August 2010

Tomorrow, Yesterday: To… From…

by Kevin August 24, 2010 Hot Download

It’s finally here… Tomorrow, Yesterday‘s debut album on HiPNOTT Records: To… From….  And we’re so excited to share this music with you all that we’re giving it away today as a free download.  Produced entirely by L.A. producer A3, To… From… has Yep & T.i.E. dedicating an entire album to all the ladies out there. [...]

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Producer Spotlight: Consern

by Kevin August 24, 2010 Producer Spotlight

Remixing a highly popular beat, such as the Marley Marl-produced “Mama Said Knock You Out”, is something that very few can do well. For Miami producer Consern, he approached it effortlessly and crafted a beat with the same intensity as the original. As we countdown to the release of our Mama Said Knock You Out [...]

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Nottz: The 1ne x Cars (Remix)

by Thomas August 24, 2010 Singles

One new (and old) joint from VA producer Nottz. Nottz is releasing his album You Need This Music in October I believe, but “The 1ne” featuring The Alchemist and (more than likely) “Cars (Remix)” featuring Rah Digga won’t be included on the album.  I really wasn’t feeling Nottz‘s mic skills on “Cars,” but “The 1ne” [...]

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M.Will the Shogun: Nostalgia

by Kevin August 24, 2010 Instrumentals

M.Will the Shogun presents Nostalgia as an ode to the music lover. Incorporating nostalgic vibes and sounds to reach the soul of the listener. This compilation includes 9 instrumentals produced by M.Will during the sophomore and junior years of his high school career. This edition of Nostalgia also features newer material done exclusively by M.Will [...]

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SlimKat78: Soundfreakers Vol​.​1

by Thomas August 24, 2010 Instrumentals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTi2KKOmwk8″>”Brainwash”

After having yU‘s “Brainwash” from his dope album Before Taxes (here) on repeat (and hypnotized) for 30 minutes this weekend I figured I needed to share some of SlimKat‘s work.  The D.C. native released this 14 track  instrumental album full of dope ish this past April.  This album showcases his skills and explains why artist [...]

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Just Released Today [08/24]

by Kevin August 24, 2010 New Music Releases

Last week was lackluster as far as new music releases go and this week really ain’t much better. Bizzy Bone of Bone-Thugs has a new album dropping today, as well as TEK’s long awaited 24KT Smoke. Blu is rumored to be releasing a physical version of Her Favorite Colo(u)r, but I keep getting conflicting answers [...]

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Duke Hugh: Beattape Summer 2010

by J. Rizzle August 24, 2010 Instrumentals

As the summer of 2010 comes to a close, Duke Hugh presents this beat tape of mellow beats that you can groove out to while taking that last drive to the beach or simply just chillin’ out at home.  Hit it at the cut and enjoy!

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Kuddie Fresh: Music Hate N Love

by J. Rizzle August 24, 2010 Instrumentals

Today is Instrumental Tuesday and today we present a bangin’ instrumental piece by Kuddie Fresh.  Hit the the cut for this highly recommended tape.  Enjoy!

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Rasheed Chappell: Building 8 [Music Video]

by Thomas August 23, 2010 Music Videos

Rasheed Chappell sent through the first video from his forthcoming album, Future Before Nostalgia.  The images perfectly match Sheed‘s lyrics.  This song and video is just a taste of what Sheed and Kenny Dope have cooked up for the masses.  FBN will not disappoint.  Hit the cut for the track if you don’t have it.  [...]

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AZ: Nothing Move (feat. June Summers)

by Thomas August 23, 2010 Singles

AZ will be dropping a 15th year anniversary special edition of his classic album, Doe or Die on October 10, 2010. This track featuring June Summers will be featurned on the digital only release. If someone who has contact with AZ please let him know a classic album such as Doe or Die needs a [...]

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CurT@!n$: 2 Sports Cars (feat. Dom Kennedy) [Music Video]

by Thomas August 23, 2010 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

New York emcee CurT@!n$ and West Coast spitter Dom Kennedy release a video for their collaborative track off of CurT@!n$‘s (Wu-Tang inspired mixtape) The Dissertation: The Wu-Thesis.   Both emcee’s keep the spirit and vibe of “The M.G.M.” track alive à la Rae and Ghost. I think it’s time I revisit Dom Kennedy‘s West$ide mixtape/project [...]

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Quake: I Stand Alone (feat. Royce da 5’9 & Kayo) [Prod. by Tone Mason]

by Thomas August 23, 2010 Singles

“I Stand Alone” will be featurned on Quake‘s forthcoming album, The Myth dropping next Tuesday.  Peep the info about the track… Here is the third single off Quake’s debut album The Myth which drops Tuesday August 31st, 2010. I Stand Alone features hip-hop heavyweight Royce da 5’9″ and frequent collaborator Kayo. The song was produced [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Nefew

by Kevin August 23, 2010 Artist Spotlight

I was first introduced to Nefew earlier this year when we posted their last mixtape Antihero Begins. That tape still gets constant play on my ipod. Hailing from across the way in Switzerland, emcee/producer duo Polemikk and PA-Double are preparing to drop a new tape on use next month with DJ Green Lantern. Intrigued yet? [...]

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Black Milk – Deadly Medley (feat. Royce Da 5’9” & Elzhi) [Music Video]

by Carsten August 23, 2010 Music Videos

Black Milk lets loose of the visuals to “Deadly Medly,” featuring Royce Da 5’9” and Elzhi. The Album Of The Year drops September 14th. Enjoy!

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Producer Spotlight: Isbjerg

by Kevin August 23, 2010 Producer Spotlight

I’m actually shocked that this is the first time we’ve featured Isbjerg in a producer spotlight. As we highlight some of the producer who helped create our upcoming Mama Said Knock You Out remix album, we come to one of the original Nottinghammers. Isbjerg has been participating in our remix contest since we started our [...]

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Tomorrow, Yesterday: Fight

by Kevin August 23, 2010 Singles

Here is the second official single from Tomorrow, Yesterday‘s upcoming album To… From… dropping tomorrow for free download on HiPNOTT Records. Continuing on from the first single, “Reminder” and keeping with the anthem of the album, “Fight” is another track dedicated to the ladies. “Baby we can fight all night, fight all day, but love [...]

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Cee-Lo: Fuck You

by Carsten August 23, 2010 Downloads

The one and only Cee-Lo is back! Here is the promo video to his amazing single “Fuck You.” According to him, an official video will drop later this week. Grab the mp3 after the jump. Enjoy!

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DJ Kingstun: Speak No Evil (Main Ingredient Radio Show) [08/21]

by Kevin August 22, 2010 Around The Net

Here’s the latest mix show from the UK’s DJ Kingstun to start your week off right!

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Producer Spotlight: Jim B.

by Kevin August 22, 2010 Producer Spotlight

This Thursday we are finally releasing our Mama Said Knock You Out remix project, which we have literally been working on all year. I wanted to take this week and spotlight some of the producers who were placed on the remix album. First up we have Jim B, who produced the “Milky Cereal” remix featuring [...]

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Tony Moon: Lunar Plexus

by Kevin August 22, 2010 Hot Download

The big homie Tony Moon sent his latest project over a couple of weeks ago and I’m just now getting around to check it out. Good stuff right here.

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