Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

The Alpha Theory (formerly known as Jocelyn Ellis & The Alpha Theory) is a multi-cultural band based out of Charlotte. Their sound is a mash of soul, rock and hip hop. The lead singer Jocelyn Ellis can really sang and the groups’ live shows are an experience such that, if they’re ever in your town…

My dude KJ over at H1gher (whose blog focuses on the intelligent documentation of Southern streetwear) caught up with one of my favorite South Carolina emcees, warrenJae at The $5 Bill show last weekend in Columbia, SC. I happened to be there that night too and much respect to The $5 Bill crew for presenting…

Tamarcus Brown sits down with up and coming Atlanta emcee J. Nolan to discuss his soon-to-be released debut album Broken Dreams, the concept behind the new project plus more.

Off Scolla’s upcoming Tears & Triumphs EP. Download.

Video footage of Kooley High last week at their in-store performance during Fat Beats last brick and mortar days. Props to Ace Dizzy. Run That Back:Kooley High featured in The Revival Of The RDU Hip Hop Scene (video) mini-mini documentary.

Man I am loving K. Dot and the whole Black Hippie west coast movement right now. Consistent, quality material. Kendrick Lamar’s O.D. (Overly Dedicated) drops September 15.

OK so this album actually dropped back in July. With all the happenings behind the scenes around here plus upcoming events and projects for 2011 (more on that in the coming weeks!) I just got around to listening to Moe Green’s new album last week. He’s from California (Valleja, to be exact) and apparantly been…

Shelly B’s new mixtape Queen, has officially dropped. No freebie here folks, orders can be placed now on her website. I’ve got my copy already and it’s well worth the cost. Shellz has released free quality material for her past few releases so it’s only right to pay this time around. Rappers gotta eat. This…

Remember at the bottom of 2009 I mentioned several new ventures were coming for 2010? Here’s the newest one! www.nancioishiphop.com presents it’s new T Shirt line! About The Nanci O T Shirt Line: The Nanci O brand is a contemporary line inspired by hip hop culture and urban street wear. The brand’s philosophy is “Believe…