DON’T SLEEP: thurge “rain & sample drops” [BEAT TAPE]
This particular beat tape comes courtesy of thurge, a beatmaker by way of Tacoma, Washington. He shot me over his debut effort “rain & sample drops”. I think overall this is a good start that shows some clear promise and I can’t wait to see and hear thurge’s progression and growth in the coming years (and when he cuts some four minute plus beats in half). Check out “rain & sample drops”, don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Captain “Blowcaine ” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie Captain of Illregular Instrumentals LLC is back at it one mo’ gin with a beat tape called “Blowcaine”. Why “Blowcaine”? Because it’s so dope you can bag it up and sell that shit from an iPhone! Listen to “Blowcaine” and tell me it aint. Stop sleepin’…
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DON’T SLEEP: KLIM Beats “FLIGHT” [BEAT TAPE]
KLIM Beats alerted me that he had dropped a brand new 12 minute beat tape/beat mix on SoundCloud a couple of hours ago called “FLIGHT”. I heard it and it’s more than worthy to be posted up on Producers I Know. Don’t sleep on “FLIGHT”, folks…
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DON’T SLEEP: Joseph Hailu “Therapy Chops” [BEAT TAPE]
Canadian beatsmith Joseph Hailu released “Therapy Chops” about 10 days ago but I just heard it today. Needless to say, I first heard it today and I think you all should hear it as well. Don’t you dare sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: J-Rell “UNtitled Noise Instrumentation V2 Trailer” [PROMO VIDEO]
J-Rell’s “UNtitled Noise Instrumentation V2” is dropping on April 26th and this promo video lets you know what to expect from it sonically. When it drops you’ll see it right here on Producers I Know so don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: subtitle “NIGHT GALLERY” [BEAT TAPE]
Subtitle’s newest beat tape “NIGHT GALLERY” dropped today and it’s another instrumental jawn you need to hear right now. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: OSØ “Snacks” [BEAT TAPE]
OSØ dropped a dope but hella short beat tape called “Snacks” yesterday. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: REKS f/Action Bronson “Riggs & Murtaugh” (prod. by Statik Selektah) [SINGLE]
REKS’ new collaborative LP with Statik Selektah “Straight, No Chaser” dropped today. Here’s a track from it featuring Action Bronson where they lyrically draw and quarter another ill Statik Selektah track. “Riggs & Murtaugh”. Ill title. Ill beat. Ill rhymes. Fuck else do you want? Cop “Straight, No Chaser”. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: goodman “DRUMLESS” [BEAT TAPE]
goodman’s “DRUMLESS” is a beat tape that’s made of just straight up chops of guitars, horns, pianos/keys and basslines. No drums or breaks are chopped and no drum sounds of any kind have been added. Hence the title “DRUMLESS”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Shag “Better” (prod. by Shag) [VIDEO]
Here’s a video for the Shag jawn called “Better” done to promote Shag’s upcoming EP on Cult Classic Records. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Kkaytoh “Jidaisou” [BEAT TAPE]
It turns out that the cat who made this beat tape, Kkaytoh is only 16 years old. Well damb. When I was 16 I still couldn’t even beat the first “Legend Of Zelda” game. I beat “Dragon Warrior” though. So…anyways. “Jidaisou” is something funky for you to listen to. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: All These Fingers (ATF) “Archetypes & Windfalls” [BEAT TAPE]
ATF (All These Fingers) dropped “Archetypes & Windfalls” today on Grappa Frisbee. This project is their 2nd effort on the label and it’s dope. Definitely give this one a listen and donate whatever you can to ensure we get another ATF project soon. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Es-K “Souloops” [BEAT TAPE]
Es-K’s “Souloops” is one of the most recent releases from New England based beat culture label Grappa Frisbee Records. This shit is fresh to death like Dame Dash doing the Dame Dash Dance poolside with a bottle of Armadale is one hand with a Rocawear shirt and some Pro Keds on back in 2003. Don’t sleep on “Souloops”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Digital Hustle Films x DJ Face “BEHIND THE BEATS: DJ FACE” [INTERVIEW/BEAT VIDEO]
Gadget of Digital Hustle Films speaks to DJ Face about his beginnings in the Hip Hop production game and he plays a few ill beats for the people on the Ensoniq ASR 10. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Chuuwee “Crown Me King” [NEW PROJECT]
Chuuwee‘s highly anticipated project is his debut as a signee of Amalgam Digital and it is dope. The project “Crown Me King” is loosely based on the rule of the French monarch Louis XII but Chuuwee expertly found a way to make it analogous to the modern day Hip Hop world and parallel it with his own life. It features production from ENG, The Audible Doctor, Insightful, Sauce Fonda, Sundown, Johnathan Lowell, DAIMS and more. You can also look forward to guest appearances from Mean Doe Green, Don Trip, Hopie, Chez, Abstract Ninjaa and Allen Guevera. You can hear and download “Crown Me King” via LiveMixtapes.com and AmalgamDigital.com. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Khrysis! “fuNkwhatchuheard” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Khrysis’ instrumental project “fuNkwhatchuheard” dropped today (April 24th, 2012). It’s 11 slaps of that pure rawness you’ve come to expect from The Soul Council member going back to his days as an in house producer for the Justus League/Hall Of Justus. If you sleep on “fuNkwhatchuheard” then I’m not sure you deserve to be getting these recommendations from me on this here site. Cop it on iTunes and stream and cop it from DJBooth.net right now. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: REKS x Statik Selektah “Straight, No Chaser” [NEW PROJECT]
REKS did a collaborative album with Statik Selektah called “Straight, No Chaser” to continue his run of amazing releases via ShowOff/Brick Records. You can cop “Straight, No Chaser” right now from iTunes, Amazon, UGHH and Fat Beats. Don’t sleep on this album and if you’ve been sleeping on REKS given his recent track record then I feel sorry for your mothers. Real talk.
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DON’T SLEEP: Apollo Brown & OC “Trophies” [NEW PROJECT]
Apollo Brown & O.C.’s long awaited collaborative project “Trophies” hits iTunes exclusively a full week early. You can cop it right now from iTunes and Bandcamp. “Trophies” is also available from Amazon, Fat Beats & UGHH on it’s official May 1st, 2012 release date. Don’t sleep on it..
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DON’T SLEEP: YOGA FLAME KANE “Exclusive Beats For Sale” [BEAT TAPE]
Ogden, UT’s Yoga Flame Kane posted up 14 beats for sale on his Bandcamp last month. One of them already sold so you can peruse “Exclusive Beats For Sale” and check it out for yourselves. Hit dude up at product[at]yogaflamekane[dot]com if you’re interested and want to discuss pricing and availability. Serious inquiries only. Don’t sleep
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DON’T SLEEP: PR3YE “Dreamcrusher” [BEAT TAPE]
This is a new beat tape from PR3YE called “Dreamcrusher” from a new music hosting site called Vibedeck (that also doesn’t allow embeds). Go there, stream it and like it on Facebook to download it. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: MUJO情 “404NINJAKEN” [BEAT VIDEO]
Yet another beat video from MUJO情 that loks like a prelude to his “SAMURAI PIZZA CATZ” beat tape. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project “Beat Submissions Vol. 3: Extras” [INSTRUMENTALS]
Here are some bonus slaps that weren’t on the Roy Ayers Project “Beat Submissions Vol. 3” compilation/beat tape. The good people @ the Roy Ayers Project presents slaps from Buscrates, 斉藤 博 a.k.a. BOB, Grand Ear, Raez, SaL GuoD and ReXxX called “Beat Submissions Vol. 3: Extras”. Don’t sleep on them…
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DON’T SLEEP: MAU “LOW BUDGET LOOPS” [BEAT TAPE]
This beat tape was made by MAU. It’s called “LOW BUDGET LOOPS”. MAU is NOT a member of Low Budget Crew but the stakes are still high…but the budget is hella low tho. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: NAMELESS “Story To Tell” (prod. by NAMELESS) [INSTRUMENTAL]
NAMELESS’ flip of KING’s “The Story” needs to be heard, y’all. Don’t sleep…
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