Nitty Scott, MC Elaborates On Sexism In Hip-Hop, Building Her Brand + Kicks A Dope Acapella Freestyle [Video]

We’ve been a fan of Nitty Scott for a long time at Sway’s Universe. Never afraid to speak out and stand up for what she believes in, it was a pleasure to have her in the studio this week to give us an update on things. Taking an almost 8-month break to re-build her brand from the ground up to put more responsibility on herself, Nitty Scott speaks on learning from mistakes. So often just being branded as a female MC, Scott elaborates on how sexism has creeped into music. She emphasizes that no woman should need a male co-sign before she breaks out into a dope freestyle. Check out the interview and look out for her upcoming project, “Creature,” which is due out in February.

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Coalmine Records Presents: Remineded (A Collection of New & Old Remixes) [Album Stream]

Brooklyn based Hip-Hop label, Coalmine Records, is pleased to present, ‘Remineded: A Collection of Old and New Remixes.’ Armed with a head nodding, ten track compilation that offers a new spin to their decade deep history, the project from the Brooklyn indie is both a reflection of their noteworthy catalog, and taste of what’s to come. From the GMJ Remix of Supernatural’s “Altitude,” first produced by Marco Polo and released in 2005, to more contemporary remixes featuring the likes of Sean Price, Blu & Guilty Simpson, among others, Coalmine has been adamant in supplying a new wave of Boom bap packed tracks for listeners’ worldwide. ‘Remineded’ features remixes from Hip-Hop’s most coveted acts, including Q-Borough’s emcee, and famed Golden Era producer, Large Professor (Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Mobb Deep, AZ, Cormega,) D.I.T.C.’s Diamond D (KRS-One, Dilated Peoples, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price) Spanish heavyweights Cookin’ Soul (Nipsey Hustle, Don Cannon, Smif-n-Wessun), Australia’s Grammy nominated M-Phazes (Eminem, Kimbra, Logic, Sean Price) and Brown Bag All Stars’ rapper and producer, The Audible Doctor (50 Cent, Smoke DZA, Fredro Starr, Tragedy Khadafi), amongst others.

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LoVel feat. Nitty Scott, MC – College [Video]

R&B singer LoVel teams up with Nitty Scott, MC for his new single, “College”. His debut LP “Somewhere Someday” will be dropping in March. You can download “College” on LoVel’s Soundloud page. College: a place where the young minds of tomorrow go to shape themselves by getting a better understanding of the world around them. But between the initial free-for-all that goes down during a new year and last minute cram sessions for finals, lies the quintessential stress reliever: partying. Whether you’re rolling deep with your comrades on a three day bender or you decide to lay low and kick it with your bun-bun, we all need some time to decompress. If you’re like the upcoming Harlem-based R&B talent, LoVel, you’ve probably experienced some nights where that red cup seems bottomless, and some mornings where your bedside company reminds you why you’re living out the best four, maybe five years of your life. Packed with a crisp guitar piece that leads into a mesmerizing rush of torpid bass and tight hi-hats “College” is that late night cut that’ll close the party on the right note. Lyrically, LoVel aims to piece together the night; with the always debonair, Nitty Scott, MC, providing a well placed guest verse, the track comes across as a sensual, hot and cold experience. Stay on the lookout for LoVel’s upcoming full length ‘Somewhere Someday,’ which is set to drop in March of 2015.

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