June 2011

Matt Diamond: The Science Behind Features

by Kevin June 20, 2011 Interviews

Matt Diamond, the man behind Coalmine Records and Diamond Music Group, has come out to give some inside industry insider tips in regards to getting guest features on your tracks. The following interview is an excellent read for artists as Matt really breaks down some very useful knowledge. It’s a long read, but worth every [...]

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FlamesYall: LikeThaaat (feat Skinny-C)

by Kevin June 20, 2011 Singles

New track from FlamesYall’s upcoming project, InternationYall dropping at the end of the month. The album has features from emcee in the US and UK. This track features ATL’s Skinny-C.

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Nick Reid: Free(dom) Style

by Kevin June 20, 2011 Singles

Nick Reid drops a Free(dom) Style over the instrumental “Jay Electropietricus” by Dela.

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Mr. J. Medeiros: Neon Signs [Music Video]

by Kevin June 20, 2011 Music Videos

Mr. J. Mederios drops the video to his single “Neon Signs” from his new album Saudade, out now!

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Melaphyre: Avogadro’s #1 (Briarpatch)

by Justin June 20, 2011 Hot Download

Back in February we gave you a sampler of Melaphyre’s album, but now here is Avogadro’s #1 (Briarpatch) in its full glory. The project is the New Orleans emcee’s best work to date in my opinion, bolstered by guest appearances and production by Flux (of Binkis Recs), Boog Brown, Mister Nick & Suave. The album is [...]

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VURN: Elevation

by Justin June 20, 2011 Hot Download

VURN is yet another recent discovery, this one with some help from Governed By Loyalty’s Kei. VURN’s a talented rhymer out of Miami and dropped this very dope project Elevation back in May. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Zumo Kollie: Last Showing

by Justin June 20, 2011 Hot Download

Zumo Kollie is a dope emcee whose music I stumbled upon last week. Zumo is from Providence, Rhode Island and Last Standing is his latest project which was released a few weeks ago. The record includes 13 tracks with original producton K-Salaam & Beatnik and Apple Juice Kid. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Apathy: Check To Check [prod by Evidence]

by Justin June 20, 2011 Singles

Apathy gives us a our first taste off his third solo LP with this dope leak “Check To Check” produced by Evidence. The Demigodz member’s new album Honkey Kong, scheduled to be released on August 23rd, bolsters an impressive lineup of producers involved including DJ Premier, Pete Rock, DJ Muggs, Da Beatminerz, Statik Selektah & [...]

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Marcel P. Black: Rashid

by Justin June 20, 2011 Singles

Marcel P. Black pays tribute to Common’s “I Used To Love H.E.R.” on the intro “Rashid” off his upcoming album. The Baton Rouge emcee’s iLuv H.E.R. Too is a project dedicated to fans of the mid-90′s hip hop and will be released on August 30th.

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MindsOne: Code Of Ethics (feat Thee Tom Hardy & Rapsody) [prod by Oddisee]

by Justin June 20, 2011 Singles

North Carolina duo MindsOne have linked up with Jamla artists Thee Tom Hardy & Rapsody for the new cut “Code Of Ethics” produced by Oddisee. The song will appear as bonus track on KON Sci & Tronic’s upcoming EP with Kev Brown duo out later this year. Code of Ethics by MindsOne

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Rebellious: Charger [Barsetta Remix] (feat Jay The MVP, Quell Keith, Akshun & SB)

by Justin June 20, 2011 Singles

Rebellious aka Shawt & G drop the Barsetta remix for their single “Charger” featuring Jay The MVP, Quell Keith, Akshun & SB. The posse cut is another preview of what to expect on the crew’s The Barsetta Club EP, which drops in September.

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The Artifacts: Turn It Up [prod by King I Divine]

by Justin June 20, 2011 Singles

Originally featured on The Official SXSW Mixtape [Download id not defined], now we have a No DJ version of The Artifacts song “Turn It Up” produced by the homie King I Divine. The quality of this one is just another reason to be excited for El Da Sensei & Tame One’s long awaited reunion album.

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Kato: T.I.M.E. Volume 3

by Justin June 20, 2011 Hot Download

Atlanta based producer Kato returns with the third edition of his T.I.M.E. compilation series. Volume 3 features 15 tracks with contributions by Aleon Craft, Jarren Benton, Rittz, Grip Plyaz, Boog Brown, The Canz, T.R.I.M.M. & Phil Ade. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Big A (of Embassy Music Board): Come On Baby

by Justin June 20, 2011 Singles

Big A rocks over a familiar sample on his latest track “Come On Baby.” Look out for a full solo project from the Embassy Music Board member in the near future.

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Wes Fif: Golden Nights [Music Video]

by Justin June 20, 2011 Music Videos

Wes Fif gives the visual treatment to the title cut off his new free LP Golden Nights. You can download the entire album at the Orlando emcee’s website.

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BlaZe: Autumn, Winter, Spring

by Carsten June 20, 2011 Singles

The Bronx emcee BlaZe comes through with the second single off his upcoming project The Blue Light. The self-produced track “Autumn, Winter, Spring” tells the story about a girl he had an encounter with and provides a smooth beat which is wrapped around a Roberta Flack sample. Check it out below. Autumn, Winter, Spring by [...]

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Junclassic: Bust Ya Melon [prod by Jazz Spastiks]

by Kevin June 20, 2011 Singles
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After working with Jazz Spastiks last year for the Internet viral single “Hot Shit!”, Queens NY emcee Junclassic has teamed up once again with the UK production duo for a full album of jazzy hip-hop entitled Mode 7. “Bust Ya Melon” is the first official single from the project and by the crowd’s reaction where [...]

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Jermiside: I’m a Man

by Kevin June 19, 2011 Singles

Just in time for Father’s Day, Jermiside (of The Lessondary) drops the second leak from his upcoming project Live & Let Live, dropping right here at KevinNottingham.com June 28th. “I’m A Man” is produced by Jermiside as well.

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The Foreign Exchange: All The Kisses (feat Paris & Amber Strother)

by Kevin June 19, 2011 Singles

Here’s a brand new studio track taken from the upcoming live CD/DVD Dear Friends: An Evening With The Foreign Exchange which drops 6/28 on +FE Music. It will be available on iTunes as a specially-priced video bundle.

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DJ Hudson: Hudsonbreaks Pt. III – Samples/Breaks Mix

by J. Rizzle June 19, 2011 Downloads

Here’s another volume of DJ Hudson going through the collection for original samples in the style of Muro’s King of Diggin’ and Kon & Amir’s On Track mixes. Hit it at the cut and enjoy. Source: DJ Hudson

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