Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

South Carolina recording artist Lil Brod seems to be everywhere these days. He’s signed to one of the top independent records label in South Carolina, Head Hunter Records. His current single ‘Do You Mind’ is in rotation at Urban radio stations throughout the Southeast. With production from top notch South Carolina producer $9 Million, nominations…

New track from Proton of SMKA. Not really digging this track as much as the ones on SMKA: The 808 Experiment Vol. 1 but some of ya’ll might enjoy it. Download Proton ‘Fuck The Economy’ here.

New video from a femcee who’s heavy on her hustle down in Columbus, GA Nikki McKnight, formerly known as Ya Gyrl Terror. This cut is the female version to Gorilla Zoe’s ‘Hood N*gga’. Since the last time we heard from Nikki she’s been putting in work in the streets of Columbus building up her stage…

New track featuring 50% of JAMLA’s roster Big Remo and Gee Q. As far as Gee Q (Quentin Thomas, former UNC Tarheels basketball player) goes other athletes ternt rappers/sangas have failed to convince the kid they got bars in em. Shaq Diesel? Epic Fail. A.I. gave it a shot with his ’40 Bars’ mix. Next.…

New single from Raleigh’s Big Prime, who’s shown up on mixtapes from just about every mixtape DJ that matters in the game right now (Chuck T, Smallz, Green Latern, Ghost & Omega Red). This time around I’m digging this track off the title alone. I know cats grind in the streets hard but that ‘Trappin…

Finally got those issues with Imeem resolved. There are times when it’s time to move on from something. And now was the time. Below are the most recent episodes of Where Is Hip Hop? with R.E. and also Jas/ATL Beat Battle and Rashan Washington/GGN Film Production interviews. Congrats goes out to Rashan; he just submitted…

We all know it, heard it or may have experienced it. This industry wouldn’t be half bad if ninja’s didn’t lie so much or try to get over on folk.Here are some things to remember if you’re new to the industry. I haven’t been around but a little bit myself so I’m forever learning. One…

Based on the response from Part I there will be a Who Got Next? part II feature show coming July 30. There will be very special guest live in the studio during the Who Got Next? Part II feature show. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more news related to Who Got Next? Like…

I’ve been sitting on this K’Jon track for a minute. If you regulary listen to commercial Urban AC radio–yeah I don’t either unless I’m working–then you may have heard this cut. Contrary to popular belief I listen to more than just hip hop–neo/soul, gospel bluegrass–I’m dead serious, something about them washboards and harmonicas makes me…