Interviews

MarQ Spekt Discusses Working With Kno, Earning New Fans And The Fall Of Sub Verse Music [Part 1]

by Justin December 15, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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MarQ Spekt may have just found his way onto the radar of some Hip Hop heads through his collaboration album MacheteVision with Kno, but he’s far from a rookie. Longtime KN readers should be more than familiar with his solo projects as well as work with the School Of Sharks collective. A true vet in the game, Spekt has seen [...]

Salute The DJ: DJ Babu – From Navy Brat To World Famous Beat Junkie & Beyond [Part 1]

by Jeremiah December 14, 2011 Salute The DJ

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DJ Babu has made a long career out of his love for music. Showing no signs of letting up anytime soon, Babu coined the term “turntablist” sixteen years ago and has now been rocking two generations of parties through his wheels of steel. Babu took some time out a couple weeks ago to talk with [...]

Houston’s Rap Mayor: hasHBrown Talks Reviving H-Town Scene, Spiteful Critics And His Production Alter-Ego

by Robert Baker December 12, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Gone are the days when grills, candy painted cars and the sedative sounds of chopped and screwed music filled the air. The Houston scene hasn’t been on the up and up in recent years and it’s almost as if the drought, which degenerated most of the southwest to a haunting and arid wasteland, has affected [...]

Artist Spotlight: Signif

by Kevin December 8, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Featured many times on KevinNottingham.com over the past year, including her recent KN-sponsored project Embracing Rejection, Milwaukee emcee Signif sits down with us for our proverbial Artist Spotlight.

Hollywood FLOSS Wants Just One Fan At A Time

by Jeremiah December 2, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Recently, I went into an interview not knowing much about the artist but after the conversation, I became a fan of Hollywood FLOSS. With the dedication Hollywood FLOSS has to his craft and his strategy of gaining one fan at a time, he is determined to make his way into your playlist. Always ready to [...]

J. NiCS Speaks On The Life Cycle Of Hip Hop, Growing Up In Miami And Why Southern Cats Ain’t Slow

by D. Craig November 28, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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J. NiCS has been on his grind, to say the least. The Miami rapper dropped his first EP in 2010, a project with producer Numonics earlier this year, and just released his latest mixtape, Southern Niggas Ain’t Slow: The Tribute. In the midst of his most recent project, NICS is already working on his next [...]

Talks on the Etymology and Dynamics of a Duo with Idle Warship

by Daniella Kohavy November 20, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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It was 11:00pm on a Saturday night in New York City, and Res and Talib Kweli of Idle Warship were getting ready for a photo shoot. They had their crew preparing the backdrops and wardrobes in a hotel room of the stunningly bohemian-gothic Grammercy Park Hotel. It was also about to be my birthday in [...]

Ski Beatz Speaks On Raising The Bar Of His Production, Working With Murs & Locksmith And Touring

by Morgan November 14, 2011 Interviews

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As a Hip Hop living legend, Ski Beatz’s hands have been on some of raps greatest classics and he has been responsible for many of today’s hits. Beginning his career in the 80’s, Ski boasts an impressive resume having crafted numerous beats for notable rappers including Jay-Z, Camp Lo and newcomers like Curren$y and The [...]

M.O.P. Speaks On Sparta, Their Love For Scarface And Why You Won’t See Them At Any Brooklyn Nets Games

by Uptown Bobby November 13, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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‘’Realness’’ is always a trending topic in the world of Hip Hop. Rappers from Atlanta to Albany are constantly trying to prove their ‘’realness’’ by random acts of toughness. But I dare you to find an act ‘’realer’’ than the Brownsville natives Billy Danze and Lil’ Fame of M.O.P. No gimmicks, or games, M.O.P. has [...]

A.Dd+ Speaks On Success, Representing Dallas And Working With Black Milk

by D. Craig November 11, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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A.Dd+ made their way onto the scene earlier this year when they dropped what the Dallas Observer deemed as possibly the best Hip Hop album that Dallas has ever released. The duo’s debut album, When Pigs Fly, has garnered national attention and put them in the position to work with the likes of underground favorites [...]

The Many Shades Of Ledisi

by Erin Smith November 6, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Laughter, love, and Liberation are three words that can try to illustrate justice to the talented songbird Ledisi. Enjoy her colorful character as she enlightens us on her favorite musical era, how important the element of love is, and her newfound freedom within her music. Erin: How is Ledisi on this fine day? Ledisi: I’m [...]

Brooklyn’s Own Torae Sets The Record Straight

by Erin Smith November 1, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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In an era of a need breed of artistry, the Golden Era of Hip Hop still lives in the heart of Brooklyn emcee Torae. Read on as he “un-raps” the art of versatility, what he would teach at the University of Hip Hop, performing overseas vs. the states, and his friendships with artists from the [...]

Producer Spotlight: Moonchild

by Kevin October 29, 2011 Producer Spotlight

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Michigan producer MoonChild has seen his fair share of work posted here at KN.com. From his 2008 album with Robo Robb, Save The Music, and his 2010 collaborative effort with Trav Williams, Better Late Than Never, to his most recent KN sponsored project, For The Love of Music Part 1. Three years since his debut [...]

DJ Corey Grand Talks Digital Vs. Analog, Concept Mixtapes And What Inspired His Career

by Robert Baker October 26, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Hailing from Cleveland, burgeoning artist DJ Corey Grand is quickly making a name for himself in the blogosphere. The release of the highly received concept tape, DJ WarrenPeace & DJ Corey Grand Present: Erykah Badu—Greatest Vibes certified the web sensation as one of the most talented upcoming DJ’s. Although the young artist is finally getting [...]

Exile Speaks On His Skills As An Emcee, Discovering His Father’s Musical Background & Confirms New Emanon LP

by Jeremiah October 21, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Cali producer and MPC magician Exile has been a part of albums that some would call future classics. While maintaining a busy schedule of making future classics, Exile was able to take some time to craft 4TRK Mind, his own solo project, that features him rapping over his beats that he put together using only [...]

DJ Rapid Ric Speaks On The Differences Between Spinning & Producing, Being Chamillionaire’s DJ and His Debut LP

by D. Craig October 19, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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DJ Rapid Ric has been on top of the mixtape game for several years now. Hailing from Texas, he’s DJ’d for the premier artists coming out of the Lone Star State including Bun B, Chamillionaire and Z-Ro. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find an established MC from Texas that he hasn’t worked with [...]

Thes One Speaks On Making Album Releases An Event Again, Why Artists Should Not Use Spotify & Wonderful Radio [Part 2]

by Justin October 18, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Yesterday, you got to read part 1 of our interview with Thes One and now we have the second & final portion of this in-depth conversation with the People Under The Stairs member. In part 2 of my discussion with Thes One, the veteran emcee/producer provides some amazing insight that makes this a must read for fans and artists alike. Thes talks [...]

Artist Spotlight: Souls Of Liberty

by Carsten October 18, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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A few weeks ago Souls Of Liberty blessed us with the release of their latest project Brave New World. Now it is time to put Tenelle and Ryan in the spotlight. Hit the jump to learn more about the St. Louis duo…

Thes One Discusses Aging In Hip Hop, Highlighter’s HD Release And Piecelock 70 [Part 1]

by Justin October 17, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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If you’re looking for a perfect example of staying true to yourself in Hip Hop, you need look no further than People Under The Stairs. Thes One & Double K have been going strong for nearly 15 years and have no plans have slowing down. After spending time at various labels over the past decade, the [...]

Van Hunt Returns To Daze Our Sonical Senses

by Erin Smith October 16, 2011 Artist Spotlight

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Welcome to the Van Hunt experience Prepare to feel again, to think again, and believe in love again. Join me as I converse with the introspective mind of the man behind the music; who we ecstatically welcome back after his brief hiatus. As Van Hunt speaks to us about his jubilant return, he has one [...]

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