K. Sparks: A Message to the Fans

Shouts to the labelmate homie K. Sparks on this video, filling y'all in on his new project with G.C. and signing to HiPNOTT Records.

HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover Mixtape Vol 1‏

It's here! Volume 1, HiPNOTT Records, Hip Hop DX, DJBooth, 2010 Takeover...it's a wrap! Watch for the Movement Fam joint on Volume 2 coming in February!





Download HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover Mixtape Vol 1

HIPNOTT RECORDS 2010 TAKEOVER VOL 1 MIXTAPE, PRESENTED BY HIPHOPDX.COM + DJBOOTH.NET + KEVINNOTTINGHAM.COM AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD TODAY

Kevin Nottingham, of KevinNottingham.com’s notoriety, introduces his record label HiPNOTT Records’ latest musical endeavor. Through a partnership with HipHopDX, HiPNOTT releases the first volume of a two-part series mixtape entitled HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover where Nottingham hones the label’s direction and sound. The mixtape, presented by HipHopDX, KevinNottingham.com and DJBooth.net, is available for free download starting today. A video promo trailer is available for download and share now at http://hipnottrecords.com/hipnott -records-2010-takeover-promo.html.

HiPNOTT Record’s 2010 Takeover is a feel-good head-bobber reminiscent of the Golden Era of hip-hop that we all miss. Expect a skillful blend of exclusive tracks from both unsigned and established hip hop talent including Chaundon (Justus League), Guilty Simpson, Kyle Lucas, Joe Scudda, Verbs featuring MURS, El Prez, Truck North (The Roots), Tiye Phoenix, Wax, and Ilyas (Tanya Morgan). HiPNOTT’s signed artists, Cymarshall Law, K. Sparks, Nobody Famous, Trav Williams, JC Poppe and Preach, more than hold their own.

Following the Takeover mixtape series, the label will usher in its impressive roster of talent that includes Cee & Bekah, Cymarshall Law, Dasha, G.C., Has-Lo, JC Poppe, Jermiside & Danny Diggs, K.Sparks, Nobody Famous, Notion, Preach Jacobs and Trav Williams, with the release of projects beginning the first quarter of 2010.

HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover Vol. 2 will be available February 2010, bolstering a list of talent that includes Epsilon Project, Has-Lo, Hawdwerk & Jansport J, Jermiside & Danny Diggs, L.E.G.A.C.Y., MaG, N’Telligence, Plex Long, Preach Jacobs, Random, Self-One, Siya and The Movement Fam (Cee & Bekah, Notion, Tommy Gunnz).

DJ Chong Wizard's Eclectic Relaxation: A Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest‏

Finally, it's here!!! The homie DJ Chong Wizard drops his A Tribe Called Quest tribute mixtape 'Eclectic Relaxation'. Myself, Notion and Tommy Gunnz hit 'em with our take of 'Oh My God' to wrap the tape up, so check the info after the jump for the free download...

DJ Chong Wizard hooks up with Thick Magazine & KevinNottingham.com to present Eclectic Relaxation: A Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest. This mixtape has been a work in progress since last summer when a beat contest was hosted on KevinNottingham.com for producers to recreate their favorite ATCQ tracks. Hundreds of entries were submitted and the best made the cut.

Featuring emcees such as Del The Funky Homosapien, El Da Sensei, The Lessondary (Jermiside, Tanya Morgan, etc), Frank Nitti (of Frank N Dank), Moka Only, Bootie Brown and many more, Eclectic Relaxation is sure to give Tribe fans exactly what they've been waiting for... a proper tribute!

Download DJ Chong Wizard's Eclectic Relaxation: A Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest‏



01. DJ Chong Wizard - Check The Classic (prod. by Complexxx)

02. El Da Sensei - Can I Kick It (prod. by LoKeyNote)

03. Del The Funky Homosapien - Lyrics To Go (prod. by Bidimridim)

04. The Lessondary [Jermiside, A.B.N.G, Tanya Morgan & Elucid] - Check The Rhime (prod. by Bidimridim)

05. Muneshine, Roshin & DJ Sonik - Steve Biko (Stir It Up) (prod. by Muneshine)

06. M.I.C. [MeccaGodZilla, Junclassic & Monsta X] - Award Tour (prod. by Zup)

07. Frank Nitti [Frank n Dank] - Eclectic Relaxation (prod. by G.C.)

08. Jovi Rockwell - Gotta Get Out {Bonita Applebum} (prod. by Ro-Data)

09. Dre Biggity - Find A Way (prod. by Damar Davis & Fonkee1)

10. Moka Only - Push It Along (prod. by Moka Only)

11. Jeff Spec & Moka Only - Butter (prod. by K-Murdock)

12. Phoenix Jones & Big Norf Da God - Verses From The Black E.T.z (prod. by DJ Chong Wizard)

13. Phoenix Jones & Jis The Future - Jazz (prod. by Has-Lo)

14. The Googlenaires [Moka Only & Bootie Brown] - Skypager (prod. by Moka Only)

15. Donny Arcade - Scenario (prod. by Don Joe)

16. Dutchmassive - The Love (prod. by Remot)

17. St. Mic & Tomorrow's Yesterday - Pad and Pen (prod. by St. Mic)

18. Wax & EOM - A Date Called Quest (prod. by EOM)

19. The Movement Fam - Oh My God (prod. by Bidimridim)

HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover Mixtape

Aight, so y'all been knew that The Movement Fam have been down with HiPNOTT Records since (long before) the jump. And in 2010, it's fucking ON.

Kev teamed up with DJBooth.net and HipHopDX.com to deliver not one but TWO free volumes of original, fresh Hip Hop to distinguish the label's direction in 2010.

Peep the video above for the features on the first volume.

If you wanna sneak peek at The Movement Fam's track 'Seasons Change' (produced by G.C.), head over to The Movement Fam's YouTube channel...

KevinNottingham.com Presents: G.C. on the Beats, Volume 1

The big homie G.C. done came with a special gift for y'all to lead in the new year with...G.C. on the Beats, Volume 1. This is a really solid collection of a bunch of his favourite joints from the various artists he's worked with. Cee & Bekah's 'Ven Aqui' makes an appearance here in full, the only place you can get it for now (until The Soul Movement Originals drops next year)...

From Kev:

"We have one more exclusive mixtape that we are dropping today and this one is a personal fav as it is from the sole producer that I manage.

2009 has been a very productive year for G.C., who we first heard of in our weekly remix contests at KevinNottingham.com. Since then, he has worked with quite a handful of artists, such as MaG, K. Sparks, Trav Williams, Jermiside, and Punchlyne & Fokis. We decided to put together a collection of some of G.C.’s best work thus far. This is G.C. on the Beats, Volume 1!

Any support is greatly appreciated!"

DOWNLOAD G.C. on the Beats, Volume 1

Eternia - Get Caught Up mixtape

Oh it's here!! The homegirl Eternia dropped her first free mixtape in a minute - possible ever? - Get Caught Up. Presented by 2DopeBoyz and the big homie Kevin Nottingham. Tracklist and link after the jump.

Download Eternia - Get Caught Up

From E:

These are not ‘pop’ songs. These are not video singles. These are not Top 10 hits.

This is the heart and soul of why I do what I do when I do it. This is a personal offering.
It’s my huge THANK YOU to all of the people who have supported the Eternia & MoSS: “ROAD TO RELEASE” video episodes online over the last 6 months. I hand-picked these songs from the past decade, b/c I felt they are overlooked, they are the most personal to my life, and they reveal my growth as an artist.

To those that this mix was made for: ENJOY.

humbly,
e.

Please feel free to spread this content freely! Special Thx to DJ Sav One, DJ Law, Kupiart, 2DopeBoyz, KN & B. Fresh for makin' this happen!

Eternia - Foul Child (audio)

This project is exciting for us for a couple reasons - one, it's through our big homie Kev's site; and two, it's for the homegirl Eternia! Vibed to have some new tunes from one of my favourite MCs on the planet. 'Foul Child' is a banger, and uses the Big L sample how it's s'posed to be done. Stay tuned for the full mixtape on December 15th!

Check out Eternia on Twitter.

Download Eternia - Foul Child (audio)

Press Release: HiPNOTT Records Signs Cymarshall Law & K. Sparks‏

Aight folks, so here's an update from the boss on new developments for HiPNOTT Records. Gonna be a MASSIVE year in 2010! Check out the updated HiPNOTT website too...

HiPNOTT Records Signs Cymarshall Law & K. Sparks

Miami, FL, November 29, 2009 - As with any new record label in their first year, 2009 has been a slow start for HiPNOTT Records. But that's not to say that it hasn't been productive! As we look into 2010, HiPNOTT Records is already looking to make its mark on the map and the hip hop world. And we'll be kicking the year off right with two brand new artists on our roster: Cymarshall Law and K. Sparks.

Cymarshall Law has been working harder than ever in 2009, since the release of his highly acclaimed album with Mr. Joeker, Hip Hop In The Soul. Released just a year ago, the album has received rave reviews from top hip hop sites such as Okayplayer and Hip Hop Linguistics. Cymarshall Law has also been recognized by peers such as Talib Kweli, who has said, "Cymarshall Law represents the best hip hop has to offer his energy and passion is refreshing in todays climate" and EMC's Wordworth, "Cymarshall Law has his own flow and originality that Hip Hop lacks plus lyrics."

On January 19th, Cymarshall Law will be releasing his first project on HiPNOTT Records; Creator's Kid EP. The 7 track EP is solely produced by D. Slaps, with the exception of one track produced by Remot. Creator's Kid showcases some of Cymarshall Law's best work to date and includes features from DJ JS-1, Silent Knight, Skit Slam, and Mary Lou. To give you a taste, we are dropping the first single today, "Harder Than Thou" featuring DJ JS-1.

Quite possibly the hardest working emcee of 2009, K. Sparks is scheduled to release his HiPNOTT debut in February 2010. Probably best known for his Manic Monday series, in which he released a new song every Monday for 52 weeks straight, K. Sparks has also released a countless number of mixtapes/albums this past year. With his hard work ethic and dedication, signing Sparks to HiPNOTT was a no-brainer.

As for K. Sparks' upcoming project, it's still too early to release all the details. Tentatively titled, A Day in the Life, the album will be solely produced by HiPNOTT producer G.C., who just recently released his $5 Cover project with emcee MaG.

Both albums will be available next year on iTunes and all other digital outlets, such as Amazon and eMusic. Check out the newly updated hipnottrecords.com where you can read more about Cymarshall Law and K. Sparks, as well as hear music from all of the label's artists.

Cee & Bekah - The Soul Movement Volume 3: The Final Chapter OUT NOW!

So it's here. Finally. Over a year's worth of work has culminated in Cee & Bekah's third and final mixtape (before venturing into EP's, albums and wherever else their musical journey takes them), 'The Soul Movement Volume 3: The Final Chapter'.

After working with the biggest names in Australia on their last mixtapes, there was nowhere left to go but the USA. Cee & Bekah linked up with Mick Boogie and Terry Urban, respected American DJs who have produced, mixed and hosted official mixtapes for the likes of Kanye West, Little Brother, Skyzoo and Idle Warship (Talib Kweli, Res, Graph Nobel), and critically acclaimed mash up mixtapes with Adele and Jay-Z/Coldplay.

This is our first release since being signed to Miami, FL based blogger Kevin Nottingham's label, HiPNOTT Records, so this is a very exciting time for The Movement Fam.

'The Soul Movement Volume 3: The Final Chapter' is a landmark release for Australian 'urban' artists (a term Cee & Bekah don't like to use, as they coined their own genre, 'Soul Hop'), as no other artist in this genre has even attempted a mixtape of this scope, let alone made it happen.

Download the mixtape for FREE from Cee & Bekah's Bandcamp page, and grab a copy of Volume 1 and 2 if you haven't already.

The Movement is here!

Latest Leak from Cee & Bekah's Soul Movement Vol 3 [Hosted by Mick Boggie & Terry Urban]‏

Oh, we just keep on giving. It's Christmas up in this bitch. Freebies all day, son. ONE WEEK TIL THE MIXTAPE DROPS!

"We are just one week away from the official release of Cee & Bekah’s Soul Movement Volume 3, hosted by Mick Boogie and Terry Urban. This is the third (and best) of the Soul Movement series and the first being sponsored by my label, HiPNOTT Records.

For the next leak, we bring you “Too Dope,” featuring The Understudies from the San Fransisco Bay area. If the beat sounds familiar, it should, as they go in over the Black Milk banger “Motown 25″ (originally done by Elzhi and Royce Da 5′9).

So check out what everyone Down Under is raving about… and check out their updated profile page at hipnottrecords.com where you can also download the first two volumes of the Soul Movement series.

Download Cee & Bekah - Too Dope feat The Understudies

MaG & G.C. - $5 Cover‏

So HiPNOTT don't stop...this month is gonna be ridiculous, with the dope ass MaG and G.C. project, Cee & Bekah's 'The Soul Movement Volume 3' mixtape with Mick Boogie and Terry Urban, and Dasha's mixtape...goddamn...Kev, tell em...

You’ve heard the leaks, now here’s the final project from MaG and G.C.… $5 Cover. This project has been in the works for sometime and I am proud to be able to offer it today as a free download via my label, HiPNOTT Records.

$5 Cover plays like a show, as the New York emcee MaG gives us the performance of his life over some of G.C.’s finest beats. Add in a special feature from Zack Berkman (of P. Diddy’s Starmaker fam) and you have $5 Cover.

Download via HiPNOTT Records’ new Bandcamp page below...

Download MaG & G.C. - $5 Cover‏

Del The Funky Homosapien - Lyrics To Go 2009 [prod by Bidimridim]‏

I'ma let Kev speak on this one but I wanted to say, don't sleep on this one! The Movement Fam are finalising our lil submission for this mixtape as we speak, and it's real exciting to be a part of it...

"This is the first leak from the A Tribe Called Quest Tribute mixtape that has been in the works for a few months now. Del the Funky Homosapien straight murders this update to "Lyrics To Go." Thanks for your support...

DJ Chong Wizard in collaboration with KevinNottingham.com, Thick Magazine & Vita Morte have joined forces to present the first single off the forthcoming A Tribe Called Quest Tribute mixtape called Eclectic Relaxation. This single features none other then Del The Funky Homosapien from the legendary Hieroglyphics crew. Being that Del is also a official member of the Native Tongue posse and close friend of Q-Tip’s it was only right for us to get him involved on this mixtape. On top of that the song is produced by one of our contest winners… Bidimridim!!!"

Download Del The Funky Homosapien - Lyrics To Go 2009 [prod by Bidimridim]

The Soul Movement 3 leak - Cee & Bekah - The Last Hope feat Notion

So after all the Bangs hype, we gotta get back to the real!

Peep the latest leak from our mixtape, The Soul Movement Volume 3, which is dropping on November 10th! This joint, The Last Hope, is quite possibly my favourite on the mixtape, it features Notion and it's our take on the Drake and Kardinal Offishall joint off Drizzy's first mixtape. Holla. Oh and did I mention it's mixed by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban?

Download - Cee & Bekah - The Last Hope feat Notion

KevinNottingham.com Presents The Blueprint Reconstructed‏

Ah man. Kev just don't quit. This competition was probably longer than The Movement Fam Remix Contest, so it's nice to see the final result. Peep the details:

With Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 set for release this year, it was only right that we pay tribute to the original 2001 classic in our latest remix contest. For 14 weeks, producers from around the globe showed up a KevinNottingham.com to take a stab at remixing The Blueprint. But this isn't just any old remix album. We stuck to the original formula by using the original samples that were used in Jay's 2001 classic. So each track, though different from the original, still has a familar feeling.

The purpose of this remixtape is not to try and outdo the original, but to pay tribute and give it a new light. The winning remixes are compiled here in The Blueprint Reconstructed and I firmly believe that this project is just as good as the original.

Enjoy.... I appreciate any support you can give this project.

1. The Ruler's Back [prod by Tenth]
2. Takeover [prod by SCAM]
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.) [prod by EB Productions]
4. Girls, Girls, Girls [prod by 44th Productions]
5. Jigga That Nigga [prod by G.C.]
6. U Don't Know [prod by Rashid Hadee]
7. Hola Hovito [prod by S.T.T.R.E.S.S.]
8. Heart of The City (Ain't No Love) [prod by SCAM]
9. Never Change [prod by G.C.]
10. Song Cry [prod by Vol]
11. All I Need [prod by Bidimridim]
12. Blueprint (Momma Loves Me) [prod by G.C.]
13. Lyrical Excercise (Breathe Easy) [prod by Isbjerg]
14. More Girls, Girls, Girls [prod by Sima]

DOWNLOAD The Blueprint Reconstructed

Nobody Famous: Electric [Digi 12"] Second Single from Order Up! Vol 3.‏

Aight, so y'all about to see how we do it down at HiPNOTT Records. We're introducing the new Digi 12" format for online singles, bringing it back how it used to be when folks actually copped hard copies of music. Peep the official info:

The official second single from Nobody Famous' new album Order Up! Vol 3: Chicken and Waffles gets the Digital 12" treatment. As the digital format takes over today's market, there is still a want for the 12" vinyl singles that we used to buy. So today we offer you the single, "Electric" featuring Dasha and Jarell Perry in the same format that you would have purchased years ago in the record store, but in digital format. This free download will give you the album version, radio edit, instrumental, acapella, plus a previously unreleased bonus B-Side. Attached you will find the 12" cover art as well as a promotion vinyl image. Enjoy the free download link below courtesy of Nobody Famous and HiPNOTT Records.

Look out for the official video to "Electric" coming soon!

1. Album Version
2. Radio Edit
3. Instrumental
4. Acapella
5. Growin' Up Famous (previously unreleased)

DOWNLOAD Nobody Famous - Electric Digi 12"

Also, you can BUY the whole album from the following digital retailers NOW:

*iTunes
*Amazon

Halftime Hip Hop Show Interview with Kevin Nottingham

Another thing I'm slippin' on. Kev worded me up about this, totally forgot. About to check it now. Big ups to DJ BlacqueStarr for supporting both Kev and HiPNOTT Records, we're mad excited right now. Check what Kev had to say:

Friday night, DJ BlacqueStarr of WUOG 90.5 FM (the University of Georgia’s radio station) dedicated a portion of his show to HiPNOTT Records. We premiered the second single from Nobody Famous‘ Order Up! Vol 3, “Electric.” DJ BlacqueStarr also played some new music from Cee & Bekah, as well as a track from G.C. and Tokyo Cigar’s new EP, The Cave Kingz.

But the highlight of the night was when I called into the show. This was my first on air interview and I’d like to thank DJ BlacqueStarr for giving me the opportunity and giving my artists some shine. We spoke for at least a half an hour about KevinNottingham.com, the label, our upcoming releases, the site’s remix contests, and we even delved into the future of music, digging, etc.

So in case you missed the show, you can listen to the interview after the cut. If you wanna check the whole show, which I highly recommend, you can do that here.

Download the Halftime Hip Hop Show Interview with Kevin Nottingham

Cee & Bekah - Can't Get Enough (The Soul Movement Volume 3 leak)

I can't believe I didn't post this last week. I'm slippin'.

The homie Kev leaked our second joint from 'The Soul Movement Volume 3' last week, called 'Can't Get Enough' (produced by K-Os, over his 'Love Song' joint) and a few other blogs picked it up (see below), which was great to see.

Check it out on Kevin Nottingham's blog. So it seems we're dropping the news that none other than Mick Boogie and Terry Urban are mixing our new joint, which is fucking huge to say the least. And it's dropping through HiPNOTT Records, followed closely by The Soul Movement Originals, an album of all our original beats from The Soul Movement mixtape series (as Volume 3 is the final drop).

Download Cee & Bekah - The Soul Movement Volume 3

More blog links:

Missls.net
OGHipHop.com
StreetHop
Wake Your Daughter Up!

The Cave Kingz - Before There Was Fire

Ahhh shit...some more free music fo' that ass. This time it's from our HiPNOTT Records labelmate G.C. and the homie Tokyo Cigar (who produced a joint on our recent Remix Album), who come together (pause) as The Cave Kingz. Peep...

"This morning we have a free EP release from two of the DMV's most talented up and comers. HiPNOTT producer G.C. has teamed up with emcee/producer Tokyo Cigar to create an EP reminiscent of grimey 90s hip hop. The lyrics are raw and the production knocks. Upon first listen, you may hear a strong Wu-Tang influence.

These 5 tracks are just a morsel of hip hop that you will hear from these two before the summer is out. HiPNOTT’s own G.C. has been mad at work and has two more releases coming soon. A hip hop album with emcee MaG and an R&B EP with HiPNOTT’s First Lady, Dasha.

Tokyo Cigar, on the other hand, is a master at both the beats and on the mic. Leaving the production solely to G.C. for this release, Tokyo steps front and center behind the mic. Emcees, look out for KevinNottingham.com's ever MC Contest hosted by Tokyo Cigar on the beats next month!

And if you think we’re the only site that recognizes these great talents, you’re wrong. G.C. was recently featured at BigMouthsOnline and Tokyo Cigar had a feature over at WYDU. Props to both of these guys doing it up big!"

Download The Cave Kingz - Before There Was Fire

I Am...Nobody Famous - Free Mixtape

What up fam?

Y'all BEEN not heard the last of HiPNOTT this month. The homie Nobody Famous just dropped a mixtape to support his album launch at the end of the month. Check the blurb below from Kevin Nottingham and cop that!

Allow me to share with you a free mixtape, in promotion of Nobody Famous' upcoming release, Order Up! Vol 3: Chicken & Waffles. Please feel free to disseminate and post on your respective blogs. Thank you in advance for your support!

Coming out of L.A. by way of the ATL, Nobody Famous is about to embark on a journey to stardom. With two volumes of his Order Up! series under his belt and countless other productions locked away in his vault, he is about to release his best work to date -- Order Up! Vol 3: Chicken & Waffles. Though promoted as an artist, Nobody Famous is a producer first and foremost. Producing all of his own material, as well as tracks for Dasha, Wax, Jarell Perry, Justin Figueroa, Chris Young and many others, Nobody Famous is on his way to building a small empire. He has built his own unique sound from scratch as his latest album is totally sample-free, which is virtually unheard of in today's hip hop and R&B.

Most of you may be hearing of Nobody Famous for the first time with our recent campaign for the new album. So allow me to introduce Nobody Famous to you via the following free mixtape, which collects some of his best productions prior to the release of the new album. If you're digging the mixtape, I guarantee you'll love the new material.

Order Up! Vol 3: Chicken & Waffles will be available on iTunes and Amazon.com July 28th on HiPNOTT Records.

I Am... Nobody Famous

1. Get Down (feat Plex Long & Teezy Wee)
2. The Journey
3. Real Talk
4. Mocha Soul (Remix feat. Convinced, H.O.P.E., Lite & El Prez)
5. Pink Elephants (feat Artis Vance)
6. Whats Happenin! Part 2 (feat Skinny-C, Rymz Well, A. Pinks & Teezy Wee)
7. The Dope Man
8. Famous (feat Dasha)
9. Vision-Lights, Camera, Action (Remix)
10. Growin Up Famous
11. Famous Laboratory (feat Chris Young & Wax)
12. (Nobody Famous) Go Hard [from WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2008]
13. We Run it Now (feat Chris Young)
14. Passion (feat Johnny Le)
15. I Aint Sene (feat Sene)
16. King
17. Essence (feat Plex Long)
18. Remember (feat Justin Figueroa)
19. Dont Act Like I Never Told You (Part 1 & 2 feat Dasha)

* mixed by DJ Kevy Kev

DOWNLOAD LINK

www.nobodyfamousmusic.com

www.hipnottrecords.com

Nobody Famous Album Release Party Tonight in LA!

Order Up! Album Release x MyCypher.com Launch Event June 27th 2k9 from Nobody Famous on Vimeo.

Re-post of Kev's lil note about our label mate Nobody Famous' album launch. If y'all in the LA area, head down!