Cream Child’s Ritmo Sportiva LP “Parasomnia” has ben remixed by arists such as the previously mentioned Chris△re, Bugseed, ichiro_, JOOB, Rbe, Knight One, Feyorz and Thallus. This is the kinda stuff I run across @ 3 AM. Insomnia…
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DON’T SLEEP: Chris △re “the p△st is nøw” [BEAT TAPE]
Chris △re dropped a new project called “the p△st is nøw” today that you bastards all need to hear. It’s off the wall like Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones & Rod Temperton for real. Don’t sleep. I don’t…
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DON’T SLEEP: Ciph Barker “Freeze” (prod. by Lockheat) [SINGLE]
Malkovich STAYS bringing the heat outta the Netherlands. The latest jawn comes from Ciph Barker. “Freeze” was produced by Lockheat and it bangs. Fuck you waiting on? Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: SKYWLKR “Blueberry Cough” [BEAT TAPE]
SKYWLKR dropped a 47 slap physical beat tape (as in a cassette tape) called “Blueberry Cough” with all the beats that he didn’t put on “Strawberry Cough”. This shit is hella raw. Cop it now as it’s only $5 and they’re in limited supply. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: SONNYJIM “Tall Poppy Syndrome EP” [NEW PROJECT]
SONNYJIM x Elaquent =”Tall Poppy Syndome”. Add to the mix an Elaquent remix to “Awwwwshit” and you have the “Tall Poppy Syndrome EP”. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Question “Kush” (prod. by Question) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Question of Analogue Studies/Mellow Orange Records just dropped this new instrumental called “Kush” yesterday. It’s below. Enjoy…
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DON’T SLEEP: AstroLogical “FLUX EP” [BEAT TAPE]
AstroLogical “FLUX EP” dropped a few days ago. Here it is. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Wizard x Jack Flash f/ApaTight “Fizunk” (co-prod. by Wizard, Jack Flash & ApaTight) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Wizard x Jack Flash’s “Progression” will drop soon but in the meantime they teamed up with Team PIK member ApaTight to make “Fizunk”. It leads off with a classic Snoop quote from “The Wire” so check it out here. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: J-Live “The Authentic” (prod. by Marco Polo) [VIDEO]
New video for the Marco Polo produced single “The Authentic” off of J-Live’s “S.P.T.A. (Said Person Of That Ability)” LP. Cop it now from Triple Threat Productions/Fat Beats. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Unlooped Records “Winter Beats Promo Sampler” [SAMPLER]
Unlooped Records dropped this sampler on Monday featuring some of Milwaukee’s finest beatsmiths. These 4 tracks feature the homie HAZ SOLO, J Todd, Dave Olson & Scott Radke and adoptahighway. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Demigodz “Demigodz Is Back” (prod. by Apathy) [SINGLE]
Apathy played “Demigodz Is Back” straight off of his iPod when he showed up at UGHH to do an instore a few months back. The lineup consists of himself, Ryu (Styles Of Beyond) & Celph Titled. The other tracks he played for us (though the album was still unfinished at the time) were BANANAS. Wait until you hear it in 2012. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: We’ve Got The Jazz x Exile “Behind The Boards: Exile” [INTERVIEW]
Here’s an interview from We’ve Got The Jazz where Exile explains the origins of his track “Younger Days” off his Soulspazm/Dirty Science LP “4TRK MIND”. Don’t sleep…
Behind The Boards: Exile from WeveGotTheJazz on Vimeo.
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Talpas “Remixes Vol. 1” [REMIX PROJECT]
Talpas of Everydays outta the Czech Republic dropped a remix project via Bandcamp last week that’s been all over the international beat culture sites but only as a download link. I decided to actually do some work and find the Everydays Bandcamp that the link originated from. Too bad we’re in a thirsty blog era where people just want to have the link to post and don’t care to do the extra step even though the Google bar makes it hella easy to do. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: King I Divine x LD Henriquez “Amber Nights” (prod. by King I Divine) [VIDEO]
One of my favorite Bandcamp releases of 2011 was the collaborative project between beatmaker/producer King I Divine & spoken word artist LD Henriquez “East 54th”. Here is the video for “Amber Nights” off of said project which is available here. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Simp “Anesthesia” (prod. by Simp) [VIDEO]
On November 28th, 2011 the Dusty Crates collective will drop the compilation “OUTOFORDER2”. The lead single/video is for Simp’s “Anesthesia” which will be available on the Dusty Crates Bandcamp next Monday. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Nick Tha 1da “Thrice A Day: Ep3-Reel Beats” [BEAT VIDEO]
Nick Tha 1da has an album dropping on Mellow Music Group in 2012 and he just dropped his 3rd beat video in his “Thrice A Day” series yesterday. This one he’s pitched as the Ethnick version of Liquid Television. How I miss MTV back when it was actually good. In any event, enjoy the beats. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Latenite Sounds “Leftovers” [BEAT TAPE]
Latenite Sounds outta Antwerp, Belgium dropped this “Leftovers” beat tape earlier this month and I just got around to hearing it today. Don’t sleep on this jawn…
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DON’T SLEEP: K-Def “From Da Brain” (prod. by K-Def) [INSTRUMENTAL]
On December 13th, 2011, K-Def will release his “Night Shift” LP on Redefinition Records after an impressive number of singles (“For Def’s Sake”, “Birds Flying High”, “Times Change” & “Supa Heath”) on every possible format imaginable he drops the instrumental “From Da Brain”. You can now pre-order the “Night Shift” LP/CD from Fat Beats. When it becomes available from UGHH, iTunes or Amazon I’ll update this pre-order information. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Blame One “Angels” (prod. by Coper) [SINGLE]
The lead single from the homie Blame One’s upcoming “Leaks & Gemz” project is the Coper produced “Angels”. I would prefer to have the track embedded below but for whatever reason that’s not working (which ended up delaying this post). I can’t put it off any longer. Here’s the SoundCloud link to Blame One’s “Angels”, don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Gangrene (The Alchemist x Oh No) f/Prodigy of Mobb Deep “Dump Truck” (prod. by Gangrene) [SINGLE]
The Alchemist and Oh No team up with Prodigy of Mobb Deep to deliver what is reminiscent of those classic 1st Infantry tracks from back in the early 00’s when Alchemist was making the old ALC/1st Infantry mixtapes and instrumental LP’s. Go listen to “Dump Truck” here since the Great SoundCloud Embedding Debacle Of November still hasn’t ended yet. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Radio Galaxy “We Come In Peace” [NEW PROJECT]
Spacebunny Johnson (vocals) & King Coz (beats) are Radio Galaxy. The graphic design is done by some dude named FWMJ (ever heard of him?) and here is their brand new album “We Come In Peace”. If you love music then you should derive enjoyment from this project. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: yU f/Drew Kid “If U Down” (prod. by Slimkat78) [SINGLE]
Here’s the official lead single from yU’s incredible upcoming Mello Music Group release “The Earn” called “If U Down”. It’s produced by 1978ers Slimkat78 and features Drew Kid on the keys. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: O-D “Free Myself” [BEAT TAPE]
Minneapolis beatmaker O-D just unleashed Hell on the beat culture section of the entire internet with this beat tape. I saw this in an email from Luigi Bo and I based on his past track record I had to listen immediately. Goddamn, I say GODDAMN! © Mia Wallace. Don’t sleep on O-D. Shit, I might OD on “Free Myself”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Freddie Joachim “Patiently” [BEAT TAPE]
Freddie Joachim just quietly dropped a brand new beat tape via Bandcamp for only $3.33. Cop “Patiently” right now. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: L’Orange “Old Soul” [BEAT TAPE]
L’Orange of Lo Phi Records drops a beat tape inspired by Lady Day herself Billie Holliday. The lead track features bars from yU, Hassaan Mackey and vocals from Kelsey Lu but the rest of the project is beats. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Jean P x LAKIM “Opposites Attract” [NEW PROJECT]
Ohio emcee Jean P teamed up with Luigi Bo’s boy and former Hypedog’s Underdog LAKIM to make an ill collaborative project “Opposites Attract”. 15 tracks of raw bars over excellent production. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Bombay Da Realest “The Show Is Over” [BEAT TAPE]
Bombay Da Realest of J.Bizness’ Illregular Instrumentals LLC has just dropped a brand new beat tape called “The Show Is Over” for the beat heads, emcees and the people dem in general. 20 slaps. 5 dollars. Listen to the embedded Bandcamp link as I hammer out this new SoundCloud plugin issue for WordPress. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: AppleJac “Music Is My Main Squeeze” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie DJ Applejac dropped a beat tape a few days ago called “Music Is My Main Squeeze” that I’ve been playing all morning long as I’ve been doing these posts. Now it’s time to share with the rest of the class (world). Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: M.O.P. x Snowgoons “Sparta” [NEW PROJECT]
Today M.O.P. dropped a new project called “Sparta” which came about from The Snowgoons sending M.O.P. about 100 beats. Billy Danze & Lil’ Fame picked 10 and made an album full of fight music. You can cop the M.O.P. and Snowgoons collaboration right now from iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Fat Beats and UGHH. Don’t sleep on Mash Out Posse. First Family 4 Life. Salute…
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DON’T SLEEP: Juan Deuce x Falside “The Mechanics EP” [NEW PROJECT]
New project from the homie from Providence Falside & emcee Juan Deuce called “The Mechanics EP”. You’ve heard Falside’s beats on PIK before and you’ve seen the video for “Guts” all over the internet so listen to Juan Deuce spit bars over his production. Don’t sleep on it!
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DON’T SLEEP: Grap Luva “Neva Done EP” [NEW PROJECT]
Grap Luva is known as the younger brother of Pete Rock but he’s a Hip Hop veteran and legend in his own right. He got his start in the game and his name from Heavy D (R.I.P.), went through “Pete Rock Boot Camp” on the SP 1200. Produced numerous classics and spit several classic verses. Not only that but Grap Luva is also a part of InI whose heavily bootlegged album (although it’s not even the official version of the project) is considered a classic as well.
Here he is, back with the “Neva Done EP” which features production from Kev Brown, Joc Max, Damu The Fudgemunk & several instrumental from Grap Luva himself. You can cop it on vinyl, CD or in digital form from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats, UGHH or any other reputable digital music marketplace. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Tanya Morgan “You & What Army EP” [NEW PROJECT]
Tanya Morgan dropped a classic LP (“Brooklynati”), lost a member and dropped two incredible solo LP’s “Don Cusack In High Fidelity” & “Pea’s Gotta Have It” in recent years. Today they added to their already impressive discography with a dope ass EP called “You & What Army EP”. Salute the entire Lessondary Crew. Is it still 1993? Don’t sleep!
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