Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles & Nottz – Grumpy Old Men [Video]
Bumpy Knuckles shares the first taste from this upcoming project “Pop Duke”, produced in its entirety by Nottz.
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Blu & Nottz feat. Sene & Elisa Meri – Yesterday [Audio]
Blu and Nottz join forces with Sene and Elisa Meri on their new single, “Yesterday”.
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Mickey Factz & Nottz – The Achievement (Deluxe Version) [Album Stream]
Mickey Factz and producer Nottz come through with a deluxe edition of 2016’s “The Achievement: circa ’82”.
Read moreThe Proz – The Duct Tape [Video]
Hiroshima was the audio Nagasaki is the visual… Atomic impact tsunami warning flags right now. “The Duct Tape” video, which is also the title of The Proz new upcoming album produced by Nottz, is very speaking metaphorically of how they are aiming to snatch up the music scene. The Proz are extending a leg out to step forward into a word storm of lyric’s on heavy hitting beats.
Read moreThe Proz – The Duct Tape [Audio]
Highly anticipated, and well worth the wait. It appears that a secret compartment has opened up. Sprouting out a branch from the diabolical “D.M.P.”(Durte Muzik Prahdukshun) is a two man duo (Big Shot & Top Gee) called The Proz. Produced by the one and only Nottz, who is infamous for dropping the hottest beats on numerous albums such as, Busta Rhymes (“Everybody Rise”), Notorious B.I.G. (“Dangerous M.C.’s”), Kanye West (“Barry Bonds”) and list goes on. The Proz are what we would consider a delicacy to one who enjoys music with lyrical content. They punch hard with words, some might say it’s unfair to have that much talent condensed into a time limit. Presently, The Proz are in the works of releasing their new project, “The Duct Tape”, leading off with the first single which is self titled “The Duct Tape”. These two guys have really did their homework on this one. At a horror tone they set the mood for slaying M.C.’s. To be a freshmen swing they are definitely presenting theirselves as senior team captains having some exclusive features on board already.
Read moreShateish – The Re-Awakening [EP]
Shateish hits us with her new EP, “The Re-Awakening”. Shateish is a soulful blues R&B singer from Portsmouth, Virginia which is home to many legends great like Ruth Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Missy Elliot and Nicole Wray. Shateish has paired her commanding powerful vocals with Grammy award music producer Nottz vehement beats to conceive a unique and dynamic Hip-Hop Blues vibe on her introductory EP. Throughout her vocation, she has been featured on several Nottz underground classic productions that add to her discography including such songs as “Still Here” by Scarface, “Bloody Moon” by The Game, “How Many Tears?” by Nottz presents: DMP featuring Pusha-T and “Truth” by Blu & Nottz, Shateish decided to step into the past on this EP to bring back a Unforgotten legendary whom music never saw the limelight in the late 60s and 70s, Ruby Johnson was a fervent R&B singer from North Carolina and Virginia border that was once sign to Stax/Volt Records, the label in-house producers was unable to achieve a breakout hit single to match Ruby Johnson supreme vocal during the rise of the soul era which ultimately led to her release from the label roster. Shateish feel in her heart that Ruby unfinished sound deserved to be heard with the most highly respect. Therefore Shateish have decided to dedicated “The Re-Awakening” EP to the late Ruby Johnson. Press play on “The Re-Awakening” below. I’ve also included the music video for “”No, No, No” down bottom.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 07.12.16
Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Tunes Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes a shit load of brand new bangers from the likes of L’Orange x Mr. Lif, Stik Figa, J. Cole, Quelle Chris, Smoke DZA x Pete Rock, Hus Kingpin, Ab-Soul, LOX and RTJ. Press play and enjoy! Record Of The Day: J. Cole – False Prophets Playlist L’Orange & Mr. Lif – There’s An Art To Sleeping Stik Figa – The Ends & Outs J. Cole – Everbody Dies **Record Of The Day** J. Cole – False Prophets Quelle Chris – Buddies Gensu Dean feat. Rashid Hadee – Let The Smoke Blow Smoke DZA & Pete Rock feat. Rick Ross – Black Superhero Car Hus Kingpin – Gun Runner The LOX – What Else You Need To Know Ab-Soul – Threatening Nature Run The Jewels – Legend Has It Nino Bless feat. Vee Tha Rula & Jack Juan – Rebirth The LOX – Don’t You Cry The Roots feat. Common & Ingrid Michaelson – Who Tells Your Story Dave East – Stretched Out (Statik Selektah Remix) Vince Staples – Vicodin (Statik Selektah Remix) Mickey Factz & Nottz – I’m Good A Tribe Called Quest feat. Busta Rhymes – The Donald Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreBumpy Knuckles – Legends [Audio]
“I do it on my own terms. For the people. This is a joint from the ‘PoPDuKe Project’. Produced by Nottz. I figured I would drop a few grapes on you before the end of the year. That’s when I start gearing up for the new endeavors and adventures set up for the new year. Peace ErBody. There is no future without a past.” – Bumpy Knuckles
Read moreKoache feat. Xzibit, Demrick & Quan – Turn Me Back (Nottz Remix) [Audio]
Inglewood native Koache returns to one of his hottest tracks of the year, “Turn Me Back,” on this super-smooth, Nottz-produced remix featuring guest vocals from Xzibit, Demrick, and Quan. The original track appeared on Koache’s ‘Game Point’ album, which dropped this past March on LOTZAH. And it, too, featured a head nodding instrumental from Nottz, along with a strong guest verse from X-to-the-Z. But on the remix, the Virginia producer flipped his approach entirely by ditching the grit of the original track, for a jazzier, more laid-back sound. As a result, there’s a slightly somber edge to “Turn Me Back.” It’s a fitting vibe, however, because the track deals with the knowledge that no matter how much you try to change your ways, trouble will always find you. That message is driven home on the hook, where Quan croons, “I’m just tryna chill and leave the trouble behind me…” Be sure to catch Koache performing live this Saturday (Nov. 19) as part of the Hip-Hop Weekly Soundstage & Interview Suite. It goes down at 6356 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles if you’re in the area, but you can also catch it live-streaming on on HipHopWeekly’s Facebook page. Stream the remix for “Turn Me Back” and then head over to iTunes or the digital retailer of your choice to go and support Koache’s ‘Game Point’ LP, which includes features from WC, BJ the Chicago Kid, Cory Gunz and more.
Read moreMickey Factz feat. Curren$y, Mack Wilds & Smoke DZA – Marina [Audio]
Here’s the final leak off “The Achievement: circa ’82”, Mickey Factz’ long-overdue album. Stream the Curren$y, Mack Wilds and Smoke DZA assisted “Marina” below and pre-order the LP here.
Read moreMickey Factz feat. Styles P – Vs [Audio]
Mickey Factz & Nottz welcome the great Styles P to “The Achievement: circa ’82” for a blistering back and forth with 2 lyrical monsters.
Read moreBlu & ScienZe – Assassin [Video]
Blu and longtime collaborator ScienZe play “Assassin” while ripping our Audiomack Studios microphone to shreds over some Nottz production. ScienZe might take the crown for best line, however, with his Drake interpolation, “How you feel? 29 sitting on 29 bills.”
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 22.07.16
Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes a shit load of brand new music from the likes of Gucci Mane, ScHoolboy Q, Clams Casino, DJ Drama, Five Steez, Audio Push and many more! Happy Friday, ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Five Steez – Encore Playlist Snoop Dogg feat. Swizz Beatz – Light It Up YG feat. Joe Moses & Jay 305 – She Wish She Was Gucci Mane feat. Kanye West – Pussy Print ScHoolboy Q – Str8 Ballin Clams Casino feat. ASAP Rocky & Lil B – Be Somebody DJ Drama feat. The WDNG Crshrs – Audible **Record Of The Day** Five Steez – Encore Blu & Nottz – Atlantis Audio Push – Check The Vibe Pusha T feat. Jay-Z – Drug Dealers Anonymous PJ – Gangster Alicia Keys – In Common Xiomara – YDKJ Pt. II Chance The Rapper feat. Big Sean, Jeremih & Smino – Living Single Snoop Dogg feat. Jermih – Point Seen Money Gone Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreBlu & Nottz feat. Akie Bermiss – Atlantis (J57 Remix) [Audio]
J57 shares the official remix for Blu and Nottz’ “Titans in the Flesh” cut “Atlantis”. Stream it below.
Read moreBlu & Nottz – Titans In The Flesh [EP Stream]
In 2013, underground rap heavyweights Blu and Nottz teamed up for ‘Gods In The Spirit,’ one of the year’s most critically adored EPs. And upon its release, the duo made it clear they weren’t done there, but they also weren’t about to rush their follow-up. As much as fans clamored for its release, Blu and Nottz earned the ability to take their time with their sophomore effort. And that’s evident throughout ‘Titans In The Flesh,’ which builds on its predecessor and proudly stands on its shoulders. Like Gods, Titans finds the Ca-Va connection keeping things concise and cohesive. They’ve delivered six tracks of original, brand-new material that slaps and bumps as much as it pours over with lyrical brilliance. Of course, that won’t surprise any longtime fans of either artist, both of whom have been steadily making their mark since first emerging on the scene (2003 for Blu, and 1998 for Nottz). Blu and Nottz are two of the most prolific and valued cultural contributors of their respective trades, and it’s while working together that the two make some of their most triumphant and powerful music. You hear that immediately on chest-pounding opener “The Truth,” the pure funk of “Heaven on Earth,” and the beyond-slick rhyming and crazy drums of “The Man.” Speaking of “The Man,” Nottz steps to the mic as he closes out the track following a clever verse from Blu’s day one beat conductor, Exile. Elsewhere, Blu is joined on the mic by hard-hitting trio Bishop Lamont,
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