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DJ Jabbathakut Interview [Exclusive]
DJ Jabbathakut - Multiple Eargazms
DJ Jabbathakut – Multiple Eargazms DOWNLOAD Link
This is the second time DJ Jabbathakut has been interviewed by Weezy, who experiences the hand skills of DJ Jabbathakut in a preview of his most recent instrumental release for Chess Move Cartel – Multiple Eargazms
Weezy: What was your overall aim for the album? Who were you creating it for?
JabbathaKut: My aim was just to create music that I enjoy making, using breaks and beats that sound nice on the ears, and to reach out not only to the hip hop heads but to anybody who likes good, soulful music that has a feel good vibe about it. People who like the production of 9th Wonder and Foreign Exchange will definitely be feeling this release.
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Kosha Dillz – 5 Ways to Stay Public When You Can’t Afford a Publicist [Exclusive]
Kosha Dillz
Shouts to Kosha Dillz for linking me to a recent article he wrote which will no doubt inspire the underground artists of Hip-Hop Kings, and give an insight into how he’s personally achieved both financial and commercial success. You can also check out plenty of new Kosha Dillz music and videos coming soon, including a Hot 97 freestyle (check the linked video below). You can read Kosha Dillz - 5 ways to stay public when you can’t afford a publicist here.
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Dysfunkshunal Familee Interview [Exclusive]
Dysfunkshunal Familee Interview
I had the privilege to kick it with NYC Hip-Hop group Dysfunkshunal Familee as they humbly celebrate an achievement many underground artist dream of partaking in. That is, being nominated for “Best Rap Group of The Year” from the Underground Music Awards, better known as the UMAs. Please take a moment and vote for Dysfunkshunal Familee http://tinyurl.com/UMA-best-rap. Voting ends August 11th. get YOU some!
pinkCookiz: Wow, congratulations on your incredible year! The album release, number one on the charts and now an Underground Music Award nomination. What’s next for Da FAMilee?
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Lunar C Freestyle and Interview for Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Lunar C Freestyle and Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
We have caught up with Bradford based MC Lunar C at the latest Dont Flop event in Sheffield for an exclusive interview and freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings. I linked with Lunar C originally in Manchester during his Don’t Flop try-out, and he has the full support and co-sign from Hip-Hop Kings. Watch out for Lunar C in the forthcoming Don’t Flop battle league, and further music releases as we progress through 2011. You can watch the Lunar C interview and freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings here.
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Copywrite ft Jay Notes, Loudmouth Melvin and Skillit – PYT U.K Remix [Exclusive]
Copywrite ft Jay Notes, Loudmouth Melvin and Skillit - PYT U.K Remix
Copywrite Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
Soundcloud Link – http://bit.ly/rr8AwX
Courtesy of Man Bites Dog Records and Urban Elite PR, Hip-Hop Kings is pleased to share an exclusive brand new track from Copywrite, featuring Jay Notes, Loudmouth Melvin and Skillit called “PYT U.K Remix”. Following the release of Copywrite‘s “Life and Times of Peter Nelson”, this is the start of a promotional campaign for Copywrite‘s forthcoming album “God Save The Queen” which will be available late Autumn via Man Bites Dog Records. Fans can download the track from the download link listed above, and you can also check out the Copywrite interview with Hip-Hop Kings too. You can listen to Copywrite ft Jay Notes, Loudmouth Melvin and Skillit – PYT U.K Remix on the youtube player below.
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R.I.O Interview and Freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
R.I.O Interview and Freestyle for Hip-Hop Kings
Now that Hip-Hop Kings is the official sponsor of Don’t Flop, we are also recording behind the scenes footage and getting various freestyles and interviews. Before the Don’t Flop event in Manchester, I managed to catch up with R.I.O, who rapped a freesyle and gave an interview for the Hip-Hop Kings readers. R.I.O speaks about the success of his single “Narrow Roads” and what music he was putting out beforehand. R.I.O also gives an insight into what to expect for the rest of the year. You can view the R.I.O Interview and Freestyle with Hip-Hop Kings on the video player below.
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SoulStice – Hip Hop at the White House [Exclusive]
SoulStice - Hip Hop at the White House
SoulStice Facebook Page – http://on.fb.me/k5qYqF
SoulStice is a very familiar name in the Hip-Hop world, and the Chicago based rapper / songwriter / performer and all-round entertainer has written a new blog about when Common visited Barack Obama at The White House. The event was sure to be viewed as contraversal by most critiques, however SoulStice has written his thoughts which is appropriately titled “Hip Hop at the White House”. Check the link below for the full article.
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Sir Tomz Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Sir Tomz Interview with Hip-Hop Kings
HHK: Thanks for speaking to us Sir Tomz. You’ve recently been featured on Hip-Hop Kings with your “Lockdown The Mixtape”. How long did the project take from start to finish? And which artists have you teamed up with for the mixtape?
Sir Tomz: Sup Ryan; and thanks for the feature. First of all let me explain; “Lockdown The Mixtape” (Available Via Datpiff) is a mix of all the tracks from “Lockdown” which is a digital album (Available Via ITunes) The album took me about 3 months on and off to complete, but it was finished but not mixed for over a year before I released it. The Album features, Nih’illi aka Nihiliss’sis, Cyrus aka CY (You’ll C Y), Blackitude aka EBU and Juice Aleem.
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Just Blaze vs The Alchemist Exclusive Hip-Hop Kings Competition [Exclusive]
Just Blaze vs The Alchemist
As the U.K Hip-Hop world prepares to watch two legendary producers in Just Blaze and The Alchemist go head to head on stage in front of sell out crowds, Hip-Hop Kings have a pair of tickets to win for EACH SHOW in London, Manchester and Brighton. In total fans can win SIX tickets to see Just Blaze and The Alchemist live on the following dates.
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Dame Dollaz Interview with Hip-Hop Kings [Exclusive]
Dame Dollaz Hip-Hop Kings Interview Feature
HHK: Thanks for speaking to us Dame Dollaz, for the fans who may not be aware can we have a brief introduction please?
DD: Yeah no doubt. My name Dis ame Dollaz, I’m from Toledo, OH by way of Flint, MI and I rep that #nopressure #nodiamonds/no sketch crew. I’m about everything that’s real Hip-Hop. I came to get busy and make the best music possible for Hip-Hop heads and show you how the Midwest get down.
HHK: You recently put out a mixtape with D.J Logikal called “The Wipe Out”. How did you and DJ Logikal meet? And who had the idea for the mixtape?
DD: Me and DJ Logikal met through my homeboy Mike Flamez. I was recording a song with Flamez, we were smoking out after and we just clicked. As far as “The Wipeout” goes though, those were all my first records I ever made. Shit’s so real I recorded those in my homeboy Benny K’s backyard shed. So in preparation to promote “The Wipeout 1.5 f.a.m.e edition”, DJ Logikal threw it together to show the fans my growth and introduce them to me.
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