DON’T SLEEP: Sonnymoon “Nothing Thought” (prod. by DEO) [VIDEO]
Here a video from Sonnymoon’s self titled Plug Research album called “Nothing Thought”. BAM!
DON’T SLEEP: Sene f/Blu “Backboards” (prod. by Sene) [VIDEO]
If you’ve never heard Sene’s Plug Research album “Brooklynight” then you’re seriously doing yourself a disservice. The latest visual from said album is for the Sene produced “Backboards” which features Blu. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tensei “Two” [NEW PROJECT]
The following copy in regards to Tensei’s “Two” comes per Plug Research:
“After the release of their EP “One”, Tensei, which consists of Chicago based musicians Simple X and Midas Wells, have released their second instrumental effort, “Two” on LA based label, Plug Research. Inspired by ‘70s Soul, Afro-Funk, and themed soundtracks that recall espionage, “Two” builds from the experimental hip-hop inspired beats of “One”. However, “Two” takes the groove deeper with its Jazzy inflections, ethnic rhythms, cosmic electronics, and live instrumentation making it a bit more soulful and funkier.
The one vocal track, “Think Twice,” which features multi-instrumentalist Khari Lemuel of TheOnes and Jae Franklin is an ode to the infectious soul classics of yesteryear with a modernized twist while “Passport,” which was featured on the Plug Research Compilation, is a an exquisite soundbed filled with lush pleasantries. And while this is Tensei’s second formal release, it still marks the beginning for the artists so journey with them as they continue on a path that pushes the limits and boundaries of Hip Hop inspired beat making and production to higher elevation.”
Don’t sleep on it.
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DON’T SLEEP: Sene f/Britain Parker “footprints” (co-prod. by Nogames & Sene) [VIDEO]
Here’s the new video from Sene’s excellent album “brooklynight.” on Plug Research. “footprints” features Britain Parker and is co-produced by Sene & Nogames. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sene “Brooklyknight” [NEW PROJECT]
Brooklyn emcee and Blu associate Sene is back with his latest full length project “Brooklyknight” on Plug Research. His last project “A Day Late & A Dollar Short” was an overlooked gem and “Brooklyknight” is a step up for Sene as he takes the creative initiative by producing a quarter of the album along with PIK favorite, Dr. Illingsworth, J57, Fonetik Simbol and Nogames. Sene really stepped up to the plate and delivered quite an impressive 13 track album. You can hear/stream “Brooklyknight” here and cop it from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats & UGHH right now. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: KIROBOT FILMS “TEEBS x SONNYMOON x TIME WHARP | TORONTO” [MINI DOCUMENTARY]
Kirobot Films shot footage of my peoples Time Wharp & Sonnymoon on tour with Teebs. This footage is from their Toronto show @ The Drake Hotel. You’ll see cameos from T-Dredz, My Man Henri of 92bpm and some others. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: SONNYMOON “Houstatlantavegas (Waajeed Refix)” (prod. by Waajeed) [REMIX]
Love Sonnymoon? Love Waajeed‘s beats? Then you’ll love Waajeed’s remix of Sonnymoon’s version of Drake’s Houstatlantavegas”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Hawthorne Headhunters “Myriad Of Now” [NEW PROJECT]
Hawthorne Headhunters (Black Spade & Coultrain) have finally released their long awaited full length album “Myriad Of Now” on Plug Research (you might remember the “Myriad Of Now EP”). You can cop this mix of Soul/R&B, Funk, Jazz and Hip Hop from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats (vinyl) or UGHH. If you truly appreciate the medium of music or profess to then you NEED this album. Shit is mind altering. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Hawthorne Headhunters “Teleport” (prod. by Hawthorne Headhunters) [VIDEO]
This is the video for “Teleport” which will appear on the Hawthorne Headhunters’ long awaited Plug Research LP “Myriad Of Now” which you can now pre-order from iTunes, Amazon or UGHH. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Lee Bannon “Fantastic Plastic” [NEW PROJECT]
Lee Bannon’s “Fantastic Plastic” was released today on Plug Research. You can purchase “Fantastic Plastic” from iTunes, Amazon (for only $6.99), Fat Beats (vinyl) or UGHH. Lee Bannon handled production on the entire project and he created soundscapes and slaps for a wide array of guests including Inspectah Deck (Wu Tang Clan), Del The Funkee Homosapien (Hieroglyphics), yU (Diamond District), Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids), Roc C, Chuuwee, Sol, Poor (Tribe Of Levi) and Down Town James Brown. You’re going to wanna kick yourself in the ass if you don’t cop “Fantastic Plastic”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Lee Bannon “The All That Beat Cast” [BEAT TAPE]
In anticipation of Lee Bannon’s upcoming Plug Research debut “Fantastic Plastic” he dropped a promotional 11 minute beat tape called “The All That Beat Cast” which using audio clips from the old Nickelodeon show “All That”. Don’t sleep on “Fantastic Plastic” which drops on February 28th, 2012…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tensei “One EP” [NEW PROJECT]
Simple X of Tensei has been sending me stuff for quite a while now and all of their hard work has culminated in releases on Plug Research. Their latest offering is the beat tape/producer EP hybrid called the “One EP”. It features bars and guest vocals from ADAD, Denmark of Crown Nation, Scarlet Monk, Yaw, Scud One and more. While it’s available for free download you can also purchase it from iTunes. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sonnymoon “Near Me” (prod. by DEO) [VIDEO]
Sonnymoon’s new EP “2012” dropped today on Plug Research. Here’s the video for “Near Me” which is on said project. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Hawthorne Headhunters “Myriad Of Now EP” [NEW PROJECT]
As I’ve mentioned in the past on Producers I Know Hawthorne Headhunters new LP “Myriad Of Now” will be dropping 1st quarter 2012 on Plug Research. Black Spade and Coultrain decided to release the “Myriad Of Now EP” to tide the people dem over until the album finally drops. Judging by the EP, the album is going to be incredible. Cop it from iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody or just listen to it via the embedded player below. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Lee Bannon “Fantastic Plastic EP” [NEW PROJECT]
No one REALLY knows who Lee Bannon is or where he’s from. He’s the new Clutchy Hopkins. Lee Bannon has recently signed with Plug Research and the first project he’s contributed to the labels catalog is the eye opening “Fantastic Plastic EP”. Look forward to more heat from Lee Bannon on Plug Research. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Elephant & Castle “Sweet Someone” (f/Aaron Ferguson) & “I Will” (prod. by Elephant & Castle) [SINGLES]
Producer Elephant & Castle’s newest Plug Research single dropped recently and you can hear sides A & B right here through the magic of a Soundcloud link. “Sweet Someone” & “I Will” should both be streamable and available for purchase via iTunes and look for Elephant & Castle’s Plug Research debut to surface soon. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Hawthorne Headhunters “If You Were My Baby/Teleport” (prod. by Hawthorne Headhunters) [SINGLES]
Hawthorne Headhunters (Black Spade & Coultrain) take St. Louis and bring it to Los Angeles. In 2015, that is. They’ve recorded an incredible opus of futuristic Soul & Funk called “Myriad Of Now” on their HVW8 imprint but it was picked up by LA based label Plug Research which has handled some of my favorite recent releases such by Shafiq Husayn, Quadron & Bilal. The 14 song album “Myriad Of Now” will drop in early 2012. I. CAN’T. WAIT. TO. HEAR. IT. If you (the reader) don’t know already how big a fan of Black Spade and Coultrain I am then just know that I am.
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