New Ciph Barker! Dude rhymes in Dutch & English plus he made this beat himself. If you’re into Hip Hop then you’ll feel this. The newest single from Ciph Barker “Dopamine”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Aardvarck “Loopin’ For The Perfect Beat” [MIX]
This Aardvarck supermix of some of the illest beats in history was posted up as part of a contest. If anyone can name EVERY BEAT in this mix they’ll get an ill prize package from Aardvarck/Eat Concrete. Good lookin’ out to Laurent Fintoni for pointing this one out. I know a LOT of these! They even added some Wiley! Brrrrap! DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Astronote “De La Soul Tribute (Verbal Clap Rendition)” (prod. by Astronote) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Astronote did this alternate rendition of the De La Soul classic “Verbal Clap” not too long ago that not a great many of you heard. That being the case, I decided to showcase it for the people dem. You’re all welcome. Don’t sleep on Astronote!
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DON’T SLEEP: L’Orange f/Kaimbr, Kon Sci & Legacy “My Time” (prod. by L’Orange) [SINGLE]
This new Lo Phi Records single from producer L’Orange called “My Time” featuring Kaimbr, Kon Sci & Legacy. This is certified dope and you can hear it on DJBooth.net. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Antman Wonder “Amazing Spiderman (soul interpolation)” (prod. by Antman Wonder) [INSTRUMENTAL]
During this entire “Producers I Know List Project” I’ve undertaken this past week, I’ve decided to add people to the list that clearly deserve to be there. One of them being my homie from Philly named AntMan Wonder. Here’s one of his latest interpolations called “Amazing Spiderman” from one of the many variant “Amazing Spiderman” themes floating around. Don’t sleep on this dude!
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DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project x Dion Decibels “I Need You” [INSTRUMENTAL]
Bay Area DJ/producer/engineer/radio personality Dion Decibels submitted a slap called “I Need You” to the Roy Ayers Project. You can hear “I Need You” here then if you’d like to submit your own composition to the Roy Ayers Project then first you need to thoroughly read their submission guidelines then submit your creation to them @ RoyAyersProject[at]gmail.com. Good luck & don’t sleep!
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RUFIO “19Eighty5” (prod. by RUFIO) [INSTRUMENTAL]
Here’s RUFIO’s entry to the Stussy x Low End Theory x Teenage Engineering “MAKE BEATS” contest. It’s a banger called “19Eighty5”. DON’T SLEEP.
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DON’T SLEEP: Slimkat78 “Throwback Beat Kollage Vol.1” [MIX]
Here’s a mix of old Slimkat78 of the 1978ers beats for the people dem that recognize and for those that don’t recognize his talent. Stop sleeping…
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DON’T SLEEP: Makes Van “Sampler Beats 4 Sale #3” [MIX]
Here’s a mix of beats for sale from young Russian beatmaker/producer Makes Van who you may remember from his previous appearances on Hypedog & Producers I Know. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Elusive x ST/MiC “Preserves” [NEW UPCOMING PROJECT]
So back when Elusive was making his “Beat Placement” LP on Fly Definition he sent a few beats to my boy ST/MiC who shot them right back hella quick. ST/MiC was sent even more beats and the same damb thing happened quite again. I was sent the project months ago and asked to listen to and then name it. I picked the name “Use Your Elusion Vol. 1” but ST/MiC picked “Preserves”. “Preserves” won out and here’s the cover art for the upcoming project with a sampler for the people dem. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Kimbra “Call Me” & “Settle Down” (prod. by M-Phazes) [SINGLES]
Chances are you have NO clue who Kimbra is. THIS is Kimbra. Here’s a song she did that was remixed by M-Phazes and another that was produced by him. If you weren’t aware of his versatility or that he’s a beast then that’s on you. Recognize & realize. Beat Fanatic!
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DON’T SLEEP: ESTA “FOR SALE BEATS” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie ESTA posted up 5 slaps that he’s trying to move so if you want some hit shit to rhyme on then check these jawns on and holler @ him. Serious inquiries only as time is money and none of us have either to waste. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Insect Radio x Chanes “(iN)TANGIBLES” [MIX/PODCAST]
This podcast/mix done for Insect Radio recently features a disgusting amount of dope Chanes beats and tracks he produced. If you’re still sleeping on Chanes after hearing this then you’re probably a square. Real talk…
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DON’T SLEEP: Otayo Dubb f/Balance “Dippin’ Slow” (prod. by Off-Balance) [VIDEO]
This jawn is MY SHIT! Otayo Dubb featuring Balance with Off-Balance of Digital Martyrs. The LP “Cold Piece Of Work” drops on Beatrock Music on September 13th. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Hezekiah “September Beats” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie Hezekiah just sent over a damb beat tape a half an hour ago called “September Beats” that you can download directly from Mediafire. If you’re unfamiliar with his production then slap yourself once and remedy the situation by downloading this right now. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Thelonius Martin “[Super]” [BEAT TAPE]
Thelonious Martin just dropped a beat tape inspired by Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network (especially the bumpers) and other late night pursuits that I’m almost definite y’all might like. Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: ADaD “The Time” (prod. by Exile) [VIDEO]
Here’s the second promo video from ADaD’s “P.S. I’M NEXT” project dropping soon via All Natural Inc. featuring production from Exile, !llmind, Waajeed, Ta-Ku, Dibia$e, Tensei Beats & ADaD himself amongst others. Be on the lookout…
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DON’T SLEEP: King Of The Beats (Parts 1 & 2) (dir. by Pritt Kalsi) [DOCUMENTARY]
In the UK there’s a beat challenge that’s been taking place for years called King Of The Beats put on by a number of UK Hip Hop legends that I grew up admiring and listening to from across the pond. Pritt Kalsi has made a 2 hour plus documentary explaining the formation and evolution into the present day King Of The Beats challenge and the documentation of the July 16th beat battle between young UK beatmakers/producers Agor, Hi Soul & First Hand.
Do you want to see the Hip Hop still lives? Do you want to know who took the crate? Do you want to see a plethora of US & UK Hip Hop legends? Do you want to spend two hours watching cats talk records, beats and the aesthetics of crate digging, Hip Hop production and it’s culture? Then get yourself to The Find Magazine and watch the whole “King Of Beats” documentary directed by Pritt Kalsi right now. This jawn made my morning. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Tall Black Guy “With You” (prod. by Tall Black Guy) [SINGLE]
Here’s a new slap from Tall Black Guy (who’s also going to be featured in the upcoming “Gilles Peterson presents Brownswood Bubblers Seven” compilation. It’s a reworking of an Al Green classic and thanks to Bama Loves Soul on the lookout. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Blasphemous Jazz: The Bitches Brew Sessions [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Sir Froderick told me about a month or so ago that he, Knxwledge, Mndsgn, Swarvy, Josh Hey, Stainless Steel & Cold Seltzers played a show back in June where they each played a set live with reworked Miles Davis compositions from “Bitches Brew”. Being that at one point there was an unwritten rule that you weren’t supposed to flip “certain” classic jazz albums (i.e. “Kind Of Blue”, “My Favorite Things”, “Bitches Brew”, etc.) they decided to call it “Blasphemous Jazz”.
I’ve had an ID3 tagless version of these same WAV’s & mp3’s on my MacBook iTunes Library for more than a month but now YOU all get to finally hear how absolutely genius this is for yourselves. Salute to Stainless Steele for laying down bars over some of the sets as well. I present to you all, “Blasphemous Jazz”. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Tomasz Pieklo “Between Silence EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s yet another beat tape/EP from overseas that came from seemingly nowhere to slap the shit outta me with a handful of baby powder. Polish beatmaker/producer Tomasz Pieklo recently dropped his latest work “Between Silence EP”. I just heard it less than an hour ago along with the previous project I posted on Producers I Know. Don’t sleep indeed!
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DON’T SLEEP: Dakta “Somewhere EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Dakta is a German producer/beatmaker and the “Somewhere EP” literally seemed to come out of nowhere. It still knocks though. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: PTW School x Digi G’Alessio (Overknights) “THE MIXIE Vol. 8” [BEAT VIDEO]
Italian producer/beatmaker & DJ Digi G’Alessio of the Overknights Crew takes part in PTW School’s live mixing series The Mixie. He drops quite a few of Producers I Know’S favorites and The Scrunchface Show regulars in the mix. You can peep the tracklist and download the mix HERE. DON’T SLEEP!
THE MIXIE VOL. 8 / DIGI G’ALESSIO from PTW SCHOOL on Vimeo.
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DON’T SLEEP: Jeremy Ellis Maschine & MPC Lessons 1-11 [BEAT VIDEOS]
If you’re learning how to optimize your skills on your 16 pad music workstation of choice then you need to check for this dudes videos right here. For detailed Native Instruments Maschine or Akai MPC and MPD demonstrations, tutorials and tips from world renowned expert Jeremy “Ayro” Ellis all you need to do is subscribe to his YouTube channel. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Silent Knight f/MeLa Machinko “The Noid” (prod. by !llmind) [SINGLE]
Silent Knight’s upcoming Soulspazm/Elementality Productions LP “Busy Is My Best Friend” drops tomorrow. You can pre-order it right now via iTunes and hear/download the !llmind produced lead single “The Noid” featuring MeLa Machinko. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Native Instruments x Jeremy Ellis Live On A Maschine Mikro [BEAT VIDEO]
On October 1st, 2011 Native Instruments will introduce their new Maschine Mikro to the marketplace. It will retail for $399 and for further specs and information you can hit up the Native Instruments website. Below is a video of Jeremy “Ayro” Ellis doing a live routine on the new Maschine Mikro. Between Komplete 8 Ultimate dropping recently tied into the Maschine 1.7 update big things are poppin’ with Native Instruments right now. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Brenk Sinatra “Gumbo 2: Pretty Ugly” [NEW INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Brenk Sinatra‘s long awaited and highly anticipated (at least by hardcore beatheads & Melting Pot Music fans) new September 23rd, 2011 release “Gumbo 2: Pretty Ugly” has just hit Bandcamp early this morning. You can still pre-order it directly from MPM Site or HHV before it’s available for purchase via digital marketplaces like iTunes, Amazon, etc. All this heat for only £8 (or is it Euros)? Don’t sleep!
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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: Beat Bakkers Beat Tape 2011 [BEAT TAPE]
A few days ago I was sent a link to a post on the site Hip Hop King based in the Netherlands alerting me to a 17 track beat tape/instrumental compilation. I downloaded said file directly from the site and pulled the cover image so I could make my own post on Producers I Know.
What instead happened was the download refused to archive all the way and I only got 13 of the 17 tracks. then when I went to make a post of it on Producers I Know, the image type wouldn’t upload to WordPress due to “security reasons” (a bmp file). I ultimately said “Fuck it!” and decided to do another post instead.
I was on Lowkey’s site You Heard That New and I saw THIS post from a few days ago. Apparently, he switched it to a Hulkshare link & changed the cover art from bmp’s to png’s (which are WordPress friendly). That’s the first (and only) time Producers I Know will be beaten posting an international beat tape or an instrumental compilation. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Boonie Mayfield “Black Koolaid” Preview [BEAT VIDEO]
Boonie Mayfield’s long awaited debut instrumental opus “Black Koolaid” just dropped today. The preview video is just above and the link to “Black Koolaid” itself is right HERE. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: The Find Magazine x Budamunk “Far Weast” [MIX]
Over at The Find Magazine they have an exclusive mix from Japanese producer/beatmaker Budamunk (Jazzy Sport) featuring his production and vocal contributions from Los Angeles talent (hence the title “Far Weast”) including his crew Soul Jugglerz. You can go hear The Find Magazine x Budamunk’s exclusive mix called “Far Weast” by going HERE. DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Musk “The Definition Of Sampling” [INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]
This new instrumental project by Musk consists of nothing but samples from obscure records acquired via constant digging in the crates. Even the cover art is sampled from other album covers. The concept album is called “The Definition Of Sampling” and you should visit the Bandcamp directly to read Musk’s own words on it’s intended aesthetic & creation. Enjoy & DON’T SLEEP!
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