

As Duck Down celebrates 15 years as a label, they also are prepping for another big release this fall. ”Frisbees” is the first leak off Skyzoo & Illmind’s collaborative album Live From The Tape Deck which drops this October.

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Co$$: It’s All Happening [prod by Numonics]

by Justin July 13, 2010 Singles

The homie Numonics hit us with the second leak off his project with Co$$, “It’s All Happening.” The 2DopeBoyz presented Revelations will include guest appearances by Blu, Big K.R.I.T, Shawn Jackson, Reks, Freddie Gibbs, Wrekonize, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall & Sene.

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