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DON’T SLEEP: Black Milk x Jack White “Brain”/”Royal Mega” [NEW MUSIC]

So…two of my favorite musicians/producers collaborated recently. Jack White (formerly of The White Stripes) and Black Milk. Let me explain, I was a White Stripes fan from jump. When Jack produced the Von Bondies I was like “WORD!”. His side projects with The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather are among my favorites. I even saw “Coffee & Cigarettes” partly because I knew RZA & GZA would be in it alongside Jack & Meg White. I’ve also seen “The White Stripes: Under Blackpool Lights” and “The White Stripes Under Great Northern Lights” in addition to “It Might Get Loud” which has been on my Neflix instant queue since it became available. I’m a fan. Obviously.

The story of Black Milk and Jack White getting together @ Third Man Records in Nashville to record and the audio itself is over @ Black Milk’s site. Salute Black Milk, Rosalinda, Daru Jones, AB & Malik Hunter. “Brain” & “Royal Mega” are fuckin’ epic. Cop ’em. DON’T SLEEP!

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Posted by  |  July 12, 2011 | Categories: Decon Records, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars, Third Man Records | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Trek Life “Wouldn’t Change Nothing” [REMIX ALBUM]

Last year, the amazing Oddisee x Trek Life LP “Everything Changed Nothing” was released on Mello Music Group and it did quite well both critically and saleswise. This year, Trek Life’s “Wouldn’t Change Nothing” drops, a remix album featuring the production talents of Oddisee, Apollo Brown, J.Bizness, Marv Won, Slimkat78, Audible Doctor, Bombay, Captain, A3, Duke Westlake and my boys Has-Lo & ST/MiC. I might be biased because so many of my favorite producers and affiliates are on this project but fuck it, they’re all dope so that makes it all right. Cop “Wouldn’t Change Nothing” for only $5.99 from Amazon or from iTunes or UGHH and make your day fresher than it was previously. Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 12, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Mello Music Group, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Nameless “[shrug]” [BEAT TAPE]

Immensely talented graphic designer and beatmaker/producer NAMELESS has dropped yet another ill project on people’s heads this morning called simply “[shrug]”. The thing is that’s it’s virtually impossible to shrug off these slaps after hearing them. If you need graphic design work or beats from NAMELESS then hit him up @ namelessdesigns83[at]gmail[dot]com. Serious inquiries only as we don’t have time for fake muthafuckas. Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 12, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Hennessy Artistry x Thibaut De Longeville “The Art Of Blending” [DOCUMENTARY]

Thibaut De Longville did a documentary called “Just for Kicks” that documented the rise of sneaker culture (and hypebeasting) in America and worldwide. I loved the Adidas section involving Run DMC the most, then again I’m from Boston so of course I did. I saw that he did a documentary recently called “The Art Of Blending” that’s 30 minutes long and features footage of The Roots, Q Tip, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige and Eve alongside Chaka Khan and Bobby Brown for a special NYC performance while the assembled talent explains what “blending” means and encompasses to them individually. This shit is epic, B. Go here to watch the legendary Roots Crew tear shit down and embody “The Art Of Blending”. Enjoy. DON’T SLEEP!

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP [FLASHBACK]: Datahowler “Everywhere A Million” Live MPC 1000 Routine [BEAT VIDEO]

Back when my boy Datahowler went by the name Objektiv One he had an MPC 1000 routine he did that I thought was dope. Here it is. Also, he’s a talented graphic designer. Get at him for work in either graphic design or production. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: @Peace “@Peace” [NEW ALBUM]

Two producers I’m very familiar with Christoph El Truento & Benny Tones are both involved in this project sonically so that alone was reason enough for me to listen. I didn’t expect to be this impressed with “@Peace” lyrically. Is this a duo? All I know is this shit needs a physical release. That’s two indie/free albums I heard in the span of 90 minutes that completely piss all over 85% of these major label albums that dropped in 2011. Amazing. Don’t sleep on “@Peace”…

Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Idasa Tariq “Pissed Off Soul Man” [NEW ALBUM]

Idasa Tariq is the first name I think of when I think of current Pittsburgh Hip Hop. Not Wiz Khalifa. Not Mac Miller. This emcee/producer’s name needs to be mentioned when you discuss the nicest up & comers on the scene today. Features from A.P.E.X., Jasiri X, Ayatollah Jaxx, E-Fluent and Kymel Yard raise “Pissed Off Soul Man” from just a dope ass album to one of the best efforts of 2011 thus far. Listen to “Pissed Off Soul Man” for yourself and form your own opinion. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Vandalyzm “April’s Fool” (prod. by Vandalyzm) [VIDEO]

This is the lead single from the homie Vandalyzm‘s upcoming EP “The Proposal”. It’s called “April’s Fool” and was produced by Vandalyzm. Shout out to Native Instruments and the Maschine. I can’t wait to finally hear this jawn. You don’t even know…

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars, Soulspazm Records | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Zilla Rocca “Nights & Weekends Promo” [VIDEO]

Zilla Rocca is trying to fund the release of his new album “Nights & Weekends” via Kickstarter. He has 20 days left and only about $1000 left to go before he reaches his goal. Below is a promo video for the aforementioned project which I’d like to see come to fruition for selfish personal reasons. In any event, check this jawn out and help this man get his music out to the masses. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars, World Around Records | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Roy Ayers Project x Tribeca “4ever 2gether” [INSTRUMENTAL]

Tribeca is a producer that’s been around for a minute. I remember back when he was making tracks for my boy KT and his jawns “My Life” and “Charlie Hustle”. In any event, check out the crispness of those drums on his new submission to the Roy Ayers Project called “4ever 2gether”. If you’d like to submit your interpretations and slaps to the Roy Ayers Project, hit them up @ RoyAyersProject@gmail.com but please read these beat submission guidelines thoroughly first. Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Roy Ayers Project | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Shabazz Palaces Live @ KEXP, Seattle (6.28.2011) [VIDEO]

Y’all really need to cop Shabazz Palaces “Black Up” if you haven’t already. Cop it from Amazon, eMusic or the bonus track version from iTunes. I’ve been too busy to rant about this jawn but you need to cop it. Didn’t I already tell y’all about Shabazz Palaces a while back? Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Sub Pop Records | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Lewis Parker “Dangerous Adventures Promo Special” [VIDEO]

The elusive master of the SP 1200 Lewis Parker (trust me, I’ve been trying to get a hold of him for Has-Lo for a minute) recently dropped a vinyl collector’s edition LP called “Dangerous Adventures EP” that the masses need to be aware of. The project features Lewis Parker slaps with bars from Planet Asia, Vast Aire, John Robinson, T.R.A.C, Eastkoast, Tah Born, River Nelson, Icerocks, Killa Sha (R.I.P.), Baron, Sav Killz and Lewis Parker himself.

You need this shit in your lives if you’re a real beathead and vinyl afficionado. That’s my word. There’s a limited run of 500 copies being printed and you can cop yours from KingUnderground right now. Salute to The World Of Dusty Vinyl & KingUnderground. Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, KingUnderground, The World Of Dusty Vinyl | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: DJ Mark The 45 King “Making The Beat: Prince Paul Pts. 1 & 2” [VIDEOS]

DJ Mark The 45 King’s talk show “Making The Beat” is a great way to hear a master speak with several other great guests. This particular two part interview involved Stetsasonic member, De La Soul mentor/producer, Gravedigga and the pioneer of album skits DJ Prince Paul. This is pure gold, B. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Producers I Know x Peace Of Mind “Laces Out” [BEAT TAPE]

It’s now officially July 11th, 2011 so we will unleash Hell on the blogosphere/bloggerverse in the guise of this 35 slap monstrosity titled “Laces Out”. Peace Of Mind did all the work, I just provided the venue. Just know that this jawn is ridiculous and well worth the wait. The weekend is your reward for your work week. “Laces Out” is your reward for surviving your weekend.

“Laces Out” will serve as the soundtrack to your ascent into night as well as the transformation from night into morning. It can serve as driving music or iron horse commuter music. You can work out to it. Shit, if you’re gully you can even fuck to it (Good luck with that, though. You need to find a girl that wears Timberlands in the summer for that one…)

Oh yeah…it ain’t over muthafuckas! © O’Shea Jackson. More jawns coming from J57, Aspect One, Falside, the official announcement of the newest PIK member @ midnight July 15th and some other surprises. Don’t sleep on Producers I Know in July and beyond! Without any further ado, I present “Laces Out”. Enjoy:

Producers I Know x Peace Of Mind “Laces Out” [MEDIAFIRE LINK]

Producers I Know x Peace Of Mind “Laces Out” [MEGAUPLOAD LINK]

Producers I Know x Peace Of Mind “Laces Out” [DIVSHARE LINK]

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Posted by  |  July 11, 2011 | Categories: Beats At Will, DON'T SLEEP, Producers I Know, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 3 Comments

DON’T SLEEP: Myst “Future King” [BEAT TAPE]

This beat tape from Myst titled “Future King” is easily one of the best jawns I just happened to stumble upon on a Sunday when I was actually scouring the internet looking to download some back issues of comic books I was missing instead, Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: K-Murdock “The Ronin” [UPCOMING NEW PROJECT]

K-Murdock produced 7 jawns that didn’t get released previously by artists such as Braille, Kings & Commoners, Mr. Miranda, Real Reid, K-Chromozome, Deus, and Junclassic. Only 47 of “The Ronin” will be made with custom artwork from Rodrigo Pradel (Get it? “47 Ronin”). Preview & Pre-order it now before it drops on July 29th or just buy it outright digitally now. Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Neosonic Productions, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Beat Creator Escapades x 2M “Mind Control” [BEAT TAPE]

I just got tipped off about this jawn 20 minutes ago on Twitter by EMP1. Rotterdam based beatsmith 2M teamed up with production website Beat Creator Escapades to bring the beat tape/instrumental EP “Mind Control” to the masses. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: Beat Creator Escapades, DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: DEON “GTFO” (prod. by DEON) [SINGLE]

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have a great affinity for Dubstep & Grime music and the related musical aesthetic. I came up on Drum N’ Bass, Trip Hop, UK Garage, and 2 Step in the 90’s and when Grime first started between So Solid Crew and Wiley’s work with Pay As U Go Crew I was on board. I first became conscious of Dubstep sometime around 2005 and I was a big fan immediately. That being said, DEON’s “GTFO” is one of the most monstrous jawns I’ve heard since the Mweslee remix of Slugabed’s “Donky Stomp”. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Sene “exit, us” (prod. by Sene) [VIDEO]

Here are visuals for the first part of Sene’s opus “exit, us”. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Freddie Joachim ‘Waves” (prod. by Freddie Joachim) [VIDEO]

New slap from Freddie Joachim called “Waves”. It’s truly been a busy ass week if I missed this jawn…

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Mellow Orange Records, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah “Back For More” [NEW UPCOMING ALBUM]

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah’s “Back For More” will finally drop on July 12th, 2011. I can’t wait for you all to hear it. Here are a few videos that can do a better job of selling this album than I can. DON’T SLEEP!

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Rappers I Know | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: DJ Lord Ron f/John Robinson “The Touch” (prod. by DJ Lord Ron) [VIDEO]

Off of the LP titled “Environmental Shape Sounds of DJ Lord Ron”, Cop it here or on iTunes. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Pusha T f/Tyler The Creator “Trouble On My Mind” (prod. by Pharrell Williams) [SINGLE]

I mean. OK. It doesn’t suck….

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Sonnyjim “The Psychonaut” (prod. by DJ IQ) [VIDEO]

Here’s the video for Sonnyjim’s lead single from his upcoming EatGood/Obese Records release that drops July 25th, “The Psychonaut”. This jawn is produced by DJ IQ who is also featured prominently on “The Psychonaut LP”. Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 10, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, EatGood Records | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Sonnyjim “The Psychonaut LP” [NEW UPCOMING ALBUM]

Sonnyjim’s “The Psychonaut LP” is set to drop on July 25th via EatGood Records (UK) & Obese Records (AUS). It’ll feature production from M-Phazes, !llmind, Kelakovski, DJ IQ, Dag Nabit, Sammy Scissors, Eyebs, Jehst, Phibes, Team PIK members Pete Cannon and Naive, plus a track produced by Sonnyjim himself. There will also be guest appearances from Prince Po, Taharka, Foreign Beggars, Jehst, Rtkal, Brad Strut, Micall Parkinsun, Mata & Must round out the project. Check out the 3 song digi single. Preview the album here. Pre-order it today…

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: Beat Fanatic, DON'T SLEEP, EatGood Records, Louisden Beat Battles, Producers I Know, Scrunchface Show Regulars, Team PIK | Tags: | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: BP x Stoneface “Hands Of Change” (prod. by BP) [VIDEO]

This is the video for Stoneface’s “Hands Of Change” off the free EP “BP presents…Stoneface” below. For the in depth story behind the song “Hands Of Change” from Stoneface himself go here.

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Raul Supreme “Fruity Loops 9 Hip Hop Beat Mix” [BEAT VIDEO]

Here’s an 8 minute video beat reel containing some of Louisden League veteran Raul Supreme‘s latest FL Studio 9 slaps. Enjoy:

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Louisden Beat Battles | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Ichiro_ “sun dong yeol” (prod. by Ichiro_) [VIDEO]

This is the video for the lead single “sun dong yeol” off Ichiro_’s debut LP “unconsidered_” which dropped recently on Oilworks Records in Japan. You can also cop the CD from Jet Set Records and Freedom Records or just search “Ichiro_” on iTunes to cop it for $11.99 USD as it costs over $20 at the cheapest from any digital or physical music marketplace in Japan.

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Oilworks Records | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: 2DBZ x Veterano “Barbecue Blends Vol. III” [MIX]

Veterano just posted up a blend of classic jawns on his Bandcamp recently that I thought I’d share with the people dem called “Barbecue Blends Vol. III”. Wait until Veterano releases his newest incredible instrumental project “Westside Stories”. You’ve been warned…

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: 2DopeBoyz, DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Sci Fi Stu f/Remarkable Mayor “No Set Flow” (prod. by Sci Fi Stu) [SINGLE]

It’s the lead single from Sci Fi Stu’s upcoming project on Domination Recordings, “No Set Flow” featuring Remarkable Mayor. If you like what you hear you can also cop it on iTunes. Enjoy:

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: Digi Crates Records, DON'T SLEEP | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: NAMELESS “Find + Ways” (prod. by NAMELESS) [SINGLE]

NAMELESS‘ “Find + Ways” is the lead single from his upcoming instrumental project titled “[shrug]”. I can’t wait to hear this joint when it finally drops on July 12, 2011 (the day after Peace Of Mind’s “Laces Out” drops). Next week is gonna be ill! Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Paul White f/Guilty Simpson “Trust” (prod. by Paul White) [SINGLE]

The lead single from the upcoming One Handed Music LP “Rapping With Paul White” dropping August 23rd, 2011 is the Guilty Simpson guested “Trust”. Pre-order “Rapping With Paul White” via his Bandcamp and make your life fresher than it previously was. Don’t sleep!

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Posted by  |  July 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, One Handed Music, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment