DON’T SLEEP: Finest Ego x Project Mooncircle “Faces: Ta-Ku/Pavel Dovgal” [NEW UPCOMING PROJECT]
Reputed indie label Project Mooncircle & the international producer platform/showcase site Finest Ego have teamed up to release a series of limited edition 12″ called “Faces”. The first edition features Producers I Know & Bloggerhouse favorite Ta-Ku & Russian beatmaker Pavel Dovgal. Pavel Dovgal and Ta-Ku are the two perfect producers/beatmakers to begin this international vinyl series with. The jawn drops officially on July 29th, 2011. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: LA Weekly x DJ Quik “Compton Alumni” [SHORT DOCUMENTARY]
DJ Quik is one of my favorite all time emcee/producers. Dude did it all on the mic & behind the boards. He even handled heads on the battle tip. That’s rare. If you never heard the “Quik’s Groove’s” or any of his classic albums (include the ones he claims were halfass) then I feel sorrow for you. DJ Quik’s newest album “The Book Of David” has a ridiculous amount of plays on my iTunes already. This documentary had me buggin’…Quik doesn’t write his rhymes? This dude is a damb GENIUS, B! Oh yeah, the doc is linked HERE since it won’t imbed…
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DON’T SLEEP: Aspect One “You Don’t Got this” [BEAT TAPE]
Unless you’ve been under a rock for all of 2011 and you missed Aspect One’s “Black History” & “RANDOM: Beats From The MPC 03-07” releases then lords knows you need to hear both of those then fuck with “You Don’t Got This”. STAT (No Amare Stoudamire)…
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DON’T SLEEP: eLZhi x ADaD “Verbal Intercourse 2.2” (prod. by 14KT) [SINGLE]
eLZhi. ADaD. 14KT. Another “ELmatic” refix. LISTEN! © Rafael De La Ghetto
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DON’T SLEEP: AbJo “ABJO Makes A Beat” [BEAT VIDEO]
The homie Abjo just recently made a video of him making a beat live. He’s had a hell of a 2011 so far and hopefully you haven’t been sleeping on him as I’ve warned you not to repeatedly. Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: Gritty Goat x Tall Black Guy “Hollyweird 2.0” [FREE PROJECT]
Go to Gritty Goat & download the new Tall Black Guy jawn “Hollyweird 2.0” right now. It’s bananas. So ill that I’ve listening to it for an hour and I forgot to make a damb post about it. While you’re there, download “Hollyweird”, too. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: D-Man x G Way “Sky High Fly Guys” (prod. by D-Man) [PIK EXCLUSIVE]
This is the first exclusive listen to the upcoming D-Man x G Way full length collaboration featuring Brockton, MA emcee producers D-Man (Team PIK) & G Way who’s nice on the boards and the mic as well. Expect to hear and see the completed D-Man x G Way project on Producers I Know & Bloggerhouse. Judging by the way “Sky High Fly Guys” came out it’s gonna be fuckin’ ridiculous…
D-Man x G Way “Sky High Fly Guys” (prod. by D-Man) [PIK EXCLUSIVE/DIVSHARE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Rappers I Know presents J. Bizness 3P Vol. 9: Futuristic [NEW PROJECT]
The latest installment of FWMJ x J.Bizness‘ 3P series features bars from Futuristic on 3 jawns, “Focus”, “I Do What I Say” & “Clap, Move”. Go listen to J. Bizness’ latest opus with Futuristic featured on it here. Don’t sleep on the Illregular Instrumentals Collective…
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DON’T SLEEP: Blaq Poet x Brutal Music f/Vinnie Paz & Lateb “Bushmaster Music” (prod. by Stu Bangas) [SINGLE]
My dude Stu Bangas of Brutal Music just sent over the next single from the upcoming Brick Records Blaq Poet x Brutal Music release (June 21st) “Blaq Poet Society” called “Bushmaster Music”. It features Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks & Army Of The Pharoahs in addition to Lateb. You can download it below. Enjoy:
Blaq Poet x Brutal Music f/Vinnie Paz & Lateb “Bushmaster Music” (prod. by Stu Bangas) [MEDIAFIRE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Has-Lo & Zilla Rocca “Cock Diesel” (prod. by Zilla Rocca) [SINGLE]
Has-Lo & Zilla Rocca are extended fam so it’s only right I post this jawn from 2/3rds of the Wrecking Crew. This jam was produced by Zilla Rocca AKA Vic Sage himself. You can hear it via the Mello Music Group Bandcamp. Check out “Cock Diesel” right cotdayum now…
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DON’T SLEEP: Soul Assassins: Alchemist “A Day In The Life” [VIDEO]
Alchemist (also half of Gangrene & Step Brothers) has been down with Soul Assassins since he was a teen & a member of the group Whooliganz with Scott Caan. He began producing jawns for artists like Buc Fifty (formerly of Da Wascals), Swollen Members, Dilated Peoples, Group Home, The High & Mighty & Defari early on before he started to raise eyebrows with his production for Mobb Deep. Now Alchemist has been an influence to many of the go to producers of this era while still making heat and touring with Just Blaze on their Soundclash Tour. Here’s some footage of Alchemist during a routine day. Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: Ayah “When It Comes To You” (prod. by Nick Brongers)” [SHORT FILM]
Canadian songstress Ayah (“Problem Woman”, “4:15” and the upcoming Jazzy Jeff collaboration “This Way”) just dropped this short film directed by Slakah The Beatchild (“Soul Movement Vol. 1” , several beat tapes & “Something Forever”) to promote her song “When It Comes To You” which was produced by Nick Brongers. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: ill.sugi “ROM And RAM” [BEAT VIDEO]
ill.sugi‘s new video “ROM and RAM” is brilliant. Period. I sure hop this bish imbeds, B. Aaaand it DIDN’T. I included the link to Vimeo instead. Dammit. Go check out his jawn with Bugseed, too…
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DON’T SLEEP: Resistant Mindz x LE Beat Diaries 1-5 [BEAT VIDEOS]
Resistant Mindz brings you the video series called LE Beat Diaries that also features production from Sieze Beats, Defekt & Mr. Beef, Dutkus, Reed Flavor, Flowtec, Dyze & Immortal Beats. Don’t sleep on Resistant Mindz.
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DON’T SLEEP: 5th Seal Vlog “In Memory Of Metaphysic” [BEAT VIDEO]
Producer 5th Seal‘s latest Beat Vlog is a dedication to his friend, partner and peer DJ Metaphysic who recently passed away. If you were unfamiliar with this man’s work then here’s your opportunity to get educated. My condolences to his DJ Metaphysic’s family, friends, colleagues and everyone whose lives have been touched by his or feels sorrow at his passing.
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DON’T SLEEP: TzariZM “20 Minute Beat In 4 Minutes” (MPC 1000) [BEAT VIDEO]
Here’s my boy TzariZM of Doxside Music Group making an ill beat in 20 minutes on his MPC 1000 but makes it seem all extra easy and shit but speeding up the process to under 5 minutes. I fuckin’ hate you for that Tzar! I kid, I kid. I’m almost convinced when I finally meet Nemo his face is gonna be blurred out. Hit the homie up at tzarizm@gmail.com but be prepared to spend some dough for quality. Work with him…
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DON’T SLEEP: Methuzulah “Goosebumps” (prod. by Illastrate) [SINGLE]
The next single from the homie Methuzulah‘s upcoming EP “Long Story Short” is the Illastrate produced gem “Goosebumps”. Check it out y’all. Do I even need to say (type) it anymore?
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DON’T SLEEP: Clan Destined f/P.U.D.G.E. “Above The Clouds” (prod. by DJ AmDex) [VIDEO]
New video from one of the best releases of 2011, Clan Destined’s “Self Titled”. Clan Destined featuring P.U.D.G.E. “Above The Clouds” produced by the homie DJ AmDex. The video is below. Stop sleepin’ on Clan Destined!
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DON’T SLEEP: Blame One f/Main Flow “Rap Song” (prod. by Exile) [SINGLE]
Blame One is on Soundcloud. Here’s his first ever offering, the Exile produced and Main Flow featured “Rap Song”. I like this jawn:
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DON’T SLEEP: Digital Hustle Films x Solograph “Behind The Beats” [VIDEO]
If y’all weren’t familiar with Solograph before? You are now. You’re very welcome, people…
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DON’T SLEEP: We’ve Got The Jazz x Trebles And Blues “The First Time” [BEAT VIDEO]
Trebles And Blues is featured on the latest installment of We’ve Got The Jazz’ Behind The Beats series. It’s just below. Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: Akrobatik Benefit Party Tonight @ The Middle East in Cambridge, MA [EVENT]
One of Boston Hip Hop’s best & brightest is currently recovering from open heart surgery. Akrobatik has been one of the most consistent and recognizable emcees from Boston in the past 15 years. He’s built up a dedicated fan following stateside as well as abroad. He’s made classics singles and classic albums and now we all have an opportunity to help give back to a dude that has brought us all so much. I remember back when Akrobatik & Mr. Lif were pretty much opening every local show imaginable, tearing down every stage and showing the young cats what a live performance is supposed to look like.
Get your asses down to The Middle East in Cambridge to honor The Pride Of Codman Square and see one of the best show lineups you’ll ever see. Ak said he wasn’t about to take any losses and we’re damn sure not about to LET him. Always bet on Ak…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sci Fi Stu “Reflect” (prod. by Sci Fi Stu) [BEAT VIDEO]
Here’s a poignant video of Sci Fi Stu diggin’ through the crates and playing records. Then Stu plays the guitar. Then Stu starts looking out the window on a rainy day all pensive and what not. I liked this so I posted it here. Wanna fight about it?
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DON’T SLEEP: Ben Jamin “Collaboration” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Auckland, NZ representative Ben Jamin collaborated with Slamagotchi, Negrosaki, Proflogik, Brock Berrigan, Handbook & Sable. The end result? “Collaboration”. You’ll like what you hear…
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