Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop

…will be holding down the tables @ The Sirens Lounge tonight & tomorrow!

Ya’ll already know I dig Kooley High. Their music gives me a ATCQ/Monie Love vibe with a 2009 spin and some North Cack flavor. Charlie Smarts shot over two fresh new joints, the ‘Stay Up’ Remix Ft. Halo and ‘Handle My Biz’ Ft. Skyzoo. Peep ‘Stay Up’ below and download ‘Handle My Biz’ here. Run…

As promised ‘V.S.O.P. The Finest In Music’ mixtape is coming. Unfortunately we’ve had almost as many delays as Whitney Houston’s comeback. Forget all that though; the mixtape is almost done and set to be released SOON–sooner than you think. To keep your chops ready here’s some preliminary art work to let heads know what’s really…

It’s that time again. Night Of The Living Grind II and Night Of The Living Grind III focused on NC & SC hip hop. While I’m a hip hop head through and through it’s not the end all be all. There’s some soul in the system as well. Tune in this Thursday from 9PM-12MN to…

Just like a recipe there are several elements that goes into making a project “work.” And making a great album is more than just words and beats. Tobias Rose is the Principal and founder of Kompleks Creative, Inc and NCCU alum. In addition to being a high level graphics design firm KC offers web and…

As promised the sk8 party has been rescheduled. Quite a few of ya’ll hit me up about the new date. Look no further.2009 brings a new date, new location & a new time!Nanci O’s Midnight Ramble Sk8 Party:Date: Saturday January 17, 2009 Location: The All New Skating Place (website coming soon!)5300 Fayetteville RoadRaleigh, NC 27603(919)771-1666…

Here’s sending a special shout out to the shows’ intern Imani P. There is no way everything could get done with just myself doing it all. You are and continue to be a great help. Gold star for you!

So the listening party for L.I.A.B. at Six Plates Wine Bar this past Sunday was dope. The vibe was chill, the music was fresh, and the crowd was laidback. DJ Brainchild (who spins on Gordon Gartrelle Radio, which is hosted by Phonte)–held down the tables all night. If you didnt know GGR is one of…

The Foreign Exchange’s Leave It All Behind is hands down one of the albums of the year. Alot of hip hop heads*** are hating on it cause Phonte and Nicolay went a different route this time around. Gone are the posse cuts, bang in the whip beats and witty ‘let me rewind that’ rhymes.L.I.A.B. is…