DON’T SLEEP: KVZE “Khimera” [BEAT TAPE]
KVZE dropped another ill beat tape for the people dem called “Khimera”. Don’t be no dummy, dummy! © DJ Quik
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DON’T SLEEP: Skyzoo “Jansport Strings” (prod. by 9th Wonder) [SINGLE]
Here’s the first offering from Skyzoo’s upcoming project, the 9th Wonder produced “Jansport Strings (One Time For Chi-Ali)”. This jawn recalls Skyzoo’s upbringing in NYC and him seeing Chi-Ali’s video on Video Music Box which made him want to start rhyming in the first place. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Astro Nautico x Day Tripper “7 by 7” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
This 7 x 7 beat tape/compilation is a co-production of Astro Nautico and Day Tripper. It features contributions from RAJA, Time Wharp, Madegg, Space Ghost, Obey City, Kuhn, Avec Avec, And Vice Versa, Seiho, Paul Jones, mfp, Ryuhei Kotogei, Magical Mistakes and Steve McJawn. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Birdview Crew “August.EP” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
Birdview Crew’s August beat tape/compilation “August.EP” consists of 16 slaps featuring Languid, Delosbeat, Afryx_Q, Planetmalcolm, Aether, Ryddm, Kruisemode, Rylee Rabbit, Forrest Blunt, Kaees, LeviBeats, Damnesia, Christian MO, Maximoe, Basti Haze, Aceloria & Knownaim. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Audible Doctor f/Chaundon & DJ Brace “Success (Part 1)” (prod. by The Audible Doctor) [VIDEO]
The Audible Doctor and Chaundon team up with DJ Brace on the cuts to deliver the lead single off of The Audible Doctor’s upcoming EP “I Think That…” which drops on September 25th, 2012. Here’s the video so don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: DJ Haylow “Brasiliana” [PROMO VIDEO]
DJ Haylow of the Roy Ayers Project will release a project for free download called “Brasiliana: Lounge From Another World” consisting of Brazilian Jazz & Samba in addition to Lounge music. On August 13th, 2012 you can download it directly from DJ Haylow’s site. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Small Professor “Moar Mistress Jawns” [BEAT TAPE]
Small Professor just released a brand new beat tape today called “Moar Mistress Jawns”. 12 slaps that make you wanna slap someone. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Bling47 x Black Milk “BLING47 BREAKS DILLA EDITION: Black Milk” [INTERVIEW]
Black Milk discusses one of the most slept on of the incredible chops/beats of Dilla’s storied career, his manipulation of Dreams’ song “New York” for a Busta Rhymes jawn off “Anarchy” called “Enjoy Da Ride” you made have heard of before. You need to visit Bling 47’s site for real and stop sleepin’…
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DON’T SLEEP: DEAD HORSE BEATS “Campfire Sessions Pts. 1 & 2: Mosquitoes & Climbers” [BEAT VIDEOS]”
Dead Horse Beats takes his trusty Akai MPD 32 everywhere he goes. Hiking, mountain climbing, you name it? He takes it along. I’m glad he does given that the 2012 video game release schedule has cut into the frequency of beat videos released in 2012 significantly. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: LifeInStereo.TV x Digital Hustle Films x Hec Dolo “Needle Droppin’ Part 3” [INTERVIEW]
Gadget visits Hec Dolo as he drops the needle on a few classic joints as well as a Billy Stewart LP that’s been used by Hip-Hoppers for years. Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tuamie “Turritopsis Nutricula” [BEAT TAPE]
Tuamie returns with another beat tape with a weird name but dope ass beats so I don’t really care what it’s called. So don’t sleep on “Turritopsis Nutricula” even though it sounds like a byproduct of a venereal disease…
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DON’T SLEEP: TMT “StoneFace” [BEAT TAPE]
Terminill launched a new artist management and development company called TMT and to celebrate it he released this 12 track beat tape which features work from himself but features and highlights the Portland area producers Reign State, Chi Duly & PMO. Don’t sleep on “StoneFace”…
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DON’T SLEEP: J.Bizness “Flight Plan Preview” [BEAT TAPE]
J.Bizness (the HNIC of Illregular Instrumentals LLC, Beat Fanatic and frequent feature on both Rappers I Know and Producers I Know) will be releasing an instrumental album/beat tape called “Flight Plan” on August 28th, 2012 via Mello Music Group. Here is a three track preview of his project which will drop in two short weeks on iTunes but 3 weeks from now on Amazon, Bandcamp, UGHH and many other digital and physical music marketplaces. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Luv Jonez “Mental Rental” [BEAT TAPE]
Luv Jonez has been featured on PIK several times in the past almost 2 years I’ve been running the site and “Mental Rental” might possibly be his best effort yet. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: AWAR “The Laws Of Nature” [NEW PROJECT]
Old friend AWAR returns with a new project on Lion’s Pride/Raw Koncept called “The Laws Of Nature”. “The Laws Of Nature” features guest appearances and bars from artists such as MURS, Roc Marciano, Evidence, Joe Budden, Stat Quo, Nottz, Has-Lo and Latoiya Williams amongst others. On production, we have Nottz, The Alchemist, Jake One, Sid Roams, M-Phazes, Sebb Bash and Vanderslice. If you think that you can sleep on this album and not feel the need to possibly hang yourself for doing so later it’s on you. You can cop AWAR’s “The Laws Of Nature” on iTunes, Amazon or from UGHH. Do me (and yourselves) a favor. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Alias & Fakts One “Second Chances” [NEW PROJECT]
Alias and Fakts One are both legends in the Boston area and underground Hip Hop scene respectively. It’s been a long time coming for a project from the each of them and luckily they decided to kill two birds with one stone and do it together. “Second Chances” is produced entirely by Fakts One and boasts features from REKS, Checkmark, JTronious, JFK, No Doz, Wispers and more. You can cop “Second Chances” from iTunes (for only $6.99), Amazon, UGHH and other digital music marketplaces. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: LAKIM “Esoteric” [BEAT TAPE]
PIK and LAKIM go back to his days as one of Hypedog’s Underdogs and Luigi-Bo87 introducing me to his raw new slaps back in 2010. Now LAKIM is back with his debut release on Soulection titled “Esoteric”. I don’t think you should sleep on it. At all…
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DON’T SLEEP: ALP “ALP1” [BEAT TAPE]
ALP sent me his debut beat tape “ALP1” not too long ago and I decided to share with the rest of the class. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Every “PP\OMO” [BEAT TAPE]
Every of Ounce Music dropped a free beat tape called “PP\OMO” late last month. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: HAZ SOLO “Slummpd” (prod. by HAZ SOLO) [INSTRUMENTAL]
HAZ SOLO dropped a single called “Slummpd” from an upcoming project. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: House Shoes f/Greneberg (Oh No x The Alchemist x Roc Marciano) “Dirt” (prod. by House Shoes) [SINGLE]
Seriously, buy this fucking album already. House Shoes. Greneberg. Dirt. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Rapsody “Believe Me” (prod. by 9th Wonder) [VIDEO]
This is the lead single from Rapsody’s upcoming project “The Idea Of Beautiful”. “Believe Me” is produced by 9th Wonder and you can look for Rapsody’s debut to drop on Auguat 28th, 2012 on Jamla Reords. Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Roads and Boats “Pictures Of Spring” [BEAT TAPE]
Roads and Boats released a beat tape last week consisting of 16 slaps but posted as one continuous 42 minute mix on Bandcamp titled “Pictures Of Spring”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jazzsounds “Beat tape” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
This Jazzsounds/Jazzy Sounds compilation/beat tape simply titled “Beat tape” features contributions from Juels, Gloam, Tarik Sabar, Warren Xclnce, Shag, Thomas Prime, Evolve One, LJones, Abnormal, Hectic Zeniths, Equalibrum and many more. Don’t sleep on it…
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