DON’T SLEEP: Onra “Chinoiseries Pt. 2 Promo Trailer” [PROMO VIDEO]
Onra has decided to make a sequel for one of his most storied and loved albums “Chinoiseries”. After making repeated trips to Asia and copping more Vietnamese and Chinese records it only made sense to make another edition. He’s also made collaborative albums with Quetzal (“Tribute”) and Byron The Aquarius (“The Big Payback”) in addition to “Chinoiseries”, “1.0.8” & last year’s Boogie Funk inspired “Long Distance” but anticipation for “Chinoiseries Pt. 2” is already through the roof even though it was JUST announced officially today. Look for it November 15th, 2011 on All City Records. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Proh Mic f/Coultrain & Uncle Imani “Hit The Floor” (prod. by Proh Mic) [SINGLE]
Proh Mic’s highly anticipated album “Rhythm For Days” drops on All Natural Inc. October 25th, 2011. Here’s the second single from it called “Hit The Floor” featuring Uncle Imani and Coultrain. If you’re not placing this on your must have list for 2011 then you’re sleeping. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: HAZ SOLO “Re|tweet” (prod. by HAZ SOLO) [INSTRUMENTAL]
On October 12th, 2011 the homie HAZ SOLO will drop a instrumental product called “For A Reigny Day” on his Bandcamp that you’ll be able to find on Producers I Know the very second it drops.. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Wizard “Dutty Gash Face Music (Sampler)” [MIX/SAMPLER]
On October 17th, 2011 the homie Wizard will drop a new instrumental project called “Dutty Gas Face Music” on the world in general. You can listen to this sampler he sent me earlier today until it finally drops. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP [FLASHBACK]: Hipnodx Alchemist Interview From 2000 [VIDEO]
This is an interview that The Alchemist first did from an NYU dorm room back in 2000 for the Burly Bear Network’s Hip Hop show called Hipnodx. I was a regular viewer back then and it was hosted by a young college student/producer named Phlegm. His beats would often play during episodes as he introduced videos. Either that or he interviewed rappers or producers. It’s crazy that I actually found this interview in pieces from different users but mainly from one on YouTube who had the entire jawn up in 2 halves. Enjoy and RIP the Burly Bear Network that Viacom crushed back in the days…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Away Team f/Evidence “What It Is” (prod. by Khrysis!) [SINGLE]
On October 11th, Duck Down will drop the new album by Justus League affiliates The Away Team (Sean Boog & Khrysis!) “Scars & Stripes” via JAMLA/It’s A Wonderful World Music Group. Listen to the latest single “What Is This” featuring Evidence (Dilated Peoples, Step Brothers) and pre-order it from iTunes and Amazon. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Floetry f/Common “SupaStar (Freddie Joachim Remix)” (prod. by Freddie Joachim) [REMIX]
Freddie Joachim made a remix for the Floetry & Common collaboration “SupaStar”. Yunno the one? They played it on VH1 Soul nonstop inbetween Jill Scott, Bilal, Musiqsoulchild and Kindred The Family Soul videos. Anyways, here’s the “SupaStar” remix. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Moka Only x Chief “Form The Future” (prod. by Chief) [SINGLE]
Moka Only x Chief’s “Crickets” is dropping October 31st according to Chief. It’s dropping November 28th according to the press release I was sent from Feelin’ Music this morning. I’ll ask Moke what he says. I can’t wait to hear this damb album either way, here’s the next single “Form The Future” from the forthcoming “Crickets” LP on Feelin’ Music. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Planet Asia x G_Force “Corner Store” (prod. by G_Force) [SINGLE]
Back in 2008, Planet Asia recorded an album with Portland producer G_Force called “Camouflage Jackets” that never was released. On October 13th, said project will finally see the light of day via FRSH SLCTS. Here’s the lead single, “Corner Store” which you can download and stream from FRSH SLCTS right now. Next week? “Camouflage Jackets”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Quelle “The S.O.N. EP” [NEW PROJECT]
He goes by many names, Quelle Life, Quelle Christopher, The S.O.N., no matter what he’s called he still makes hot shit for the people dem. His long awaited EP “The S.O.N.” has just hit the internets like a comet. Invasion. Look out for his album “Shotgun & Sleek Rifle” on November 15th, 2011. Y’all been warned…
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DON’T SLEEP: Knxwledge “Hud.Dreems.EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Knxwledge is a dude that doesn’t really tell you he’s gonna drop something new. I usually hear about it RIGHT after it drops or before it does so I keep checking his page again and again waiting for it to go up like I was late last night. I finally remembered to go back and check (as I had several other posts on hold) after all the excitement today. He already has 384 likes on Facebook. DAMB. Peep “Hud.Dreems.EP” right now. The addition of “Ghost Dog” film dialogue on “Unkanni”? Brilliant. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Grap Luva “Neva Done EP” [NEW UPCOMING RELEASE]
The Grap Luva “Neva Done EP” vinyl hasn’t even officially dropped yet on Slice Of Spice/Redefinition Records and it’s already all but sold out (All 100 copies of the limited edition blue vinyl version that’s pictured below are sold out). Only 400 copies will be made available containing 11 tracks produced by Kev Brown, Joc Max and several classic Grap Luva slaps that were expertly crafted on his trusty SP 1200.
For that reason, this epic project will also be released on CD. Cover artwork by Joe Buck, recorded and mixed by Damu The Fudgemunk and mastered by K-Def. The tracks “Work Is Never Done” (featuring Damu The Fudgemunk), “Neva Done” & “Work It Out” all feature vocals and instrumentals then you get 6 raw beats from Grap Luva’s archives. You can now pre-order Grap Luva’s “Neva Done EP” in it’s CD form directly from Slice Of Spice/Redefinition or Fat Beats before they both officially drop on November 25th, 2011. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Sir Froderick “Reconnecting!” [NEW UPCOMING PROJECT]
The homie Sir Froderick’s new 7″ EP just dropped on Recordbreakin’, you can cop it directly from them or you can pre-order the full “Reconnecting!” LP before it drops on October 10th. Until then? Enjoy the slaps “Someolbullshit” & “143” from the project right now. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Mayer Hawthorne & The County “How Do You Do” [NEW ALBUM]
Mayer Hawthorne & The County’s major label debut (on Universal) will be his re-up “How Do You Do”. If you loved “A Strange Arrangement” then by all accounts I’ve heard you’ll be blown away by this effort. “How You Do” will drop everywhere on October 11th, 2011 and you can pre-order it from Amazon & UGHH right now but you can actually cop it free and clear from iTunes as of this Tuesday (October 4th, a full week early!). DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Collective Resonance “Resonance Compilation” [COMPILATION]
The beat culture related site Collective Resonance just released a compilation featuring some of it’s regular plus favorite beatmakers and producers. Artists such as ProfLogik, DranaL, Handbook, Strangr, Phedee, Ben Jamin, DirtyKics. Lakim & even site author minipimp all contribute to the project. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Beat Junkie Sound presents Nightlife: The Roc Raida L.A. Tribute [DOCUMENTARY]
On September 24th, 2010 some of the greatest turntablists on Earth came together to celebrate and pay tribute to the life and work of Grandmaster Roc Raida, one of the greatest DJ’s to ever touch a pair of turntables and a fader in Hip Hop history. See members of the original X-Men, X-Ecutioners his emcee MF Grimm and The Beat Junkies pay homage to their fallen friend and inspiration. Rest in eternal peace, Grandmaster Roc Raida.
BEAT JUNKIE SOUND presents NIGHTLIFE: THE ROC RAIDA L.A. Tribute from MOCHILLA on Vimeo.
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DON’T SLEEP: Wizard x Jack Flash “Flying” (co-prod. by Wizard & Jack Flash) [SINGLE]
The homie Wizard recently sent me this new slap that he and Jack Flash did called “Flying” that will be on their upcoming collaborative album called “Progression”. You already heard “Tomorrow”, “Finish Line” and “SteamRolling” so imagine how ill “Progression” will sound when it’s completed? Jack Flash on keys and vocals and Wizard on beats. I can’t wait to hear this completed project. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: People Under The Stairs “Highlighter Promos” [PROMO VIDEOS]
Here’s People Under The Stairs, one of the most underrated but respected groups in Hip Hop. Thes One and Double K started up Piecelock 74 to release their next album directly to their rabid fanbase. I feel as though the entire process they’ve gone to to release this album the way they wanted, their fans’ overwhelming response to it and the care and customer service they give their fans is refreshing in this day and age.
In any event, I highly recommend that you support Thes One & Double K and cop “Highlighter” since they are so adamant in giving their fans and listeners quality material that sounds great rather than to dumb down their music OR it’s sound quality. You can cop PUTS’ (People Under The Stairs) “Highlighter” directly from Piecelock 70 (PL70.net) and enjoy it in it’s full 24 bit AAC glory. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Mochilla x Thundercat “Thundercat 105: Daylight Live At The Echo” [LIVE FOOTAGE]
Live footage captured by the good folks @ Mochilla of Thundercat performing “Daylight” during his album release party @ The Echo in Echo Park, LA on September 5th, 2011. If you wanted to hear the incredible Brainfeeder LP “The Golden Age Of The Apocalypse” in it’s entirety then get thee to Soundcloud. DON’T SLEEP!
Thundercat 105: Daylight Live at the Echo from MOCHILLA on Vimeo.
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DON’T SLEEP: Jill Scott “Golden Remix” (prod. by Freddie Joachim) [REMIX]
Freddie Joachim bodies yet another remix and uploads it to Soundcloud. This one for Jilly From Philly AKA Jill Scott’s “Golden”. This jawn GOES! DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Exile “Klepto” (prod. by Exile) [SINGLE]
Exile rocks the MPC 2000 XL AND the mic on his upcoming album “4TRK MIND”. For those that don’t know, Exile used to rhyme with Aloe Blacc back during the early days of their group Emanon. After being coaxed back into the vocal booth for Fashawn’s album he’s back rapping again. On October 4th, you can cop “4TRK MIND” via Dirty Science/SoulSpazm Records but for now? Enjoy the single “Klepto”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Ro Spit “Fly MC” (prod. by KOEN) [SINGLE]
New Ro Spit off of his upcoming album “The Glass Ceiling” which drops on October 25th, 2011. The single is called “Fly MC” and is produced by KOEN (“Outputs 1” & “Outputs 2”). DON’T SLEEP! What up, Six?
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DON’T SLEEP: Black Milk x Danny Brown “Black & Brown” [NEW UPCOMING ALBUM]
Our peoples Black Milk and Danny Brown have finally made the official announcement regarding their upcoming Fat Beats EP “Black & Brown” which drops November 1st, 2011 and will be available both physically (CD & 12″ vinyl) and on digital marketplaces worldwide. Here’s the cover art above and the tracklist plus pre-order information will be made available @ both Black Milk’s site & the new Black & Brown site. I can’t wait for you all to hear this, salute to Black Milk, Danny Brown, Rosalinda & everyone @ Fat Beats, Decon & Fool’s Gold. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: ENTBS “Irgendwas mit Meiden” OST (Snippet) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Here’s a 5 minute snippet from the soundtrack to a German film called “Irgendas mit Weiden” that features production from Hulk Hodn, Hubert Daviz, Noyland, Retrogott & Romeo Jesus. Apparently the film and/or the vinyl drops the same day “Kaseta” does on the ENTBS site, October 14th, 2011. Can’t wait until this all actually makes sense! DON’T SLEEP!
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