Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

Raleigh, NC rappers Devaan Newhill and Quick Rmstrong of 4THQTR decided to combined their respective movements and drop a duo project. They took the title of The Backcourt and infused a basketball theme for the mixtape. Download 4THQTRBIZ Presents: The Backcourt. Run That Back:Carolina Blew & Gettin To It Entertainment’s Christmas Toy Drive Recap (Video).

Moe Green is one of the few Bay Area artists you might want to fux with musically. Here’s the latest visuals from the camp, “Cruise Control” off his 2010 album Rocky Maivia: Non Title Match. Moe Green’s Lionheart EP should be dropping soon. Run That Back:“I Does This” (Video)–Moe Green.

Charleston, SC’s Yung Rome recently made a trip to NYC and while there shot a video for his latest single, “NY Minute”. Visuals by 5Dollaz. What up Trapp. Run That Back:“I’m Single” (Video)–Yung Rome.

Off Carlitta’s Nostalgic Nights EP, out now. Run That Back:“Monster”–Carlitta Durand.

Top Dawg Entertainment’s and one of XXL’s 2011 Freshman class stand out artist Kendrick Lamar, along with Greensboro’s Flight School Music, Chapel Hill’s SkyBlew, Vega plus more will be will be in concert Sunday April 3, 2011 at Greene Street in Greensboro, NC. This is sure to be a dope show with an ill line…

If you’ve been around these parts for a minute you might know that Russell Simmons is one of my favorite hip hop businessmen, for various and less than obvious reasons. Anyway the Wall Street Journal has a regular series where well known people write articles on memorable travel experiences. And in this weekend’s edition of…

SUCKER FREE SUNDAYS returns again tonight March 13 to Shakedown Street Raleigh on NC State’s campus. If you’re ever in RDU on a Sunday night and looking for a spot to chill and check out some good hip hop, slide thru. Information: SUCKER FREE SUNDAYS 2500 Hillsborough Street (NCSU Campus) Raleigh, NC www.nancioradioshow.com is a…

The MDD folks comes through once again, directing The Mad Violinist’s latest cover video. This time around he goes in over one of Songz Yuup! latest tracks. Run That Back:“Sideways” Live In Concert (Video)–Cyhi Da Prynce Ft. The Mad Violinist.

Don’t say a word. Not one peep. Yes, two Lil B posts in a row. What can I say, the kid is kind of winning right now. #swag. Illusions of Grandeur is set to drop tomorrow. Off the strength of “Base For Your Face” I might just go ahead and check this project out when…