Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop
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Drique London (@DriqueLondon) — “Cannon” (Video)
This track is off of the Raleigh, NC emcee’s Work Week mixtape. The beat samples, yes you guessed it, Don Cannon’s infamous "Cannon" drop. Check out the visuals for "Cannon" after the jump. Video directed by Headgraphix (swag!). Run That Back: Depth Of Sound Presents Off-Sets: Drique London (Video).
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Keaton (@Keaton919) — “Doin What I Do” (Video)
Well it looks like another Depth of Sound visual is here! This chill laid back track is off of Keaton’s upcoming mixtape, Party Of The Year. The Raleigh emcee’s project is coming later this Spring. Check out the "Doin What I Do" video down below!
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Sadie Hawkins (@SadieHawkinsSC) Ft. Yo Gotti (@YoGottiKOM) — “Cocky”
Yo Gotti on a feature? Yep, Sadie Hawkins’ movement is officially on course to be astronaut status. This track is off of her upcoming mixtape Girl, Interrupted dropping April 3rd. Also be on the lookout for my interview with Sadie Hawkins, which will be posted later this week. "Cocky"– Download. Run That Back: Sadie Hawkins…
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Dirty Dave (@DaveDaFlyGuy) ‘1000 Ways To Get Paid’ Tour BTS In Cincinnati (Video)
You have to respect what Dirty Dave and his Dirty Dollar movement is doing beyond his hometown of Charleston, SC. The 1000 Ways To Get Paid tour is well underway, and over the past couple of weeks the DD team (including Carlos Cartel and Mr. Too Official) has been making waves in cities throughout the…
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Hip Hop Jazz With Robert Glasper (@RobertGlasper) & Jim Fusilli (@WSJRock) (Video)
During last week’s SXSW, the Wall Street Journal’s rock/pop critic Jim Fusilli sat down with experimental jazz pianist Robert Glasper to discuss combining traditional jazz with hip hop, removing boundaries beyond being a "regular" jazz musician, and growing a fan base to make lasting music. This is a great interview. Check it out after the jump!
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Nappy Roots (@NappyRoots) Presents: Skinny & Scales Ft. Kelsey Lu (@MCFunkaLu89) In Black Friday Trailer (Video)
It’s exciting to see that Greensboro, NC’s Kelsey Lu is now an official member of Nappy Roots! Last year she was selected to go on tour with the group, and based on this video, is now an official member. Kelsey Lu is an extremely talented cellist and singer. Always great to see Carolina kids do…
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March 15, 2012: Feature Night Thursday Returns & Represents For Women In Hip Hop (News)
The listeners love hearing fresh new music on Feature Night Thursdays and so do I! After a three month hiatus for the holidays, Feature Night Thursdays starts back up on March 15, 2012. The show returns to the airwaves on WXYC 89.3 FM Chapel Hill, NC from 9PM-12MN. Live streaming will be available on…
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Dixie Boyz (@DixieBoyz) — “Bending Corners”
Orangeburg, SC’s Dixie Boyz are back! John Plush, Jimi Swagg, DJ Hugg and Carolina Slimm are gearing up to release their new album, Til Death Do Us Part. The project will drop on March 27, the day that fifth Dixie Boy member Dirty Redd passed away on back in 2006 (3-27-06). "Bending Corners" is the second…