April 2011

ArtOfficial: Migraine [Music Video]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Music Videos

New video from Miami’s ArtOfficial! Directed/Shot/Edited by Carlos de Varona, “Migraine” is the lead single from the group’s upcoming album Vitamins & Minerals coming this summer. You can download this track for free at ArtOfficialMusic.net.

Donny Goines: Ich!ban [Music Video]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Music Videos

Fresh visuals for Donny Goines’ “Ich!ban,” directed by Court Dunn. Success Served Cold will be coming soon.

Willie Evans Jr: The Fool [Parts I & II]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Singles

Part I can be seen above, as Wille shows us how he chopped up a Stevie Wonder video. Check the finished song (Part II) after the cut. Willie’s full length debut, Introduction, will be released this summer on High Water Music.

J. Rizzle Presents The Essence of Nate Dogg

by J. Rizzle April 21, 2011 Mixtapes

Here’s the latest in the Essence of series. This time it’s the best that ever laid a hook on a track, the KING of Hooks Nate Dogg. I selected tracks that showed his genuis of listening to a classic song and coming up with a tight hook that turned the newly created rap song into [...]

Trebles and Blues: The Blue Note Kickstarter Campaign

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Around The Net

Trebles and Blues (yeah it’s just one guy) released his debut instrumental project, The Blue Note, about a month ago. Now he wants to push the release to the next level. Check out his recent Kickstarter campaign to see how you can help. You can download the project for free at treblesandblues.com.

Cutlass Reid: Life Is 2011 [Music Video]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Cutlass Reid drops a visual for his “Life Is 2011″ freestyle. Directed by Lo Torres. One Day At A Time mixtape coming soon.

UGK + Outkast + George Michael: International Whisperer’s Anthem (Skratch Bastid’s Sexy Sax Mix)

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Singles

Only Skratch Bastid would come up with something like this… What would happen if George Michael (and perhaps professional saxophonist Sergio Flores) combined forces with the two greatest hip-hop duos to ever come out of the South? UGK and Outkast trade stories of love over a soothing, hypnotic rhythm, highlighted by the greatest melody ever [...]

Bakery Poetry Lounge Presents… BoomGirls [Tonight in Hollywood]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Sponsored Events

If you’re in or around Hollywood, California tonight, here’s a show you should check out.

Bodega Brovas: 2011 Germany Tour [May 5-8]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Sponsored Events

The Bodega Brovas will be in Germany next month for a 4 day tour. Recently signed to HiPNOTT Records, the trio comprised of Headkrack, Keynote and Travii the 7th have been consistently dropping new music this year with their 1st and 15th series… all in preparation for their HiPNOTT debut album to be released this [...]

DJ Anonymous: Hip Hop Is Living

by J. Rizzle April 21, 2011 Downloads

This is the second official release mix from DJ Anonymous. the prequel to the better known mixtape Keeping Crates Stacked from 1997. Hit it at the jump and enjoy. **The Tracklist is incomplete as stated by the DJ**

M-Dot: The Difference [prod by SoulSlicers]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Singles

Switzerland based production team, SoulSlicers brings you the second single off of their debut album Boost Da Soul, dropping in May. The single, entitled “The Difference” features Boston rhyme slinger, M-Dot. Look out for the full length video, recently shot in Geneva, coming soon and grab more from the SoulSlicers with their free EP, Before [...]

What Inspires Punchline?

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Around The Net

TheBeeShine.com caught up with Punchline of eMC, Punchline & Wordsworth, Punchline & Fokis, etc. Hear what inspires the NY emcee and what…. a new eMC project in the works? Dope!

Pete Rock & CL Smooth: T.R.O.Y. [Live @ The Fix]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Around The Net

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Last year, Fresh Select had a four year anniversary celebration for The Fix in Portland, Oregan. One of the highlights was obviously Pete Rock & CL Smooth doing their classic track, “T.R.O.Y.”. This performance is tight. Check Slim Kid Tre (of Pharcyde) on the intro tip.

Has-Lo: Untitled #1 (Hold On) [Music Video]

by Kevin April 21, 2011 Music Videos

A couple weeks ago, MMG dropped the mp3 for the song “Untitled #1 (Hold On)” from Has-Lo‘s In Case I Don’t Make It. Today we get the official music video. The second video, Untitled #1 (Hold On), was directed by Antonio Battle who also came up with the visual concepts. The song is one [...]

DJ Anonymous: Going Back To My Roots – Late 80′s Rap

by J. Rizzle April 21, 2011 Downloads

DJ Anonymous goes in on this mix featuring gems from the late 80s, hit it at the jump.

Tudakay: KevinNottingham.com Promo

by Kevin April 20, 2011 Exclusive

Haha, you all know I LOVE this stuff… especially when we don’t even need to ask for it. We’ve been supporting the homie Tudakay for a while now (just search the site). Nice to have the luv reciprocated. Big up to Tudakay!

Hip Hop Responds to High Gas Prices #GasIsTooDamnHigh

by Kevin April 20, 2011 Around The Net

No matter what state you live in, you can’t deny that gas prices have gotten out of control. This increase in the cost of fuel has started a movement which has everyone around the nation saying, “Gas is Too Damn High!” The League of Young Voters Education Fund supports this movement and has worked with [...]

Legacy: Revenge / Exotic Thugs [Music Video]

by Kevin April 20, 2011 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Here’s the first video from the group Legacy which consist of Planet Asia along with two DJ’s Adlib and Me Myself & I from Cologne, Germany.

A Cool Stick: Hippie Girl [Music Video]

by Kevin April 20, 2011 Music Videos

A Cool Stick just released this light hearted video for their song, “Hippie Girl”. Kinda reminds me of the old 90s Blind Melon video with the bumble bee girl. I like these guys.

Recess: Art Trade Video Interview

by Kevin April 20, 2011 Around The Net

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

I’m not up on Recess, but I absolutely love the vibe of a live hip hop band. Props to the homie J57 for sending this over. The Art Trade interviews Recess, the live hip-hop based band from Brooklyn. As they perform their songs “The Gentleman” and “Escalators”.

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