DON’T SLEEP: Constrobuz “Work Hard” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
I stumbled across this one in the message box on Strictly Beats late last night or early this morning. I clicked the link and began playing it. I was instantly impressed with what I heard and it took me forever to finally post the link because I minimized it on my Mac & just found the page a half hour ago. Don’t sleep on Constrobuz’ “Work Hard”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tek Nalo G “Rise Of The Machines” [INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]
Yet another excellent instrumental release from DigiCrates Records. This time it comes courtesy of Tek Nalo G and the album is called “Rise Of The Machines”. You can stream 9 of the 16 tracks off the album via the DigiCrates Bandcamp and you can purchase it direct from DigiCrates or other digital music marketplaces. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: I’m Trumaine “Epic Title: One Day” [BEAT TAPE]
I’ve known of Trumaine for years. Going back to when I still wrote Poisonous Paragraphs (2007-2010). Today he finally dropped his long awaited beat tape “Epic Title: One Day” which I’ve been rocking to for days. Now you all get to hear what’s been blasting in my iPhone as I walked the mean streets of Boston for the past week. Don’t sleep on this excellent 18 slap collection…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jackson “Criminology” [BEAT TAPE]
I was sent this beat tape by this dude Jackson earlier. I downloaded it and listened to it (which I typically don’t do, I prefer a Bandcamp or Soundcloud link so I can at least hear it first and conserve hard drive space). In the end, after hearing the 8 collected beats on “Criminology” and seeing the multiple covers (my favorite one is above) I decided it post it on Producers I Know. Don’t sleep on Jackson’s “Criminology”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Red Bull Music Academy Madrid 2011: MF DOOM Lecture [DOCUMENTARY]
Here’s a somewhat awkward MF Doom/DOOM lecture/interview with Chairman Jefferson Mao. It’s great to have an interview with one of my all time favorite emcee/producers especially given that he’s so damb elusive. This is for all my DOOM fans worldwide. Don’t sleep!
Lecture: DOOM (Madrid 2011) from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo.
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DON’T SLEEP: Paper Chain Sampler Vol. 1 [COMPILATION]
Paper Chain Records dropped a compilation which features slaps from their entire roster. This includes Ta-Ku, Dyl Thomas, Rekab, Niak, James Ireland, Nowaski, Bobby Blunt, Yiem, Kit Pop, Niak, Cosmo Gets, Diger Rokwell and Raahsan Ahmad. Don’t sleep on “Paper Chain Sampler Vol. 1″…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jon Laine “GIANT” [NEW PROJECT]
Jon Laine (“MIV”) is a PIK regular and a Scrunchface Show favorite. He dropped yet another ridiculous album with “GIANT”. “GIANT” features guest appearances and contributions from Kev Brown, Oddisee, J Sands, Kaimbr, LMNO, Uptown X.O., Raw Poetic, Heron Gibran, Awthentik, Alison Carney and many more. Whatever you do, don’t sleep on this album. Cop “GIANT” from CD Baby right now and it’ll hit iTunes & Amazon later today…
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DON’T SLEEP: Bobo Meets Rhettmatic “Cypress Junkies Mixtape EP” [MIXTAPE]
It’s finally here. Bobo Meets Rhettmatic, the complete 55 minute mix from world famous Beat Junkie DJ Rhettmatic featuring Cypress Hill’s own Bobo on percussion. If you’re not feeling this then you’re either in a coma or deceased (in which case you would be reading this post). Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Oh4Re△L?! “We Never Dream” [BEAT TAPE]
Courtesy of Analog | Division comes this fantastic beat tape by Oh4Re△L?! called “We Never Dream”. It landed in my inbox. I heard it. Then I posted it. It’s really that simple. No jedi mind tricks required. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Violator Radio x Rappers I Know present T3 “3illa Madness” [MIXTAPE]
New mixtape from DJ Scrap Dirty & DJ Supa AKA Violator Radio DJ’s in accordance with FWMJ @ Rappers I Know showcasing a ton of material for T3 of Slum Village. You can download it from Michigan Hip Hop right now or check it out below on Bandcamp. DON’T SLEEP…
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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Emeralds” (prod. by Arch Druids) [SINGLE]
New Roc Marciano. “Emeralds” was produced by the Arch Druids and is from the long awaited Decon re-up to the classic LP “Marcberg” called “Reloaded”. Don’t sleep….I won’t LET you.
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DON’T SLEEP: Black Milk & Danny Brown “Black & Brown” (prod. by Black Milk) [VIDEO]
Here’s the official video for “Black & Brown” off the Fat Beats “Black & Brown EP” which dropped last Tuesday. If you don’t own it get your ass out there and cop it or just Google it on Producers I Know for multiple purchase links for this album at affordable prices. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Shag “Keys” [BEAT TAPE]
Shag’s done a lot since I put him down with Team PIK back in the Summer. He released several beat tapes, instrumental projects and mixes. He moved out and began college. He somehow got even better as a beatmaker and a producer in a relatively short amount of time. Here is his latest effort with an assist from the good people over @ The Find Magazine. Shag’s “Keys” is an amazing testament to his growth. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Brenk Sinatra “Whereva” (prod. by Brenk Sinatra) [VIDEO]
Here’s the new video from Brenk Sinatra’s Melting Pot Music release “Gumbo 2 (Pretty Ugly)”. The track is called “Whereva”. If you don’t have this album yet you should really consider inflicting some sort of corporal harm to yourself. Don’t sleep…
Brenk Sinatra – Whereva (from Gumbo 2 : Pretty Ugly) from MPMTV on Vimeo.
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DON’T SLEEP: BlackBerry Jones “Jedi Practice: The Lifeline (Full Version)” (prod. by BlackBerry Jones) [VIDEO]
You saw the original version with just the chops, now see the completed version with bars spit over the video itself live. It’s called “The Lifeline”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: RAJA “Red”, “Witch” & “Color” [BEAT TAPES]
The producer beatmaker formerly known as InfinitiRock has returned under the name RAJA and dropped 3 back to back to back incredible beat tapes/instrumental projects each of varying moods, sonic aesthetics and inspiration. The first was “Red” which dropped the day before Halloween. Then “Witch” which came out on Halloween” followed by “Color” which hit RAJA’s Bandcamp just yesterday. It’s crazy to think RAJA is only 19 and he exhibited his versatility in such a convincing manner. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: J57 f/Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Maffew Ragazino, Rasheed Chappell & DJ Brace “The Main Event” (prod. by J57) [SINGLE]
This is the lead single from the upcoming J57 EP “2057” featuring Meyhem Lauren & Action Bronson of the Outdoorsmen, Maffew Ragazino of CICO, Rasheed Chappell and cuts by DJ Brace. Don’t sleep on this jawn. Salute to the Brown Bag All Stars…
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DON’T SLEEP: Stryfe & Illingsworth “Shells” (prod. by Illingsworth) [SINGLE]
Illingsworth of Detroit CYDI and Stryfe are working together on a project that should drop soon but the first offering from Stryfe’s upcoming “Opening Act EP” is “Shells”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Koncept f/Laurence Lafond-Beaulne “Feels So Good” (prod. by Tranzformer) [VIDEO]
New single and video from Brown Bag All Star Koncept featuring Laurence Lafond-Beaulne and produced by frequent collaborator Tranzformer called “Feel So Good”. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: ScienZe & Versis “TakingTheDayOff” (prod. by GODleeBarnes (Blu)) [VIDEO]
Off the Nature Sounds/New World Color release of Blu’s “Open” production album comes the video for ScienZe & Versis’ “TakingTheDayOff”. If you blink, Blu will drop another album. I just did. It just happened. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Hell Razah f/R.A. The Rugged Man “Return Of The Renaissance” (prod. by Dev 1) [VIDEO]
Hell Razah had emergency surgery in April 2010, his album dropped last November and he’s been in recovery since last Spring. Here’s the video for “Return Of The Renaissance” off the “Heaven Razah” album featuring R.A. The Rugged Man who kills it again with the guest appearance. If you didn’t cop this one it’s never too late as the proceeds from the album sales help aid his recovery. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: The Black Opera “Villains” (prod. by Nick Speed) [VIDEO]
The Second Installment of The Black Op Era is in progress. This is the First Video Demonstration “Villains” (instruments composed by Nick Speed) from the upcoming project “EnterMission.” SPREAD THE WARNING. – http://TheBlackOpEra.com
DON’T SLEEP. WE are ONE. TBO TRANSMISSION OVER…
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DON’T SLEEP: Hawdwerk & Jansport J f/Ina Williams “Alive” (prod. by Jansport J) [SINGLE]
The album drops on 11.1o.11. Here’s the new single “Alive” as well as the last promo video. “Blackballs”. COV Original. Let’s go! Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Onra “No Matter What” (prod. by Onra) [SINGLE]
Here’s the second single from the upcoming November 15th, 2011 All City Records release “Chinoiseries Pt. 2” which you can pre-order right now from iTunes and Amazon. Don’t sleep!
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