DON’T SLEEP: Elaquent f/Octavio Santos “Grey Poupon” (prod. by Elaquent) [SINGLE]
Elaquent dropped this single from his upcoming LP “The Scenic Route” which drops on March 28th, 2012 via Stillmuzik. The single is called “Grey Poupon” and features Octavio Santos. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Hannibal King “Villains Gone Bad IV: The High Times Of Don Chiesel” [BEAT TAPE]
Yesterday, Hannibal King dropped his latest beat tape called “Villains Gone Bad IV: The High Times Of Don Chiesel”. I’d suggest that you not sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Thelonius Martin “10.Minute.Tape” [BEAT TAPE]
Thelonius Martin dropped a beat tape called the “10.Minute. Tape” a few days ago. It’s surprising how he packed so much into only a 10 minute tape so don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Torae “For The Record” (prod. by DJ Premier) [VIDEO]
Torae’s “For The Record” is the title track off of his latest LP and it’s produced by DJ Premier. Don’t sleep on this video…
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DON’T SLEEP: TEK.LUN “Beatmaking With TEK.LUN” [BEAT VIDEO]
TEK.LUN uploaded this video of him getting busy on the beats using FL Studio. You shouldn’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Cloud. “HUNTER182” [BEAT TAPE]
Maaaan, I haven’t heard from the homie Cloud. in months. Last time he was featured on PIK he dropped his beat tape “Candycoated Freshness” on us. He’s back with a more driving sound on “HUNTER182”. I dig it and I think you will too. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Woody’s Produce “LEMONS” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s a beat tape I saw on Twitter from a cat named Woody’s Produce someone I follow RT’d. I decided to download it (which I hardly ever do, I prefer to stream something before I download it). I liked what I heard enough to provide the link to “Lemons” here on PIK. I really prefer the SoundCloud/Bandcamp set up but sometimes you just gotta take a chance on something. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Prof.Logik “Multi-Dimension” [BEAT TAPE] x “Flo^t” (prod. by Prof.Logik) [VIDEO]
This is Prof.Logik’s brand new Cascade Records release “Multi-Dimension” which is actually available for streaming and purchase now thanks to the magic that is European time. You can hear all 6 selections from said project just below via Bandcamp embed in addition to watching the video for “Flo^t” off “Multi-Dimension”. How convenient! Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Knxwledge “Hexual.Sealings.Vol.2” [BEAT TAPE]
Today is Knxwledge’s born day so knxw the ledge and peep his newest jawn “Hexual.Sealings.Vol.2”. Support this cat because he’s one of the best in the game. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Taurus Scott “Maschine + Traktor Scratch Pro 2 Practice” [BEAT VIDEO]
Here’s a practice video from Beat Fanatic’s own Taurus Scott. He’s a master of the Native Instruments Maschine (as is evident by his customized jawn) and Traktor Scratch Pro 2. If you haven’t heard “The Intro” yet? Stop sleepin’…
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DON’T SLEEP: M-Phazes “Another Classic (Making The Beat Tutorial)” [BEAT VIDEO]
Beat Fanatic fam M-Phazes re-created the beat for “Another Classic” off of his latest project on Coalmine Records “Phazed Out” for the people dem. Don’t sleep..
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DON’T SLEEP: Boiler Room x Stones Throw “L.A. Sessions 001: Stones Throw” [AUDIO/VIDEO]
Back on February 25th, 2012 Stones Throw DJ’s Peanut Butter Wolf, J.Rocc & Dam-Funk (supported by Sofie & Jonwayne) all spun sets streamed live on Boiler Room TV. Since there’s no Vimeo OR SoundCloud embeds are available you’ll be forced to follow these links to Peanut Butter Wolf, J.Rocc & Dam-Funk’s set still hasn’t been added yet to the Boiler Room site (when it has I’ll update the post). Until then don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Cohen “The Cleanup Pt. 3” [BEAT TAPE]
I remember there being an Isreali beatmaker named Cohen. I lost track of him last Summer and when he dropped “The Cleanup Pt. 2” back after I’d already gotten serious with PIK initially. He dropped “The Cleanup Pt. 3” a week and a half ago. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Ta-Ku “SCRAPS Vol. 2” [BEAT TAPE]
Ta-Ku dropped “SCRAPS Vol. 2” a couple of hours ago. I found out by seeing him post the cover art and the link on Instagram so I went directly to the site and got my listen on. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: ARZA “Higher Than Most” [BEAT TAPE]
ARZA’s “Higher Than Most” beat tape just fell into my lap [II] not too long ago and here it goes. Enjoy…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dust Face “SP Sixpack Vol. 2” [BEAT TAPE]
Dust Face is back with another 6 beats crafted from a Roland SP 303/404. Don’t sleep on “SP Sixpack Vol. 2”, B…
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DON’T SLEEP: Koen “Outputs 3 Teaser” [SNIPPET MIX]
Koen (“Outputs 1” & “Outputs 2”) has had quite a few notable placements in the past year and after I saw he was included in that Soulection mix in December I knew “Outputs 3” when drop there. On March 27th, 2012 Koen will drop his latest installment of his Outputs series consisting of 7 brand new instrumentals. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dutch ReBelle “Married To The Music” [NEW PROJECT]
I’m a tough critic (or so I’m told) so I don’t really co-sign too many cats. To me it’s simple, if you have it, you have it. You need to have more than just drive, hustle and determination nowadays. Some cats have mastered how to network, build a buzz and a following but simply don’t have the talent or the stage shows to match their business acumen. Dutch ReBelle has all of these things plus the intangibles necessary for success in this ugly game. Here’s her new project “Married To The Music”. Folks always ask me about what artists in the Boston area I’m checking for and her name is always mentioned. See why. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jefferson Price “Just Assume, I’m Everywhere” [NEW PROJECT]
This is Jefferson Price’s new EP featuring production from The Audible Doctor and J57 plus appearances from J57, Koncept, Soul Khan, Audible Doctor and Truth aka Booda French. Cuts on “Just Assume, I’m Everywhere” were handled by Embolic and G Frequency. Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: T-Dredz “T-Dredz+” [BEAT TAPE]
T-Dredz is one of the resident DJ’s @ JASS and here’s his debut beat tape “T-Dredz+”. I swear I’ve heard a few of these joints spun during his sets @ JASS before unless I’m mistaken. Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dr. LaFlow “Doctored Noise” [REMIX PROJECT]
Dr. LaFlow dropped this dope ass remix project called “Doctored Noise” and just sent it to me not too long ago. I’ve been playing the shit out of it since. These 7 remixes aren’t to be slept on so don’t do it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Black EL x Durkin “The Collage EP” [NEW PROJECT]
Black EL x Durkin’s long awaited project “The Collage EP” just hit SoundCloud today. You’ve seen the videos, now hear the full project. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: D’vo “I am D’vo | TheFactory” [MINI-DOCUMENTARY]
Here’s a documentary featuring producer/beatmaker D’vo and his collective The Factory making music and he explains his origins and current situation. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: J. Cayo “Flowers Sampler” [MIX]
I just recently came across a sampler for a beat tape from a beatmaker named J. Cayo for his beat tape “Flowers”. Thing is he won’t put it out until this sampler/preview mix for “Flowers” reaches 248 plays. Let’s help the dude out because I wanna hear it now just based on the preview mix. Don’t sleep…
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