June 2011

Natasha Ramos: Feelin’ Myself [Mixtape]

by J. Rizzle June 19, 2011 Downloads

Natasha Ramos released her debut Mixtape called ‘Feelin’ Myself (2011)’ which is freaking good ! Among the producers that are contributed to the mixtape are Hit-Boy, Bryan Michael Cox & Adonis, Chris & Drop, The Platinum Bros among others. Source: The Neptunes

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DJ Jamad: Spring Watr Mix

by J. Rizzle June 19, 2011 Downloads

DJ Jamad goes in on 35 tracks of cool on the latest Moods Music|Afromentals collaboration mix, grab it at the jump and taste the Spring Watr. Enjoy! Source: DJ Dibiase

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Nas: Everything Is Real (The Lost Album Vol. 2)

by Kevin June 18, 2011 Hot Download

RHHH drops Volume 2 of their Nas Lost Album compilations.  We previously featured volume 1 and between these RHHH dropped a 4 disc compilation of Nas’ greatest features.  If you’re a Nas fan, you might wanna grab these up. Check Volume 2 after the cut…

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BIGREC: I Am [Music Video]

by Kevin June 18, 2011 Music Videos

Featured earlier this week on volume two of our DEMOS mixtape, BIGREC hits us up with the new video from his mixtape, RHHIB 1.5 The CorRECtive.  “I Am” directed by Tommy Nova and produced by Big Rus.

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The ILLZ: The Pursuit (ILL Tal Remix)

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Singles

Following last week’s remix of “In Between Us” here is the second bonus remix track “The Pursuit (ILL Tal Remix)” Produced by ILL Tal, off of the upcoming ILLZSENTIAL: The Essential ILLZ Collection due out July 6, 2011. The project is a special collection for fans and the perfect introduction for those that have to [...]

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Trebles and Blues: Summer Love

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Coming Soon

Trebles and Blues (which is just one guy) dropped off this little jawn as a prelude to his new project which he’ll release in a couple of months. I love it…

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Charlie Smarts: Test of Time [Music Video]

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Music Videos

Charlie Smarts of Kooley High drops a new video in support of his latest mixtape, Trident.

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Billy Bang: Here We Go [prod by 730]

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Singles

Off his upcoming EP, This Is Hip Hop, dropping June 21st… this one BANGS!

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Rusty Redenbacher & Mr. Kinetik: Cashin In [Music Video]

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Music Videos

New music video from Rusty Redenbacher & Mr. Kinetik’s latest project The Professor and The Hustler.

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Raven Sorvino @ Common Ground

by Kevin June 17, 2011 The Show

Check out Raven Sorvino break it down at Common Ground in Riverside, CA.

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I.deals (IV the Polymath & Jondis): Spill [Album of the Day]

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Here’s a new album I just copped and highly recommend you all check out too. Spill is the new album from IV the Polymath & Jondis (aka I.deals) and features over 40 minutes of dope beats, rhymes and scratches.  Right now you can cop the album via Bandcamp for $9, 10% of which goes to [...]

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Novel: The Best of So Far [Compilation]

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Hot Download

The homies over at RHHH have come up with yet another dope compilation and this time the subject of music is Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, singer & hip-hop artist Novel. Novel, who has worked with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Beyonce, Leona Lewis, Alicia Keys, Kelis, Talib Kweli, India Arie, Lionel Richie and many others is still [...]

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Nick Reid: Growin’ Up [prod by D.G.S.]

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Singles

Brand new track from Real Hip Hop Head fam, Nick Reid.  The Sacramento, CA emcee gives us a glimps into his life over the laid back production of D.G.S.

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Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah To Record New Project Live on Ustream

by Kevin June 17, 2011 News

Freddie Gibbs is gearing up to record a new project with producer Statik Selektah next week and XXLMag.com will be on hand to document  the entire process on their UStream channel.  Similar to Statik’s discs with Saigon (2009’s All In A Day’s Work) and  Freeway (Statik-Free), this new project will also be recorded in  just [...]

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Kendrick Lamar: Ronald Reagan Era (feat RZA)

by Justin June 17, 2011 Singles

The rising star from the Compton, Kendrick Lamar, gets an assit from the legendary RZA for his latest leak “Ronald Reagan Era” off #Section80. The Top Dawg Ent. emcee’s 3rd solo album will be released on July 2nd.

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Jean Grae: Casebasket

by Justin June 17, 2011 Singles

Jean Grae drops the new cut ”Casebasket” produced by Boogie Blind, the first leak off her upcoming mixtape Cookies Or Comas: A Gangsta Grillz Special Edition hosted by DJ Drama. The project, which drops June 23rd, is a prelude of what’s to come on Jean’s long awaited album Cake Or Death. Jean Grae “Casebasket” by 3DDistro

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Hassaan Mackey: Soul For Sale [Free Download]

by Justin June 17, 2011 Hot Download

Mello Music Group presents another edition of their Free Friday Music Series with Hassaan Mackey’s 2007 album Soul For Sale. The album was released as part of the Rawkus 50 campaign along with other artists like Dynas, Laws, Finale, Willie Evans Jr, Kay, The Smile Rays, Custom Made, Kaimbr, L.E.G.A.C.Y. & The Regiment . The project [...]

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Rapsody: Black Diamonds (feat Raekwon) [prod by 9th Wonder]

by Justin June 17, 2011 Singles

The Chef rocks over a 9th Wonder instrumental as Raekwon joins Kooley High’s Rapsody for the new cut “Black Diamonds” produced by 9th. The track will appear on Rapsody’s album Thank H.E.R. Now, which drops next week.

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Thursday Throwback: Big L- Put It On [Video]

by DJ Grain June 16, 2011 Music Videos

For this edition of Thursday Throwback, I have to take time out to honor one of the best emcees that was murdered on the eve of his signing to Jay-z’s newly started label at the time.  Big L is one of our fallen that blessed us with many memorable tracks but had many many more [...]

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Please Listen To My DEMOS, Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

by Kevin June 16, 2011 Mixtapes

In promotion for the upcoming music documentary, DEMOS: An Independent Artist’s Guide To Success, KevinNottingham.com hosted a contest for independent artists to submit their “demo” for a chance to have their music included in our upcoming promotional mixtapes. Over 150 submissions were received and 36 artists won a spot. Volume 1, released just last month, [...]

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