September 2010

Killa Kyleon: Think About Me Freestyle

by Justin September 23, 2010 Singles

Killa Kyleon goes in over 50 Cent’s “Do You Think About Me” instrumental for this dope freestyle version. Make sure you download the Houston emcee’s latest mixtape Natural Born Killa (hosted by DJ Drama) if you’re still sleeping on the AMG CEO.

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Shad: Rose Garden [Remix] (feat Von Pea & Donwill)

by Justin September 23, 2010 Singles

Shad drops a new verse and links up with Tanya Morgan’s Von Pea & Donwill for a remix of his dope song “Rose Garden.” The remix continues the push for Shad’s new album TSOL, which dropped earlier this year but is slated for its U.S. release on October 5th through Decon.

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Ground Up: Turn Around [Music Video]

by Justin September 23, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_vDrn_zHQY It’s always nice to find a “hidden gem” in the inbox and here’s one of those by Philadelphia duo Ground Up called “Turn Around.” If you’re digging the Calvin Scibilia produced track, you can download the group’s latest mixtape Higher Ground over at DatPiff.

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Video: Jay-Z & Warren Buffet At 400 Forbes Summit

by Carsten September 23, 2010 Around The Net

This is pretty epic if you ask me. Sean Carter and Warren Buffet talk with Steve Forbes about success and philanthropy. “You never thought that hip hop would take it this far”

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Junk Science: Miraculous Machines [Music Video]

by Justin September 23, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB4jwJ7nhDI New York duo Junk Science drops the music video for their latest single “Miraculous Machines”, dedicated to memory of their high school English teacher Linda Gold. The track is off Baje One & Snafu’s new album A Miraculous Kind Of Machine which is available now.

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Pr3ci$e & Danimal: Baby

by Justin September 23, 2010 Singles

Here’s the second single off Pr3ci$e & Danimal’s upcoming album Not For Kids, “Baby.” The track is edited to show how the new project is truly “not for kids.” Look out for the album to drop for free on September 28th.

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YelaWolf: Good*Fella Hip Hop Series Interview

by Justin September 23, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9tyXI-mk-s Good*Fella Media caught up with YelaWolf when he was in the NYC for their Hip Hop Series interview. The Alabama emcee speaks on his signing with Interscope, doubts about people getting his music and how he stayed dedicated through those times.

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John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!

by Jon Garcia September 23, 2010 Music Reviews

If you were still bouncing from the grooves of How I Got Over like I was, the announcement of a Roots project with John Legend was like the cherry on top. If you’ve ever heard a song with The Roots acting as the backup band, you know how prolific the outcome can be. However, these [...]

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DJ Just Dizle: Biggie Smalls Is The Illest

by J. Rizzle September 23, 2010 Downloads

It’s Throwback Thursday and you can never go wrong with a Biggie mix. This time it’s our man from France DJ Just Dizle giving tribute to the Notorious one. Grab it after the cut!

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DJ Hotday: Jam Master Jay Tribute Mix

by J. Rizzle September 23, 2010 Downloads

Here’s a tribute to JMJ of Run-DMC put together by DJ Hotday of the Dream Team. The mix dropped in 2002 with no tracklist to boot. Hit the jump to add this to your collection.

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Canibus: Golden Terra Of Rap [Remix] (feat Von Pea, Donwill, Moe Green & TRUTHLiVE) [prod by DJ Premier]

by Justin September 22, 2010 Singles

Tanya Morgan members Von Pea & Donwill along with Bay Area emcees Moe Green & TRUTHLiVE join Canibus for a posse cut remix of his DJ Premier produced “Golden Terra Of Rap.” The track is a bonus cut off the veteran lyricist’s upcoming album C Of Tranquility which drops October 5th. Props to daNkIdeas and the [...]

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Most Anticipated 4th Quarter Music Releases

by Kevin September 22, 2010 Coming Soon
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These posts are always fun and usually garner a ton of discussion. We’ve had some great hip hop releases over the summer, but 4th Quarter (October – December) is usually when the goodness drops as artists and labels prepare for the Christmas season. Of course some of what may drop this  quarter have barely been [...]

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Hell Razah: Cinematic [prod by 4th Disciple]

by Justin September 22, 2010 Singles

We were lucky enough to get an advance copy of Heaven Razah and the Audible Treats crew have leaked one of my favorite joints off the LP, “Cinematic.” The 4th Disciple produced track is a perfect showcase of Hell Razah’s storytelling ability. Make sure you cop the new album next week as Nature Sounds will be donating profits to help support [...]

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Naughty By Nature: The Mixtape (Feat The Garden State Greats)

by Justin September 22, 2010 Hot Download

Naughty By Nature kicked off their reunion with the new single & video “I Gotta Lotta” and now drop The Mixtape. The 8 track project features the trio working with some of New Jersey’s top underground emcees. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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MindsOne: Legion of Doom [prod by Kev Brown] (Music Video)

by Justin September 22, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKHPeK4LhDI MindsOne has released the music video for the lead single “Legion of Doom” produced by Kev Brown. The group’s new album Self Reliance is available now on Soulspazm Records and features production by Oddisee, Illmind, J. Rawls, Dunc & of course Kev Brown.

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Dagha: WildFellow [prod by Psych Major]

by Justin September 22, 2010 Singles

Boston emcee Dagha has teamed with New York producer Psych Major for a new EP called Noise Is The Trigger and here is the first single off the project, “WildFellow.” You may know Dagha from his work with the group Electric Company, who released the very dope album Life’s A Struggle back in ’04. He’s also appeared on critically acclaimed albums by [...]

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Nefarious!: For The Night Time (Instrumental Album)

by Justin September 22, 2010 Hot Download

Cali producer Nefarious! drops his new instrumental album For The Night Time presented by The Soul Dojo. Nef has released the 7 track project as a free download but has also made it available on Bandcamp for $5 if you would like to support. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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N.O. Love (Verbal Assault) Volumes 1 & 1.5

by Justin September 22, 2010 Hot Download

Max Out Management & Visual Crack have linked up to create compilation of some New Orleans’ most talented emcees. N.O. Love (Verbal Assault) Volumes 1 & 1.5 features Big Easy artists such as Jay Electronica, Lyrikill, Impulss, Truth Universal, J. Blitz, Lil’ Dee, Tygah Woods, A.Levy & many more. Tracklist & links after the jump.

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From the Mind of Rasheed Chappell: The Evolution Will Not Be Televised

by Rasheed Chappell September 22, 2010 Guest Blog

*Editor’s Note: Rasheed Chappell is the latest emcee that we have chosen to give the floor to as a guest blogger on KN.com. All views written below are that of Rasheed Chappell and are not the views of Kevin Nottingham or KevinNottingham.com.* The most important time in History is the right now, because at this [...]

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Unique Squared Producer Contest: Submit Your Best Beat To Be A Part of This Years’ A3C and Win a Native Instruments Maschine!

by Kevin September 22, 2010 Contests

Unique Squared has partnered with The Beatz and Lyrics Show with JayForce (WFRG 89.3 FM, Atlanta)  to create the radio show’s second annual A3C Mixtape. Last year at A3C, The Beatz and Lyrics show’s host Jayforce and Producer Amond Jackson from Salem Psalms Recording, put together a 12 track mixtape featuring all original songs and [...]

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