DON’T SLEEP: Count Bass D “The T.S.” [BEAT TAPE]
Count Bass D dropped a beat tape titled “The T.S.” which is dedicated to his friend & former Arrested Development member Dionne Farris’ daughter Tate Sequoya. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: E-Prosounds “T.O.C” [BEAT TAPE]
E-Prosounds latest effort “T.O.C.” dropped a few days ago, if you were a fan of his last beat tape “Summer Strife” you’ll rock with this as well. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Jas0nBeats x MUJOBEATZ “Jas0n VS Mujo” [BEAT TAPE]
If you’ve been frequenting PIK for the 2+ years I’ve been in charge than you’re familiar with MUJOBEATZ and Sinoptic Music’s Jas0nBeats. The UK vs. Japan on this split beat tape titled “Jas0n VS MUJO”. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: J’lectroniq “Psychasthenia” [BEAT TAPE]
J’lectroniq released “Psychasthenia” which is the second part of an instrumental trilogy after last year’s “Loose Leaves”. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Soul Chemistry “Soul Chem Jazz Flip” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
Soulful Chemistry (Johnny North, iLe Flottante, Bears Beats, Double Deuce, NosmoKing, Aspie & Jinks) goes in one the Jazz samples to craft their latest split beat tape called “Soul Chem Jazz Flip”. If you dug the “Soul Chem Soul Flip” beat tape they did back in August you’ll love this one as well. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: EKO “Luv Languages” [BEAT TAPE]
EKO last blessed us with “Back To The Basics” in March here is his latest offering “Luv Languages”. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: OSØ “The Works Vol. II: Space Food” [BEAT TAPE]
Last time, OSØ brought us “Snacks”. This time he returns with “The Works Vol. II: Space Food”. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Ra*San “MASTERPEACE.” [BEAT TAPE]
Ra*San’s “MASTERPEACE.” is a beat tape that I need my ass whupped for sleeping on for close to 10 days. Of course, whupping my ass is extremely hard to do so good luck with that. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: AstroLogical “Citrus Harmony EP” [BEAT TAPE]
AstroLogical returns with another nice beat tape titled “Citrus Harmony EP” that dropped via Jellyfish Recordings. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Fat Jon (Maurice Galactica) “Rapture Kontrolle” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Back in October 10th, highly respected OH producer Fat Jon released his latest instrumental album “Rapture Kontrolle” under his alias Maurice Galactica through Japanese label HydeOut Productions on CD and vinyl. The wide digital release happened a few days ago on November 9th. I hadn’t seen much written about it so I decided to investigate for myself. Turns out that it’s not that easy to find so I’ll help you PIK frequenters out with where to purchase it. You can cop Fat Jon’s “Rapture Kontrolle” direct from HydeOut in digital form HERE (consult your JPY to USD conversion charts first) or from UK iTunes (consult your GBP to USD conversion charts first) or it you want a simple USD purchase for under $10, I’d suggest Amazon ($8.99). Since I get readers/frequenters from all of the world it makes sense to cover every base. I’ve personally had this album for a while (of course I did), don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Beneficence “Concrete Soul” [NEW PROJECT]
Beneficence’s follow up to last year’s slept on “Sidewalk Science” drops today on Ill Adrenaline Records. “Concrete Soul” features production from Buckwild, Da Beatminerz, K-Def, Madsol-Desar, Panik, Gensu Dean, Confidence, 12 Finger Dan and 6th Sense among others. In addition, “Concrete Soul” boasts guest bars from Roc Marciano, AG (DITC), Billy Danze (M.O.P.), Masta Ace, Chubb Rock, Grap Luva & Rob-O (of InI), El Da Sensei (of Artifacts), Finsta, Herb McGruff and many more. You can cop this album right now from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats and UGHH. Don’t sleep on it!
One.
DON’T SLEEP: 9th Wonder x Buckshot “The Solution” [NEW PROJECT]
9th Wonder & Buckshot are back at it again. On the same day 9th Wonder drops his final collaborative album with Murs (“The Final Adventure”), he renews his working relationship with the Great 8’s Buckshot on “The Solution”. You can expect to hear the same classic material you’ve come to expect from this duo on their previous releases “Chemistry” and “The Formula”. You can cop “The Solution” right now from iTunes, Amazon, UGHH or wherever quality Hip-Hop is sold in physical form. Don’t sleep!
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Apollo Brown x Guilty Simpson “Dice Game” [NEW PROJECT]
I first heard about the possibility of an Apollo Brown and Guilty Simpson collaborative album back in 2010 (I can’t tell you about the other potential collaborative album that fell through) but it wasn’t a solid deal yet. When the project was finally underway I stayed mum. Then I received word it was completed followed by the advance copy. It was driving me crazy over the last three plus months that I had to keep from discussing it in detail. Apollo Brown & Guilty Simpson’s “Dice Game” features 16 tracks of no nonsense, uncut pure raw Hip-Hop. The lone guest appearances come courtesy of Planet Asia & Torae. You can cop “Dice Game” today now that it’s in wide release (digital plus physical) via iTunes, Bandcamp, Fat Beats (vinyl) and UGHH (vinyl edition) right now. Don’t sleep!
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Reloaded” [NEW PROJECT]
Roc Marciano’s highly anticipated follow up to his classic debut LP “Marcberg” doesn’t disappoint in the least and lives up to all the lofty expectations we had for it. “Reloaded” is produced by Roc Marciano himself in addition to Q-Tip, The Alchemist, Ray West and Arch Druids. The lone guest appearances come courtesy of KA (“Iron Works” & “Grief Pedigree”) and Knowledge The Pirate. You can cop “Reloaded” right now from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats or UGHH. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: fph “s t r n d f l r” [BEAT TAPE]
This beat tape is double sided, lo-fi streaming 41 minutes of relaxation. Think of “s t r n d f l r” as an indie movie score, almost…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Byron The Aquarius “T.A.L.K N.O.I.S.E Pre$ents D.R.U.G.S Vol.1” [BEAT TAPE]
Remember Byron The Aquarius? He’s back. In blog form. Here’s a new beat tape titled “T.A.L.K N.O.I.S.E Pre$ents D.R.U.G.S Vol.1”. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: KVZE “Knuu” [BEAT TAPE]
KVZE made a new beat tape and didn’t email me to let me know he did so I’m about a week late posting “Knuu” up. It’s all good, though. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Beatsmith Resist “Philthy Phalangez” [BEAT TAPE]
It’s another beat tape. Beatsmith Resist. “Philthy Phalangez” Fuck with it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: SNK∆ “7ÈME ÉT∆GE” & “∆TTITUDES” [BEAT TAPES]
SNK∆, the Parisian beatmaker has dropped two ill beat tapes over the past two weeks, namely “7ÈME ÉT∆GE” & “∆TTITUDES”. Don’t sleep on them…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Johnny North “8BitBounce EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Johnny North of Soulful Chemistry dropped an 8 Bit inspired beat tape called “8BitBounce EP” recently. While I like the entire thing, the composition that stands out for me is “64 Dreams”. In any event, you better not sleep on these slaps…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Internal Quest x CraftBeatz “8 Bit Beat Tape (Nintendo Edition)” [BEAT TAPE]
Internal Quest & CraftBeatz made a split beat tape called the “8 Bit Beat Tape (Nintendo Edition)”. I have another for you, after this…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Ninjato “Chronicles Of The 6 Samurai” [BEAT TAPE]
Ninjato’s “Chronicles Of The 6 Samurai” just recently dropped on Caoutchou Records. If you’re into Glitch Hop & off kilter/controllerism style beats then this is for you…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Big Ben Beats “Soul Feelings” [BEAT TAPE]
Big Ben Beats’ new beat tape is called “Soul Feelings”. Feel it in your souls. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: asonic garcia “power UP’s” & “gabi:tape” [BEAT TAPES]
asonic garcia’s latest two beat tapes “power UP’s” & “gabi:tape” just dropped this month. “gabi:tape” is available both as a digital download and as a physical tape to drop sometime in the future. Don’t sleep…
One.
FWMJ's Producers I Know 