October 2011

Ledisi: So Into You [Music Video] x Contest

by Arasia Magnetic October 16, 2011 Soulful Sundays
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After the highest charting album of her career, Pieces Of Me, which debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and was the No. 1 iTunes R&B Album, four-time Grammy®-nominated Verve Forecast recording artist Ledisi debuted her latest video on VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, for her [...]

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Proh Mic: Hit The Floor (feat Coultrain & Uncle Imani)

by Arasia Magnetic October 16, 2011 Soulful Sundays
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Producer/Musician Proh Mic is preparing for his album release Rhythm for Days dropping October 25th via All Natural Inc. The album blends and meshes various elements of soul, hip hop, and electronica, and is entirely produced by Proh Mic, except for one song produced by Seattle cohort Vitamin D. Rhythm for Days features vocal appearances from [...]

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Jesse Fischer and Soul Cycle: Homebrew

by Duane Powell October 16, 2011 Soulful Sundays
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The third album from this NYC based band is a funky batch and cohesive blend of soul, funk, and jazz. Lead by keyboardist Jesse Fischer, who’s played for many of musics elite including playing for Stevie Wonder at President Obama’s inauguration, and features a stellar line-up of guest support including Stefon Harris, Gretchen Parlato, Sean [...]

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Timeless Remixed

by Duane Powell October 16, 2011 Soulful Sundays
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It is no doubt that the Timeless Concert series was the must have purchase of 2010. Now, Mochilla has released a stunning project featuring remixes of music from those concerts. King Britt, Black Spade, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Jneiro Jarel, Te’Amir, and Mario C all bring their varied uniqueness to recreate the magic of the series, [...]

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J*Davey: Queen of Wonderland [Video]

by Duane Powell October 16, 2011 Soulful Sundays
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The genre defying duo J*Davey offered a glimpse into their upcoming album New Designer Drug with an exclusive performance at the Red Bull Music Academy studios in London.

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What Do You Think of the New Site Design?

by Kevin October 15, 2011 Whatchu Think?
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KevinNottingham.com has gone through a number of design changes since its inception over 4 years ago. Some of you may have been with us long enough to remember the different looks of the site. As the site grows, along with our staff and content, changes need to be made to ensure the site stays clean [...]

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Praverb The Wyse: Professional Hobbyist

by Kevin October 15, 2011 Hot Download
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Professional Hobbyist is a ten track journey that examines a man who is a blue collar man by day and an emcee by night. The project highlights the struggles associated with vocation, educational goals, personal life and a time consuming hobby. Praverb The Wyse make it perfectly clear that he would rather make a living [...]

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Action Bronson & Statik Selektah: Well Done [Artwork + Tracklist]

by Kevin October 15, 2011 Coming Soon
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Qualified chef-turned-rapper from Queens, New York, newcomer Action Bronson has built up a loyal following since he decided to leave the kitchen for a recording studio only 18 short months ago. However, the man Rolling Stone Magazine recently called the “Artist to Watch” didn’t stray too far from the kitchen, as he is well known [...]

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Kendrick Lamar: Rigamortis [Music Video]

by Thomas October 15, 2011 Music Videos
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvngg87998

Kendrick Lamar’s video for “Rigamortis” from Section.80. The album has received critical acclaim across the net since it’s July 2011 release. Album is available at iTunes now. Sample at RR.

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Nayr Cross: From Here To Eternity (The EP)

by Carsten October 15, 2011 Hot Download
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Philadelphia emcee Nayr Cross presents his new project From Here To Eternity (The EP), a prelude to the full From Here To Eternity mixtape due out in early November. The EP features artists like Chill Moody, KQuote Author, Brutally Honest & Mars of Dinosaurs + Robots. Production is handled by Best Kept Secret, ill Pill, [...]

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Murs Discusses Sobriety, Struggles With Anxiety And The Success Of Paid Dues

by Jeremiah October 14, 2011 Artist Spotlight
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Fresh off the release of his album Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation with Ski Beatz, Murs has been through a few transformations recently from chopping his locks to getting married, and enjoying a life of being 100% present. And as one of the hardest working guys in Hip Hop, he’s has been nothing [...]

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Lateef The Truth Speaker: Oakland (feat Del The Funky Homosapien & The Grouch)

by Justin October 14, 2011 Singles
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Latyrx member Lateef The Truth Speaker has released a few solo mixtapes and other projects under the rader, but he’s never released a true solo album. That’s about to change as though his official debut FireWire is scheduled drop on November 8th. On his latest leak, Lateef enlists the help of Del The Funky Homosapien & [...]

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G-Side: Island [Cover Artwork]

by Justin October 14, 2011 Coming Soon
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G-Side’s new album Island, the much anticipated follow up to The One…Cohesive, is scheduled to drop on 11/11/11 and we now have the cover artwork for the LP. The great John Turner Jr. hooks up some great album art once again for ST 2 Lettaz & Clova’s latest record, which will be available for pre-orders very soon.

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Doomtree: The Grand Experiment

by Justin October 14, 2011 Singles
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It’s been 3 years since Doomtree released their self-titled debut and the collective is now gearing up for the release of their second LP, No Kings, on November 22nd. “The Grand Experiment” is the first single off Sims, Dessa, P.O.S, Cecil Otter, Mictlan, Lazerbeak & Paper Tiger’s upcoming album, which you can pre-order now at the [...]

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Wais P: Come Back To Collect [prod by DJ Premier]

by Justin October 14, 2011 Singles
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Wais P got the blessing of the legendary DJ Premier to use instrumentals from his Beats That Collected Dust series to create a new EP. “Come Back To Collect” is the first leak off Wais P’s Premo Pimpin’ EP, which is coming soon.

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M.O.P. Announces Collaboration Album Sparta With The Snowgoons

by Justin October 14, 2011 Coming Soon
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We’ve heard about this LP for a few weeks now, but M.O.P. makes it official in this clip by announcing they’ll be releasing Sparta with the Snowgoons on November 22nd. Billy Danze & Lil’ Fame are calling this record with the German production duo their best project of the past decade.

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Jedi Mind Tricks: When The Crows Descend Upon You (feat Demoz)

by Justin October 14, 2011 Singles
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Vinnie Paz & Jus Allah are back with another track off their upcoming album, the Hypnotist Beats produced “When The Crows Descend Upon You” featuring Demoz. Violence Begets Violence, the first Jedi Mind Tricks LP without any production from Stoupe The Enemy Of Mankind, is scheduled to be released on October 25th.

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DJ Center: Workin’ (feat Oddisee)

by Justin October 14, 2011 Singles
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DJ Center enlists the help of Low Budget Crew extraordinaire Oddisee for the bonus track “Workin” off his Everything In Time album. You can purchase a vinyl copy of the NYC producer’s latest album now at Fat Beats, but also be on the look out for a remixed version of the LP dropping next week.

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Signif: Like My Style

by Kevin October 14, 2011 Singles
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Here’s the first leak from Signif’s upcoming KN-sponsored project, Embracing Rejection, dropping right here on October 28th.

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Who Spit It Better?: Joe Budden vs. Deezus vs. Sean Price

by Thomas October 14, 2011 Who Spit It Better?
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The latest edition of Who Spit It Better has Mouse Budden’s “Dear Diary” facing off against Canadian rapper Deezus’ “Cover My Tracks” featuring Brooklyn’s own Sean Price.  Both tracks sample Lakeside’s  ”Alibi” from their 1983 album, Untouchables.  Both tracks use the soulful parts of the track (vocals) but what separates them?  Let’s find out. Sean [...]

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