DON’T SLEEP: holografik “Origins” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s a brand new beat tape from Holografik titled “Origins” that features some minimalist, glitchy sonics with hard drums. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) “2012” [NEW PROJECT]
The homies Statik Selektah & Termanology (1982) just dropped their sophomore album as a duo “2012” today on ShowOff/Brick Records. The album has features from Lil’ Fame (M.O.P.), Bun B, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Roc Marciano, Freddie Gibbs, Crooked I (Slaughterhouse) and more and is produced entirely by Statik Selektah. You can cop “2012” from iTunes, Amazon and UGHH. Also if you’re in the Boston area, Statik & Term will appear @ the UGHH Store to do an in-store/signing @ 6PM tonight. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: El-P “Cancer 4 Cure (C4C)” [NEW PROJECT]
Def Jukie El-P just released his latest beautiful opus titled “Cancer 4 Cure” via Fat Possum Records. If you enjoyed his previous album and Killer Mike’s “R.A.P. Music” then you need to hear this jawn. “C4C” boasts features from Killer Mike, Danny Brown, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Despot and Mums The Word. You can cop “Cancer 4 Cure from iTunes, Amazon and UGHH right now. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Clear Soul Forces “Stick ‘Em” (prod. by Ilajide) [VIDEO]
Here’s the new video for Clear Soul Forces’ Ilajide produced single “Stick ‘Em” off their ridiculous album “Detroit Revolution(s)”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Supa Koopa “SΔMBΔ” [BEAT TAPE]
Supa Koopa’s “SΔMBΔ” is the next SmashTales release. This “SΔMBΔ” beat tape isn’t to be flexed with, B…
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DON’T SLEEP: BEN BADA BOOM “BADABOOM” [BEAT TAPE]
Ben Bada Boom dropped another dope ass beat tape to continue the bangathon that’s been going on tonight thus far. The Celtics won. The Lakers lost. I got paid. I’m gonna write something else tonight and I’ve heard a gang of great music tonight. Don’t sleep on “BADABOOM”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Durag Dynasty “Glass Of Astonishment” (prod. by The Alchemist) [SINGLE]
The Alchemist crafts a banger for Gold Chain Military’s special tactical squad consisting of Planet Asia, Killer Ben and Tristate known as Durag Dynasty. The single is called ‘Glass Of Astonishment”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: TEK.LUN (Teknowledge) “AWLLAWHEYTRNTUPP” [BEAT TAPE]
TEK.LUN is also a former Hypedog’s Underdog who coincidentally dropped another beat tape tonight. This one is called “AWLLAWHEYTRNTUPP” and you shouldn’t sleep on it under any circumstances whatever. Just don’t do it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jamaal Jones “Soul Maschine” [BEAT TAPE]
Jamaal Jones ( “GarageBeats Production”, One Beat At A Time” & “One Beat At A Time (Leftovers)”) dropped his first beat tape since starting college @ The University Of Washington where he plays WR for the Huskies. It’s called “Soul Maschine” and I’ve been waiting to hear this since Luigi-Bo87 first tweeted about it. Jamaal Jones doesn’t disappoint. Don’t sleep, B…
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DON’T SLEEP: Oh No x DOOM “3 Dollars” (prod. by Oh No) [SINGLE]
Oh No’s upcoming release “Ohnomite” is comprised entirely of nothing but Rudy Ray Moore’s Dolomite samples from his original soundtracks and film scores drops officially on June 5th, 2012 via Five Day Weekend/Brick Records in association with Stones Throw Records. This single “3 Dollars” features DOOM. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dimlite “Abscission (Snippets)” [PROMO VIDEO]
Here is a video containing a 10 minute snippet of Dimlite’s upcoming album “Abscission” featuring outtakes from Dimlite’s “Grimm Reality” LP. This digital release will drop in June 2012 on Ripl Music. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Invy Da Truth x Chanes “Loyalty” (prod. by Chanes) [SINGLE]
Chicago’s Invy Da Truth and Detroit producer Chanes will be releasing a collaborative album called the “YUCK LP” in the near future. YUCK is an acronym for Young Undisputed Caged King regarding Invy. Here’s the first single from said project, “Loyalty”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Terracotta Blue “Solace” [BEAT TAPE]
Terracotta Blue has returned with a brand new short beat tape called “Solace”. I wish it were longer but I’ll take what I can get. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Black EL x Durkin “Thelonious” (prod. by Durkin) [SINGLE]
Here’s some brand new shit from my peoples Black EL x Durkin called “Thelonious”. New music from them is on the way this summer so don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sivey “Beats For Sale Snippets 2012” [BEAT MIX]
Sivey has beats for sale you bastards. If you want Sivey to make your jawns fresher than they previous was then please direct your availability and pricing inquiries to Sivey @ siveybeats[at]gmail[dot]com. Serious inquiries only. Time is money and none of us have either to waste. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project x Raj Mahal “Come Into Spirit” (prod. by Raj Mahal) [INSTRUMENTAL]
It’s time for yet another ill beat submission to the Roy Ayers Project. This jawn comes courtesy of Chicago’s Raj Mahal and it’s titled “Come Into Spirit”, a flip of the Roy Ayers/Ramp classic “Come Into Knowledge”. You can hear “Come Into Spirit” here and if you’d like to submit your own Roy Ayers inspired composition, reinterpretation, slap, blap or flip then take the time to first read the site’s beat submission guidelines. Afterwards, you can feel free to submit your creation to RoyAyersProject[at]gmail[dot]com. Good luck and don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: STINO x Dylan Coleman x Alejandro Santiago “TRIO” [BEAT TAPE/INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
In keeping with this morning’s theme of live instrumentation and musicianship, I present to you all STINO’s (“Raw Tapes”) latest project “TRIO” where he plays guitar with Dylan Coleman on bass and Alejandro Santiago is on drums. “TRIO” goes from hard rock, dips into trash metal and goes right back to Jazz and occasionally flirts with elements of Soul & Funk. If you grew up listening to actually music like I did then you’ll appreciate it as well. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Andras Fox “Daydreaming” [BEAT TAPE]
Andras Fox hails from Melbourne, Australia and he dropped a new album three weeks ago via This Thing Records & Tapes called “Daydreaming” consisting mainly of simple, chilled out instrumentals he made on his beloved Akai MPC. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Billion $ Quartet “Languages” [BEAT TAPE]
Today the UK’s Billion $ Quartet released a brand new tape called “Languages” on the unsuspecting masses. Here’s your wake up call, world at large. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Columbia Nights “Dawn | Dusk” [NEW PROJECT]
Out of Philly comes Columbia Nights, consists of Hayling and John E Daise on production who are both musicians who employ live instrumentation in their compositions in addition to the vocal stylings of Sarai Abdul-Malik. Here’s the latest release from Recordbreakin’ called “Dawn | Dusk”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Jazzment “Bipolar Outflows” [BEAT TAPE]
The Netherlands based duo The Jazzment (MARWZ & NBC) previously dropped the beat tapes “Lonely Soul” and “After Soul” and raised more than a few eyebrows Stateside. Yesterday they dropped their new beat tape “Bipolar Outflows” and it’s raw. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: HIT + RUN “ROAD KILL VOL. 1” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
HIT + RUN compiled a 29 slap beat tape/compilation featuring selections from beat culture luminaries such as The Gaslamp Killer, Knxwledge, Mndsgn, Daedelus, Mono/Poly, Sweatson Klank, Computer Jay, matthewdavid, Kutmah, J,Rocc, Jeremiah Jae and many more. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Shag “Revolution” [BEAT TAPE]
Team PIK’s Shaq has just released his debut project on Cult Classic Records called “Revolution”. If you’ve had the privilege of seeing his growth, range and versatility over these past 19 projects (he’s only 19) then you can do nothing but get exited at the prospect of what he’ll accomplish in the near and not too distant future. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Thesselonious AKA P.Kaye “Prince Paul Saved My Life” [BEAT TAPE]
I just saw Thesselonious post this link on Twitter and I looked thru PIK to see when I posted this because I don’t remember doing it. It turns out that I missed it due to my involvement with “The Smooth Grooves Beat Tape” and some other PIK business that had me swamped. I’ll make amends for that today by finally posting Thesselonious AKA P.Kaye’s beat tape dedicated to the production genius known as Prince Paul, “Prince Paul Saved My Life”. Don’t sleep…
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