DON’T SLEEP: Alphabets Heaven “Rosewater” [BEAT TAPE]
Alphabets Heaven dropped a beat tape (as in cassette) called “Rosewater”. Only 50 are available and if you cop it now from Bandcamp you can become one of only 50 people with it as it won’t be released in any other digital format. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Nazzy “NazJazz” [BEAT TAPE]
I honestly had no clue that Nazzy even dropped this beat tape until I saw it both on Strictly Beats and it appeared on Bandcamper under “newness”. This dude flies beneath the radar like crazy and I can’t believe he’s still not old enough to legally drive yet. Kids these days, huh? Don’t sleep on Nazzy’s latest offering “NazJazz”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Kinack “Ondas” [BEAT TAPE]
Kinack is a throwback to the 90’s with his Trip Hop/Chillout style of production. Takes me back to the heyday of Jazz Fudge/Ninja Tune and the Mushroom Jazz series’. Don’t sleep on “Ondas”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Shag “End” [BEAT TAPE]
Team PIK member Shag has dropped his first beat tape of 2012. It’s called “End” and if you slept on all 9 of his beat tapes in 2011 then my God have mercy on your souls. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Stu Bangas “Straight Death Instrumentals” [INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]
Stu Bangas of Brutal Music has finally released his long awaited instrumental project “Straight Death Instrumentals”. You can cop it direct from Bandcamp right now. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Mina Leon “New Day” (prod. by Tef Wesley) [SINGLE]
Mina Leon’s lead single from her upcoming album “Running Red Lights” which drops on January 10th is “New Day”. If you were a listener of The Scrunchface Show then you’ve definitely heard it before. It was on Mina’s insistence that we did the R&B Edition that time. After years of playing this album in 3 different iPods and three different laptops the world finally gets to hear what I’ve loved for quite a while now and get to share with me an appreciation for a truly talented individual. Salute to the homie Tef Wesley on production. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: J The S f/Emilio Rojas “Shadows” (prod. by J.Cardim) [VIDEO]
The homie J The S drops another video directed by Court Dunn, this jawn is produced by Boston’s own J.Cardim and features Emilio Rojas and it’s called “Shadows”. “Shadows” will be on J The S’ upcoming album “The Last Days” which drops January 18th, 2012. Salute my peoples from the home town. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) “Shining” (prod. by Statik Selektah) [SINGLE]
Statik Selektah x Termanology are dropping their sophomore album as 1982 in 2012. The album title? “2012”. The lead single is called “Shining”. I’ll always support the home team. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jack Flash x Wizard “Progression” [ALBUM SNIPPETS]
The long awaited collaborative LP from Jack Flash x Wizard “Progression” drops January 30th, 2012 on Dr. Flanagan Music. You can preview the 13 tracks with features from Stig of the Dump, Hoodman AKA Tyler Daly, Lunar C, Genesis Elijah, SONNYJIM, Thabo and Alec Townsend. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Eric Lau f/Guilty Simpson, Fatima & Olivier Daysoul “Yesterdays” (prod. by Eric Lau) [SINGLE]
On February 3, 2012 my dude Eric Lau will drop his “The Mission EP” on Kilawatt Music. This is the lead single from said project “Yesterdays” featuring Guilty Simpson, Fatima & Olivier Daysoul. If you’ve slept on Eric Lau up until now then we cannot be friends. You are bad for my life…
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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) “Vodka & Ayahuasca” (prod. by Gangrene) [SINGLE]
This is the second single from the upcoming Decon Records release, Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No)’s “Vodka & Ayahuasca” from the album “Vodka & Ayahuasca” which drops January 24th, 2012. Pre-order it now for Amazon. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Behind Closed Doors 2 “Pete Cannon In Synth City” [BEAT VIDEO]
This is possibly my favorite segment from Behind Closed Doors 2. When they met Pete Cannon and tied a blindfold on him then took him to Synth City? His reaction when he saw everything in there was priceless. Also when my brother saw it he bugged out so it stuck out in my memory all the more. I’m glad that AB0181 & Kosyne uploaded this segment for everyone to see. Also don’t sleep on Pete Cannon’s beats, he’s a beast. Also cop BCD DVD 3. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Suzi Analogue “ACAPULCOS” [ACAPELLAS]
Suzi Analogue hit me up on Facebook and alerted me that she recently dropped some acapellas for producers, beatmakers and remixers to make blends or lay their blaps on. That sure was nice and considerate of her. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Nas “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” (prod. by Oh4Re△L?!) [REMIX]
The homie Oh4Re△L?! shot me this remix of Nas’ “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” earlier today that I just listened to after the Bruins game. Holy shit this is good. Like Kim Kardashian’s ass in some yoga pants good. Listen for yourselves…
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DON’T SLEEP: Lord Finesse “Electric Sensation” & “Down Here Around The Corner” (co-prod. by Lord Finesse & Bo McKenzie) [SNIPPETS]
These two tracks are both on the limited edition promo flexidisc Slice Of Spice is dropping today. There are only 150 copies available of this item and you can go here to purchase it before it ships officially on January 27th. Don’t sleep on Lord Finesse’s “Art Of Diggin'” & “Signature Sevens” series’ on Slice Of Spice. Also keep on eye out for his collaborative LP with O.C. as The Alumni….
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DON’T SLEEP: Theory Hazit “Fresh Batch” [BEAT MIX]
Here’s a 10 minute mix of Theory Hazit beats that are for purchase. Hit him up at info[at]humblebeast[dot]com to make inquiries about availability and pricing. Serious inquiries only. Don’t sleep. Dude is NICE behind the boards (and on the mic). Theory Hazit x Dert Floyd “Thr3e” drops in 5 days…
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DON’T SLEEP: MUJO “SP404/FREESTYLE” [BEAT VIDEO]
Japanese beatmaker MUJO (“Ninja Empire Beat Tape”) just dropped this new beat video of him putting in work on his trusty Roland SP 404. Peep the Shogun Warriors sticker! Don’t sleep on this cat. Salute to Bugseed who put me on to this…
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DON’T SLEEP: M▲GGZ™ “Soundscapes: Autumn Selection” & “Soundscapes: Winter Selection” [BEAT TAPES]
These two M▲GGZ™ beat tapes “Soundscapes: Autumn Selection” & “Soundscapes: Winter Selection” are both Cuffing Season approved. The weather is cold but the beats are hot (I didn’t just write that, did I? is this a damb McDonald’s commercial?). Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Moonsatellite “CeeK Tech Episode 1: Unboxing The Akai MPK Mini” [VIDEO]
The homie Moonsatellite of Culture King has started a new feature called “CeeK Tech” and in his debut he unboxes an Akai MPK Mini. He’s a professional so try this at home anyways. I typically hate unboxing videos but he does a great job. I think Buc & I are gonna upload a reboxing video soon. Look out for that. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Akai Pro f/Sean C & LV (Grind Music) & AraabMuzik “Introducing MPC Renaissance” (prod. by Grind Music & AraabMuzik) [PROMO/BEAT VIDEO]
Beat machine manufacturer Akai has devised a new machine to take back the market share that Native Instruments Maschine has cut into over the past 3 years or so. The new product is called the MPC Renaissance and the promo video features Boston’s own Sean C and his partner LV of Grind Music alongside fellow New Englander AraabMuzik. The promo video is dope but I’m still unclear as to exactly what it does (my brother calls me a genius moron). Go to Akai’s site as there’s a lot more developments coming soon. Don’t sleep. IT’S 2012!
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DON’T SLEEP: Kid Hum “Meat Jun” (prod. by Kid Hum) [VIDEO]
Not too long ago I posted up Kid Hum’s second beat tape in the past few months, “The Beet Tape” after the homie WhyGee alerted me to it. Turns out Kid Hum made a video for “Meat Jun” off “Love To Give” as well. Good lookin’ out to WhyGee for lettin’ me know. It takes a village, people…
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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene “Vodka & Ayahuasca Promo Video” [PROMO VIDEO]
This is Jason Goldwatch’s promo video for the upcoming Decon release of Gangrene’s (The Alchemist x Oh No) sophomore release “Vodka & Ayahuasca” which drops on January 24th, 2012. I suggest you pre-order it now because this chick scares the hell outta me. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Moonsatellite “Shogun” (prod. by Moonsatellite) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Moonsatellite of Culture King just dropped a new blap recently called “Shogun”. This is raw as hell so don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jean Grae “U & Me & Everyone We Know” (Intro prod. by Jean Grae, prod. by M-Phazes) [SINGLE]
I’ve been playing this on repeat for the past 3 days, keeping the same tab open forever and eating up valuable memory on Firefox (look asshats, I’ll use Safari when my book is finally done and I get a MacBook Pro!). I figured I should probably post it up already. Salute to Run Run Shaw on the intro (old Hip Hop producer nerdery) and the Beat Fanatic fam M Phazes on the beat. This shit is type ill. Don’t sleep…
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