Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

Well ya’ll we’re at the end of another year. 2010 has been really good for hip hop, filled with memorable experiences, wacky stories and super duper dope free music. On this week’s episode of Where Is Hip Hop?, Randy and I list the Top 10 Mixtapes Of 2010. There was plenty of exceptional material dropped…

KJ, who runs the Southern Streetwear blog, H1gher Learning, will be presenting The Big Mix in March 2011. The Big Mix is the first ever Southern Streetwear event and will take place during the 2011 Charleston Fashion Week. The purpose of The Big Mix is to celebrate Southern Streetwear culture and companies. That’s a commendable…

So it’s been awhile since we’ve heard something new from ATL’s J. Nolan. Not sure what his buzz is like down there but he puts out pretty decent material, albeit infrequently. This track is off his upcoming The Loose Files mixtape. “Get Out The Game”–J. Nolan Download.

“You know that real hip hop ain’t going no where.” Produced by 1/6 of The Soul Council and off Senor Kaos’ upcoming The Most Interesting MC In The World, dropping 1/1/11. “Everywhere”–Senor Kaos Ft. 4Ize Download.

…from a Hip Hop perspective. Run That Back:Happy Thanksgiving from a hip hop perspective. Happy 4th Of July from a hip hop perspective. Happy Father’s Day from a hip hop perspective. Happy Mother’s Day from a hip hop perspective. Happy Easter from a hip hop perspective. Happy Valentine’s Day from a hip hop perspective. Happy…

Tybru and Mightier Than The Sword Records put together this Christmas compilation featuring emcees from across NC. Download Under The Tree.

Carlitta repeats her tradition of releasing a new project on Christmas eve, last year’s was The Doug & Patty EP. The new EP features production from Vaugn Garcia, Jay Sentine plus more. Download Nostalgic Nights. Back cover and track listing after the jump.

Man I love the lyrics on this track. It’s a remake of Common’s classic “I Used To Love H.E.R.” and is off Mur’s and 9th Wonder’s Fornever, out now.

In the just released edition of The Niche Carolina Magazine Greensboro, NC native P. Wonda graces the front cover. Inside the magazine there’s an in-depth interview with the power house indie artist done by yours truly. Hard copies of The Niche Carolina Magazine Volume 4, Number 1 can be picked up for free at many…