August 2011

KN Certified: Co$$ Beat Contest

by Kevin August 15, 2011 Contests

As part of our week long tribute to Co$$, we’re holding a beat contest for all the producers out there. It’s simple… submit one beat for a chance to have Co$$ spit over it. We’ll take submissions until the end of the week (Friday night at 8pm est) and Co$$ will pick the winner for [...]

T3: 3iller The EP

by Alex Edelstein August 15, 2011 Music Reviews

I remember catching T3 as recently as February of this year in New York City alongside the likes of Q-Tip, Illa J and Ma Dukes at a J Dilla tribute show. As the last remaining original Slum Village member, he kept it classic smashing joints from the acclaimed albums, Fantastic Vol. 2 and Trinity (Past, [...]

David Banner: Swag

by Justin August 15, 2011 Singles

David Banner takes the whole swag movement to task as well as the likes of Kreayshawn & V-Nasty on his latest song “Swag.” I’m sure some will look at this as Banner being the old guy stuck in his ways, but I think it’s a great to have the Crooked Lettaz emcee to speak out on what he feels is bullshit in [...]

Good Company: Time [Music Video]

by Justin August 15, 2011 Music Videos

Good Company gives the visual treatment to their joint “Time” off This Time Next Year. If you haven’t already, make sure you cop Ayatollah Jaxx & Fundamental’s new album right now on iTunes.

AF The Naysayer & Luke St. John: R.A.W. Talent [Music Video]

by Justin August 15, 2011 Music Videos

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AF THE NAYSAYER X LUKE ST JOHN @ The Brec park from jon rogers on Vimeo. Baton Rouge duo AF The Naysayer & Luke St. John implement visuals of some local skater for the “R.A.W. Talent” music video. The track will appear on the emcee/producer tandem’s Autodidact EP, which is coming soon.

KN Certified: Co$$

by Arasia Magnetic August 15, 2011 Exclusive

There is something brewing on the West Coast: a concoction of meticulous lyrics that are fueled by the human experience, unfiltered production that musically illustrates alongside its guest star, and an admirable camaraderie that will birth a movement that can alter Hip Hop’s course. Currently, this hotbed filled with a diverse group of innovative emcees [...]

Producer Spotlight: Jazz Spastiks

by Kevin August 14, 2011 Producer Spotlight

I first heard of the UK duo Jazz Spastiks around this time last year, when they released their compilation album 12 Bit Spit. As a fan of jazz-sampled hip hop, their production style was right up my alley and filled the void my ears have been missing since A Tribe Called Quest split over a [...]

Top 10 Songs By The Foreign Exchange

by Arasia Magnetic August 14, 2011 Exclusive

Thank goodness for the Okayplayer message boards. I’ve had some great debates and have even learned a music lesson or two but the best thing it did for my life was serve as the destination for Phonte and Nicolay to meet and create what would become The Foreign Exchange. Since their arrival in 2004, my ears [...]

Tom Caruana Presents Wu-Tang vs. Jimi Hendrix: Black Gold

by Kevin August 14, 2011 Hot Download

Oh hell yeah… this is right up my alley. Especially with Jimi being my all-time favorite guitarist (next to Eddie Van Halen and Prince). Mashed up by Tom Caruana, who also did the Wu vs. The Beatles mix awhile back too. I haven’t check this yet, but this should be good… real good.

Professional Mixing & Mastering Service Now Being Offered

by Kevin August 14, 2011 KN Site Happenings

KevinNottingham.com has teamed up with MMG Productions to offer our readers the best in mixing, editing and mastering services available. Need a professional mix for your demo, single, album or mixtape? Need a track or an album mastered? The team at MMG Productions will take professional care of your technical needs and provide you with [...]

Sade: Smooth Operator [Soulful Sunday Throwback]

by DJ Grain August 14, 2011 Music Videos

On this Soulful Sunday, I am bringing you the video Smooth from Sade, arguably one of the best songstress of our time. Sade has had a career that has spanned over two decades and has classic after classic track that never gets old. Sit back relax and enjoy.

The Foreign Exchange: Dear Friends (An Evening With The Foreign Exchange)

by Jeremiah August 14, 2011 Music Reviews

Last February, The Foreign Exchange gathered 40 randomly selected friends and supporters, brought them to SoundPure Studios in Durham, North Carolina and performed an acoustic set of some of their most enjoyable and soulful tracks. Luckily, for those that weren’t fortunate enough to attend, The Foreign Exchange made a video and audio recording of the [...]

ERIMAJ: Conflict Of A Man [Music Video]

by Duane Powell August 14, 2011 Music Videos

Erimaj is a killer band out of NYC comprised of some of the most in demand musicians who play for a number of artists in soul, pop, and jazz, led by world famous drummer Jamire Williams. Their new single, “Conflict Of A Man” contains vocals from Chris Turner, who is currently Bilal’s touring background singer [...]

Muhsinah: Gone EP

by Duane Powell August 14, 2011 Soulful Sundays

Check out the latest EP, Gone, from the astonishing Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, composer & producer Muhsinah. All material was written, composed, arranged, produced, performed, recorded & mixed by Muhsinah. (Track 4-5 guitars performed by Daniel Montagu Smith). And stay tuned for Arasia’s interview with this gifted artist coming soon!

Jesse Boykins III: Back Home (Mermaids & Dragons) [Music Video]

by Justin August 14, 2011 Music Videos

GCF NY sent over some new visuals for Jesse Boykins III’s “Back Home (Mermaids & Dragons” off his latest LP. You can download the singer’s free album Way Of The Warfarer here.

Trackademicks: Halfway (feat Phonte & Carlitta Durand)

by Duane Powell August 14, 2011 Singles

In cased you missed it, check out this new track “Halfway” – the second single off Trackademicks album, Trackademicks Presents The Champagne Room featuring Phonte and Carlitta Durand. Enjoy! Trackademicks presents Halfway feat. Phonte & Carlitta Durand by The Honor Roll

K-Def, Astronote & K-Murdock Remix De La Soul [Free EP]

by Kevin August 12, 2011 Hot Download

Speaking of K-Def, the legendary producer hooked up with the likes of K-Murdock and Astronote to remix some of their favorite De La Soul joints in this free EP provided by The Find Mag, Boogiedown Brega, and Redefinition Records. Props to Potholes for the heads up!

Internal Quest: Problems (Remix ft El Da Sensei, Craig G, Sadat X)

by Kevin August 12, 2011 Singles

Whew! Crazy hot track from Internal Quest, featuring El Da Sensei, Craig G and Sadat X with DJ Hush on the cuts.

KN Readers Name Their Favorite K-Def Productions

by Kevin August 12, 2011 Lists

A few weeks ago we asked our readers to name their favorite K-Def production for a chance to win K-Def’s new single from Redefinition Records on clear vinyl. We thought it’d be fun to share those results. “Mad Props” came in at the top spot, followed by “Chief Rocka” at a close second. Hit the jump to [...]

DJ Chong Wizard: Happy Hour Podcast [Summer Edition]

by Kevin August 12, 2011 Podcast

DJ Chong Wizard is back with his second installment of the Cariboo Brewing sponsored Happy Hour Podcast. This month’s Happy Hour Podcast is the Summer Edition. The mix is filled with classic feel good summer anthems, making it the perfect mix for a pool party or a BBQ. Hosted by Donny Arcade and mixed by [...]

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