Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

“In what will be a four-part series, Knotti chronicles the rise to stardom of a future legend, Jermaine Cole. In this episode, J. Cole discusses moving from North Carolina to New York a pursue a rap career, getting signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation & preparing a classic album.” J Cole – A Star Is Born…

Kooley High: Raleigh, NC based. If you’re from RDU and don’t know who Kooley HIgh is, SHAME ON YOU.Earlier this month Kooley High invited me to the infamous Break Room Studios in Raleigh where the entire group came together for this interview that they deemed as “therapeutic and much needed” after it was over. In…

In this week’s episode R.E. talks about all the hype that was in ATL surrounding the BET Hip Hop Awards last weekend. Speaking of, at this point you should have a good idea of what went down thanks to Twitter, blogs and Reuters. R.E. also talks about celebrating a milestone for his blog. It’s a…

Hot! Dope! Fresh! returns to the monthly Feature Night show this Thursday October 15 on WXYC 89.3 FM 9PM-12MN. There will be interviews with NC’s Kooley High and SC’s Rebellious Mindz. Several artists including Watts, CA native Jay Rock and Rock Hill, SC group Transfers will also be calling into the show during the night…

Eric & The Mile Hi Club are back with another round of FABULOUS parties and events for NCCU homecoming 2009. If you don’t know by now Mile Hi Club throws the BEST parties in RDU. Yup!!! Here’s the full schedule of events: THURSDAY Oct 29th*********** The Official Homecoming Mixer at the Shaba Shabu Lounge on…

New mixtape from Da One of those Grind City boys. I don’t really rock with Shadyville like that but I support GC’s movement cause they support me. Salute! Download here.

This track is from Rob Murat’s So Much To Say album, which is in digital stores now.

Byte: (n) short for binary term. A byte is a collection of computer bits. On many modern computers, a byte is a group of eight bits. Typically, computers handle and store information in binary (base-2), and a group of eight bits represents an eight digit binary number. OK so it’s no secret by now that…

Peep the artwork from Oakland, CA’s Souls Of Mischief [& members of the mighty Hieroglyphics Crew] upcoming album Montezuma’s Revenge. Dope. The crew tapped artist Steven Lopez to paint a portrait of the group and album producer Prince Paul. Lopez is perhaps best known for his work with Erykah Badu. The album will be available…