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Mick Boogie Presents: Nas & The Roots – illadelph/matic [Mixtape]

February 3, 2012 - 10:30 am

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Okayplayer and Mick Boogie dropped this mixtape last week. illadelph/matic (great name, by the way) is a unique mix of rarities and remixes featuring Nas and The Roots. Sounds dope… will defintiely be checking this out. DOWNLOAD Related posts: Mick Boogie Presents… Cynicus: The 10th Wonder Contest: Submit Your Ghetto Dream Video to Common Mixtape DJ of the Year: Mick [...]
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Emilio Rojas: One Last Time (feat Emanny) [Music Video]

February 2, 2012 - 7:00 pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgL0BKSxasg Official video for Emilio Rojas “One Last Time” feat. Emanny and directed by Court Dunn. Record produced by V12 The Hitman. Starring Wilmarie Sena (of Bad Girls Club). Download Breaking Point for free at emiliorojasmusic.com. Related posts: J The S: In The Shadows (feat Emilio Rojas) [Music Video] Emilio Rojas: Closure [Live Video] Laws: [...]
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Rashid Hadee: Aural Sex: The Search For Pinky Tuscadero [Trailer]

February 2, 2012 - 6:42 pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUfSZ15ks6k Honest Management presents the official commercial for the upcoming Rashid Hadee release Aural Sex: The Search For Pinky Tuscadero. The very soon to be released album will be the first full length from Rashid Hadee since Dedication (one of my personal favorite albums of all time), his debut on Neblina Records. Although he has released [...]
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Backpack Matt: Euphoric Aviation (feat Rygon) [prod by DA]

February 2, 2012 - 6:36 pm

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Backpack Matt is a DMV/ Cali artist/producer. After the release of his debut project, Songs About H.E.R., Backpack Matt follows up the momentum with his Backpack Thursdays series. “Euphoric Aviation” is the first offering of the series, featuring DMV’s Rygon. BPM is currently gearing up for his upcoming project, Stereo Sound, which is slated to [...]
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Knowledge Medina: Never Enough [prod by Numonics]

February 2, 2012 - 6:28 pm

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With “Never Enough” EP dropping February 7th, Knowledge Medina and Numonics unleash the title track from their collaborative album. Over a moody bass heavy Numonics instrumental, Knowledge Medina tells a tale of triumph over tribulation. Related posts: Contest: Submit Your Ghetto Dream Video to Common Knowledge Medina: Can You Let Me (feat. Co$$) [prod. by [...]
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Tef Wesley: Illuminated Skarfaces [prod by Grussle]

February 2, 2012 - 6:23 pm

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Here’s the first release off Tes Wesley’s upcoming EP Corner Store Loosies coming out March 14th on Inner Loop Records. Related posts: Mina Leon: New Day [prod by Tef Wesley] Lyriciss: The Balance [Prod. by Grussle] TRUTHLiVE: Poetry In Motion (feat Trevor Wesley) [prod by Jake One]
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MMA: The Way Out (feat Rapsody, Conrizzle, & D’Vine)

February 2, 2012 - 5:58 pm

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New track from MMA featuring  Rapsody, Conrizzle, and D’Vine with production by NameBrand. This is the latest single from the emcee’s upcoming project Everlasting Life dropping February 28 on Applewhite Records. Related posts: MMA: C.O.O.L. (feat King Mez & Mr. Ivory Snow) Conrizzle: Amnesia (feat. Michael Millions & Nickelus F) Conrizzle: Hey Soldier [Music Video]
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John Graham: Dear Diary (feat Esha J) [Music Video]

February 2, 2012 - 5:48 pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0j8inNveE “Dear Diary”, the first visual release from the Success In Retrograde EP takes you on a journey through the mind of a songwriter who just wants the world to understand his vision. The city of Philadelphia serves as the canvass for this vivid painting in motion. Track produced by Shade Cobain and features Esha J. [...]
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Brenton Brown: Paradise [prod by The R.E.G.I.M.E.]

February 1, 2012 - 12:00 pm

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Here is the second single, “Paradise”, from Brenton Brown‘s upcoming KN-sponsored project, The Brenton Brown Affair. Produced by The R.E.G.I.M.E. DOWNLOAD Related posts: Brenton Brown: Lemme Know (feat. GhostWridah) [Music Video] Brenton Brown: Lemme Know (feat. GhostWridah) Poverty’s Paradise: Original Samples
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Nobody Famous Prepares the Release of New Project, Life & Times of Reggie

February 1, 2012 - 9:00 am

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Nobody Famous will release a collection of favorite songs he’s produced over the past several years on a mixtape entitled The Life and Times of Reggie on February 23, 2012. The project is presented by KevinNottingham.com and hosted on DJBooth and includes a collections of songs featuring hip hop artists Dom Kennedy, Donnis, Wax, Raven [...]
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Damu The Fudgemunk: KILAWATT V1.5 To Be Released Next Month

January 31, 2012 - 8:56 pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdOlg-mOCfg Speaking of Damu the Fudgemunk, Redefinition Records just released this promotional video announcing the release of Damu’s new project, KILAWATT V1.5, to be released on February 28th.  You may remember KILAWATT V1, released back in November 2009.  The new 1.5 version will be a 16 track CD with a 2 Track 7″ vinyl featuring [...]
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UNION: CoCo Mango [Y Society Power Outtage Mix] (feat MF DOOM & Insight)

January 31, 2012 - 8:46 pm

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Redefinition Records just sent this new track through that Damu the Fudgemunk remixed last year and released today on 7″ vinyl. The track includes a feature from MF DOOM and Insight and is a Damu banger!  UNION’s full length debut, Analogtronics, is also available now on Fat Beats Records and has features from MF Doom, [...]
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El Da Sensei (feat Tame One & DJ Kaos): Everyday In The Street (Illmind Remix) [Music Video]

January 31, 2012 - 7:11 pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R19wE2INz2I In promotion of El Da Sensei’s Nu World Remix EP, the Nu Jeru legend reunites with his Artifacts cohorts Tame One & DJ Kaos for the !llmind Remix of “Everyday In The Street”.  Directed by Monstar Films, this video signifies the first time that all three Boom Skwad members have been featured in the same [...]
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Sean Born: 909 Jack – BTS Pause Mix

January 31, 2012 - 7:07 pm

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In true Low Budget fashion Mello Music Group takes it back to dual tape decks. DJ Marshall Law and host Peter (PMD) Rosenberg get you familiar with Sean Born on this throwback featuring new, unreleased and random joints. Sean Born is preparing for the release of his debut album Behind The Scale February 14th… pre-order [...]
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Rapper Big Pooh Talks About Dirty Pretty Things, Judging the 2012 National MC Search & His Upcoming Projects For This Year

January 31, 2012 - 6:54 pm

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This Friday, February 3rd is the last day to submit to enter the 2012 National MC Search, sponsored by KevinNottingham.com and a few others. Being as Rapper Big Pooh is one of the contests’ judges, we caught up with him to see what he’s up to. What’s up Pooh? Let’s talk about the new album [...]
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Lyric Jones: Jones St. [Artwork + Tracklist]

January 31, 2012 - 9:15 am

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KevinNottingham.com got the jump on the artwork and tracklisting for the upcoming debut album, Jones St, from Lyric Jones. The Atlanta emcee has been hot on our radar since we caught wind of her last year. We were even fortunate enough to have her perform on our A3C Underground Express stage back in October. This [...]
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Nu MAGIK: Much Too Late (Jazz Spastiks Remix)

January 30, 2012 - 8:30 am

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One of my personal favorite tracks from Nu MAGIK‘s re-release of their album, The Vintage LP is the Jazz Spastiks remix of “Much Too Late.” The laidback vibe that the UK producers put on this track just gave it a whole new life. In case you missed it when the project dropped a month ago, check it out below. The Vintage LP is [...]
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JoiStaRR: Magic Monday [Mixtape]

January 29, 2012 - 8:00 am

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My Block Records’ newest R&B star, JoiStaRR, releases her new music project, Magic Monday to ramp up her debut album, Magic this Spring. Magic Monday mixtape includes features from PJ Morton, Paul Wall, The Game, Stacey Barthe & more. DOWNLOAD Related posts: J. Monday: The Coming Tokyo Cigar: Magic Hands [Mixtape] Thee Tom Hardy: The [...]
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Doss The Artist: 9 Lives

January 28, 2012 - 6:47 pm

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Detroit emcee Doss The Artist drops his project 9 Lives with production handled mostly by Hir-O and pJAYd. On first listen, I’m REALLY diggin this album… I can tell this one’s gonna be in rotation for a while. Take a minute and check this one out. 9Lives by DosstheArtist Related posts: Doss The Artist: China [...]
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Doss The Artist: 9 Lives

January 28, 2012 - 6:47 pm

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Detroit emcee Doss The Artist drops his project 9 Lives with production handled mostly by Hir-O and pJAYd. On first listen, I’m REALLY diggin this album… I can tell this one’s gonna be in rotation for a while. Take a minute and check this one out. 9Lives by DosstheArtist Related posts: Doss The Artist: China [...]
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Daisy Cutta: The Think Tank Tape

January 28, 2012 - 6:36 pm

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Huntington Beach, CA beatmaker Daisy Cutta sent over a couple of his project and this one was right up my alley. Influenced by jazz, soul, funk, and all things mellow; Daisy Cutta dedicates this tape to his hip hop idols Damu, Grap Luva, Oddisee and Apollo Brown. If you’re feeling this, you can check out [...]
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Born Unique: One By One (feat. Red Eye) [prod by DJ Qvali]

January 28, 2012 - 6:23 pm

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New boom bap heat rock from Born Unique featuring the homie Red Eye with DJ Qvali providing the juice. This joint is off Born Unique’s latest mixtape, Boiler Room, which you can download now. Related posts: Red Eye: Never Relate [prod by DJ Qvali] Red Eye: Step Aside [prod by DJ Qvali] Red Eye + [...]
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Erk Tha Jerk: SNL (feat D. Bledsoe) [Music Video]

January 28, 2012 - 6:06 pm

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTOcMMpfKVg New video from Bay Area emcee Erk Tha Jerk, featuring D. Bledsoe. Track produced by The Invasion, video directed by Keane. Related posts: Erk Tha Jerk: Perfect Mistake [Music Video] The Jacka: Everything [prod by Erk Tha Jerk] Erk Tha Jerk: The Prelude EP
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Fish Grease: What’s Shaking Turkey Bacon?! [Hosted by Redman / Mixed by DJ Grazzhoppa]

January 28, 2012 - 1:24 pm

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The homie DJ Grazzhoppa sent this tape through… dope mix hosted by Redman. DOWNLOAD Related posts: Lil’ Keke: Fish Grease Thursday Throwback: Best of Redman Bekay: Brain Tumors [Grazzhoppa Remix] (feat Reef The Lost Cauze, Main Flow & M-Dot)
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Fish Grease: What’s Shaking Turkey Bacon?! [Hosted by Redman / Mixed by DJ Grazzhoppa]

January 28, 2012 - 1:24 pm

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The homie DJ Grazzhoppa sent this tape through… dope mix hosted by Redman. DOWNLOAD Related posts: Lil’ Keke: Fish Grease Thursday Throwback: Best of Redman Bekay: Brain Tumors [Grazzhoppa Remix] (feat Reef The Lost Cauze, Main Flow & M-Dot)
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KN Certified: Boog Brown Rap Up

January 27, 2012 - 8:00 pm

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This past week, Boog Brown has been the center of our attention, as she was named KN Certified for the month of January. Special thanks goes out to Boog and Mello Music Group for helping make this week a success and thanks to the whole KN staff for their contributions this week. The Boog Brown [...]
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What’s On Boog Brown’s iPod?

January 27, 2012 - 1:00 pm

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To finish up this week’s KN Certified with Boog Brown, Boog came through to share what she’s currently listening to. You’ll find a really nice blend of tracks from her Mello Music Group label mates to some more eclectic tracks from Radiohead and Tricky. The playlist is real nice and will definitely be transferred to my [...]
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Re-Surch: Wayland’s Boy (Sam Adams Diss)

January 27, 2012 - 11:12 am

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJTxUPhWL_w Boston emcee Re-Surch goes in over a Don Cannon classic taking shots at local emcee Sam Adams. This track will be on the upcoming J-Love mixtape, On The Verge, which will be hosted right here at KevinNottingham.com. Related posts: Re-Surch: This Time (feat Shannon Gallagher) Ameer: Dope Boy [Music Video] Re-Surch: ACK The Collective [...]
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De La Soul Speaks On “Scenario” Demo & ATCQ Documentary

January 27, 2012 - 11:06 am

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNVGGZGFvdk DJ Pizzo of HipHopSite.com speaks with Posdnous of De La Soul about A Tribe Called Quest’s “Beats, Rhymes, & Life” documentary. They also touch upon the original “Scenario” recording sessions, and the lost versions of the track with members of Tribe, Leaders, De La Soul, and Black Sheep. Related posts: Q-Tip Explains Issues With [...]
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Bodega Brovas & Super Tight: I Don’t Got It [Music Video]

January 27, 2012 - 10:18 am

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb8oTbwSd9c The Bodega Brovas performed their song “I Don’t Got It” in the January episode of Super Tight.  Craving a little bit of the spotlight Johnny Oso and Officer Charlie lend their talents as extras in a Bodega Brovas music video. Also, featuring Jenny Gato and introducing Sockmund Freud.  Video courtesy of Pistol Grip Studios www.pistolgripstudios.com. [...]
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