DON’T SLEEP: Solarr “Sol Beats Vol. 1” [BEAT TAPE]
First, we have the legendary French emcee MC Solaar. You also have the infamous wack “superproducer” Solar (FUCK SOLAR!). Now we have a Candian producer/beatmaker that’s far from wack called Solarr. Here’s his new beat tape called “Sol Beats Vol. 1”. I approve. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: ArtbeatMontreal “Brassures du Terroir” [BEAT TAPE]
“Brassures du Terroir” is a beat tape/compilation explores the burgeoning Piu Piu phenomenon, as it gathers exclusive music from 16 Montreal Beat Builders, all of which have been previously featured at the ArtbeatMontreal events. This project features slaps from KenLo, VLooper, BUELLER, Kaytradamus, Musoni, The Incubator, Dr. Mad, Sikh Knowledge, High-Klassified, SevDee, Smahh, Noo Bap, Phil Sparkz, Mark The Magnanimous & JAM. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sir Froderick “tebow EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Sir Froderick drops his last beat tape of the year just in time for the holiday season. From what I’ve heard he has a busy 2012 popping off and a new radio show on rwd.fm. Don’t sleep on the “tebow EP”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Starship 27 Vol. 2 Bonus Tracks A & B [SINGLES]
Starship 27 dropped two bonus tracks yesterday, one featured P.U.D.G.E. spitting over a Devonwho beat while the other showcases Selfsays rhyming over a KONE slap. Just got to the Insect Records site to hear Side A and Side B for yourselves. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Slot-A “Foundation Beat Tape” [BEAT TAPE]
The original version of the “Foundation Beat Tape” was a 19 minute mix of Slot-A beats that was streamed via Soundcloud as one continuous mp3 or WAV file back in March. This newer Bandcamp version breaks the beats down into 12 individual slaps and includes the original mix as the 13th track. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: SoulChef “Here & Now” [NEW PROJECT]
SoulChef’s new album on BlueBottle Records also just dropped today. It features guest appearances by Reach, Nieve, Tunji, Noah King, Awon, Ine, Adub, The Vox Merger and others. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: LMNO x LD “Overtime” [NEW PROJECT]
LMNO dropped a new collaborative LP with LD today called “Overtime” for free via his label Up Above Records. Do yourselves a favor and listen to some Hip Hop that won’t rot your brain. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: AbJo “At Mirror’s Edge” (prod. by AbJo) [SINGLE]
AbJo drops a new jawn called “At Mirror’s Edge” on the masses. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Digital Hustle Films “The Ghostface Beat Tape Project: The Artwork” [PROMO VIDEO]
In this video Gadget reveals the cover of the long awaited Ghostface Beat Tape project which is dropping on December 24th. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Denmark Vessey f/Quelle Chris “Green Party Swishercrat” (prod. by Denmark) [SINGLE]
New Crown Nation shit! Denmark & Quelle Chris collaborate on the track “Green Party Swishercrat” which was produced by Denmark. New Crown Nation project is in the works for 2012. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Vino “SmoothMild&Mellow” [BEAT TAPE]
Vino dropped a new beat tape yesterday called “SmoothMild&Mellow” featuring contributions from beatmakers Videobend, Insolent, PitchPerfect and Chasna. This jawn is ill and I first caught on to it late last night/early this morning. I advise you to not sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Leonard Dstroy “ADHD Part Two” (prod. by Leonard Dstroy) [SINGLE]
This is the lead single from the upcoming Leonard Dstroy (“Higher Vibrations” & “Inner Exit”) LP from Elm And Oak called “ADHD (Attention Deficit High Definition)” which drops on December 27th, 2011. To download this song go to http://label.elmandoak.com/2011/12/new-album-from-leonard-dstroy-attention-deficit-high-definition/. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: TOPE x Kelli Schaefer “Home Remix” (prod. by TOPE) [VIDEO]
These are the visuals for TOPE’s remix for Portland vocalist Kelli Schaefer‘s song “Home” which will also appear on his upcoming 2012 album “Until The Next Time We Meet” which will drop soon on FRSH SLCTS. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Assa “Everyday User” [NEW PROJECT]
Manchester, UK based (but Sheffield born) emcee Assa dropped an album called “Everyday User” which is mainly produced by Team PIK’s Naive (AKA Naive Machine) with some contributions by Team PIK’s Pete Cannon. Don’t sleep on the project as it features bars from Leaf Dog, Derogatory, Jay Madden, Deadline, Foola, Jim Raygun, Lego, Tenchoo and Rebecca Stevens. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: LyteSho! “Concept Of Space EP” [BEAT TAPE]
LyteSho!’s “Concept Of Space EP” is so futuristic that it’s not even supposed to drop in another two weeks according to the Bandcamp page. This airy, glitchy beat tape is not to be slept on…so don’t.
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KUTMAH “Vaginina Skratch” (prod. by KUTMAH) [SINGLE]
“Vaginina Skratch” is the lead single from KUTMAH‘s upcoming 12 blap cassette only beat tape release “CLOSURE”. “CLOSURE” will be available for purchase on December 24th, 2011 on Hit+Run Records and limited to only 200 physical copies so don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: The Range “The Big Dip” [BEAT TAPE]
The Range’s “The Big Dip” is the latest Astro Nautico beat tape and I actually had this posted a few nights ago but my WiFi dropped and it was saved to my drafts. I didn’t even catch it until after I did my last post in my WordPress dashboard. Better late than never I always say. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Chris Medleigh “The Tree” [NEW PROJECT]
Resistant Mindz’ latest release is finally available for stream and purchase via it’s Bandcamp. Chris Medleigh’s instrumental opus “The Tree” promises to introduce Chris Medleigh’s production to a worldwide audience and allow his career to really take off. Don’t sleep on “The Tree”. LISTEEEEEEEN! © Raphael De La Ghetto
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DON’T SLEEP: The Four Owls f/Dirty Dike “Much Too Much” (prod. by Leaf Dog) [VIDEO]
The Four Owls “Nature’s Greatest Mystery” is easily one of the most slept on albums of 2011. This is how you want an album to sound. It pretty much slaps you in the face with both the production and the relentless bars. Cop it directly from High Focus Records or iTunes if you’d prefer to pay in USD and enjoy the video for the 3rd single “Much Too Much” featuring Dirty Dike. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Stu Bangas “Sully Music” (prod. by Stu Bangas) [BEAT VIDEO]
This beat video goes by the name “Sully Music”. Be on the lookout for the January 2012 release “Stu Bangas presents Straight Death Instrumentals” and don’t forget to visit the Brutal Music store to build up your kick, snare and hi hat library up with “Brutal Drums”. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Madlib Live DJ Set @ UPenn (9.4.2011) [LIVE FOOTAGE]
This is a live DJ Set/performance that Stones Throw didn’t heavily promote but they put on for free featuring Beat Konducta Madlib on the decks himself. How lucky were those kids? Here’s some footage from said event. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: TiRon & Ayomari f/Yummy Bingham “All My Love” (prod. by D.K.) [VIDEO]
One of my favorite albums of 2011 was easily TiRon & Ayomari’s “A Sucker For Pumps”. Among my favorite songs is “All My Love” with Yummy Bingham (formerly of Tha Rayne) on the hook. Here’s the video which is dope. I just need a video for the Oddisee produced “Fin” and I’ll be all set. Peep the visuals below and don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Crew 932 x Capo “The Native Ruff Beat Tape” [BEAT TAPE]
Crew 932 kicks off their new series of beat tapes with St. Louis’ own Capo who has an impressive resume that includes Sadat X, Percee P and local legend Black Spade (whose latest album on F5 Records “The Sweetest Revenge” is being slept on hard right now). This beat tape clocks in at just under 23 minutes and it’s raw. Just like Ol’ Dirty Bastard liked it. Don’t sleep…
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