DON’T SLEEP: PIK x D-Man “So…What’s A Pretty Girl Like You Doing In A Checkcashers On A Friday?” (prod. by D-Man) [SINGLE]
On October 15th, Producers I Know will drop it’s latest Fall themed beat tape “Cuffing Season Has Returned!” on the people dem. It follows the timeline of one particular male’s exploits, failures and triumphs during the regular pursuits of Cuffing Season. Once the boots come out, shit gets real in the field. This selection is titled “So…What’s A Pretty Girl Like You Doing In A Checkcashers On A Friday?”. Dumb question? Probably. Will it end well? That’s the $487.69 question, ain’t it? DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x D-Man “I Want Her…But She Has Standards And High Self Esteem Tho… ” (prod. by D-Man) [SINGLE]
Between September 15th and October 15th we enter into what’s now universally known as Cuffing Season. Like myself and D-Man (and anything awesome for that matter) Cuffing Season has it’s roots in Massachusetts. It was pioneered by a young man who became a Massachusetts nautical legend and Black History Month trivia question answer Paul Cuffee. Rather than wait for the traditional courting season (which began around Thanksgiving in the colonies), he began pursuing ladies right after the Summer ended and the weather changed. Many men discovered that they were late when they went courting because another man had used “Ye Olde Cuffee” and claimed her already in either September or October.
This Summer, D-Man and I delivered “Son I Had Crazy Visions: A Guide To Rockin’ N*ggas This Summer”. Now here’s the companion piece “Cuffing Season Has Returned”. 15 slaps that walk you through the many stages and moods that accompany Cuffing Season all across this great nation of ours (but it all started HERE. With this Black guy). Look out for “Cuffing Season Has Returned” here and on the Producers I Know Bandcamp. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: ApaTight “AyePee Beat Reel 2011 V1” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie and Team PIK member ApaTight AKA AyePee has dropped a brand new beat tape/beat reel on his Bandcamp called “AyePee Beat Reel 2011 V1”. It comes in two separate streams, “Beat Reel 2011 1A” & “Beat Reel 2011 1B”. If you want work from ApaTight then hit him up directly at apatight[at]gmail[dot]com to inquire about availability and/or pricing. Serious inquiries only. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x Pollymore Music Group x Jacob Family presents “The Dre Robinson Files: Rare Freestyles” [MIXTAPE]
G. Valentino Ball (KillerBoombox, That’s Major): “Good things can come from Twitter. Not too long ago respected blogger and walking Google of Boston Hip Hop history, Dart Adams was tweeted about his homemade mixtape of Dre’s freestyles from his appearances with Geespin and DJ Chubby Chub. We talked to Dart and now you get some of Dre’s heaviest bars. This bit of nostalgia should get you ready for Dre’s new project, “Starvin 3.5: This Is Me” on October 10th. Below Dart gives a little background on the joint.”
Back around 2004, Boston had finally amassed a number of emcees from it’s new generation with the potential to make noise on a national level. Among them were Frankie Wainwright (Team 220), Lou Armstrong (Hitmakers), Slaine, Smoke Bulga (Rushya/Phastlife) and Dre Robinson (Pollymore/Jacob Family). I used to work in a 24 hour CVS in the Beacon Hill area of Boston during the 11 PM to 8 AM shift. Word got out that there was a dude that worked there that knew a hell of a lot about Hip Hop. Over the 3 years I worked there I met quite a lot of notable people during the late night hours.
I always asked by out of towners (that were often prompted to drive to Boston to test the veracity of the then new film “Blue Hill Avenue”) who the hottest up & coming emcees were in Boston. My reaction would often be to play a grip of CD’s or mixtapes that contained tracks from some of the previously mentioned emcees. One of them was a CD that contained radio rips of live Dre Robinson freestyles that he performed on local radio stations Hot 97 & JAMN 94.5. When I first met Dre Robinson in person, I told him that years ago I used to play a CD of his freestyles for heads that wanted to hear who were the hottest up & coming emcees in Boston.
Dre Robinson’s star took off and he’s since become one of the most recognizable and respected emcees in Boston Hip Hop. Even then, I still reflect on the ferocious bars he spit live on those visits to The Launch Pad or on the Saturday Night Jump Off back in 2004 and 2005. I was digging through a stack of demos that i received during those years about a month ago and I found the same exact CD containing those same freestyles from Dre’s old “Starvin” mixtape days to the freestyles on the classic Spotlight DVD’s to the infamous Barbershop Battles.
Now you all get to simultaneously hear how Dre Robinson has managed to stay the same hungry emcee he was back in the days and understand how long he’s been ill at this rappin’ shit. As for this project right here? It’s Greg’s fault & I just brought the product. Enjoy. Salute.
Producers I Know x Pollymore Music Group x Jacob Family x Bastard Swordsman presents Dre Robinson “The Dre Robinson Files: Rare Freestyles”
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DON’T SLEEP: Charmingly Ghetto f/Bridget Perez of Thee Invisibles “Waiting On You” (prod. by Peace Of Mind) [SINGLE]
This Peace Of Mind production is for local (Boston) emcee Charmingly Ghetto’s last project. It’s titled “Waiting On You” and it features Bridget Perez of Thee Invisibles. Here it is below. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Praverb Dot Net x Producers I Know “Behind The Beats Volume Two” [COMPILATION]
A while back, Praverb The Wyse asked me if I’d be willing to host his upcoming compilation for his “Behind The Beats” interview series on Praverb Dot Net. I said “HELLFUCKINGYES”. The response to “Behind The Beats Volume One” was overwhelming so Praverb got right on doing a re-up edition. I got hit up earlier today and he said that Volume Two would be ready to go tonight. I was like “WORD!”.
So here’s the Bandcamp streaming link to Praverb Dot Net x Producers I Know “Behind The Beats Volume Two” just below featuring slaps from Keor Meteor, The Audible Doctor, LX Beats, Concept, Blastah Beats, Koyto Beats, Centric, Politiks, Sourface and many more. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Sound Healers Vol. 1 (Compiled by Bambooman) [INSTRUMENTAL COMPILATION]
“Sound Healers Vol. 1” is a 15 track collection of instrumentals compiled by beatmaker/producer Bambooman. Showcased on “Sound Healers Vol. 1” are stellar producers such as as Producers I Know’s Jon Phonics, S.Maharba, Kashmere, Deft, Sina, Crewdson, Blank & Kytt, Danaet, Option Command, Soosh, Roof Light, Jabu, Grouphums, Zack Christ and Bambooman himself. You can stream and download this compilation directly from the Bandcamp. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Jomac “More Tribals”, “TimesOfSand” & “WantnNeeds” (prod. by Jomac) [INSTRUMENTALS]
Here are three new jawns from the homie Jomac via Soundcloud. If you’re still sleeping on this dude then you need to drown yourself in a shower. Just sayin’ tho…
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DON’T SLEEP: Open Drumbreaks/Samples With Pete Cannon [BEAT VIDEO]
The homie Pete Cannon, inhuman producer and Team PIK member has just posted a video featuring a gang of open drumbreaks and sample sources. Props on the Fisher Price turntable. That’s gangster as fuck. All bright orange and whatnot. The moral of the story? Got your asses out there and DIG. This is a sport in which you need to get your hands dirty (or dusty). Salute to Pete Cannon. For that heat, hit him up at petecannonmusic[at]gmail[dot]com. Serious inquiries only. No one has any time to fuck about you fuckin’ fuckabouts…
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DON’T SLEEP: Shag “Volume 12: Finis Aestiva” [BEAT TAPE]
Team PIK member Shag has just started at college and he drops off this brand new beat tape titled “Volume 12: Finis Aestiva”. If you want to work with him hit him up at garsidetogo[at]gmail.com. Serious inquiries only. Homie has books to pay for. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x J57 “The Analog Tape” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s the long awaited beat tape from J57 “The Analog Tape”. I’ve been rocking it for a while now but now y’all get to hear it as well. Here are some words from J57 himself regarding the project:
DON’T SLEEP: Gilles Peterson Presents Brownswood Bubblers Seven [NEW UPCOMING COMPILATION]
Gilles Peterson has quite an ear for talent and his label Brownswood Recordings is responsible for one of the most respected line of best of compilations, the Brownswood Bubblers series. For the past 5 years now, Gilles Peterson has showcased some of the best and brightest musicians, vocalists and producers in music today. This edition is no different as the seventh installment which drops September 26th features music from King, Jesse Boykins, The Stepkids, Tall Black Guy and the lead off song AND single on said compilation is Jon Phonics’ (Chakra Sounds/Team PIK) “The One”. Pre-order “Gilles Peterson Presents Brownswood Bubblers Seven” now from Amazon UK, HMV & 7digital. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: A.Dd+ f/Mz. Fortune “Getting Far” (prod. by PicnicTyme) [SINGLE]
I typically don’t embed Bandcamp links (because I’m a dickhead) but after hearing the latest PicnicTyme produced A.Dd+ jawn featuring Mz. Fortune I thought I should rethink my original plan of action. These cats continue to impress me following the release of “When Pigs Fly” with the release of “Jumper Cables” & “Freakquency” in recent months. Salute to Rosalinda. A.Dd+ (the plus is silent) hoe! DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x Veterano “Westside Stories Cont3st” [CONTEST]
Here are the rules. In order to become winners in this “Westside Stories Cont3st” from Producers I Know & Veterano, all you need to do is name 3 Veterano placements and email those correct answers to prodbyvetcontest@gmail.com as soon as possible to be winners. GOOD LUCK AND DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x Veterano “Westside Stories” [BEAT TAPE]
It’s finally here! It’s August 30th on PST which means the rest of the world gets to hear the beat tape from world renowned producer/beatmaker Veterano called “Westside Stories”. I’ve been raving about for months all over the place. It all began when Vanderslice of Brutal Music alerted me to it after SFS #45: The Brutal Music Edition aired back in June and I’ve been playing it in my iPod Touch nonstop since then. Expect to hear several selections from “Westside Stories” on SFS #52 tonight. Salute the homie Veterano. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Peace Of Mind “Peace Of Mind Files” [NEW TEAM PIK MEMBER PAGE]
As I typically do when I try to determine who the next member of Team PIK is, I survey the past & present landscape for beatmakers and producers that I’ve dealt with extensively or have come across with a high level of potential, ability, drive and an inherent love for their craft and the art involved. Every member of Team PIK I’ve selected shares these things in common.
Peace Of Mind already fit that bill, but after I heard his beat tape “Laces Out”, it was only a matter of time before I extended him an invitation to join Team PIK. Without any further ado, I present to you Peace Of Mind’s “Peace Of Mind Files” page on Producers I Know’s Bandcamp. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Naive Machine “Robot Ramification EP” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
The first time I wrote about the Naive Machine “Robot Ramification EP” on Producers I Know was back in May when I posted links to the “Basket Bass Beat Tape” and the “Naive Machine 2011 Sampler Mix”. Hit and Hope Records released the “Robot Ramification EP” on vinyl August 15th, 2011 and the digital version drops on September 9th with bonus remixes from Om Unit, Virtual Boy, KRSUR, Pixelord and fellow Team PIK members Pete Cannon and Jon Phonics. You can cop the limited edition vinyl from Picadilly Records (UK) & HHV (Germany). Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x Falside “Snare Conditioning” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Producers I Know x Poorly Drawn People x Falside “Snare Conditioning” just dropped today. Get started downloading the newest beat tape from one of the illest producers/beatmakers around. If you dug “Beats For Spring” then you’ll LOVE this shit right here. DON’T SLEEP!
Producers I Know x Poorly Drawn People x Falside “Snare Conditioning” [MEDIAFIRE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Shag “Flyrule” [BEAT TAPE]
So I’m writing this long ass diatribe about how much I hate “Watch The Throne” and I get an email from my boy & Team PIK member Shag saying he just sent me a link to a beat tape I might wanna fuck with but the “may” was capitalized. I was wondering “What did he make it out of that I’d not wanna fuck with it?”. I opened the email and I saw the beat tape was called “Flyrule”.
I clicked the link and it was a beat tape based on the music from The Legend Of Zelda games! I said “Oh shit! That’s ill! And told my brother who said “I thought of doing that when I played “The Ocarina Of Time”!”. I then sent him back an email full of swears (I black out sometimes) asking why WOULDN’T I fuck with it? End result is it’s already his most successful beat tape. I present to you all “Flyrule”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Jomac “Paths Of Life” & “First Light” (prod. by Jomac) [INSTRUMENTALS]
Team PIK member Jomac has just recently posted some new slaps up on Soundcloud called “Paths Of Life”& “First Light” that you can peep via embedded Soundcloud streams. Don’t sleep on Jomac and salute to Team PIK. Another new member joins in a week so don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Naive Machine “False Journey Live Rehearsal @ Brighton Electric” [BEAT VIDEO]
Team PIK member Naive‘s new project as Naive Machine is called “Robot Ramification EP” and is going to drop on 12″ vinyl August 15th. To give you an idea of how nice my dude Naive is with it here’s footage of one of his live rehearsals with a bad for when he plays his beats live. Don’t sleep on my boy Naive and cop Naive Machine’s “Robot Ramification EP” when it drops on vinyl and when it hits digital marketplaces early next month. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Naive Machine “Robot Ramification EP” [NEW UPCOMING PROJECT]
The first time I wrote about the Naive Machine “Robot Ramification EP” on Producers I Know was back in May when I posted links to the “Basket Bass Beat Tape” and the “Naive Machine 2011 Sampler Mix”. Hit and Hope Records will release the “Robot Ramification EP” on vinyl August 15th, 2011 and the digital version drops on September 9th with bonus remixes from Om Unit, Virtual Boy, KRSUR, Pixelord and fellow Team PIK members Pete Cannon and Jon Phonics. When it gets closer to releasing I’ll hit you with pre-order links. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Shag “Vol. 11: AmbiBen” [BEAT TAPE]
Shag was made a member of Producers I Know’s Team PIK back in May and he’s already dropped two insane projects. The young lion will begin taking classes @ The University Of North Texas in the Fall so donate what you can and if you’d like to purchase any of his slaps hit him up @ garsidetogo[at]gmail[dot]com. Don’t sleep, but if you absolutely NEED to then take some “AmbiBen” first…
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DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x Falside “Snare Conditioning” [UPCOMING BEAT TAPE RELEASE]
My dude Falside of Poorly Drawn People hooked up with Ricky Shabazz and made a promo video for his upcoming Producers I Know Summer beat tape release which will also be pressed up to 100 cassettes on a limited run. Look for it to hit the mean digital streets on August 16th, 2011 (the day before I enter the 36th chamber of life). As you all were…
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