XV Signs to Warner Bro. Records + Tour Dates

Congrats to XV! Since the success and critical acclaim of his last mixtape, “Everybody’s Nobody”, rotation on New York’s Hot 97 radio station, being featured on over 100 music blogs and websites, a breakthrough performance at SXSW, and tours with Chiddy Bang, Kid CuDi and The Clipse, XV has signed his first record deal [...]
h.e.r. |  Read More |  2 days, 17 hours ago.

Crooked I – “Everythang”

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HipHopDX |  Read More |  9 days ago.

Video: XV x Seven Working on Vizzy’s Zone

Seven making “The Flying V,” the intro of XV’s Vizzy Zone mixtape. Yeah, this beat is serious. I got the chance to hear this and 2-3 other tracks from the new tape on a visit to StadiumRed last month, and they were all retarded. Looking forward to hearing the finished product. Thanks to Dara and Omen. The [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  15 days ago.

XV – T.A.L.K. (prod. Seven)

New new from XV’s forthcoming album, The Kid With The Green Backpack. Download: XV – T.A.L.K.
h.e.r. |  Read More |  1 month, 16 days ago.

Freestyle Fridays

Above is XV’s freestyle from Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays show. Rhymefest - Turn That Shit Up (prod. COG) (via DJBooth.net) Theo Martins - Who Dat Freestyle (via illRoots) Kyle Lucas (of Vonnegutt) - Hot N Fun Freestyle Bobby Creekwater - Light Up (Memix) Mickey Factz - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle | Part 2 D. Schwartz - Light Up Freestyle Neako - Chief Rocka [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 month, 17 days ago.

J.Y. feat. Mike Bigga & Brandon – Bout To Kill ‘Em

J.Y. recruits Mike Bigga on this cut off his mixtape The Hiring Process, which is dropping near the end of June. Under that is another Killer Mike-featured joint with XV remixing Chiddy Bang’s “Never.” J.Y. ft. Mike Bigga & Brandon - Bout To Kill ‘Em (Produced by Nard & B) Bonus: Chiddy Bang feat. XV & Mike [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 months, 2 days ago.
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XV – HipHopAtLunch Interview

May 14th

Posted by herfection over at h.e.r.

This interview was held after his Highline Ballroom performance in NYC. The peak of this interview is how XV mentions he didn’t feel drawn to move away from his home town to gain popularity. He’s firm in staying home, Kansas, but making his future happen instead of moving to all the big cities to do [...]
h.e.r. |  Read More |  2 months, 15 days ago.
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Esso – The Anti-Socialite

May 5th

Posted by TC over at The Smoking Section

Detaching yourself from society can lead to deeper to problem other than “missing out” on life and from most psyhological standpoints, is considered a mental health issue. But don’t tell that Esso. He used his NYC and EssoExperience on a self-imposed exile to make sure his new project The Anti-Socialite was delivered according to plan. [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 24 days ago.
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XV: Remember The Rain [prod by The Xtraordinary Gentleman]

May 2nd

Posted by Justin over at KevinNottingham.com

Young Scolla sent over a track from XV called “Remember The Rain.” The song is produced by The Xtraordinary Gentleman & was originally set appear on Tecknowledgy’s Welcome To... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  2 months, 27 days ago.
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Video: XV Freestyle (On XXL) x Performs New Song “Gettin’ Busy” (Live At Austin, TX)

Apr 11th

Posted by herfection over at h.e.r.

On his stop in Austin, Vizzy kicks a freestyle before going into a brand new song (“Gettin’ Busy” *?) for the LRG Home Grown Music Tour. Be on the lookout for an in-depth [ one neck, two chains ] interview with XV coming soon. Cont reading to check out his tour dates. * April 7th – [...]
h.e.r. |  Read More |  3 months, 19 days ago.
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