DON’T SLEEP: 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) “Shining” (prod. by Statik Selektah) [SINGLE]
Statik Selektah x Termanology are dropping their sophomore album as 1982 in 2012. The album title? “2012”. The lead single is called “Shining”. I’ll always support the home team. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jack Flash x Wizard “Progression” [ALBUM SNIPPETS]
The long awaited collaborative LP from Jack Flash x Wizard “Progression” drops January 30th, 2012 on Dr. Flanagan Music. You can preview the 13 tracks with features from Stig of the Dump, Hoodman AKA Tyler Daly, Lunar C, Genesis Elijah, SONNYJIM, Thabo and Alec Townsend. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Eric Lau f/Guilty Simpson, Fatima & Olivier Daysoul “Yesterdays” (prod. by Eric Lau) [SINGLE]
On February 3, 2012 my dude Eric Lau will drop his “The Mission EP” on Kilawatt Music. This is the lead single from said project “Yesterdays” featuring Guilty Simpson, Fatima & Olivier Daysoul. If you’ve slept on Eric Lau up until now then we cannot be friends. You are bad for my life…
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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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DON’T SLEEP: Behind Closed Doors 2 “Pete Cannon In Synth City” [BEAT VIDEO]
This is possibly my favorite segment from Behind Closed Doors 2. When they met Pete Cannon and tied a blindfold on him then took him to Synth City? His reaction when he saw everything in there was priceless. Also when my brother saw it he bugged out so it stuck out in my memory all the more. I’m glad that AB0181 & Kosyne uploaded this segment for everyone to see. Also don’t sleep on Pete Cannon’s beats, he’s a beast. Also cop BCD DVD 3. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Suzi Analogue “ACAPULCOS” [ACAPELLAS]
Suzi Analogue hit me up on Facebook and alerted me that she recently dropped some acapellas for producers, beatmakers and remixers to make blends or lay their blaps on. That sure was nice and considerate of her. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Nas “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” (prod. by Oh4Re△L?!) [REMIX]
The homie Oh4Re△L?! shot me this remix of Nas’ “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” earlier today that I just listened to after the Bruins game. Holy shit this is good. Like Kim Kardashian’s ass in some yoga pants good. Listen for yourselves…
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DON’T SLEEP: Lord Finesse “Electric Sensation” & “Down Here Around The Corner” (co-prod. by Lord Finesse & Bo McKenzie) [SNIPPETS]
These two tracks are both on the limited edition promo flexidisc Slice Of Spice is dropping today. There are only 150 copies available of this item and you can go here to purchase it before it ships officially on January 27th. Don’t sleep on Lord Finesse’s “Art Of Diggin'” & “Signature Sevens” series’ on Slice Of Spice. Also keep on eye out for his collaborative LP with O.C. as The Alumni….
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DON’T SLEEP: Theory Hazit “Fresh Batch” [BEAT MIX]
Here’s a 10 minute mix of Theory Hazit beats that are for purchase. Hit him up at info[at]humblebeast[dot]com to make inquiries about availability and pricing. Serious inquiries only. Don’t sleep. Dude is NICE behind the boards (and on the mic). Theory Hazit x Dert Floyd “Thr3e” drops in 5 days…
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DON’T SLEEP: MUJO “SP404/FREESTYLE” [BEAT VIDEO]
Japanese beatmaker MUJO (“Ninja Empire Beat Tape”) just dropped this new beat video of him putting in work on his trusty Roland SP 404. Peep the Shogun Warriors sticker! Don’t sleep on this cat. Salute to Bugseed who put me on to this…
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DON’T SLEEP: M▲GGZ™ “Soundscapes: Autumn Selection” & “Soundscapes: Winter Selection” [BEAT TAPES]
These two M▲GGZ™ beat tapes “Soundscapes: Autumn Selection” & “Soundscapes: Winter Selection” are both Cuffing Season approved. The weather is cold but the beats are hot (I didn’t just write that, did I? is this a damb McDonald’s commercial?). Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Moonsatellite “CeeK Tech Episode 1: Unboxing The Akai MPK Mini” [VIDEO]
The homie Moonsatellite of Culture King has started a new feature called “CeeK Tech” and in his debut he unboxes an Akai MPK Mini. He’s a professional so try this at home anyways. I typically hate unboxing videos but he does a great job. I think Buc & I are gonna upload a reboxing video soon. Look out for that. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Akai Pro f/Sean C & LV (Grind Music) & AraabMuzik “Introducing MPC Renaissance” (prod. by Grind Music & AraabMuzik) [PROMO/BEAT VIDEO]
Beat machine manufacturer Akai has devised a new machine to take back the market share that Native Instruments Maschine has cut into over the past 3 years or so. The new product is called the MPC Renaissance and the promo video features Boston’s own Sean C and his partner LV of Grind Music alongside fellow New Englander AraabMuzik. The promo video is dope but I’m still unclear as to exactly what it does (my brother calls me a genius moron). Go to Akai’s site as there’s a lot more developments coming soon. Don’t sleep. IT’S 2012!
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DON’T SLEEP: Kid Hum “Meat Jun” (prod. by Kid Hum) [VIDEO]
Not too long ago I posted up Kid Hum’s second beat tape in the past few months, “The Beet Tape” after the homie WhyGee alerted me to it. Turns out Kid Hum made a video for “Meat Jun” off “Love To Give” as well. Good lookin’ out to WhyGee for lettin’ me know. It takes a village, people…
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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene “Vodka & Ayahuasca Promo Video” [PROMO VIDEO]
This is Jason Goldwatch’s promo video for the upcoming Decon release of Gangrene’s (The Alchemist x Oh No) sophomore release “Vodka & Ayahuasca” which drops on January 24th, 2012. I suggest you pre-order it now because this chick scares the hell outta me. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Moonsatellite “Shogun” (prod. by Moonsatellite) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Moonsatellite of Culture King just dropped a new blap recently called “Shogun”. This is raw as hell so don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jean Grae “U & Me & Everyone We Know” (Intro prod. by Jean Grae, prod. by M-Phazes) [SINGLE]
I’ve been playing this on repeat for the past 3 days, keeping the same tab open forever and eating up valuable memory on Firefox (look asshats, I’ll use Safari when my book is finally done and I get a MacBook Pro!). I figured I should probably post it up already. Salute to Run Run Shaw on the intro (old Hip Hop producer nerdery) and the Beat Fanatic fam M Phazes on the beat. This shit is type ill. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Spvce “Deluxe” [BEAT TAPE]
Spvce just sent me this beat tape he dropped today via Twitter. I’m doing the whole posting new beat tape up on both Twitter accounts thing but I’m going to quit doing that past the 7th as I think it’s kind of annoying personally. I gave “Deluxe” a listen between posting up my other previously schedule jawns so far and decided that it should lead off the afternoon on Producers I Know. Don’t sleep on this!
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DON’T SLEEP: Midnight Kids Academy “Class Of MMXII” [BEAT TAPE/COMPILATION]
MDK (Midnight Kids Academy) is deeper than Deepak Chopra’s entire Twitter timeline. It features contributions from a wide array of talented individuals such as AbJo, TEK.LUN, Stainless Steele, Nick Diamante, Plue Starfox, FRTSND, CodeHalo, drab.one, Moon Reflecting, Introspective Minds, SamuraiMugen, The Other Sun, MustardSeed and Gamrt∆g. Okay, I made the last name up. In any event, this collection 29 beats and slaps with bars spit over them isn’t to be slept on…
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DON’T SLEEP: Lee Bannon “The Chase” (prod. by Lee Bannon) [VIDEO]
This video is from Lee Bannon’s new beat tape entitled “Gnarlon Brando’s Midnight Noir” which you can actually find here posted back on New Year’s Day. It’s called “The Chase”. Enjoy…
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DON’T SLEEP: Robot Oxford “Son Of A Drum” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie Robot Oxford is back with another impressive offering to follow up his ambitious debut as Robot Oxford & The Mind Fuzz Orchestra back in November. This jawn is called “Son Of A Drum” and it’s bananas in pajamas (Yeah, I can’t believe I just typed that out, either. I’m actually appalled at myself!). Fuck it, too late to erase it now. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: SOUL “GALAXIA” [BEAT TAPE]
SOUL’s “GALAXIA” may seem chill and tame to you when you hear the opening beat. When that second blap drops? That shit goes ‘ARD as my peoples in the UK would say. I got sent this last night and I kept it on repeat for about an hour. Don’t sleep on “GALAXIA”…
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DON’T SLEEP: KUTMAH “DUSTED BACK ALLEY BEATS” [BEAT TAPE]
Kutmah just dropped this beat tape called “Dusted Back Alley Beats” on Bandcamp sometime yesterday that I didn’t catch until I found it listed under newness of the beats category of my Bandcamper iPhone app search. This is some trippy glitchy shit, but it’s raw and had hard drums which is all you can ask for, really. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Knxwledge “LendrikKamar[Blnd]” [REMIX]
New Knxwledge! He does a blend/remix of a Kendrick Lamar freestyle and posted it up on SoundCloud half a day ago. Just heard it on my iPhone and here it is. Don’t sleep!
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