All I can say about these two slaps is “WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” © Ric Flair. Drum Snobs in the muthafuckin’ house, you betta ask somebody damb it! Don’t sleep… *Gronk spikes a football in an Aaron Hernandez jersey*
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DON’T SLEEP: Robert Glasper Experiment f/KING “Move Love” (prod. by Kaytradamus) [REMIX]
Kaytradamus recently uploaded this remix of one of the singles from the highly anticipated Robert Glasper Experiment LP “Black Radio”. This is a remix of the KING featured “Move Love” off of the Blue Note release which will drop on February 28th, 2012. Pre-order it here (iTunes) or here. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Keor Meteor “11.MegaUpload” (prod. by Keor Meteor) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Keor Meteor dropped a beat on his SoundCloud that pretty much captures the essence of the times and encases it in amber. The track is called “11.MegaUpload” and uses audio of a news report about the seven cats arrested and the seizure/shutdown of MegaUpload. SOPA & PIPA have only been slowed down, NOT beaten. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Maffew Ragazino “Short Yellow Bus Theory” (prod. by Geng Grizzly) [VIDEO]
If XXL doesn’t have Maffew Ragazino and Action Bronson in the next crop of XXL Freshmen then…actually I say something about their wack ass lists every year and there seems to be no end in sight to the bullshit. How do you front on talent like this? How can you front on bars like this? Cash In Cash Out Records does it consistently and there’s NO REASON to sleep on them (Salute Sha Banga). “Short Yellow Bus Theory” is straight up red pill music. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: DJ iShine “#CranBerryVodkaLITE” [BEAT TAPE]
DJ iShine is back with yet another beat tape for that ass. This particular one (to keep the theme of drinks alive) is called “#CranBerryVodkaLITE”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Rkappa “Just Chillin’ Instrumentals Vol. 2” [BEAT TAPE]
Rkappa dropped “Just Chillin’ Instrumentals Vol. 2” a couple of weeks ago and I just now got word from him about it. There’s no time like the present to share with the rest of the class…
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DON’T SLEEP: Lyriciss “The Balance EP: Money” [NEW PROJECT]
The homie Lyriciss’ new project “The Balance EP: Money” just dropped today on DJBooth.net. The production is handled by members of Inner Loop Records’ in house production team of DJ J-$crilla, Grussle & Soulful!. Don’t sleep on this jawn, people…
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DON’T SLEEP: Kooley High “Get Lost” (prod. by Sinopsis) [SINGLE]
The lead single off Sinopsis’ “The Buzz Factory Vol. 1” is the Kooley High track “Get Lost”. Don’t sleep on this and look out for “The Buzz Factory Vol. 1” when it drops…
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DON’T SLEEP: Flying Lotus x Burial “Untitled 4” (co-prod. by Flying Lotus & Burial) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Two of my favorite producers, Flying Lotus and the Dubstep master himself Burial got together to make this monster. Well damb. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Evidence “Falling Down” (prod. by Rakhi) [VIDEO]
New video from Evidence’s ridiculous LP “Cats & Dogs”. This track is the Rakhi produced “Falling Down” and the visuals were directed by the homie Todd Angkasuwan (whose resume is on beast mode, he & Rik Cordero are both video directing legends of the 00’s & 10’s). Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Small Professor “Gigantic Vol. 1” [NEW ALBUM]
My boy Small Professor’s new producer album “Gigantic Vol. 1” dropped today via Diamond Music Group. It’s 14 tracks of raw Hip Hop featuring artists such as Guilty Simpson, Reef The Lost Cauze, Jamall Bufford, Von Pea, Blueprint, Curly Castro, Elucid, Zilla Rocca, Has-Lo, Stik Figa, Random & Al Mighty. Cop it from iTunes or Amazon. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: DuhraL “Beautiful/Dirty Cruel” [NEW PROJECT]
DuhraL is an emcee/producer that just dropped his newest project “Beautiful/Dirty Cruel” today on Bandcamp. Don’t sleep on this as I already knew he was nice on the beats via SoundCloud but I didn’t know he rhymed. This was a pleasant surprise. Don’t sleep on “Beautiful/Dirty Cruel”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Gensu Dean “Jointz” (Mixed by DJ Chief One) [MIXTAPE]
The Dallas homie, producer Gensu Dean has an album called “Lo-Fi Finghaz” drop on February 28th, 2012 via Mello Music Group. This mixtape mixed expertly by DJ Chief One showcases some of Gensu’s previous work and some of the material you’ll hear on his upcoming album. Don’t sleep on his raw SP1200 slaps. Don’t do it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Homeboy Sandman “Subject Matter Out Now” (prod. by Audio Games) [SINGLE]
Homeboy Sandman can rap his ass off, I guess that’s why he never made an XXL Freshman List. He drops a track called “Subject Matter Out Now” to promote his new EP on Stones Throw called “Subject Matter”. The track is produced by Audio Games and Homeboy Sandman spits some raw bars on this so don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Zilla Rocca f/Has-Lo & Open Mike Eagle “Full Spectrum 2” (prod. by Dr. Quandary) [SINGLE]
Zilla Rocca, Has-Lo & Open Mike Eagle’s “Full Spectrum” remix by Dr. Quandary just dropped. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) “Vodka & Ayahuasca” (prod. by Gangrene) [VIDEO]
Here’s the video for Gangrene’s “Vodka & Ayahuasca” featuring a cameo from Action Bronson who I believe is making an album with The Alchemist right now (what up, Dante Ross!). Jason Goldwatch did it again. Cop the album from iTunes, Amazon, and wherever else quality Hip Hop is sold. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: 1773 x Trishes “The Luv Bug (Deluxe Version)” [NEW PROJECT]
Chicago emcee duo 1773 teamed up with Vienna/Austria area producer Trishes to drop a dope album called “The Luv Bug”. This Bandcamp version includes all of the instrumentals as a bonus. I loved their last LP “Sound Solstice” with ARKiV from Australia (where IS that dude?) so I was really looking forward to this one. Salute the peoples @ Duzz Down San. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Paze Infinite “Sexy Android Music” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s a new electronica and electro inspired beat tape from Paze Infinite called “Sexy Android Music”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: P.U.D.G.E. “No one (else) will (ever) take your place” (prod. by P.U.D.G.E.) [INSTRUMENTAL]
The homie P.U.D.G.E. uploaded a new slap to his SoundCloud page recently titled “No one (else) will (ever) take your place”. Shit is dope, here it is. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Vanderslice (of Brutal Music) “Vanderslice Beats: No Samples Cleared” [BEAT VIDEO]
The homie Vanderslice posts a brand new beat video/sneak preview of a gang of shit he has ready to drop in 2012. Don’t sleep on this dude, look out for Diggas With Attitude, the AWAR EP and the War Machine project all set to drop in the coming months.
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DON’T SLEEP: Akai Pro x NAMM 2012 “Akai MPC Studio” [VIDEO]
Here’s a pretty good breakdown of what the new Akai product can do, the Akai MPC Studio. We get to hear specs and actually see the hardware and software for a change. The US price point for the MPC Studio is $599 (£399). Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Blue Scholars “Seijun Suzuki” (prod. by Sabzi) [VIDEO]
Blue Scholars’ last album “Cinemetropolis” was slept on. They just dropped a video for the track “Seijun Suzuki” off said album featuring Thig Nat of The Physics & co-starring Lei Tao. It’s reminiscent of the Yakuza films that are so popular with the kids nowadays. And by “kids” I mean “me”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: PremRock x Willie Green f/Open Mike Eagle “Jogger” (prod. by Willie Green) [VIDEO]
Here’s the video for PremRock x Willie Green’s “Jogger” featuring Open Mike Eagle off their self titled LP from Isolated Wax Records. God bless the jogger chick in this video. Yikes! Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jay-Z “Sweet” (prod. by King Midas) [REMIX]
Am I the only one that thinks King Midas’ remix makes Hov’s lyrics seem even better than they were previously? This dude is a MONSTER on the boards. Stop sleepin’ on H.I.S.D. (Hueston Independent Spit District)!
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DON’T SLEEP: Akai Pro x NAMM 2012 “Akai Talks About The New MPC Range” [INTERVIEW]
Andy Mack discusses the new line of MPC’s from Akai @ NAMM complete with the all important price points. MPC Fly $299, MPC Studio $599 & $1299 for the MPC Renaissance. I’m guessing that’s USD and not British pounds or Euros. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Fruits x Languid “Lady.Luxuries” [BEAT TAPE]
Beatmakers Fruits & Languid got together and dropped a beat tape called “Lady.Luxuries” a few days ago while I was on my Patriots induced hiatus on Sunday. Thank God there’s a two week wait for the Super Bowl. Don’t sleep on this jawn…
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DON’T SLEEP: SOUL “GET LOW” (prod. by SOUL) [VIDEO]
SOUL dropped the 3rd video from his “GALAXIA” beat tape “GET LOW” not too long ago. Here it is. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: dirtybird b. “Hard Work In Paradise” [BEAT TAPE]
dirtybird b. dropped a beat tape called “Hard Work In Paradise” this past week. You should definitely check it out plus there’s an appearance from Otayo Dubb & James Vega on the track “Paper Route”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: AugustFanon “BlackKidsProductions Movie Scenes Vol. 1” [BEAT TAPE]
AugustFanon’s “BlackKidsProductions Movie Scenes Vol. 1” is the his introduction to the world of beat tapes. He’s on his way it seems. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Alkota “Bang These Beats Vol. 1” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie Alkota just dropped this instrumental project “Bang These Beats Vol. 1” on the unsuspecting masses. Here it is, don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Small Professor f/Guilty Simpson & Reef The Lost Cauze “Spare Razor” (prod. by Small Professor) [SINGLE]
Also dropping on January 24th, 2012 is my boy Small Professor’s producer album “Gigantic! Vol. 1”. This is the lead single from said project, “Spare Razor” featuring Guilty Simpson and Reef The Lost Cauze. Don’t sleep on it…
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