Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

OK this blog is hip hop/r&b/urban orientated but I had to take a moment out to give Bill Pearce a shout out. I’ve always been a fan of “left of the dial” radio broadcasters. These are the radio personalities who may not be known at your favorite local beauty salon or friendly neighborhood shake spot…

This has gotten 3 solid spins this week from top to bottom. And yes, Jay Rock is on the cover of XXL this month as 1/10 of the Freshman Class and all that’s really great. But Kendrick Lamar’s flow and Kendrick Lamar EP > From Hood Tales To The Cover Of XXL. Download From Hood…

I’ve been “hearing” about South Carolina rapper Akshun for a minute now from my SC connects, but never “heard” any of his material. This album has spun in the iPod recently more than a little bit. It’s simply good hip hop. Dude’s flow is tight and his rhymes are straight lyrical. No dope boy tales…

I gotta admit, this ish is pretty jamming. The west coast is winning a little bit right now. Download here. Back cover and tracklisting after the jump. Originally peeped at R.E.’s house.

If you feel like jamming while riding out on a Saturday night of fun, this mixtape is for you. Download/listen here. Run That Back: Transfers interview on the show. Tasha S., I see your grind. Get it!

Produced by 9th Wonder. Catch the ActProof next Thursday April 8 during April’s feature night. They will be live in the studio along with Rapdiddy. Download here.

Newest single off 1/3 of Tanya Morgan’s new album, Don Cusak In High Fidelity. What a title. Says Donwill: “The song is about being more critical of chasing skirts. It’s not a song degrading women, but more so questioning motives.” OK then. But at the end of the day, don’t “N*ggas just wanna f*ck?” Download…

Listen to Wordsmith’s new album Vintage Experience before it drops March 30. Preview full album here. Run That Back: Wordsmith’s Vintage Files Episode 3 (video).

Produced by 9th Wonder. Download here. Sidebar: Rapsody along with The Academy’s Actual Proof are the guests on April 8’s feature night show.