Archive for XV

XV, the Wichita Kansas emcee and video game and comic book fanatic, has officially signed with Warner Bros.  For more information on XV, check out our review of his Everybody's Nobody project.

The labels must have finally realized that Vizzy was "Undeniable:"

  Thoughts on XV?

Download - "Gettin Bizzy"

Here's the first leak from XV's much anticipated Vizzy Zone project, presented by LRG & Hosted by DJ iLL WiLL & DJ Rockstar.

"I son so many niggas, you'd think we were all related."

- XV

Check out our recent interview with XV, where he speaks on the project.

  Get 'Em Vizzy!

Download "Never Remix."

Chiddy Bang secured guest verses from XV and Mike Bigga on this remix.  For more information on the emerging group, check out our feature interview.

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After his Highline Ballroom performance, XV met up with HipHopAtLunch.com to explain the recently leaked "Remember The Rain" track, touch on the inspiration behind remaking Eminem and Lil Wayne's "Drop The World," and let us know what to expect on Vizzy Zone.

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Here's XV's Thirty Minute Layover mixtape intended to hold us over until his upcoming project, Vizzy Zone, drops.

Download Thirty Minute Layover.

For more on XV, check out our interview.

Here's XV's 2010 Electronic Press Kit, which features video footage by yours truly at the 4:09 to 4:21 spot.  For more on the Kansas emcee, check out our feature article and interview.

Last night's CMJ showcase at SOB's was headlined by one of the most accomplished college students in the music industry, Mike Posner! Mike aims to make a name for himself in pop music, while staying relevant within hip hop circles, similar to Justin Timberlake. Mike Posner kept his set interesting by bringing out a number of special guests, ranging from hip hop artists to live bands!  He even played the keyboard on select tracks, himself. After his show, Mike Posner met up with HipHopAtLunch.com to speak about classes at Duke, Twitter, and what we can expect on October 29th's One Foot Out The Door mixtape, hosted by DJ ...

Pill Makes a "Big Boy" -  (Video) Pill is back at it, and this time he's starring in a new cooking series! The best part of the video is when Pill gives a ...

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Kid Cudi - Soundtrack 2 my life Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon: The End of Day drops on September 15th, and promises to be one of the best albums of the year.  The whole album flows really well, especially with Common narrating between the different stages. One song that does a great job of summing up the album's feel is "Soundtrack 2 My Life."  Cudi speaks about his life on this record, touching on his family, emotions, and current feelings toward his rise to success.  He uses this track to vent and open up to ...

XV - Everybody's Nobody (We Got The Remix):

XV and DJ Benzi are teaming up to release Everybody's Nobody (We Got The Remix)! Shit should be dope, XV kills his verse on this remix to "Mirror's Edge." More on NahRight.com Nicki Minaj - Itty Bitty Piggy:

If you have any doubts regarding whether or not Nicki Minaj can spit, check out this video!  You can not ignore her huge fan base and entertainment value.   More on illRoots.com...