DON’T SLEEP: For Namesake (Nametag x NAMELESS) “BLAOW!” (prod. by NAMELESS) [SINGLE]
Nametag & NAMELESS have an incredible project dropping soon. Here’s the lead single “BLAOW!” Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Professa “Cloudsound Vol. 2” [BEAT TAPE]
THIS. JAWN. GOES! Professa back! “Cloudsound Vol. 2”. Get with it… *Does the cooking dance in front of my stove*
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DON’T SLEEP: Maverick “The Next Step EP” [BEAT TAPE]
The DMV area is heavy with talent and the entire world knows it. When I went to Morgan State University back in 1996, the only names popping nationally from the area were Questionmark Asylum, Nonchalant & DJ Kool. All of that has since changed. Maverick just dropped his brand new beat tape “The Next Step” on the masses. Don’t sleep or you might slip…
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DON’T SLEEP: Keor Meteor “The City EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Keor Meteor teams up with frequent collaborator DJ Ivan6 on “The City EP”. “The City EP” features 11 slaps each representing a major American city (such as Boston, New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, Memphis, Chicago, Newark, Atlanta, St. Louis, Denver & Portland). This is dope and I suggest you don’t sleep on it. Oh, and FUCK Rap Genius…
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DON’T SLEEP: Big Remo “Sleepwalkers” [NEW PROJECT]
Jamla’s Big Remo (“Entrapment” & “Robinhood Ree”) is back when his sophomore album “Sleepwalkers” which drops today via DJBooth.net. This project was produced by the esteemed Soul Council and 9th Wonder and features Bun B (UGK), Sadat X, 9th Wonder, Rapsody (Kooley High), HaLo, Bluu Suede, Tiwony and GQ. Cop Big Remo’s new album “Sleepwalkers” from DJBooth.net now and iTunes later on. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Dockmini “Cardiff Files” [BEAT TAPE]
Team PIK member Dockmini recently uploaded a new collection of beats for sale on the Producers I Know Bandcamp that I’ll be adding new projects to this Summer. If you wnt work from him hit him up @ dockmini[at]gmail[dot]com. Serious inquiries only. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Oisima “Dusk Til Dawn” [BEAT TAPE]
Australian beatmaker Oisima released his latest instrumental opus titled “Dusk Til Dawn” or Herbede Records today. If you sleep on this then you’re a terrible human being and you probably enjoy drowning puppies in buckets of grape Fanta then drinking the damb soda afterwards with said drowned puppy still floating around in it. How do I even think up this random shit? Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Bahwee “Flavors 2” [BEAT TAPE]
Bahwee just dropped “Flavors 2” today on a largely unsuspecting audience of beatheads that had the Itis. I, however, don’t sleep so when I say this post on Twitter and Tumblr I was all over it like Kanye West on Kim Kardashian’s still legally married ass. You’re welcome and don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Inphy “Birch.” (prod. by Inphy) [VIDEO]
Czech beatmaker/producer Inphy just dropped a new beat video for his composition “Birch.”. He sent it to me via Twitter (which i need to get back on regularly soon). I watched it a few times in a row before I realized that I should actually post it. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: shak. “one.dai” [BEAT TAPE]
Brand new short beat tape from shak. called “one.dai”. Do not sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Nas “Daughters” (prod. by No I.D) [VIDEO]
Nas. No. I.D. Chris Robinson. “Daughters”. “Life Is Good”. Def Jam. Release date? July 17, 2012. Actual release date? We’ll see. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tensei “Two” [NEW PROJECT]
The following copy in regards to Tensei’s “Two” comes per Plug Research:
“After the release of their EP “One”, Tensei, which consists of Chicago based musicians Simple X and Midas Wells, have released their second instrumental effort, “Two” on LA based label, Plug Research. Inspired by ‘70s Soul, Afro-Funk, and themed soundtracks that recall espionage, “Two” builds from the experimental hip-hop inspired beats of “One”. However, “Two” takes the groove deeper with its Jazzy inflections, ethnic rhythms, cosmic electronics, and live instrumentation making it a bit more soulful and funkier.
The one vocal track, “Think Twice,” which features multi-instrumentalist Khari Lemuel of TheOnes and Jae Franklin is an ode to the infectious soul classics of yesteryear with a modernized twist while “Passport,” which was featured on the Plug Research Compilation, is a an exquisite soundbed filled with lush pleasantries. And while this is Tensei’s second formal release, it still marks the beginning for the artists so journey with them as they continue on a path that pushes the limits and boundaries of Hip Hop inspired beat making and production to higher elevation.”
Don’t sleep on it.
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DON’T SLEEP: Jesse Futerman “Fuse The Witches EP” [PROMO MIX]
On June 4th, 2012 Jus Like Music will release Jesse Futerman’s Jazzy 7 song “Fuse The Witches EP”. Until then enjoy this 10 minute promo mix that will give you an idea of what to expect when it drops in about a week’s time. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sirkri “Jamla Smokes Camel” [REMIX PROJECT]
Sirkri makes a album consisting of remixes of Jamla artist using acapellas from their live performances using source material from the prog rock band Camel (hence the title). Ambitious and unique project to say the least. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Kozak94 “KOZAK FROM THE GUTS” [BEAT TAPE]
French beatmaker Kozak94 dropped this brand new beat tape called “KOZAK FROM THE GUTS”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Soulection x SEANO “Soulection Radio Show #82” [MIX]
JOEKAY & SEANO played an epic ass show that ran 4 hours long playing jawns from Sango, Haydn, JuSoul, Sunclef, Bahwee, Elaquent, The Detroit Experiment, Y Society, Aloe Blacc, Take (Sweatson Klank) and so much more. Go here to hear “Soulection Radio Show #82” since Mixcloud won’t embed on PIK for whatever reason. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Digital Hustle Films x J. Scienide “BEHIND THE BEATS PRESENTS: J. SCIENIDE” [BEAT VIDEO/MINI DOCUMENTARY]
Gadget sits down with Backpack Theory’s J. Scienide, an emcee/producer that will drop his debut EP “The Actual Heat” later this Summer on Backpack Theory. J. Scienide plays some of his works in progress and does work on his trusty ASR-X (to become only the other cat besides Fakts One to rock one between either me or Gadget’s videos). Enjoy this and don’t sleep on J. Scienide or Backpack Theory.
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DON’T SLEEP: Digital Hustle Films x Hec Dolo “BEHIND THE BEATS: NEEDLE DROPPIN’ WITH HEC DOLO” [MINI DOCUMENTARY]
Gadget and Hec Dolo go behind the beats, go through a few records and discuss something regarding Kanye’s drum usage that I’m glad someone else besides me pointed out. Don’t sleep on this jawn…
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DON’T SLEEP: ALAIZ @ ArtBeat Montreal : Revelation “Parts 1-5” [LIVE FOOTAGE]
ALAIZ is a music collective hailing from Montreal, Quebec (Canada) that consists of MuSoNi, J.U.D, .nox, Heath Cliff Stark, Green Hypnotic, High-Klassified, Dr. MaD, Kaytradamus, Louie P, Rami B, Mus Vic, Da-P, Greyheart, Smooth Siver, BB-Boy, J-L & Boey Cutt. Here’s footage of a show they did last month @ Artbeat Montreal. To see the rest of the show go here. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Elaquent x Motëm x Sunclef x Supa83 x Cheese Shop Paddy Live @ TAH (2.18.2012) [LIVE FOOTAGE]
Slow Hand Motëm curated a show @ TAH in Hamilton, Ontario back on February 18th, 2012 that featured himself, Elaquent, Sunclef, Supa83 & Cheese Shop Paddy. I’m just in awe that I can’t find a flier for this epic ass show. Here’s the footage and don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: HW&W x Elaquent “Live At The Trap House” [BEAT VIDEO/MINI DOCUMENTARY]
“Live At The Trap House” is a new ongoing video series HW&W has just premiered. Elaquent has his Roland SP (404 or 505) and is getting busier than minority parent with several mouths to feed at home in the late 60’s. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sene f/Britain Parker “footprints” (co-prod. by Nogames & Sene) [VIDEO]
Here’s the new video from Sene’s excellent album “brooklynight.” on Plug Research. “footprints” features Britain Parker and is co-produced by Sene & Nogames. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: VOODOO DRED “RACINE” [BEAT TAPE]
VOODOO DRED just dropped this HOARD beat tape on Dub Temple Records called “RACINE”. Don’t sleep on this one, either. It’s off the wall like finished pasta…
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DON’T SLEEP: ▲b.east▲ “evolution” [BEAT TAPE]
▲b.east▲ dropped this insane beat tape aptly titled “evolution”. There’s no way to continue to sleep on him after this jawn. This shit is straight bonkers. I need to make a best of mix called “▲ltere.d ▲b.east▲” or something to that effect soon. Anyways, don’t sleep on this. If you do, slap yourselves…
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