DON’T SLEEP: J. Scienide “Trashy Analog” (prod. by J. Scienide) [SINGLE]
This is the next single from J. Scienide’s upcoming Backpack Theory LP “The Actual Heat”. “Trashy Analog” is written & produced by J. Scienide himself. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Handbook “Handprints” [BEAT TAPE]
Handbook’s newest beat tape/instrumental project “Handprints” just dropped today on French beat culture label Cascade Records. You can preview it and cop a digital copy via the Cascade Records Bandcamp or cop the limited edition CD from the Cascade Records Big Cartel site. Either way, don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Vandalyzm “The End All Be All EP” [KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN]
I first heard Vandalyzm’s music via The Smoking Section, Okayplayer and MySpace way back in 2007 through DJ Trackstar who was trying to get his name out any way possible. I decided to give it a listen via a sampler Trackstar was pushing heavy and I was impressed by what I heard. I then checked out his MySpace and I began to correspond with him via that site. I had Poisonous Paragraphs at the time and I’d just began reviewing albums a short time ago. Vandalyzm was selling his album “Megatron Majorz” via the SnoCap store and he shot me a free copy so I could review it. I didn’t ask him for one. He took the initiative himself based on me believing in his music and talent both on the mic and behind the boards. I loved the album and I’ve been a fan ever since.
Now here we are 5 years later and Vandalyzm needs help to finish/execute his upcoming project. There has been an overwhelming response from the music community but I want to get the homie over the hump and ensure this project gets made. Go to his Kickstarter to hear the story for yourselves as to why he needs our help and donate whatever you can. We have 10 days before we reach our goal so I’m asking the worldwide audience Producers I Know carries to lend support to a producer/emcee I know. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Dust & Grooves x King Britt “King Britt Talks Vinyl” [MINI DOCUMENTARY]
King Britt Talks Vinyl With Dust & Grooves from Dust & Grooves on Vimeo.
King Britt talks with Dust & Grooves about vinyl and it’s role in his life and the entire realm of music from his home in Philadelphia, PA. King Britt shares some of his favorite records, tells some stories and expresses why we need to preserve the medium of vinyl. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Rob Viktum “Progress 2” [BEAT TAPE]
Rob Viktum’s back! Here’s a beat tape he made a few years ago called “Progress 2” with jawns added in featuring Elucid, Damien Randle, Caucasian, Problem Child & Bavu Blakes. Don’t sleep on it!
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DON’T SLEEP: AbJo “MEMENTO MORI” (prod. by AbJo) [SINGLE]
AbJo’s “Memento Mori” hit Bandcamp today and you shouldn’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Potholes Music “Cosmic Island” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
Potholes Music just dropped a new compilation/beat tape called “Cosmic Island” featuring contributions from 0hbliv, Tall Black Guy, Ta-Ku, Prof.Logik, Languid, Shag, ChrisAre, Lakim, KVZE, Durkin, Suhnraw and more. Don’t sleep on it!
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DON’T SLEEP: Suff Daddy “Drinks” (prod. by Suff Daddy) [VIDEO]
“Drinks” is the latest single/promo video from Suff Daddy’s latest MPM LP “Suff Sells”. If you slept on it, rectify that issue right damb now…
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DON’T SLEEP: Funkommunity “Chequered Thoughts” [NEW PROJECT]
New Zealand duo Funkommunity is 2012’s version of Quadron amongst the Hip Hop/R&B/Soul blogging community. Their new album “Chequered Thoughts” dropped last week on Cologne, Germany’s Melting Pot Music and I was so busy with all of the Hip Hop releases I was promoting (and next weeks I’m dealing with now) that I even slept on it’s release and I was looking for it. If you heard “Pass It On” from the MPM compilation “Where The Wild Creatures Meet” or saw their EPK on YouTube there’s no way you didn’t anticipate this album. Regardless, you can now purchase Funkommunity’s “Chequered Thoughts” via iTunes, Amazon, UGHH, HHV, Beatport direct from the MPM Store or Bandcamp. Don’t sleep on it!
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DON’T SLEEP: Raheem DeVaughn “That’s How I Know” (prod. by Waajeed) [UNRELEASED/VIDEO]
Waajeed dropped a previously unreleased jawn he did for Raheem DeVaughn called “That’s How I Know” over @ the Bling 47 site. If you don’t go to that site regularly or subscribe to it you must hate yourself AND music. Stop sleepin’!
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DON’T SLEEP: Denmark Vessey “IDGAF (I Don’t Give A F#@k)” (prod. by Trumaine) [VIDEO]
Denmark Vessey plays classic arcade cabinets, sits on stoops and gives nary a fuck in the video for “IDGAF (I Don’t Give A F#@k)” which is produced by PIK regular Trumaine Davis. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Beat Konductaz DC x Theory “Theory On Reason 4 Using No Samples” [BEAT VIDEO]
Theory breaks down how to make a beat form the ground up with 7 different elements using software and a keyboard with no samples in Reason 4 for the good people @ Beat Konductaz. He also plays one of his beats from The Beat Tape Project’s “Smooth Grooves Beat Tape”. Don’t forget about his new beat tape “Filtered Soul” as well. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dubspot x Rich Medina x Booker T. Jones “On A Mission w/ Rich Medina: Booker T. Jones” [INTERVIEW]
Highly respected DJ Rich Medina is an instructor @ Dubspot as well as a fan of music as a whole. He sits down with Dr. Booker T. Jones, the legendary musician, arranger, producer of Booker T. & The MG’s who were instrumental (pun intended) in the success of Memphis’ Stax Records. Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Mr. J. Medeiros “The Rockies” (prod. by Stro Elliot) [VIDEO]
Mr. J. Medeiros has been featured on PIK quite a few times. Here’s the video for his ode to Colorado where quite a few PIK regulars live like Boonie Mayfield, Q Knox, WhyGee, Kid Hum and others. The track is produced by Stro Elliot PKA Stro The 89th Key and it’s called “The Rockies”. Don’t sleep on it and cop all of J. Medeiros back catalog and if you see an old Procussions album anywhere? Pick it up! Pick it up!
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DON’T SLEEP: Öster “AstraLife” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s Öster with yet another excellent beat tape called “AstraLife”. It’s only 6 tracks so it’s short, concise and to the point. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Side B “Excuses” [BEAT TAPE]
Side B dropped a new beat tape called “Excuses” and I don’t want to hear any excuses for why and how you slept on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Adam Antium “Beat Artificer” [BEAT TAPE]
This is Adam Antium’s first ever beat tape and you can find it here on PIK. Check out “Beat Artificer” for yourselves and don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sorrow “Shinigami EP” [BEAT TAPE]
This is Sorrow’s “Shinigami EP”. If you buy if you get an extra 2 tracks that don’t stream when you listen to it on Bandcamp. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: STINO “Tubular” [BEAT TAPE]
STINO is back with a 17 slap beat tape titled “Tubular”. If you sleep on it you should feel ashamed of yourself…
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DON’T SLEEP: Oudi3s “dusty.works_ EP (Sonido&Forma)” [BEAT TAPE]
Oudi3s “dusty.works_ EP (Sonido&Forma)” (sound & form) just dropped today. I don’t think you should sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Stussy x Frank The Butcher x DJ 7L “Searchin’: Original Samples Mix” [MIXTAPE]
Stussy in association with local cats Frank The Butcher (of Boylston Trading Corp.) and DJ 7L (of 7L & Esoteric) team together to create an hour long mix of original source material for samples used in classic songs called “Searchin’: Original Samples Mix”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Black Opera “Opera Hands” & “Teleport” (prod. by Tall Black Guy & Audible Doctor) [SINGLES]
The Black Opera just dropped two new singles called “Opera Hands” & “Teleport” which are produced by Tall Black Guy and Audible Doctor respectively. Be on the lookout for “EnterMission” dropping on August 28th, 2012. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Fuse x Peanut Butter Wolf “Crate Diggers: Peanut Butter Wolf” [MINI DOCUMENTARY]
Fuse’s Crate Diggers series continues with Stone Throw Records’ Peanut Butter Wolf as he shows off his record collection. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: riPaddo “MPC 2000XL Beatmaking: #1” [BEAT VIDEO]
riPaddo made this beatmaking video using his Akai MPC 2000XL. Since there’s been a dearth of beatmaking videos and beat videos in general in 2012 I decided to post this one. Don’t sleep…
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