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Alica Keys, Swizz Beatz & Eve - The Making Of "Speechless"

2011-01-04T10:06:00.000-08:00

As cliche as the term "We Can Make Beautiful Music Together" sounds. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz definitely proved that they are a match made in industry heaven.

Bangladesh Making Lil Wanye's "6'7"

2011-01-03T09:26:00.000-08:00

Looks like the man behind "A Millie", Luda's "What's Your Fantasy", Beyonce's "Diva", etc is back with another one. This time he's showing us how he put it together from beginning to end. Videos like this make me miss Scratch magazine. Had no idea that Bangladesh produced Gucci Man's "Lemonande"(love that joint).

J.Slikk - A Tribute To Jen DeLeon

2011-01-03T08:55:00.000-08:00

There is nothing more inspiring in the creation of music than someone's instrumental "tape". Shout out and a huge thanks to the producer J.Slikk for placing this one in the inbox. I first heard Slikk's work a few years ago from a joint he produced for fellow Chicago emcee Rashid Hadee but I didn't know how nice of a producer he was until the homie Cy Yung let me hear a few a his projects produced entirely by J.Slikk. This instrumental download is fire from bottom to top. The only complaint I have is "Why did dude let the public "have" these for de free?" A lot of these beats are some real gems.

Download: J.Slikk - A Tribute To Jen DeLeon

Jay Electronica's Mountain Dew Commercial

2011-01-03T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hip Hop always catch so much flak for going commercial. It's good to see commercial go hip hop for a change.

Evidence - I Don't Need Love EP

2011-01-03T08:21:00.000-08:00

I know I know. I posted this wayyyy after this came out. If I haven't listened to it yet, I don't post it. With so much music dropping daily as well as being an artist myself. It's tough to keep up with what's hot. Luckily, I stumbled onto this new Evidence. I've been a Dilated Peoples fan from day one. In Dilated's decision to split up (temporarily I hope), Evidence have managed to maintain consistency and advance his craft as a producer and an emcee equally. This is one of my favorite releases yet. I'll chalk up the fact that this is a free release because of The Beatles samples. Nevertheless, good lookin EV.

Download: Evidence - I Don't Need Love (FreEP)

Two Dope Showcases.....same week...

2010-12-14T20:47:00.000-08:00

Shelly B - Monster (Video)

2010-12-14T10:46:00.000-08:00

You know you're grinding when you can turn around an official video quicker than we can post the behind the scenes video. This is the first of many videos to come from the "Queen" mixtape which is for download at www.shellybthat.com.

S.Gold - Gone With The Wind ft. Lazarus

2010-12-14T10:35:00.000-08:00

New Music from the homie S. Gold from his up and coming project "The Forecast". Check out S.Gold as i'll rocking with him at his mixtape release party this Thursday at the Southland Ballroom in Raleigh, NC. For more info on S.Gold, visit his bandcamp page at www.sgold.bandcamp.com.

Shelly B "Queen" The Visual ACCESS GRANTED

2010-12-12T03:40:00.000-08:00

When I used the phrase "All Hail The Queen",as big as that statement is, it still doesn't sum up the amount of work that Shelly B has put into the game. To give ya'll a little background info, I first met "Shellz" in 2003 at The Larry Pickett Show (local tv video show). Before then, I seen her rock a few shows so when we first met I literally begged to give her a beat cd. We knocked out a few jams together,rocked a few collabs even one featuring Canibus...it didn't make the final cut on his album but we both killed it..charge it to the game I guess. So fast forward years ahead after appearing in numerous publications (The Source, Ozone Magazine,etc) and crushing opposing rap crew careers in front of everybody (ya'll should've been there,..Shelly B has matured into a "Boss" in every since of the word. Funny how we met at someone elses tv show and now she has her own entertainment company. Check out the behind the scenes footage for video shoots from her "Queen" project. Purist, don't let the club jams make you think that every"thang" is sweet. Homegirl, is an emcee in every since of the word. For more info, go to www.shellybthat.com

Sean Boog - Gettin' Mine

2010-12-10T10:24:00.000-08:00

SEAN BOOG - GETTIN' MINE from Pricefilms on Vimeo.

Dope video (and jam) from 1/2 of The Away Team and Justus League emcee Sean Boog. Produced by Amp of the crew Actual Proof. I'm diggin this joint hard ya'll.....

Jones Andrews & DJ Aminor - Halfway Home Mixtape

2010-12-10T08:54:00.000-08:00

To all of my people in the area code of the 252 by way or Roanoke Rapids, take your hats off and salute the up and coming emcee, Jones Andrews. If ya'll know me ya'll know I'm an animated emcee so of course I dig animated artists alike. If I had to compare this emcee to any one in the industry who came before him I'd say a lil Big L/Papoose with a dash of Skillz with his own twist. It's always funny to me when emcees who was born decades after the "golden era" of hiphop still managed to come off like a polished vet. The young homie is definitely about to carve his own lane in a minute. Check the DJ Aminor mixed project "Halfway Home". It's officially in the ipod now put it in yours. Also check his weekly 32 tuesdays series on Refined Hype.com.

Download: Jones Andrews & Dj Aminor "Halfway Home"

DJ Premier f/ KRS-One & Grand Puba "5%" (CDQ)

2010-12-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

"5%" is the first official release from the DJ Premier compilation, "Get Used To Us". 5% features two emcees that have heavily influenced everything I've ever written to this day, KRS One (Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone) and Master Of Ceremonies/Brand Nubian emcee, Grand Puba Maxwell. These cats should have been collabed but after hearing the jewels they dropped on this cut, the collab was well worth the wait.

Download: DJ Premier f/KRS One & Grand Puba - "5%"

Lazarus - "No More BS" (Video)

2010-11-16T07:11:00.000-08:00

I originally wanted to name this post "Return Of The Live Emcee" and if you seen this video or have ever witness this emcee perform you would know exactly where i'm coming from. In a climate of hip-hop where the main focus seems to be on image,"swag" (hate that word!!) and affiliation, many artists have taken the focus away from two of the main elements in hiphop: DELIVERY & PERFORMANCE. This is where fellow Raleigh/Durham emcee, Lazarus comes in. For those who follow NC hip hop closely you may remember Lazarus from the Kooley High jam "Water". I was first introduced to his music three yrs ago from Blue Raspberry (yep that one) and producer DOX. In my opinion, homie's been here before. He reminds me of the golden era emcee "Jesse West" from the group 3rd Eye (do your research),which was one of my favorite groups from the mid 90's era. As seasoned as the homie sound, he's barely 20. I'm thinking the handle Lazarus means "the resurection of an emcee style that died and has now arisen". Check out the video "No More BS" filmed and directed by Kent Willard. Download the mixtape/album, Alien Nation here:

DOWNLOAD: Lazarus: Alien Nation

Big Hop + X3M = Everything Is Impossible (Free EP/Video)

2010-11-12T11:39:00.000-08:00

Peace to the homie Big Hop & Serbia producer X3M on their collaborative effort, Everything Is Impossible. So many reasons for posting this joint up other than the fact that it's dope but I won't get into that now. Peep the video and download the project as well from Big Hop's own Bandcamp Page. Check out the background story below via Big Hop himself:

"Today marks a special day for Serbian producer, X3M, & I. After 2 years of working on our EP, Everything Is Impossible, it is now ready for release. After going back & forth, we decided that giving it away for free was the smartest & most effective way to get our music heard by the masses.

After meeting on myspace in 2007, we recorded our first song together, "Frontline," for X3M's The Project. Following the chemistry & relationship that was built during "Frontline," we decided to put together a full project. The vocals were recorded in the States, and it was mixed & mastered in Serbia by X3M & acclaimed engineer, JanZoo. The finished product is a dark and gritty, pure hip hop album that transcends any cultural a/o language barriers that we had to overcome ourselves.

In one of our hundreds of conversations over the past two years, I asked X3M about releasing music and other aspects of the industry that he deals with in Serbia. His response was simply, "In my country, everything is impossible." Living in the US, I was floored by the realness & despair in his comment. Not only did that create the title, but it also became the mentality for the EP.

I am attaching the artwork, and including links to the free download, & video for "I Changed My Life." Appearances on this project include MindsOne(Soulspazm), L.E.G.A.C.Y., & Diablo Archer.

Check it out & let us know what you think. But most importantly, ENJOY..."

HOP

Spectac's One Day Remix (via Kevinnottingham.com)

2010-09-18T08:12:00.000-07:00

Domination Recordings recently released a new compilation of material from Justus League affiliate and HiPNOTT recording artist Spectac. This 17 track album features some hard to find and otherwise unreleased gems featuring Spectac on the forefront. Guest appearances by Little Brother, Big Daddy Kane, Median and Sean Boog with production primarily handled by 9th Wonder and Khrysis.
We got the album’s lead leak, “One Day Remix” (featuring Big Daddy Kane & Kofi) [prod by K-Hill] plus an exclusive leak given to us from Spectac himself, “Green I’s” [prod by Khrysis]. You can cop the album via iTunes and Amazon. Hit the cut to grab the leaks…

"One Day" ft Big Daddy Kane (K-Hill Remix)

K-Hill - "Millions"

2010-09-04T05:04:00.000-07:00

Here's some labor day weekend music for the "whip" and the ipod. When the homie producer Picasso played this beat for me it reminded me of the Bad Boy era from 97'. The track sounded like something that one of Puffy's Hitmen would've made for Black Rob, The Lox, or Mase so that's how I got inspired to write "Millions". Music for those with huge aspirations. This is one of my personal favorites right now but it will not appear on the "Achilles Hill" album. To make sure it see the light of day....I had to throw it out there for ya'll. Millions.....

Millions by K-Hill

Beat Down 101 pt 1. (Marley Marl)

2010-07-24T10:50:00.000-07:00

Ahh...let's see....Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Large Professor, etc. Name a producer that Marley Marl hasn't influenced. For those who aren't familiar, Marley is responsible for producing many of the legendary artists that set the tone for today's stars. Artists such as Big Daddy Kane, Eric B. & Rakim (Eric B for President), Kool G. Rap, Lords Of The Underground, the list goes on. The first time I became familiar with Marley was from his first release "Marley Marl In Control Vol. I." After hearing that, I did my research and found out that this cat was producing EVERYTHING!!

Through his movement, The Juice Crew, he produced: MC Shan's "The Bridge" which started one of the most famous battles in hiphop between The Juice Crew and Boogie Down Productions. Even Roxanne Shante got involved and came back with "Have A Nice Day". Ironically, two decades later, Krs One and Marley Marl would collab on the album, "Hip Hop Lives". My favorite Marley produced classics include: The Symphony prt 1 & 2, MC Shan's "My Freedom", Lord Of The Underground "Funky Child", LL Cool J's "Around The Way Girl", Heavy D's "The Overweight Lover's In The House" and of course Big Daddy Kane's "Ain't No Half Steppin".

The production of Marley Marl spawed the era of the "super producer". Everyone had to have a Marley Marl remix on their 12" single in order for it to move units. Although there were other dope producers during that period: Hurby "Luvbug" Azor, Rick Rubin, etc...everyone had to have a Marley track in the catalouge somewhere.

Shouts out to DJ Just Dizle for mixing "The Best Of Marley Marl Vol. I. To those who wasn't aware of the movement....downloading this project will get you up to date.

Download: DJ Just Dizle: The Best Of Marley Marl Vol I.

K-Hill Discusses The Soundtrack for The Movie "Hooped"

2010-07-21T12:43:00.000-07:00

K Slack - "Strickly Facts" ft Inspectah Deck (prod by Ski)

2010-06-03T06:37:00.000-07:00

Check out this banga produced by one of my favorite producers of all time featuring the homie/producer K Slack and Inspectah Deck of the legendary Wu-Tang clan. Everybody went in on this one...uggggh (i'm sick !!!!). Available on K-Slack's Myspace Page (www.myspace.com/kslackontheboards) or you can cop at Emusic and Itunes.

K-Hill and Dasan Ahanu @ The Brewery 5/21/10

2010-05-24T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here's footage from the 9th Wonder sponsored showcase I performed at last weekend. This part of the show was one my favorites. This footage features poet/spoken word artist extraordinaire, Dasan Ahanu and myself performing "Identity" and "Millions" which is from a forthcoming project that I will speak on later. Shouts out to my homie Kevin "Eshtar" Tate for the footage...IPHONE style!!!

The "BC" Sessions (Take 1)

2010-05-14T09:27:00.000-07:00

This past weekend, 5/8/10, I had the pleasure of recording with emcee/deejay BrothaSoul of Greenville, NC. Can't say too much about the track because it is still a work in progress as we speak (verse from a 3rd emcee still pending). However, the track is dope and compose by producer Croup from oversees. Personally, I think it's the beginning of a line of material that's to come from the BrothaSoul and myself.

There was something else special about this session as well. It marked my first time recording with up and coming engineer/college student, Brian Kidd. Just to give ya'll a little background on the situation...Brian Kidd is from VA but attends college in my hometown. Our first meeting he mentioned his love for the North Carolina hiphop scene. We both have similar musical taste and dude knew my catalouge so it was a no brainer to check dude out.

Also, in the studio that day: Panama G.A.T, Keisha Shontelle, Flyboi Kid Fresh. Photos by J. Water....

Deheb presents.....The Goldsmith

2010-03-23T08:13:00.000-07:00

Shouts to the homie Maxime Robin for introducing me to the dope producer known as Deheb. I gotta admit when I first recieved homie's beat cd, it contained the most unorthodoxed beats I had ever heard. They weren't your average 8 16 8 16 beats that many of us are used too. You could get use to the track and it would switch up dead in the middle of it. Nevertheless, I found the beat for "Get Down". I invited the homie Diablo Archer to rock it with me and it ended up on "The GoldSmith" as the opening track. It's hard to believe they made this a free download as this entire project is crazy. Tracklist below.

Deheb presents....The GoldSmith

1. Intro

2. Get Down ft. K-Hill, Diablo Archer,& Mista Sinista (X-ecutioners)

3. Just One Night ft. Emilio Rojas

4. Windows ft. Access Immortal

5. Water The Seed

6. Shinin Star ft. Tiye Phoenix

7. Why Not Interlude

8. All Hail The Underwriters ft. Brown Bag Allstars

9. Still I Rise ft. Dynas and E. Nelson

10. Connect 4 ft. Shabamm Shadeeq, Casual, UG, and Sean Price

11. Blow Me A Kiss ft. Emilio Rojas & Keisha Shontelle

12. Just Chill - Torae ft. Mela Machinko
13. Dilla's Reflection Instrumental

14. Riot Instrumental

15. Still Waters Run Deep Instrumental

16. Top Of The Block ft. Apani

DOWNLOAD HERE

K-Hill "Why Don't Cha!" Official Video

2010-02-15T09:14:00.000-08:00

"Why Don't Cha!" is my first official video so to speak. Originally, it was only supposed to be a short clip for my producer homie Nicktha1da's documentary. A few of my listeners may remember Nickthe1da from my debut single "Da Instigator" in 2004. We've teamed up again for another unorthodox cut. Peace to Big Hop for filming and editing the video. This is truly the beginning ya'll.

Download "Why Don't Cha" mp3 @ www.reverbnation.com/khill

Ski - I Gotta Get Mine

2009-12-22T13:54:00.000-08:00

Can't even lie ya'll. I'm loving these creative control videos. So inspiring. Ski done cooked another banger featuring Nicole Wray (who is still dope), Ras Kass, and others. This jam is nuts. Ski, bring some of that funk back to NC!!!!

K-Hill, 9th Wonder and The Remix Project - Kick In The Door

2009-12-15T10:46:00.001-08:00

Hip-Hop Producer, 9th Wonder brought the legendary Pete Rock and Dj Premier to NC to pay them homage for years of classics. 9th selected The Remix Project to replay all of the jams and several emcees including myself (K-Hill) was selected to reinterpret these classics. Ladies and Gentlemen...I present my performance of Biggie classic diss, "Kick In The Door". Shout out to Big Hop for the footage.

A Salute To Pete Rock and DJ Premier

2009-12-02T11:08:00.000-08:00

I had the honor of being invited to rock at this event coming up Dec 12th. 9th Wonder and his True Corporation is bring Pete and Premo to NC to pay homage for the years of classic material. All jams will be replayed by The Remix Project and performaces include" K-Hill, Kaze, The Jamla Label, and others. Footage will be posted later.

Ski - Taxi ft. Mos Def

2009-12-02T10:59:00.000-08:00

Ski feat. Mos Def-Taxi from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Glad to see one of my favorite producer/influences get back to his roots. Rumor has it that Mos and Ski may be doing a full length together. If this is any indication of the project, I can't wait. Ski look crazy focused in this video. Looks like Dame Dash is about to start a new empire.

K-Hill Interview w/ WZMB 91.3

2009-07-23T09:32:00.001-07:00

On Monday, July 20, I had the pleasure of being interviewed for "Sessions From The Band". This is a new series hosted by Matt Grady of WZMB 91.3, East Carolina University's radio station. Out of all of the interviews I've had up to this point, this was probably my favorite one. The conversation was dope, the questions were great and I even dropped a few verses in the studio. Some of the key topics included the origin of my production techiniques, how I feel about Jay-Z's D.O.A, and new material that I have in store. Definitely check out the interview. Shouts to the homie Brothasoul and the homie Vic Vega.

K-Hill Interview w/WZMB 91.3

Eric Lamont "I Write Songs" EP

2009-07-12T09:15:00.002-07:00

Check out this dope 4 song banger by one of my hometown breathen, Eric Lamont. Fellas, if ya'll ain't feelin this one I guarantee your lady will so guard your girl,lol. "Kiss & Makeup" is the jam. Bump this one in the whip when you go to pick your date up. Big ups homie.

Download Eric Lamont "I Write Songs" EP

The Making Of "Maybachs and Diamonds"

2009-07-11T07:49:00.000-07:00

Ryan Leslie x Rick Ross "Maybachs & Diamonds" In-Studio from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Ryan Leslie has been one of my favorite producers for a minute now but the making of this "Maybachs and Diamonds" has put him in my top 5. Not sure if this track was intended for Ross's "Deeper Than Rap" but it's a dope collab that I hope will see the light of day. I hope these two have more material in the stash.

Rock 4 Ever Ya'll (My tribute instrumental to MJ)

2009-07-03T18:46:00.000-07:00

Rock 4 Ever Ya'll (My Instrumental MJ Tribute)

Peace, love and prayers to the first musician I was ever introduced to. When you get to a point in life where you start to witness your heroes pass away, that is a sign that you've truly reached adulthood. I say this meaning that as you grow in life you find yourself losing things that you've been used to since your childhood (ex. friends, family members,hair..lol) I wasn't around for the passing of Elvis Presley but I've seen the lasting impact that he had on people's lives and now I understand. Here's my "liquor pour" to the true King Of Music. You will be missed!!! Thank you for 3 lifetimes worth of music.

Rock 4 Ever Ya'll! (MJ Tribue Instrumental)
Download:http://usershare.net/mx5rppel3rls

Diablo Archer Presents: Lift Release Party

2009-04-14T14:51:00.000-07:00

Come out to NC and join me as we celebrate "LIFT", the new album by Diablo Archer. I'm far from qualified to give my opinion on this release because i'm featured on it. I will say this. The homie's got bars for days. Click the name or the flyer for his myspace jizzawn. Check for me on the cut called "The Plow"!!!

Sessions @ Studio B with K-Hill on NBC-17

2009-04-13T06:44:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, April 8th. My band (yeah, I said it..lol) had the pleasure of being invited to NBC-17 studios. We performed 4 jams and did a 30 minute interview. Shout out to the homie Jake Seaton. Check it out ya'll!!!