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DON’T SLEEP: Black Milk “Demo Beats 2012” [BEAT TAPE]

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The homie Rosalinda Ruiz posted this link up on Twitter a few days ago and I listened to it and it’s been on my queue ever since. 60+ posts later here it goes, Black Milk’s “Demo Beats 2012″…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Bozack” (prod. by Roc Marciano) [SINGLE]

Roc Marciano’s “Marcberg” is a classic record. Miss me with all that other bullshit. It’s being re-released & distributed through Fat Beats on CD with bonus tracks, one of them being the kinetic “Bozack”. Don’t sleep on this as it’s shipping now and drops October 30th, 2012. It contains the previously added “Scarface Nigga” alongside the “Snow Remix” and the newly added “Bozack” and instrumentals included on a 2nd disc. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Mommas Song” (prod. by Roc Marciano) [SINGLE]

 

I didn’t see this on the tracklist for “Reloaded” which drops November 13th on Decon. If this is any indication of what it will sound like then pre-order it now. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Arch Druids x Roc Marciano “Poltergeist” (prod. by Arch Druids) [VIDEO]

Here’s the video for the Arch Druids collaboration with Roc Marciano “Poltergeist” which will be on the upcoming Arch Druids production album “Scorched Earth Policy”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “I Shot The King” (prod. by Roc Marciano) [SINGLE]

Roc Marciano. “I Shot The King”. “Reloaded”. November 13th, 2012. Decon. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Sweet Nothings” (prod. by Arch Druids) [SINGLE]

Roc Marciano. Arch Druids. “Sweet Nothings”. “Reloaded”. Decon. November 13th, 2012. Salute to Jazz…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “76” (prod. by Roc Marciano) [SINGLE]

Roc Marciano’s “Reloaded” will drop on Decon November 13th, 2012. The latest single from said project is the self produced gem “76”. Do us all a favor and don’t sleep on it. THE HIATUS IS OVER!

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DON’T SLEEP: The Alchemist x Domo Genesis “No Idols” [NEW PROJECT]

The Alchemist made a project with Domo Genesis of OFWGKTA that has features from an eclectic group of artists including Prodigy, Action Bronson, Freddie Gibbs, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler The Creator, Smoke DZA, Vince Staples and SpaceGhostPurp. Download “No Idols” (again, it’s The Alchemist not like B34TM4K3R X). Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: The Alchemist “Russian Roulette” [NEW PROJECT]

The Alchemist’s long awaited new album “Russian Roulette” finally dropped today. The 30 track producer’s LP is stacked with features, including appearances and contributions from Roc Marciano, Evidence, Action Bronson, Ag Da Coroner, Meyhem Lauren, Danny Brown, Schoolboy Q, Chuuwee, Willie The Kid, Big Twins & Mr. Motherfuckin’ eXquire. Cop “Russian Roulette” from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats and UGHH. Do me a favor and  make sure to support our culture. Not just a tiny corner of it. ALL OF IT. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: The Purist f/Roc Marciano “Change” (prod. by The Purist) [VIDEO]

The Purist’s jawn with Roc Marciano “Change” finally has it’s own video. If you want the hear the full “Double Feature EP” then just jump to the King Kong Holding Co. Bandcamp. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Black Milk “Live @ Third Man Records (Sides A & B)” [LIVE PROJECT]

This is audio from a live performance Black Milk & band (Daru Jones, AB, Malik Hunter & the homie Bill Sharp) run through quite a few joints live on both sides of this vinyl for a total of 45 minutes of incredible music. If you’ve never caught Black Milk live then you’ve done yourself a serious disservice. Make up for it by listening to this then copping it. Trust me

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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) “Walk Hard” (prod. by Gangrene) [VIDEO]

Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) dropped the “Odditorium EP” last week and Jason Goldwatch made a video for “Walk Hard”. The Red Bull embed code doesn’t work on my site so here’s the YouTube version of the “Walk Hard” video…

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DON’T SLEEP: Backstage Pass x Black Milk “Claps & Slaps Tour: Episode 2” [MINI-DOCUMENTARY]

Black Milk recently finished his US “Claps&Slaps” Tour alongside J. Pinder and AD.d+. Flud Watches and director Erick Lee traveled with Black Milk throughout the US to document the tour, capturing live performance footage, and more.

Enjoy episode 2 of 3 where Black Milk talks about record diggin and his process sampling records. Director Erick Lee also captured some funny moments while shopping for records with Black Milk and band at Groove Merchant in San Francisco. This was one of the best shows I ever saw live. Up there with Pharaoh Monche & crew, Dam-Funk, Random Axe, Jay Electronica & some others. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) “Odditorium EP” [NEW PROJECT]

Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No) dropped a release called “Odditorium EP” that you can not only download for free via Red Bull USA but you can also cop the physical version of it on 45 (or 7″) directly from Decon. Also included via SoundCloud embed is the song “Walk Hard” that uses a Johnny Cash sample. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Out Da Box TV x Roc Marciano “Roc Marciano Interview Part 2” [INTERVIEW]

Roc Marciano’s second part of his Out Da Box TV interview is here. You should be alert and be on the lookout for “Reloaded”, the Metal Clergy project with Ka as well as his production album “Marci Beaucoup” on Man Bites Dog Records. Keep it progressing…

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DON’T SLEEP: Out Da Box TV x Roc Marciano “Roc Marciano Interview Part 1” [INTERVIEW]

Here’s part one of Out Da Box TV’s interview with emcee/producer Roc Marciano. His sophomore album “Reloaded” is due on Decon in Summer 2012 as is his production album “Marci Beaucoup” coming on Man Bites Dog Records. Watch the interview and don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Emeralds” (prod. by Arch Druids) [VIDEO]

Roc Marciano’s sophomore album on Decon is due in Summer 2012. This is the video for the Arch Druids produced single “Emeralds” which just hit iTunes yesterday. Don’t sleep on this jawn. Salute Jazz & The UN…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Poltergeist” (prod. by Arch Druids) [SINGLE]

Here’s a brand new jawn from Roc Marciano called “Poltergeist”. The track is produced by Arch Druids. DON’T SLEEP!

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DON’T SLEEP: The Alchemist “Rapper’s Best Friend 2” [NEW UPCOMING PROJECT]

On March 6th, The Alchemist will drop his latest instrumental project and the long awaited sequel to his 2007 “Rapper’s Best Friend” release via Decon Records. “Rapper’s Best Friend 2” features 14 more of The Alchemist’s instrumentals and it’s accompanied by the Decon “Got Raps?” contest. You can pre-order “Rapper’s Best Friend” digitally or on CD & vinyl from Amazon and UGHH. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Decon x The Alchemist “Got Raps?” Contest [CONTEST]

And now, a contest from our good friends over @ Decon Records for you aspiring emcees:

The Alchemist makes bangin beats. You Got Raps? The Alchemist is all ears.

Make a video of yourself rapping over the Alchemist’s “Whole Lotta
Thug” beat and post is as a reply to the video on http://rappersbestfriend2.com

One winner will get their own Alchemist produced single to be released on Decon.

1. Download the Alchemist “Whole Lotta Thug” instrumental from http://rappersbestfriend2.com
2. Make a video of yourself rapping over the beat.
3. Upload the video as a reply to Alchemist’s video above.
4. Go to facebook.com/decon to submit your contact information and video link.

Got it? GO. Don’t sleep!

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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) “Vodka & Ayahuasca” (prod. by Gangrene) [VIDEO]

Here’s the video for Gangrene’s “Vodka & Ayahuasca” featuring a cameo from Action Bronson who I believe is making an album with The Alchemist right now (what up, Dante Ross!). Jason Goldwatch did it again. Cop the album from iTunes, Amazon, and wherever else quality Hip Hop is sold. Don’t sleep!

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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) f/Roc Marciano “Drink It Up” (prod. by Gangrene) [SINGLE]

Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No)’s “Vodka & Ayahuasca” drops January 24th, 2012 on Decon. This track features Roc Marciano and it’s called “Drink It Up”. If you don’t cop this shit when it drops then you ain’t shit to me. Support that rawness. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Black Milk “Black And Brown Instrumentals” [INSTRUMENTALS]

The album dropped in November but the instrumentals are now available for purchase via Bandcamp and it’s only $5.99 on iTunes. The physical copies are available via Fat Beats and you can cop them direct from Black Milk’s Bandcamp page for $12.99. “Dada” is my SHIT! Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) “Vodka & Ayahuasca” (prod. by Gangrene) [SINGLE]

This is the second single from the upcoming Decon Records release, Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No)’s “Vodka & Ayahuasca” from the album “Vodka & Ayahuasca” which drops January 24th, 2012. Pre-order it now for Amazon. Don’t sleep…

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