Chip Tha Ripper & KiD CuDi – All Talk (Live At Santos)

For the New York leg of his Gift Raps tour, our good friend Chip Tha Ripper brought out KiD CuDi as a surprise guest throughout the show. CuDi introduced Chip at the start of his set, and made numerous appearances during his performance, including them closing the show with a few of their collaborations. I’ve honestly [...]
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Buggs Tha Rocka: Mutant Level 5

Buggs Tha Rocka releases his KN.com sponsored album today — Mutant Level 5.  As one of the most promising independent artists on the rise, Buggs has come to accumulate a steadfast following. ... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  14 days ago.

Chip Tha Ripper – No Slack + Amerikaz Most Wanted [Tagless]

Photography by mikewaxx. Chip Tha Ripper – No Slack [Tagless] Lil’ B – Amerikaz Most Wanted (Ft. Chip Tha Ripper) [Tagless] Like I mentioned yesterday, we’ll be bringing you a few goodies from Chip Tha Ripper all week. To kick it off, here’s a few tagless tracks that appeared on last weeks Independence Day mixtape. PREVIOUSLY: Chip Tha [...]
illRoots |  Read More |  15 days ago.

Mikey Rocks – The Sunshine + Bahamas

These are two joints I made recently with my guys Produktionix. These are not from the album, just somethin’ to keep the summer rollin’. I should have some more for yall soon. -Sir Michael Of The Rocks Mikey Rocks – The Sunshine Mikey Rocks – Bahamas It’s not everyday you hear solo material from The Cool Kids, but when [...]
illRoots |  Read More |  16 days ago.

Chip Tha Ripper Live In New York & Chicago!

That’s right, the new King Of Cleveland is making his way to a couple of our favorite cities, New York and Chicago! Chip Tha Ripper has been on tour for a minute promoting his upcoming project Gift Raps, already gracing stages in Ohio, Florida and more. On July 23rd, he’ll be hitting Santo’s Party House in [...]
illRoots |  Read More |  16 days ago.

Rich Hil – Cookies And Apple Juice

Directed by: Mike Carson Produced by: Mike Waxx Filmed on location at: The Hilton Hotel (Austin, TX) Here’s one from the archives that we’ve been sitting on for quite some time. We went down to Austin, TX a few months ago for SXSW, which was easily one of the most fun and productive weekends of my life. Before [...]
illRoots |  Read More |  21 days ago.
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E Reece: The RE: Introduction [Mixtape]

Jun 30th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

In preparation for the July 27th release of Concrete Steppin (view EPK video), E ReeceThe Re: Introduction Mixtape would like to reintroduce you to his previous work in the form of . Mixed by DJ... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  28 days ago.
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Keb0 + Tokyo Cigar: The 12 Fingered Musician

Jun 29th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Indianapolis emcee Keb0 hooks up with DMV producer Tokyo Cigar for this new project sponsored by Hailmegatron.net and KevinNottingham.com. Check out The 12 Fingered Musician… keb0 –... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  29 days ago.
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Keb0 + Tokyo Cigar: The 12 Fingered Musician

Jun 29th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Indianapolis emcee Keb0 hooks up with DMV producer Tokyo Cigar for this new project sponsored by Hailmegatron.net and KevinNottingham.com. Check out The 12 Fingered Musician… keb0 –... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  29 days ago.
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Oak Lonetree, Excetera, JtheS, Big Dese, Gee Ko, Gilly Inf, Legendary Axe, Tygastyle, Minus, Dramatik, Jon Regul, Sirtafied, Navigator, and Dave Keyes – Remember Your Name (T Banga Tribute)

Jun 29th

Posted by HipHopDX over at HipHopDX

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Chaundon Presents Just My Thoughts: Resurrection or Replacement

Jun 28th

Posted by chaundon over at KevinNottingham.com

Why is it when someone of incredible greatness dies, the world looks for “the next…”? If the possibility of “the next…” was to exist then he or she would have... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
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DXA: How I Get Down (feat Llingo Apt)

Jun 24th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Here’s the B-Side to the DXA single we dropped a couple of weeks ago.  This is the second song released off of the upcoming EP DXA vs The Rhythmonster. The track features Llingo Apt of... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 4 days ago.
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DGTLXWW: Wiz Khalifa In Miami

Jun 23rd

Posted by Hallway Jay over at illRoots

Wiz always brings out a packed crowd and DGTLXWW was on hand to catch just a little bit of a packed out Revolution Live down in Miami.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 5 days ago.
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Donnis – Outta Here (Ft. Tony Williams)

Jun 17th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

Directed by: Mike Carson Produced by: Mike Waxx Production Assistant: Darnell Williams Filmed on location at: The Standard Hotel (Los Angeles) While out in Los Angeles recently, we linked up with Donnis and Curt@!n$ at a North Hollywood recording studio. We explained the concept of illRoots2, and went forth in shooting a music video for the Tony Williams assisted [...]
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 11 days ago.
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Commentary: What Is Hip Hop?

Jun 17th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Photo Credit One of my fellow co-workers recently asked me, “What is Hip Hop?” after discovering that I run a Hip Hop blog. Of course, I stared at him like a deer in headlights. What do... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
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The Black Sunn + 810: Mr. Good Bar (2010 Remix) [prod by Ion the Prize]

Jun 16th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

From January to April of this year, we held a remix contest here at KN.com for producers to remix tracks from the LL Cool J classic, Mama Said Knock You Out. Producers used the original samples... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 12 days ago.
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The Black Sunn + 810: Mr. Good Bar (2010 Remix) [prod by Ion the Prize]

Jun 16th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

From January to April of this year, we held a remix contest here at KN.com for producers to remix tracks from the LL Cool J classic, Mama Said Knock You Out. Producers used the original samples... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 12 days ago.
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Big Fun Tonight With Just Blaze & Stretch Armstrong

Jun 16th

Posted by Hallway Jay over at illRoots

Click Image To Enlarge Tonight Jeremy and the good folks of Socialight Ent. have set up another great event with Mighty Healthy. This time bringing along Just Blaze and Stretch Armstrong to destroy the tables.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 12 days ago.
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Commentary: Are Fans Selling Out?

Jun 16th

Posted by Jon Garcia over at KevinNottingham.com

With the release of the long anticipated (for good and bad reasons) album by Drake, Thank Me Later, the hip hop world seems to be divided and confused. Some are calling this album the project to save... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
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The Cool Kids – Good Afternoon + Summer Night (Ft. Tennille) + Parking Lot [Tagless]

Jun 14th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

Good Afternoon [Tagless] Summer Night (Ft. Tennille) [Tagless] Parking Lot [Tagless] Here’s the last of the tagless Tacklebox tracks I’ll be posting. We should have a few more cool things coming really soon, so stay tuned! PREVIOUSLY: The Cool Kids – Birthday + Systems [Tagless] | The Cool Kids – Great Outdoors + Strawberry Girl [Tagless]
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 14 days ago.
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Buggs Tha Rocka: That Groove (feat Freeway)

Jun 14th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Here is the lead track from Buggs Tha Rocka’s Mutant Level 5 dropping right here on KN.com July 14th. “That Groove” features a verse from Freeway and is produced by Beataholilc with... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
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DXA: Move W/ It Rrock W/ It (feat Lu..Rreals)

Jun 10th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

Here’s a KN.com exclusive from one of my favorite hip hop groups — DXA. Since I had a hard enough time getting the title of this joint right, I’ll let DFACE explain this... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 18 days ago.
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The Cool Kids – Birthday + Systems [Tagless]

Jun 7th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

Photography by mikewaxx. The Cool Kids – Birthday [Tagless] The Cool Kids – Systems [Tagless] A couple more tagless tracks off Tacklebox, available now for free download.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 21 days ago.
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DGTLXWW: Nipsey Hussle – Rap Music [BTS]

Jun 7th

Posted by Hallway Jay over at illRoots

Recently DGTLXWW was on set with Nipsey Hussle for his most recent video shot down in Miami, Florida. PREVIOUSLY: DGTLXWW: Studio Talk Sessions Four (Dready)
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 21 days ago.
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Canibus: Golden Terra Of Rap [prod by DJ Premier]

Jun 5th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

How about some new DJ Premier to start your weekend off right? Props to the homie Marcus who sent over this new track by Canibus that was included as a limited edition 45 in the latest edition (#41)... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 23 days ago.
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Marathon Music [Exclusive Download]

Jun 5th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

The homey Matt Diamond (Diamond Music Group/Coalmine Records) is running the San Diego Rock N’ Roll Marathon this Sunday, June 6th. He compiled a 58 track playlist that he wanted to share... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 23 days ago.
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Most Anticipated Summer Music Releases

Jun 4th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

We’ve been doing this list ever year for the past three years, so you know you know we had to drop one on you for the summer of 2010. Though the summer doesn’t officially start until June... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 24 days ago.
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Most Anticipated Summer Music Releases

Jun 4th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

We’ve been doing this list ever year for the past three years, so you know you know we had to drop one on you for the summer of 2010. Though the summer doesn’t officially start until June... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 24 days ago.
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JD Riggz + Ayatollah Jaxx + El Prez: Jinglin Baby (2010 Remix) [prod by DJ ILL One The Beatsmith]

Jun 1st

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

From January to April of this year, we held a remix contest here at KN.com for producers to remix tracks from the LL Cool J classic, Mama Said Knock You Out. Producers used the original samples that... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 month, 27 days ago.
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The Cool Kids – Great Outdoors + Strawberry Girl [Tagless]

Jun 1st

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

Photography by mikewaxx. The Cool Kids – Great Outdoors [Tagless] The Cool Kids – Strawberry Girl [Tagless] Here goes the tagless versions for a couple personal favorites off Tacklebox. We got more coming throughout the week, so stay tuned.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 27 days ago.
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