DON’T SLEEP: FOKA “SP DAYS” [PROMO VIDEO]
FOKA has a beat tape coming up called “SP Days” featuring 12 bit beats fresh off the SP1200. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: plukk.inn “Cool Cat” (prod. by plukk.inn) [VIDEO]
Here’s a video for plukk.inn’s “Cool Cat” off of a beat tape that hasn’t been released yet. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dak “Youstandit” (prod. by Dak) [PROMO VIDEO]
Here’s a promo video for Dak’s “Youstandit/Leftrecord” release on Leaving Records which you can find right here on PIK. Don’t sleep, sleepyheads…
Dak- Youstandit from miko revereza on Vimeo.
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DON’T SLEEP: “Mostly Robot: Behind the Scenes of Sónar 2012” [MINI DOCUMENTARY]
Native Instruments sponsored the supergroup Mostly Robot and this exclusive behind the scenes video features interviews with Jamie Lidell, DJ Shiftee, Jeremy Ellis, Tim Exile, Mr Jimmy and visual collective Pfadfinderei. Mostly Robot’s debut performance at Sónar features scores of festival goers who witnessed the birth of a brand new electronic supergroup. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Repeat Pattern “KYOUDAI” [BEAT TAPE]
Repeat Pattern just blessed us with a new beat tape called “KYOUDAI” today. Don’t sleep on it….
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DON’T SLEEP: Terracotta Blue “Skylines” [BEAT TAPE]
Terracotta Blue’s new beat tape “Skylines” just dropped. Do me a favor and don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Radixx “Switched-On Misfits” [BEAT TAPE]
Radixx made a beat tape where he sampled the punk band The Misfits and released it on Raw Tapes last week. It’s called “Switched-On Misfits”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: deeB “Daydream EP” [BEAT TAPE]
The latest release from Phonophanatic comes from the beatmaker/producers deeB who hails from The Netherlands. His new beat tape is called “Daydream EP” and you best not sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: amplifya “tupperware beats, vol. 1” [BEAT TAPE]
Amplifya’s “tupperware beats, vol. 1” is his first release under his name since his old “Disco Screw EP” I remember downloading from MediaFire way back in 2009 when I still had Poisonous Paragraphs. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Denmark Vessey “I’d Rather Be Makin’ Bread EP” [NEW PROJECT]
Denmark Vessey of Crown Nation dropped a new project called “I’d Rather Be Makin’ Bread EP” and if you know ANYTHING about PIK you’d know that if anyone from Crown Nation makes anything you’ll hear it and see it here. If you made as much dope shit as Denmark, Quelle or Mosel I’d do the same for you. But you HAVE TO first. Listen dumbass….
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DON’T SLEEP: Oh No “Dr. No’s Kali Tornado Funk” [INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]
Oh No dropped one of the best albums of 2012 with his jawn “Ohnomite” on Five Day Weekend/Brick Records just recently. Today he’s back with an instrumental opus called “Dr. No’s Kali Tornado Funk” that’s comparable to his previous efforts like “Dr. No’s Ethiopium” and “Dr. No’s Oxperiment”. If you’re a fan of raw instrumentals (and you BETTER be!) then cop “Dr. No’s Kali Tornado Funk” right now from iTunes, Amazon and UGHH. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Big Shug “I.M. 4-Eva” [NEW PROJECT]
One of the pillars of Boston Hip-Hop is Gang Starr Posse which grew into the Gang Starr Foundation. The original incarnation of Gang Starr Posse was Big Shug, Keithy E The Guru and Shug’s brother Suave D. Big Shug returns with his first album in years titled “I.M. 4-Eva” where in the liner notes (buy the physical copy if at all possible!) he breaks down the history of Gang Starr. This album features production from DJ Premier, Fizzy Womack (Lil’ Fame of M.O.P.), Lee Bannon, Jay Quest, Reel Drama & Purpose (of Tragic Allies). “I.M. 4-Eva” features guest appearances from M.O.P., Fat Joe, Slaine, Termanology, REKS, Singapore Kane & Trumayne. You can cop “I.M. 4-Eva” right now from iTunes, Amazon & UGHH. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: La Coka Nostra “Masters Of The Dark Arts” [NEW PROJECT]
La Coka Nostra returns with a slimmed down lineup and quite possibly an even grittier approach than their debut “A Brand You Trust” (which I honestly didn’t even know was possible) for the new LP “Masters Of The Dark Arts”. This jawn features production from DJ Premier, Statik Selektah, Ill Bill, DJ Lethal, Beat Butcha, Sicknature, C-Lance, Scott Stallone & Jack Of All Trades. Guest bars come courtesy of Sean Price, Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks), Sick Jacken, Thirstin Howl III & Big Left (original LCN member). Cop “Masters Of The Dark Arts” right now from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats (vinyl available) & UGHH (vinyl available). Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: House Shoes f/Jimetta Rose “Castles” (prod. by House Shoes) [VIDEO]
Here’s the video for the song dedicated to J1 AKA The Deer from Houseshoes’ excellent LP “Let It Go”. “Castles” features Jimetta Rose and if you don’t already own House Shoes’ “Let It Go” then you’re failing at life in general. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Melodiesinfonie “In Your Mood EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Gergaz Netlabel dropped a new Melodiesinfonie beat tape called “In Your Mood EP” that’s ridiculous and not to be slept on. So don’t…
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DON’T SLEEP: Luv Jonez “Be Nice Now” (prod. by Luv Jonez) [SINGLE]
Luv Jonez’ “Be Nice Now” is the lead single off of the upcoming 25 slap beat tape “Mental Rental” which will drop on August 7th, 2012. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: B.Lewis “A Lion’s Aperture” [BEAT TAPE]
B.Lewis’ long awaited re-up “A Lion’s Aperture” just dropped yesterday and if you can find a way to sleep on this you deserve to be forced to listen to an AutoTuned French Montana & Lil’ B duet of “Islands In The Stream”. Seriously…
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DON’T SLEEP: Khepra “BearBeats Vol. 1” [BEAT TAPE]
Khepra “The Bear God” is back at it again with a tape full of slaps called “BearBeats Vol. 1”. If you sleep on these I don’t think I could bear it… *Feels shame for resorting to using such an obvious pun*
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DON’T SLEEP: Dantelion “Bright Sunshine” & “Ease” [BEAT TAPES]
Czech Republic beatmaker Dantelion has dropped two dope beat tapes in just over two weeks. The first being “Bright Sunshine” and the last one being “Ease” that dropped a few days ago. Don’t sleep on either…
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DON’T SLEEP: Nodfactor x David Banner “David Banner On Crate Digging” [INTERVIEW]
David Banner discusses a recent record digging trip to Brooklyn with Nodfactor and gives his insights on the pursuit. David Banner is yet another producer I know. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: TA-KU /// RE ϟ TWERK EP /// [PROMO VIDEO]
Ta-Ku’s “Re-Twerk EP” will drop on August 29th, 2012. It’s a collection of reworks, remixes and blends that were previously unreleased. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: J. Scienide “Trashy Analog” (prod. by J. Scienide) [SINGLE]
This is the next single from J. Scienide’s upcoming Backpack Theory LP “The Actual Heat”. “Trashy Analog” is written & produced by J. Scienide himself. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Handbook “Handprints” [BEAT TAPE]
Handbook’s newest beat tape/instrumental project “Handprints” just dropped today on French beat culture label Cascade Records. You can preview it and cop a digital copy via the Cascade Records Bandcamp or cop the limited edition CD from the Cascade Records Big Cartel site. Either way, don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Vandalyzm “The End All Be All EP” [KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN]
I first heard Vandalyzm’s music via The Smoking Section, Okayplayer and MySpace way back in 2007 through DJ Trackstar who was trying to get his name out any way possible. I decided to give it a listen via a sampler Trackstar was pushing heavy and I was impressed by what I heard. I then checked out his MySpace and I began to correspond with him via that site. I had Poisonous Paragraphs at the time and I’d just began reviewing albums a short time ago. Vandalyzm was selling his album “Megatron Majorz” via the SnoCap store and he shot me a free copy so I could review it. I didn’t ask him for one. He took the initiative himself based on me believing in his music and talent both on the mic and behind the boards. I loved the album and I’ve been a fan ever since.
Now here we are 5 years later and Vandalyzm needs help to finish/execute his upcoming project. There has been an overwhelming response from the music community but I want to get the homie over the hump and ensure this project gets made. Go to his Kickstarter to hear the story for yourselves as to why he needs our help and donate whatever you can. We have 10 days before we reach our goal so I’m asking the worldwide audience Producers I Know carries to lend support to a producer/emcee I know. Don’t sleep!
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