DON’T SLEEP: Jaekim “Psych!: A Beat Introduction To The Stepkids” [BEAT TAPE]
Jaekim‘s newest beat tape “Psych!: A Beat Introduction To The Stepkids” just hit Bandcamp a few days ago. A gave it a listen yesterday after that agonizing Patriots loss and just remembered I never posted it up on Producers I Know. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Cormega “Raw Forever” [NEW UPCOMING ALBUM]
Cormega’s upcoming double LP “Raw Forever” drops on Cormega’s Aura Records imprint on Traffic Entertainment this Tuesday. The first CD contains 11 classic Cormega tracks and the second CD consists of 11 new songs all over a live band and vocalists called the Revelations. The Revelations backed “Raw Forever” album boasts features from Lil’ Fame (M.O.P.), AZ, Nature, Blaq Poet, Tragedy Khadafi, Havoc, Grand Puba (Brand Nubian), KRS One, Big Daddy Kane, Parrish Smith (EPMD), and Kool DJ Red Alert.
You can pre-order Cormega’s “Raw Forever” from Amazon, iTunes, HHV, Access Hip Hop or UGHH. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “My Persona” (prod. by Masterkraftsmen) [SINGLE]
Here’s the lead single from Roc Marciano’s upcoming “Reloaded” LP due sometime in early 2012. “My Persona” was produced by Masterkraftsmen and it evokes that old raw Hip Hop feeling in the listener. This shit makes me wanna rob tourists in the Theater District. I got sick of all the damb Hulkshare links so I just uploaded “My Persona” to Soundcloud instead. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Mark de Clive-Lowe f/Nia Andrews “The Why” (prod. by Mark de Clive-Lowe) [SINGLE]
One of my favorite producers, Mark de Clive-Lowe just recently signed a deal with Tru Thoughts. That not only made me say “WORD!” but then I heard the lead single from MdCL’s forthcoming Tru Thoughts project “Renegades”, the Nia Andrews featured opus “The Why”. Goddamn! I say “Goddamn!” © Mia Wallace. This jawn goes. I can’t wait for November 14th to get here. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Outlier Recordings “Outsourced Compilation Vol. 3” [INSTRUMENTAL COMPILATION]
Outlier Recordings’ newest 24 slap instrumental compilation “Outsourced Compilation Vol. 3” just hit Bandcamp today. It features contributions from Lee Spacey, Ben Jamin, Space Ghost, Soosh, Mute Speaker, oddlogic, KILTER, Moon, Strangr & Deadstokdonut amongst others. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Freeform Records “WAVEFORM” [INSTRUMENTAL COMPILATION]
Freeform Records’ “WAVEFORM” compilation is finally available for streaming on Bandcamp. You can now hear and pre-order this stellar 20 track collection featuring Scrunchface Show regulars like Ta-Ku, HAZ SOLO, Mndsgn and Sir Froderick in addition to K15, Chris△re, Jesse Futerman, 3ILL, Kan Sano, ProfLogik and several others previously featured on Producers I Know. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Will Sessions “Real Sessions” [FREE ALBUM]
“Real Sessions” is an 11 track collection of energetic live performances from 2009 & 2010 with Black Milk, Guilty Simpson & Phat Kat that ultimately convinced eLZhi that the Will Sessions band should provide the sonic backdrop for his “Elmatic” project. The free download also comes with an 18 page digital booklet that’s contained in a PDF file. You can get more information about the project and download “Real Sessions” directly from the Will Sessions Tumblr. Don’t forget to cop Will Sessions “The Elmatic Instrumentals” when it drops on Fat Beats Records this Tuesday. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Rashid Hadee “The 2nd Life Episode 02: Rashid Hadee In LA (Part 2)” [DOCUMENTARY]
We get to see Rashid Hadee’s mobile studio setup and take a trip with him to the world famous Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in los Angeles. Don’t sleep on Rashid Hadee. DON’T. DO. IT.
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DON’T SLEEP: The Unknown x DJ Ragz Of Jazz Addixx Live Beat Session [BEAT VIDEO]
It’s official. The Unknown is now a member of Jazz Addixx. Here’s The Unknown and DJ Ragz with The Unknown on the MPC 1000 & DJ Ragz on the turntables with the wonky needle. Salute to DJ Ragz, MUDD, The Unknown & ST/MiC. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Mike Gao x Benjamin One x Awkward x Stepchild In Bristol [BEAT VIDEO]
Check this video out of producers/beatmakers and international beat scene luminaries Mike Gao, Benjamin One, Awkward and Stepchild as they all collaborate on a beat during a session in Bristol, UK.. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Dam-Funk “Forever” (prod. by Dam-Funk) [VIDEO]
Dam-Funk made a video for one of the tracks off his recent Scion A/V sponsored release “InnaFocusedDaze” called “Forever”. This is some retro futuristic West Coast Boogie Funk for dat ass! DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: JBJR “Of You” & “Spend Some Time” (prod. by JBJR) [INSTRUMENTALS]
St. Louis producer/beatmaker JBJR is a veteran of the beat battle circuit and an up & coming talent. These things are especially evident after listening to his Soundcloud page. I selected two beats off his Soundcloud to feature on Producers I Know in particular, they are “Of You” & “Spend Some Time”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Sound Healers Vol. 1 (Compiled by Bambooman) [INSTRUMENTAL COMPILATION]
“Sound Healers Vol. 1” is a 15 track collection of instrumentals compiled by beatmaker/producer Bambooman. Showcased on “Sound Healers Vol. 1” are stellar producers such as as Producers I Know’s Jon Phonics, S.Maharba, Kashmere, Deft, Sina, Crewdson, Blank & Kytt, Danaet, Option Command, Soosh, Roof Light, Jabu, Grouphums, Zack Christ and Bambooman himself. You can stream and download this compilation directly from the Bandcamp. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Diame “Court-Circuit” [BEAT TAPE]
The last True Flav Records project to get featured on Producers I Know was by Mister Bibal. This eye opening project comes courtesy of beatmaker Diame (pronounced Dyamay) and is called “Court-Circuit”. It’s damb near impossible to listen to this 15 slap beat tape and sleep on it afterwards. That being said? DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Braille “Feel It Remix” (prod. by LX Beats) [REMIX CONTEST SUBMISSION]
Here is LX Beats’ submission to the Humble Beast x Braille “Feel It” Remix contest. I was so impressed by it that I not only decided to post it up but to also post up a link to the Humble Beast x Braille “Feel It” Remix Contest itself. The contest ends on September 30th, 2011 so get to work on that provided acapella. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project x Hayling “Sunshine” (prod. by Hayling) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Here’s yet another fresh beat submission to the Roy Ayers Project. This jawn comes courtesy of D.C.’s own Hayling and it’s called “Sunshine”, a flip of the Roy Ayers classic “Everybody Loves The Sunshine”. You can hear Hayling’s “Sunshine” here and if you’d like to submit your own Roy Ayers inspired composition then take the time to first read the site’s beat submission guidelines. Afterwards, you can feel free to submit your slap to RoyAyersProject[at]gmail[dot]com. Good luck and don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: PremRock & Willie Green f/C-Rayz Walz, Soul Khan & DJ Addikt “Had To Be Me” (prod. by Willie Green) [SINGLE]
Here’s the second single from the forthcoming Isolated Wax “PremRock & Willie Green LP” which is dropping September 28th, 2011. The jawn “It Had To Be Me” features cuts from DJ Addikt and bars from C-Rayz Walz & Soul Khan (Brown Bag All Stars) and production from the homie Willie Green himself. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: ProfLogik “DrEaM sEqUeNcE” (prod. by ProfLogik) [SINGLE]
Freeform Records upcoming compilation featuring various producers and beatmakers from the burgeoning beat scene “WAVEFORM” drops in physical form & on the Freeform Records Bandcamp September 30th, 2011. The lead single from said compilation is from ProfLogik and it’s called “DrEaM sEqUeNcE”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: KON Sci Of MindsOne “Pizza And A Movie” [PROMO VIDEO]
My boy KON Sci of the crew MindsOne is dropping an instrumental project in league with L’Orange of Lo Phi Records. It’s going to drop on September 27, 2011 via all these sites and TheDownRockRecords.com. Enjoy the promo vid below and don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: HAZ SOLO “Didn’t I Blow Your Fuse” (prod. by HAZ SOLO) [INSTRUMENTAL]
NEW HAZ SOLO! This slap is called “Didn’t I Blow Your Fuse” and it’s new up on his Soundcloud. I heard he has a new project called “The Lost Generator” floating around. Lemme go find that and come right back. Stay tuned for that new Vinyl Richie shit (HAZ SOLO x Dylan Thomas) dropping soon! DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: FLüD Presents: Beats Per Minute with AraabMUZIK [INTERVIEW/BEAT VIDEO]
Here’s the latest installment of the FLüD Watches: Beats Per Minute series promoting their line of MPC inspired wristwear. This video features DipSet affiliate AraabMUZIK & he even does a live demo while discussing his career. DON’T SLEEP!
FLüD Presents: Beats Per Minute with Araab Muzik from FLuD Watches on Vimeo.
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DON’T SLEEP: FRSH SLCTS x Hi-Res “WKND BEATS #8: Beats For The Ride” [BEAT TAPE]
Kenny Fresh is back at it, this time with a new project for the people dem on FRSH SLCTS. This jawn features the Portland, OR (Check the OR! © Tom “MC Bones” Green) producer/beatmaker Hi-Res on the new installment of the hella popular WKND BEATS series. Go to Fresh Selects right damb now and download FRSH SLCTS x Hi-Res “WKND BEATS #8: Beats For The Ride”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: BMB AKA Spacekid “The Sound Of Tomorrow” [TEASER MIX]
BMB AKA Spacekid has been on my radar for the longest and the last Soulection project “Sankofa EP” by AbJo is still very much in my rotation. When I got word from Hypedog that there was a new project coming I was like WHAAAAAAAAAAAT? © Stewie Griffin. I checked out the Soundcloud to see and hear this ridiculous teaser mix of the upcoming project that’ll hit the Soulection Bandcamp like Hurricane Tempestt Bledsoe on September 27th, 2011. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Moonchild “Love For The Music Part 1” & “Instrumentals” [NEW PROJECT + INSTRUMENTALS]
I got an email from emcee/producer Moonchild last night with a link to his new project “Love For The Music Part 1”. I listened to it that night along with the attached instrumentals project that follows on the Bandcamp. DON’T SLEEP!
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