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2010-09-07T19:06:00.001-04:00

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The Winners Of The RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE 3D Movie Screening Passes Are........

2010-09-04T16:11:00.000-04:00

I would like to say congrats to our winners of the RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE 3D advanced screening passes giveaway. We got a lot of submissions and quite a few of you got creative, but the names listed below sent the best submissions.

I have posted the pictures of my top 3 favorite submissions.

Lee Guerra

Jesse Padraja

Ana Milanes

Here is the complete list of winners.

1) Alejandro Watson
2) Oroz Eber
3) Edgar Flores
4) Ahuner martinez
5) Ana Milanes
6) Lee Guerra
7) William Lopez
8) Jesse Pedraja
9) Jason Keiter

Charles Hamilton & H2 – Starchaser Radio Mixtape

2010-09-03T19:01:00.000-04:00

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Pharoahe Monch - The Thirteen Mixtape (Top 5 Dead Or Alive)

2010-09-03T18:59:00.002-04:00

01. Intro/Simon Says (Serv1 Blend)
02. Guerilla Monsoon Rap feat. Black Thought + Talib Kweli + Kanye West
03. Weed #1
04. Tight (Remix)
05. Metal Thangz feat. Street Smartz + O.C.
06. Talking To You feat. Rah Digga
07. Innovations feat. Saukrates
08. Tooley Crew Personified
09. Thirteen
10. My Life
11. The Healer (Remix) feat. Erykah Badu
12. Sin
13. Bring It On (Remix/Serv1 Blend)
14. Freestyle (Kay Slay) feat. Mos Def
15. Push (Serv1 Blend) feat. Showtyme + Mela Machinko + Tower Of Power*
16. Mayor
17. Rehab (Remix) feat. Amy Winehouse
18. Freestyle
19. Ill Collabo feat. Cella Dwellas + Prince Po
20. Freesyle (Stretch Armstrong Show) feat. Lord Finesse + Prince Po
21. Fudge Pudge (Serv1 J Dilla Mix)
22. Frontlines feat. El Da Sensai + F.T. + Mike Zoot
23. Loose Ends feat. Sergio Mendes + Justin Timberlake
24. Freestyle (Live w/The Roots)
25. Shine/Outro

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Machete: Movie Review

2010-09-02T22:44:00.001-04:00

Usually, you do not get to see a trailer for a movie until after the film has been made and is making it’s marketing rounds. Such is not the case for director Robert Rodiguez’s new film Machete. Rodriguez created a faux trailer for Machete to be part of 2007’s double feature Grindhouse . People loved the trailer so much, that the filmmaker gambled on a feature film based on the trailer, and using the same key players from that faux trailer plus adding new ones.

Machete (Danny Trejo) is an ex-Federale who goes on violent rampage of revenge against the people who hired him to assassinate Senator McLaughlin (Robert De Niro). The assassination does not go as planned and now the senator’s right hand (Jeff Fahey) and a ruthless drug dealing pimp (Steven Seagal) are trying to hunt down Machete before they become the hunted.

Machete also has the aid of a beautiful immigration agent (Jessica Alba) and a sexy revolutionist (Michelle Rodriguez). We also get a shotgun toting Priest (Cheech Marin). I always found Michelle Rodriguez’s tough girl attitude pretty hot, but this is by far her sexiest role and she plays it perfectly.

Trejo is amazing as Machete. I love the way he delivers not only his dismembering moves, but also his lines. My favorite line in the film has to be “Machete don’t text” when he is asked why he did not send them a text. It is a classic line. This film is so extreme. The gore factor is in high supply but it is played for laughs.

If you are up for a good laugh and a high body count, I highly recommend Machete.

By: Marc Ferman

Going The Distance: Movie Review

2010-09-02T22:40:00.000-04:00

The track record on romantic-comedies that Hollywood churns out is not very good. For every one that’s watchable, there are another dozen that are complete garbage. For example, this year we have had duds like The Bounty Hunter, Killers, The Back Up Plan, She’s Out Of My League, The Switch, and I am sure there are a few more. I did not hate The Switch, but it really was not all that good. With that being said, I am pleased to tell you that Going the Distance is a refreshingly funny and sweet surprise.

There is nothing about the trailers for Going The Distance to make it seem more than another bland romantic-comedy. I did not even notice till I got to the theater and looked at the poster that the film was rated R. Let me tell you that this movie earns an R rating and that’s part of what makes the movie so good.

I do love Drew Barrymore in films like these. If you look back at some of her films like Fever Pitch, Never Been Kissed, Music & Lyrics, she is just so adorable. How can you not love her? She also seems to find herself the perfect co-stars for her projects. Either that or she can connect with anyone she shares the screen with.

The film centers on Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garett (Justin Long). One night they meet in a bar within hours of Garett being dumped by his girlfriend. Erin and Garett hook up and the following morning Erin tells him that she is only going to be in New York for 6 more weeks before she moves to California for school. They both decide that they won’t start anything serious but will continue to hang out.

Well we all know that the more time they spend together the closer they are going to get and when they decide to go for the long distance relationship we do want to see this couple who obviously love each other find a way to make it work. I am not giving away anything that is not already in the trailers, but what’s not in those trailers are all the laugh out loud moments in the film. This movie has some great moments from Erin’s protective sister Corinne (Christina Applegate) and Garrett’s friends Dan & Box steal every scene they are in. I seriously cannot believe how much I laughed in this film. This is one of those romantic comedies that guys will tell their friends to go see it. That is not something you come across too often.

Barrymore and Long are great together on screen and while they were filming this movie, they were actually a real life couple. Many times when real life couples try to play an on screen couple, it does not seem to translate well on film. Just ask Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez or Sean Penn & Madonna.

Fellas, don’t let the fact that this looks like a chick flick stop you from going to see this. You will laugh more in Going the Distance than more comedies that have come out this year.

By: Marc Ferman

DJ Mickey Knox - The Baked Mixt Volume 2

2010-08-31T17:34:00.000-04:00

The Upstarts- Got What it Takes
Blue Scholars - Free Wheelin
Blu & Exile - Blu Collar Worker
Oddisee & Buckshot - Where I Be At
Strange Fruit Project - Makin My Way
DJ Jazzy Jeff & CL Smooth - All I Know
Typ Ill - Show Some Love
Movemeant - Say When
Common Market - Nothing At All

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DJ Skipmode x Theczaragency.com Present Gangstarr Tribute Mixtape

2010-08-31T14:52:00.000-04:00

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Max Tannone - Dub Kweli Mixtape

2010-08-31T00:30:00.002-04:00

01 - Your Gospel
02 - Country Of Loving
03 - Ms. Good Lady
04 - Panta Move
05 - Garvey Gets By
06 - More Or Less Dub
07 - Words High
08 - Mourning Unknown
09 - Listen Fe
10 - Away Dub

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Brand New Men's Drops From Dissizit, Check Your Six, LRG, & Undrcrwn Available @ Karmaloop.com

2010-08-30T21:18:00.002-04:00

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Wrekonize (of ¡Mayday!) – A Soiree For Skeptics (Free Album)

2010-08-30T13:17:00.000-04:00

1. The Naysayers Lounge (Intro)
2. One Foot In The Grave (Feat. Bernz)
3. Groundwork
4. Forecast
5. Madman
6. The Message (Last Dayz) (Feat. Co$$)
7. Broken Peaces
8. Let Go
9. A Shot With Sharpsound
10. Winding Road
11. Break Down
12. Fighting Fish
13. Lost & Found
14. Another Shot With Sharpsound
15. Fugitive (Featuring Snave Nayr)
16. Imposter
17. Children’s Games
18. The Last Shot With Sharpsound
19. Say A

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IM KING & DJ Turbulence Present: Michael Jackson – MY KING Mixtape

2010-08-30T13:15:00.000-04:00

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DJ Ideal & Hometeam present Andre 3000 – Andre Benjamin Is…

2010-08-29T18:45:00.000-04:00

Chonky Fire Intro
Return of the G
Git Up, Git Out
So Fresh So Clean
Skew it on the Bar-B
Wheelz of Steel
Dez Only 1
Da Art of Storytellin (Part 4)
Babylon
Elevators
Sumthin Wicked This Way
Smokefest 1999
Aquemini
Crumblin Erb
Gon Be Fine (Remix)
Benz or Beamer
Jazzy Belle
Thought Process
Hootie Hoo
Phobia
Da Art of Storytellin (Part 2)
Ova Da Wudz
Millenium
Player’s Ball
Tough Guy
In Due Time
Rats & Roaches
Felicia Fur Freestyle
Royal Flush
Ms. Jackson
Sole Sunday
Everlasting
Throw Your Hands Up
Everybody
Black Ice
Da Art of Storytellin (Part 1)
Funkin Around
What About Your Friends (Remix)
Red Velvet
Movin Cool
Life in the Day of Benjamin Andre (Incomplete)
Green Light

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J.Period + Spike Lee + Michael Jackson - Man Or The Music Mixtape (40 Acres Edition)

2010-08-29T12:26:00.000-04:00

J.Period & Spike Lee pay tribute to Michael Jackson with this Limited Edition mixtape, available exclusively at the 2nd Annual “Brooklyn Loves MJ” event TODAY, August 29, 2010, in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Mixing Michael’s classic hits with rare demo versions, remixes, and behind-the-scenes interview clips, J.Period weaves together an 80-minute musical documentary that pays tribute to The King of Pop’s staggering catalog of songs, and reminds us why—no matter what you think of the man—Michael’s true legacy will always be his music.

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Kevin Nottingham Presents: Mama Said Knock You Out 20th Anniversary Remix Album

2010-08-28T01:58:00.002-04:00

On August 27, 1990 LL Cool J teamed up with legendary producer Marley Marl to create one of my favorite hip hop albums of all time, Mama Said Knock You Out. “Don’t call it a comeback!” 20 years later, we here at KevinNottingham.com have gathered producers and emcees from all over the globe to remix a classic.

It all started 8 months ago with a weekly remix contest challenging producers to flip the original samples Marley Marl used to create the production for the album. 15 weeks later, the winning beats were chosen and the quest to find the right emcees to hop on these joints began.

After 8 months of hard work, I believe we have an album that greatly pays tribute to the original. Special thanks goes out to DJ Blacquestarr, DJ Grain, and Thomas (of KN.com) for helping with the contest. Thank you also to all the producers and emcees involved in this project… job well done. Last but not least, thanks to LL Cool J and Marley Marl for laying the blueprint and providing the inspiration for making this remix album possible.

I hope you all enjoy this remix album…

1. Senor Kaos & Punchline - The Boomin' System
2. Streets Buchanon - Around The Way Girl
3. The Movement Fam & MegaRan - Eat Em Up
4. The Black Sunn & 810 - Mr Good Bar
5. L'Daialogue DiCaprio - Murdagram
6. Ryan-O'Neil & Da Beege - Hard Headed (Cheesy Rat Blues)
7. Jason James AKA WEB - History of WEB (Farmer's Blvd)
8. BLCTXT Lyrikill Monsta X Mecca Godzilla Jun Classic - Mamma Said Knock You Out
9. King Mez Silent Knight Cise Star - Milky Cereal
10. JD Riggz Ayatollah Jaxx & El Prez - Jinglin' Baby (Still Jinglin' 20 Years Later)
11. John Public - To Da Break Of Dawn
12. Steve Liriks - Six Minutes of Pleasure
13. James John - Illegal Search
14. Amor Jones & Praverb - Power Of God

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2010-08-27T23:51:00.002-04:00

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Win Tickets To An Advance Screening Of the movie RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE 3D In Miami, Florida

2010-08-27T12:55:00.002-04:00

RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE is again based on the wildly popular video game series, and will this time be presented in 3-D.

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, ALICE (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

You can win tickets for you and 1 guest to see an advance screening of the movie RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE 3D on Thursday, September 9th @ AMC Sunset Place in South Miami.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW BEFORE SUBMITTING.

Now, let’s get to the part on how you win a pass for you plus 1 guest to see an advance screening of RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE. I am going to make this fun for you (and myself). Send me a photo of yourself making the most evil face you can come up with. I want something really creepy. The people who send in the most evil looking faces will win free passes.

Important Note: You must be in the Miami area to enter this contest. Please do not enter this contest if you live in another city/state or if you are not absolutely sure that you can make it to the screening.

Email your submissions to KICgiveaways@gmail.com with the following words in the subject line, "EVIL LITTLE ME”

Make sure to include your first and last name below your submission. If you do not include your full name, then I cannot put on the list that you won. The deadline for this contest is Friday, September 3rd at 8pm.

I would like to wish you all good luck.

Make sure to also check out the official movie website

www.residentevil-movie.com

Smiley The Ghetto Child - Rap CPR Mixtape (Hosted By DJ Doo Wop)

2010-08-26T16:59:00.000-04:00

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Beyond Belief – Beyond Your Reach Mixtape

2010-08-26T16:57:00.002-04:00

01. E.L.O. [prod. T-Mos]
02. Whatcha Want Now? [prod. T-Mos]
03. Queens (ft. K. Sparks) [prod. T-Mos]
04. Bigger Checks (ft. Red Cafe) [Extended Original Version - prod. Kwame]
05. All Over (ft. Kwame & Skillz) [prod. Kwame]
06. Uptown Anthem 2010
07. Shadowboxing
08. Take This From Here
09. It’s Like That Now
10. Everything’s a Go
11. Power 99 Freestyle (ft. Kwame) [Live]
12. DJ Booth Cypher [Live]
13. Father’s Day (ft. Asher Roth & Kwame) [prod. Kwame]

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Takers: Movie Review

2010-08-26T15:19:00.000-04:00

I am a sucker for a good heist movie. There is just something about a film where a group of people planning out a huge robbery and then watching them execute the plan perfectly that I find really fun to watch. Most of the time these heist films that revolve around the ultimate score are filled with pretty entertaining characters on both sides of the law. Unfortunately, Takers is not one of those movies.

Not only is the script in which a team or bank robbers decide to rob an armored car so poorly written, but it also includes a subplot about cops dealing with internal affairs that has absolutely nothing to do with the main story.

Matt Dillon and Jay Hernandez are fine as the two detectives, but one of the most obvious flaws in the film is that two of the lead robbers are played by two of the most wooden actors working today, Paul Walker & Hayden Christensen. These guys are just terrible actors. I can handle Walker in the Fast & Furious films when he is with the Vin man, but when you put two horrible actors together like that it brings down the movie much further than just a lousy script.

Idris Elba and Michael Ealy fare much better as two more members of the team. It really pains me with what I am about to say considering my personal feelings of the man. Chris Brown is the one who really stands out. He is funny & charming, plus he gives the film it’s one great scene when he is running from the police. It is truly a great chase scene. I really hate having to say something positive about someone who draws such negative feelings from me. This is one of the reasons I refuse to review any movie coming out that has Mel Gibson in it. I never want to have to compliment that guy on anything.

Zoe Saldana also has a small part in the film as one of the criminal’s girlfriend, but if you are wondering why the Avatar star is in this film, it is probably because she filmed this way before Avatar ever came out. As for rapper T.I, we have seen him in other films like ATL and he carries that same T.I. swagger with him in this film, which comes off well. He is entertaining to watch, though not much of an actor.

Ultimately Takers is one of those films that has home video written all over it. Their just is not much here to recommend.

By: Marc Ferman

The Last Exorcism: Movie Review

2010-08-25T14:07:00.000-04:00

I love it when I go to see a film and it takes me completely by surprise, when the film I am watching gives me something better than what I expected. Such is the case with the new movie The Last Exorcism. I was given an extremely well written documentary-style film with more intentional humor than most comedies that have come out this year. If you have seen the trailers for The Last Exorcism, things like humor and great acting are not the first things to enter into your mind. If you go into this film just looking to get a good scare, that’s not really what you are going to get. This movie caught me off guard in the same way Splice did earlier this year.

The first thing I have to say is that actor Patrick Fabian is terrific and effective as the faith-doubting evangelical minister Cotton Marcus who believes that the practice of exorcisms is a complete scam. People (mainly children) are being harmed and in some cases killed in the middle of the process. He decides to film a documentary to prove how wrong these exorcisms are. Fabian gives his character energy, charm and humanity. In one scene while giving a sermon in church, he preaches a banana bread recipe to prove a point that it does not matter what he says in church, people are listening to his delivery, not his words.

Cotton decides to travel to Georgia and visit the Sweetzer family when he gets a letter from Louis Sweetzer (Louis Herthum) that his daughter is possessed by a demon. Cotton’s film crew is along for the ride and we watch the whole movie from the cameraman’s point of view. I also must say that aside from a couple of scenes involving running, the whole shaky camera thing is under control. You should not get a headache while watching this movie.

The children of the Sweetzer family are Caleb (Caleb Landry Jones) Nell (Ashley Bell). When we first meet Nell, she is a very polite and sweet teenage girl. Nell and her brother have been home schooled by their father since they lost their mother to cancer. Louis decided to keep his children away from the influences of the outside world.

Cotton does not believe that Nell is really possessed and he even performs a fake exorcism to prove it for his film. After that, things get even worse. Cotton and his film crew believe that Nell is psychotic not possessed. Throughout the film, we are questioning what’s really going on.
Ashley Bell is mesmerizing as Nell. When she is not possessed or crazy, she is sweet but scared & confused. You do not feel like her character is pretending, you believe her. When she is in her other state, her stare is downright creepy.

There are a few little scary moments in The Last Exorcism but the movie is not about the scares, it’s about the building tension and self questioning. I am sure a majority of the people who see The Last Exorcism will feel cheated by the ending we are given, but I wasn’t. I feel the film was ended on the right note. It’s not often that we get such a well crafted and well acted horror film, so I suggest you give it a chance, even if you think the film looks too scary from the trailers, trust me…it’s worth the risk.

By: Marc Ferman

Mixtape: DJ Automatic Presents Common – Theater of the Mind (Mixtale)

2010-08-24T23:14:00.002-04:00

“The reason I chose Common for this project is that he is not only one of my favorite MC’s of all time,” says Automatic, “but he has an entire career of music behind him that young music lovers don’t necessarily know. They see him in movies and have heard his newer releases but have no idea that Common was one of the rawest MC’s throughout the 90′s. Although I have followed his career from jump, it was still an honor to sit down with him in person and let him take me on his personal journey.”

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Serum - Brainstorm Troopah (official music video)

2010-08-23T16:37:00.000-04:00

Miami, Florida's own emcee Serum just launched his brand new video for the single Brainstorm Troopah. You may recognize Serum's name from previous volumes of the Keepitclassic.com Underground Hip-Hop Compilations. Make sure to check out the video.

DJ Hedspin, Sharks & Hammers Present Rakim - The R Mixtape Vol 1.0

2010-08-21T13:48:00.000-04:00

Eric B And Rakim - Mahogany (Who Is Rakim)
Al Green - Im So Glad Your Mine
Isaac Hayes - Joy
Bobbi Humphrey - Black And Blues
Eric B And Rakim - Keep The Beat
Bob James - Storm King
Rakim - Livin For The City
Nas & Alicia Keys Feat Rakim - Ny State Of Mind
Cecil Holmes - Call Me
Rakim - Its Been A Long Time
Gang Starr Feat Rakim - The Militia
Rakim - When I Be On The Mic
Tagyerit - Subway Surfing
Talib Feat Rakim - The Getting Up Anthem Part 1
Rakim - Guess Whos Back
Bob James - Shamboozie
Rakim - It's The R Rakim - Real Shit
Rakim - All Night Long
Eric B And Rakim - Real Men Drink (St Ides)
Bill Withers - Kissin My Baby
Eric B And Rakim - In The Ghetto (Drums Mix)
Mountain - Long Red
James Brown - Funky President (Rakim - James Brown Interview)
Eric B And Rakim - Eric B For President
The Jb's - Pass The Peas
Eric B And Rakim - I Aint No Joke
Average White Band - School Boy Crush
Eric B And Rakim - Microphone Fiend (Extended Remix)
The Soul Searchers - Ashleys Roach Clip
Dennis Edwards - Don't Look Any Further I
Ndeep - When Boys Talk (Acapella)
Ofra Haza - Im Nin Alu
Eric B And Rakim - Paid In Full (Derek B's Urban Respray)
Jody Watley Feat Rakim - Friends (Remix)
Truth Hurts Feat Rakim - Addictive (Remix)
Rakim - Get Some (St Ides)
Carl Douglas - Dance The Kung Fu
Dj Premier / Kanye West Feat Rakim - Classic
Young Holt Unlimited - Queen Of The Nile
Kool & The Gang - Give It Up
Eric B And Rakim - Just A Beat
Eric B And Rakim - Dont Sweat The Technique
Funkadelic - You'll Like It Too
Eric B And Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Double Trouble Remix)
Jody Watley Feat Rakim - Off The Hook
Eric B And Rakim- Let The Rhythm
Natt Adderley - Rise Sally Rise
Eric B And Rakim - Juice (Know The Ledge)
Eric B And Rakim - Pass The Hand Grenade
Eugene Mcdaniels - Headless Heroes
Eric B And Rakim - Complicatem (Pass The Hand Grenade Part 2)
Eric B And Rakim - Hypnotic
Eric B And Rakim - Musical Massacre
Jimmy Castor Bunch - Its Just Begun (Hedspin's Its Just About To End Transition
Edit)
Eric B And Rakim - Whats On Your Mind

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The Winners Of The TAKERS Movie Screening Passes Are........

2010-08-21T00:54:00.000-04:00

I would like to say congrats to our 10 winners of the TAKERS advanced screening passes giveaway. We got a lot of submissions and quite a few of you got creative, but the names listed below sent the best submissions.

You will each be getting an email with instructions on how to get your passes.

1 Yanitza Herrera
2 Priscilla Telon
3 Michelle Chacon
4 Lyza Mendez
5 Edgar Flores
6 Theru Ross
7 Jesse Pedraja
8 Erwin Acle
9 Yamile Morlote
10 Diana Martinez