DON’T SLEEP: Gloam “DREAMS” & “Meditations” [BEAT TAPES]
Gloam dropped two more ridiculous beat tapes over the past 5 days, their names being “DREAMS” and “Meditations”. I need you all to understand that these two beat tapes encompass 67 total slaps that will take a minute to sit down and ingest. Once you do, I guarantee it will be worth it. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Myke Forte “Zodiak:: Scorpio” & “Zodiak:: Sagittarius” [BEAT TAPES]
Myke Forte dropped back to back beat tapes over the weekend, “Zodiak:: Scorpio” & “Zodiak:: Sagittarius”. I was sick as hell over the weekend so I didn’t post on PIK so I missed them both and couldn’t even go to New York like I originally planned to do (which was wack). You can catch them both here, don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: RIK x The DC Hip Hop History Project “Episode 2: Kev Brown of Low Budget” [INTERVIEW]
The homie J.Benok alongside DMV emcees/producer yU continue to reveal the rich history of the beginnings of the DC Hip Hop scene. This episode delves into the origins of Kev Brown (back when he was Kevin Brown) going back to his BBE/A Touch Of Jazz days when I first became a fan. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn yourself somethin’. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: ▲b.east▲ “find.my.way” [BEAT TAPE]
▲b.east▲’s latest beat tape and first of the new year is “find.my.way”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: The House Of Radon x Ericsson “PressPausePlay” [DOCUMENTARY]
I’ve been looking for this film for a few months until I found out that it was up on Vimeo through a few people I follow on Twitter. Here’s the description of “PressPausePlay” from The House Of Radon’s Vimeo page:
The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent in an unprecedented way, with unlimited opportunities.
But does democratized culture mean better art or is true talent instead drowned out? This is the question addressed by PressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s most influential creators of the digital era. http://presspauseplay.com @presspauseplay on Twitter. Facebook: on.fb.me/y4gEK1
If you like the film you can support us by rating it on IMDB – imdb.to/jUqhFn. Thanks!
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DON’T SLEEP: BENJAMIN ONE “Live In The Street” [BEAT VIDEO]
I spotted this over @ iller. It’s BENJAMIN ONE doing a live routine on an Akai MPD26. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: BATS & HAMMERS “Up In The Sky Instrumentals” [INSTRUMENTALS]
The Far I x BATS & HAMMERS project “Up In The Sky” dropped back on 11.11.2011 but on 1.13.2012 the instrumentals are finally released via Beat Creator Escapades Bandcamp page. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Termanology & Ea$y Money f/REKS & Artisin “Derelict” (prod. by Lee Bannon) [VIDEO]
This is the video for the banger “Derelict” off the Termanology & Ea$y Money x Lee Bannon free “S.T.R.E.E.T” album form late 2011 you probably slept on. This jawn features ST. Da Squad affiliate Artisin and Lawrence extended fam REKS murdering the beat with vicious bars. This brought back memories of the old Ed Rock & Term days. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project x Knxwledge “DntKnx” (prod. by Knxwledge) [INSTRUMENTAL]
It’s time for yet another ill beat submission to the Roy Ayers Project. This particular jawn comes courtesy of Producers I Know regular Knxwledge and it’s called “DntKnx”. You can hear Knxwledge’s “DntKnx” here and if you’d like to submit your own Roy Ayers inspired composition then take the time to first carefully read the site’s beat submission guidelines. Afterwards, you can feel free to submit your slap, blap, flip or chop to RoyAyersProject[at]gmail[dot]com. Good luck and don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project x Vapor Maché “Release” (prod. by Vapor Maché) [INSTRUMENTAL]
It’s time for another beat submission to the Roy Ayers Project. This particular jawn comes courtesy of Vapor Maché and it’s called “Release”, a flip of the Roy Ayers classic “Funk In The Hole”. You can hear “Release” here and if you’d like to submit your own Roy Ayers inspired composition, reinterpretation, slap, blap or flip then take the time to first read the site’s beat submission guidelines. Afterwards, you can feel free to submit your finished product to RoyAyersProject[at]gmail[dot]com. Good luck and don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Ill-Luzion “Infights” (prod. by Ill-Luzion) [VIDEO]
This video comes from Ill-Luzion’s project “The Long Way To Go EP”, yet another instrumental project that flew beneath the radar last year. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Somepling “Properly Packed” [BEAT TAPE]
Every year a release comes out of nowhere unannounced and slaps the shit out of everyone off top. Somepling’s “Properly Packed” dropped a couple of days ago and I didn’t hear it until late last night/early this morning but I’m very impressed with it. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Oudi3s “Trayecto_2012” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s yet another beat tape, this one is from Oudi3s called “Trayecto_2012”. If you’re into glitch hop or wonkyish beats then you shouldn’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Elusive “Gentle Side Of The Beast” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Elusive “Gentle Side Of The Beast” dropped back on Tuesday. You’ve heard the singles but now here’s the full 22 track album. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Ta-Ku x Kit Pop “Bounce” (co-prod. by Ta-Ku & Kit Pop) [SINGLE]
Ta-Ku x Kit Pop dropped a single that will release on February 4th, 2012 on Paperchain Records. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: V/A “Gem Drops Two” [BEAT TAPE/COMPILATION]
This jawn dropped today on Bandcamp but the cassettes will ship on February 9th, 2012. “Gem Drops Two” features artists such as Mndsgn, S.Maharba, Daedelus, Strangeloop, DJAO, Co.fee, Ghostfeet and several more over 20 total selections. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Brenk Sinatra “Hit U” (prod. by Brenk Sinatra) [VIDEO]
Here’s a new Brenk Sinatra video for “Hit U” which is made up from the Ralph Bakshi film “Wizards” (which was made up from the Vaughn Bode/Mark Bode “Cobalt 60” property). Learn your history, B. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Robert Glasper Experiment “Black Radio EPK” [MINI-DOCUMENTARY]
I cannot wait for February 28th, 2012 when legendary label Blue Note Records releases Robert Glasper Experiment’s “Black Radio upon the unsuspecting masses. This album is already a contender for Album Of The Year consideration. I implore you to watch this EPK (Electronic Press Kit)/mini documentary about the making of “Black Radio” then prepare for it’s release. As soon as more pre-order info becomes available I’ll update this but for now here’s the Amazon pre-order link. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Memorecks “Akai MPD24 vs. N.I. Maschine Mikro” [BEAT VIDEO]
Here’s Memorecks giving his recent take on the whole Native Instruments vs. Akai Pro debate. Memorecks is something of an Akai brand loyalist as he typically uses Akai’s MPD & MPK series to make beats and perform live with. He copped a Native Instruments Maschine Mikro and he gives his take on them weighing the pros and cons versus his usual setup. The whole Akai Pro vs. Native Instruments debate will continue to rage on. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP [FLASHBACK]: Kero One Reviews Maschine vs. Akai MPC 2000 [BEAT VIDEO]
The whole Native Instruments vs. Akai Pro debate has been raging on for years now but it’s really coming to a head in 2012 with Akai dropping their MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio in addition to the new upcoming iPad 2 application. I decided to post up this video featuring producer/emcee Kero One giving a fair and unbiased review of the Maschine detailing the pros & cons of it versus the Akai MPC 2000 from back in October 2010. I will be posting videos from producers weighing in on both sides of the debate all day long since the debate has the beatmaking section of the internets going nuts (no Paul Wall). Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Add-2 “Cotton Fields” (prod. by D-Man) [VIDEO]
Add-2’s newest video for “Cotton Fields” just dropped. “Cotton Fields” is produced by Team PIK member D-Man (“A Guide To Rockin’..” & “Cuffing Season Has Returned”) as well. Don’t sleep on it!
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DON’T SLEEP: Akai Pro x AraabMUZIK “AraabMUZIK Checks Out The MPC Renaissance” [BEAT VIDEO]
AraabMUZIK gets his hands on the MPC Renaissance and tests it out. I can’t wait for the full demo to happen on the 19th at the NAMM conference so we know more about what’s popping with it. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Clear Soul Forces “Get No Better” (prod. by Kan Kick) [VIDEO]
Clear Soul Forces drops the new video for the Kan Kick produced jawn “Get No Better” off their upcoming “#REVO” LP that drops in March. Remember when we were all trying to get a hold of Kan Kick a while back on Twitter? Yeah, this is why. Don’t sleep..
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DON’T SLEEP: Tasherre D’enajetic “Akai MPC Renaissance: The FACTS” [VIDEO]
The homie Tasherre D’enajetic breaks down the upcoming Akai MPC Renaissance for the people dem so there’s no confusion as to what it actually is. We’ll all see when it’s demo’d at NAMM on January 19th, 2012. Hopefully, we get to see more than a minute long promo video for the MPC Studio as well. Is it really $1499? Don’t sleep…
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