DON’T SLEEP: Jon Phonics Live @ The Old Blue Last (4.22.2011) [VIDEO]
Jon Phonics gettin’ live during his Chakra Sounds 7″ release party. Support this dude. One of the best in the game right now. Team PIK is in the building!
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DON’T SLEEP: REL & J. Billion “Soul Clap” (prod. by REL) [VIDEO]
REL & J. Billion drop their debut album “MVMNT” on May 17th. Hopefully this will tide y’all over until the full jawn drops next month.Visuals are below. Enjoy:
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Willie Evans Jr. vs. The Beatles “StrawberryNothings” [VIDEO]
High Water Music will be releasing Willie Evans Jr’.s “Introducin'” on June 21st, 2011. Until then, we can enjoy these videos where Willie Evans Jr. chops up audio & video synched up on his trusty MPC 1000. Last time, he flipped some classic Stevie Wonder. This time around? Homie hit up one of my favorite all time groups The Beatles. Visuals (and sonics) are below. Enjoy. I can’t wait to hear this album or the upcoming Paten Locke & Dumbtron projects.
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DON’T SLEEP: Live Sets @ Beat Cinema [VIDEOS + FREE DOWNLOAD]
Brainfeeder & Smashcartel have a monthly event they sponsor called Beat Cinema. Several videos and audio of live sets from Dibia$e, BUSY, TAKE, Devonwho & AFTA 1 are now available @ Smashcartel and even audio of a recent live Beat Cinema set from Freddie Joachim is up now @ Finest Ego. Enjoy beatheads & the beathead curious…
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DON’T SLEEP: Wizard “Beat Tease 2” [VIDEO BEAT TAPE]
Back in March, Wizard hit us off with “Beat Tease”. Above is “Beat Tease 2”. If you want beats from Wizard then hit him up @ kindlanpiss@hotmail.co.uk . Serious inquiries only as time is money and none of us have either to waste. BEAT FANATIC!
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DON’T SLEEP: Rufio “Get Up Yo! EP” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
California beatmaker Rufio dropped an EP consisting of 6 jawns that clock in under 6 minutes. The download is even less than 8 MB’s so there’s no excuse for not giving this a listen or downloading it. These slaps are type ill. Don’t sleep on it:
Rufio “Get Up Yo! EP” [MEDIAFIRE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: AbJo “AbJo Love Japan” + “That Supernatural Love” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT & SINGLE]
AbJo dropped his own tribute to Japan earlier this month, an instrumental project called “AbJo Love Japan” . Even more recently, AbJo did a flip of the vocal group KING‘s song “Supernatural” titled “That Supernatural Love” and posted it up on Bandcamp. Check these jawns out & stop sleepin’ on him.
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DON’T SLEEP: Virtuoso “Statue” (prod. by Sicknature of Snowgoons) [VIDEO]
Virtuoso’s “Statue” is a single from the Snowgoons last LP “Kraftwerk”. The visuals are below, look out for more Sicknature & Snowgoons material coming from Big Bang Records in the future as Virtuoso & NBS both have full LP’s planned dropping with them. Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: Brown Bag All Stars “Crumbling Down” (prod. by Mr. Green) [SINGLE]
On May 17th, the Brown Bag All Stars drop a double CD collection of rare and unreleased material called “Brown Bag Season Vol. 1”. The lead single from this forthcoming project is called “Crumbling Down” and is produced by Mr. Green of Pace Won & Mr. Green fame. You can stream & download the song below. Enjoy:
Brown Bag All Stars “Crumbling Down” (prod. by Mr. Green) [USERSHARE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Mndsgn “Birches” [FREE DOWNLOAD x CONTEST]
My peoples Kenny Fresh over @ the newly resurrected Fresh Selects just dropped a new mix from Klipm0dian Mndsgn called “Birches”. In addition there’s a contest where if you flip a particular part of the mix nice enough, it’ll be featured on Fresh Selects. Hell, I might even play it on The Scrunchface Show. Go here, download the mp3 of the mix and get to chopping and flipping. When you’re done, submit your slap or blap to mndface@gmail.com
Go! © J Dilla
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DON’T SLEEP: Self Scientific “Trials Of The Blackhearted EP” (prod. by DJ Khalil) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
The long awaited & oft delayed but highly anticipated free EP “Trials Of The Blackhearted” has finally touched down. Self Scientifc have easily been one of the greatest Hip Hop duos of the past decade plus. The combined greatness of Chace Infinite and DJ Khalil may be lost on the Hip Hop audience at large but that doesn’t change the fact that in times like these, we need music from groups like Self Scientific.
This EP spans 8 songs and features production by the illustrious DJ Khalil plus guest bars from Talib Kweli (Blackstar/Idle Warship), Krondon (Strong Arm Steady), Freddie Gibbs, Big K.R.I.T . & The Game. Enough words, time to let the music do the talking. Salute to the homies Chace Infinite & DJ Khalil. When the new Self Scientific project drops, PURCHASE IT. Appreciate these dudes while they’re making great music for the masses as opposed to complaining about a lack of “real Hip Hop”. How fans react to releases such as these help to gauge the audience for “real Hip Hop”. Make your voices heard:
Self Scientific “Trials Of The Blackhearted EP” [MEGAUPLOAD LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project [PROMO VIDEO]
There’s a website which has been set up to promote the upcoming “Roy Ayers Project” documentary. As a 70’s baby, it’s easy for me to recognize what role Roy Ayers’ music has played in my upbringing and adolescent years. Roy Ayers’ music catalog took on a completely different life during my later teenage years into my adulthood as I became involved without making my own music and using elements from his compositions in them. This documentary is dedicated to someone who gave so much to the entire culture of Hip Hop regardless of if you (or others) recognize it or not.
Below is a trailer/testimonies made as promotion for the upcoming Roy Ayers project. The Bobbito Garcia one will be reuploaded after the cigarette smoking part is removed from the original version. Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: The Scrunchface Show @ Bloggerhouse Live (4.22.11 Full Show Tracklisting & D/L/Streaming Links)
The Scrunchface Show @ Bloggerhouse Live #40: The Exclusive Show (4.22.2011) Tracklisting *
Naïve “Shoop” [THE OPENER]
Dockmini “Week 3”
D-Man “The Magician”
Jaisu “Samurai”
Jaisu “Gastrick”
S-Type “League 4”
Lakim “Play Keeps”
Apollo Brown “Megaphone”
M Slago “Insert Blue”
Floyd The Locsmif “Flowtation Device”
KON Sci “Paws”
Willie Green “Parade”
Chanes “More”
Haz Solo “Japaneeds Beats”
Peace Of Mind “New Rocky”
Peace Of Mind “Wait”
Jordan Rockswell “Late Night Drive Instrumental”
Jordan Rockswell “The Aura 2.5”
Black Milk “3 Stacks 7”
Black Milk “The Practice 3”
Black Milk “The Practice 11”
Black Milk “Lo Fi Beat 6”
Black Milk “Lo Fi Beat 12”
Danny Brown x Oddisee “Kirby”
Marv Won x Chanes “Last Hope”
Marv Won x Chanes “Greenlightwork”
Ketchphraze x Guilty Simpson x Xplicit Lyric x Black Milk “The Virus”
ST/MiC f/Moka Only “Natural”
ST/MiC f/ Praverb The Wise Waterloo & Has-Lo “Wreck We Um”
ST/MiC f/Jazz Addixx “Fly Def”
ST/MiC “Apollo Kids Remix” [THE CLOSER]
*All selections played in this show were either exclusives from Dart Adams’ extensive hard drives or from ST/MiC’s personal collection
Download, stream & subscribe to the entire Scrunchface archive @ the iTunes Store or do it here: http://scrunchface.bloggerhouse.net/ . Listen to the live broadcasts here: http://bloggerhouse.net/scrunchface-show-listen-now/
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DON’T SLEEP: Hec Dolo “DoloMight!” [BEAT TAPE]
This beat tape dropped back in February. I was following Hec Dolo on Twitter via my Producers I Know account & I checked out the tape and really liked it but I was coordinating two PIK instrumental releases that month and my dumb ass never gave it a proper post. I JUST saw it get RT’d by the Low Budget Crew’s Twitter account and it reminded me that I forgot to post it. Sad but true. In any event, “Dolomight!” is ill. Stream it. Download it. Get high & freestyle to it (He sampled one of my all time favorite Sylvers jawns, too!) It’s yours! © T La Rock
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DON’T SLEEP: Kev Brown In The Lab [VIDEO]
Kev Brown plays some beats for Digital Hustle Films. Twelve minutes of funk while he uses Kaimbr’s setup. In case you’re unfamiliar with how ill this man’s slaps are, here’s your wake up cal. COTDAYUM! © Pharrell Williams:
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DON’T SLEEP: DJ Mekalek “Exclusive Alexander Green Megaminimixx” (Hosted by Peter Rosenberg) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Tomorrow, the physical release of the Kaimbr x Kev Brown “Alexander Green” project will occur. Today, we release this incredible promotional DJ Mekalek megaminixxx. It’s almost 12 minutes of musical excellence hosted by Hot 97 & the DMV’s own Peter Rosenberg. Don’t miss the boat on this album as it’s already guaranteed to be one of the year’s best efforts. Salute to Kaimbr & Kev Brown, Peter Rosenberg & all the heads @ Real Late Music, the entire Low Budget Crew & the whole gang over @ Redefinition Records. Let’s go!
DJ Mekalek “Exclusive Alexander Green Megaminimixx” (Hosted by Peter Rosenberg) [MEDIAFIRE LINK ]
DJ Mekalek “Exclusive Alexander Green Megaminimixx” (Hosted by Peter Rosenberg) [MEGAUPLOAD LINK]
DJ Mekalek “Exclusive Alexander Green Megaminimixx” (Hosted by Peter Rosenberg) [DIVSHARE LINK] [Fully Tagged]
At Noon EST on Twitter I’ll be doing a special Kaimbr x Kev Brown “Alexander Green” project CD/LP/cassette tape giveaway. I’ll ask one simple question. First person to answer correctly wins…
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DON’T SLEEP: D-Man “D-Man Files” [NEW PIK MEMBER BANDCAMP PAGE]
The departure of our boy Jeeks left a spot open in Team PIK and I wondered who I could get to fill said spot? I decided to go back and listen to previous Scrunchface Show broadcasts for the answer and it ended up being the cat who has set a record for creating the most Scrunchface Show closers in the almost one year history of the show. It was ultimately a no brainer, D-Man is the newest member of Team PIK.
Hailing from Brockton, MA, D-Man is an up & coming talent and he’s as nice on the mic as he is behind the boards. We already sponsored his first mixtape and his artist J.J. Rome’s mixtape that D-Man produced so it only made sense I just make it official and put him with the squad. Get your asses over to the Producers I Know Bandcamp page & check out D-Man’s slaps. Expect a D-Man Producers I Know instrumental project dropping either this June or July. I’m looking to add another 2 or 3 producers to Team PIK before the summer is up as well…
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DON’T SLEEP: K-Beta f/B. Sheba “Soul Cry” (prod. by Grussle) [VIDEO]
On April 26th, K-Beta’s “Inglorious Beta (Grande Deluxe)” hits retail shelves & digital marketplaces all across this great nation of ours. This single is called “Song Cry” and is produced by Grussle. Salute Inner Loop Records. Here’s the video link since it refuses to imbed for whatever reason.
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DON’T SLEEP: Yusef f/Dread Almighty “Exodus” [VIDEO]
Queens representative Yusef updating the classic Bob Marley song “Exodus” along with Dread Almighty. This song will be the lead single for his upcoming Word Be Free album “Jazz & The Joint Forces” due this summer. Visuals are just below:
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DON’T SLEEP: Gabe Niles “Still 3roke 3ut Handsome” [BEAT TAPE]
This 24 track, 70 minute beat tape by Gabe Niles was first brought to my attention by Lucas Zimmer over @ Raw Koncept. This beat set stood out immediately dude to the production and the fact Gabe used 3’s for “b’s” instead of substitutes for “e’s” which is the normal protocol. At any rate, rock to this and look out for Gabe Niles in the near future. This shit bangs!
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DON’T SLEEP: Depakote “Suicide Watch” [UPCOMING INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Depakote‘s upcoming instrumental opus “Suicide Watch” will drop May 10th via Fly Definition Music and Domination Recordings. Below is a 6 minute video sampler showcasing the slaps you can look forward to hearing in full when the project drops. Don’t sleep on this cat and expect to hear some of these jawns on future episodes of the Scrunchface Show.
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DON’T SLEEP: 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s (Pete Rock x Camp Lo) “Mic Check” [VIDEO]
This is the video for the official lead single for the upcoming 80 Blocks To Tiffany’s self titled project. The cover art leaves much to be desired. The logo? I dunno. I like the song and the video but it’s still hard to get past the poor aesthetics of the single & mixtape cover art. Hopefully, the album’s design is much better. Can’t wait for a definitive release date.
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DON’T SLEEP: Knxwledge x The Art of Rəuse “Kr∆pes” (Special Edition) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Knxwledge. You can never seem to have enough of it. Knxwledge is power. Here is a link to the special edition “Kr∆pes” mix/podcast of Knxwledge slaps that features a tracklist and a Japanese recipe for whatever that is on the cover of this project. Also be sure to check out The Art Of Reuse site as this podcast/mix was originally intended as promotion for them but most sites that hastily posted this mix failed to mention them at all. Also visit The Art Of Reuse Soundcloud page for some other ill mixes in addition to Knxwledge’s 26 minute opus below. Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: The Backbeat: Black Milk Live Experience [VIDEO]
The Smoking Section’s The Backbeat features an interview with Black Milk as he discusses his live show and how he brought that into the studio for the creation of his last project “Album Of The Year”. If you’ve never either seen footage of Black Milk, Daru Jones & AB live or been to a show of theirs then you’re losing out.
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FWMJ's Producers I Know 