August 2010

Versis: The Need

by Kevin August 6, 2010 Singles

Here’s a project that I’m looking forward to dropping… Monday can’t come soon enough. The above should read Illcandescant, but I had to crop the image to fit.  I’m diggin this track just as much as the last leak Versis dropped. Check it out…

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Magestik Legend: All Eye Know [Music Video]

by Kevin August 6, 2010 Music Videos

Magestik Legend “All Eye Know” video, directed by Gerard Victor. Concept created by Magestik Legend and Gerard Victor. Video features Buff1, 14KT, T3, T Calmese (iLLite), Fes Roc and more. “All Eye Know” is one of the standout tracks from Magestik Legend’s current project To Be Continued…Chapter 1 (hosted by T3) available at magestiklegend.bandcamp.com.

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Kali: Be Quiet [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin August 6, 2010 Singles

Showoff Records’ artist, Kali, has a new EP out on iTunes with the majority of the EP produced by Statik Selektah. Here’s a taste… hit the cut for the tracklist as well.

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Parable: That Feeling [prod by Sharpsound]

by Kevin August 6, 2010 Singles

Parable’s “That Feelin’” brings another feel-good vibe, equipped with slick rhymes and deep-thump courtesy of Sharpsound. Parable continues his ventures on the road as he gears up for an upcoming release with Llamabeats (together forming THINK TANK). Mashed Potatoes is set for October 2010, as he also begins plotting for his upcoming solo EP set for first [...]

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Nikki Lynette: The Strong Survive

by Kevin August 6, 2010 Singles

New track from Chicago’s Nikki Lynette! This track is off her upcoming EP, The Strong Survive, and will also be featured on the season premiere of Jersey Shore. Good look Nikki!

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Manchilde: Ain’t No Doubt [prod by DJ Manifest]

by Kevin August 6, 2010 Music Videos

Here’s a new video from Canadian artist Manchilde, off his upcoming album Phenomenology dropping real soon. I dig this track… got a real 80s vibe to it. You can download the audio as well as his other singles “Rolla Skatin” and “Let It Bang” (feat Eternia & Tough Dumplin) after the cut…

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Re-Surch: This Time (feat Shannon Gallagher)

by Kevin August 5, 2010 Singles
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Off his upcoming mixtape hosted right here at KN.com in conjunction with One3 Music, here’s the first leak from Re-Surch. “This Time” finds the Boston emcee going in over a hard hitting Offspring-sampled beat. The hook is provided by Shannon Gallagher. If Re-Surch is coming this hard with the first track, you can only imagine [...]

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E Reece: Celebrate [prod by Kev Brown]

by Kevin August 5, 2010 Singles

To continue the promo of his new album Concrete Steppin, E Reece gives us the Kev Brown-produced track “Celebrate” for free download. Hooking up with another DMV based producer was a no brainer for E Reece, who originally hails from Maryland. And Kev Brown gives him this hard-knocking soulful backdrop to lay his rhymes over. [...]

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D.Julien: Studio Life [prod by Selasse]

by Justin August 5, 2010 Singles

The homie D.Julien hit me with his latest work, a rapid fire cut entitled ”Studio Life” produced by Selasse. The Brooklyn emcee is finishing his next project Ready For Tomorrow, which will not feature this song.

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Young Scolla: Stare [prod by Tecknowledgy]

by Justin August 5, 2010 Singles

Young Scolla is gearing up for the release of his new project Tears & Triumphs and decided to release this track that didn’t make the cut. “Stare” is produced by Tecknowledgy of The Xxtraordinary Gentleman and while it didn’t make the cut, it still gives a preview of the sound to expect on the final [...]

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Moe Green: KIM [Music Video]

by Justin August 5, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKxV_3bmBk4 Bay Area emcee Moe Green drops the visuals for his dope track “KIM” off his latest album Rocky Maivia: Non Title Match [Download id not defined]. This video, directed by Myke Ward, is a portrayal of the life of an aspiring emcee.

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Commentary: T3′s Loyalty In Question

by Justin August 5, 2010 Exclusive

It’s not like Slum Village is the first group to break up (they’ve gone through their fair share of changes over the years) but there was something different about this one.  As fans, we clamor for our favorite groups to reconcile and work together again. Most of the time, we see the tension build right [...]

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The Rub: History of Hip Hop Vol. 26 (2004)

by J. Rizzle August 5, 2010 Downloads

It’s Throwback Thursday and here’s a mix by The Rub’s DJ Ayres.  This volume in the History of Hip Hop covers 2004.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy.

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The Rub: History of Hip Hop Vol. 25 (2003)

by J. Rizzle August 5, 2010 Downloads

It’s Throwback Thursday and here’s a mix by The Rub’s DJ Ayres.  This volume in the History of Hip Hop series covers 2003.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy.

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VT Union: This Is Me (feat Sean Price) [prod by Nastee]

by Kevin August 4, 2010 Singles

The VT Union, comprised of Dakota (MC), DJ Adog & Nastee (MC/Producer) are pleased to leak the 1st single “This Is Me” (featuring Sean Price), in promotion for the group’s forthcoming street album, The VT Union Is Dead that gets set to drop on August 17th. The VT Union Is Dead features guest appearances from [...]

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Stik Figa & D/Will: Alive & Well EP

by Kevin August 4, 2010 Hot Download

New EP from Stik Figa & D/Will: As a follow up to their previous EP, HelloGoodbye, Stik Figa & D/WILL bring us their latest project, Alive & Well. With their last release being themed as a suicide note to Stik Figa’s son, Alive and Well provides a much different perspective on life, yet equally thought [...]

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The Canz: Life After Graduation [Mixtape]

by Justin August 4, 2010 Hot Download

DJ Booth.net, along with Mick Boogie & Terry Urban, bring to you Life After Graduation from The Canz. The Atlanta duo rhymes over various instrumentals from Kanye West & Notrious B.I.G. in this project inspired by Life After Death & Graduation. Guests appearing include Aleon Craft, Embassy Music Board & Jarren Benton. Tracklist & link [...]

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Hollywood FLOSS: Xperiment Interview

by Justin August 4, 2010 Around The Net
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Hollywood Floss- Xperiment’s Interview from rob jay on Vimeo. Hollywood FLOSS speaks on the concept of his Xperiment mixtape series as well as his future plans. The Xperiment Volume 2 drops August 10th and is sponsored various sites (including ours).

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Paul Wall: Heart of a Champion

by Arasia Magnetic August 4, 2010 Music Reviews

What’s good about declaring yourself the “People’s Champ” is that you only have to satisfy one group—your fans. So any commentary from a critic is a simple technicality. And Paul Wall is ignoring his critics and giving his fans what they want with Heart of a Champion. Without question, there is something about Paul Wall [...]

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Mister Cee: Forget About It

by J. Rizzle August 4, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s another mixtape that I spotted at Original Hip Hop Underground by the legendary Mister Cee.  Everything after the cut.

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