J. Bizness just hit us all off with his newest beat tape plus a new unreleased jawn from the Illregular Instrumentals fam. If you’re unfamiliar , get yo’ ass caught up.
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DON’T SLEEP: Tightface “Treasures Of The Five Boroughs” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Alex Chase of One Handed Music alerted me to this one and I was pleasantly surprised. I had heard Tightface’s name before but never peep any of his work before the link was sent. I feel like an ass for sleeping on this but I’ll be damned if it ever happens again. The Soundcloud link should be just below (yeah, I just realized all I had to do was embed it). Enjoy:
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DON’T SLEEP: Fathom 9 “The Colorful Grey: Moods Of Fathom 9” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Fathom 9’s instrumental opus “Untitled (Pulse Beta)” was featured on Producers I Know back in January and now he’s back with “The Colorful Grey: Moods Of Fathom 9” showing off his versatility. Don’t sleep on this one, you’ll regret it.
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DON’T SLEEP: Dela f/Blu “WhatUWanna” [SINGLE]
Dela has dropped some of my favorite jawns in recent years, namely his projects “Changes Of Atmosphere”, “Atmosphere Airlines” and “The Robert Glasper Beat Tape”. His upcoming LP “Translation Lost” drops March 31st via Drink Water Music/Project Mooncircle and this is the lead single featuring Blu “WhatUWanna”. Listen to it via Soundcloud, shout out to Jose over @ Word Is Bond.
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DON’T SLEEP: Wizard “2011 Beat Tease” [VIDEO BEAT TAPE]
The homie Wizard hit us off with a new video beat tape. Shout out to Beat Fanatic and get at Wizard for some slaps you bastards. One.
DON’T SLEEP: Coleman & Ta’Raach “L.A. Series #9” & Exile & Free The Robots “L.A. Series #10” [NEW INSTRUMENTAL PROJECTS]
All City Records in Dublin have released some of my favorite jawns of the past three or so years. There was the 7×7 Beatstrumentals Series, Knxwledge’s “Klouds”, Onra’s “Long Distance” and let’s not forget the “L.A. Series” that’s drawing to a close with these two final releases by Coleman & Ta’Raach then Exile & Free The Robots. The entire “L.A. Series” showcases the premiere beatmakers and producers currently in Los Angeles. All 10 releases are occupying space in my illustrious iPod Touch as I write this very piece.
Get your heads out of your asses (assuming that they’re there of course, if not just assume that I’m an asshole that’s really passionate about music) and cop these two releases post haste. Also check out All City Dublin’s entire back catalog. Thank you.
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DON’T SLEEP: B.Lewis “Science Within Reason” [FREE INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
B.Lewis‘ “Science Within Reason” is 30 tracks of HOLYFUCKINGSHITGODDAMNMOTHERFUCKER. This is the textbook definition of scrunchface music rightchea. I try to refrain from headbutting Sunday school teachers like a damb soccer hooligan when this jawn is playing in my Sony MDR-NC7’s. Ladies, you may or may not get pregnant listening to this music. With or without a partner even being present so take a pill or strap up or whatever the hell you ladies do. Love synths? Love drums? Love melody? Download “Science Within Reason” right now then you dumbass! Wooooooo! © Ric Flair
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DON’T SLEEP: Kadaj Da Kid “Portrait” [BEAT TAPE]
I’ve been getting beats from Kadaj for a while but since the Scrunchface Show’s hiatus (won’t be back until April now, sorry to say) I wasn’t able to play any of his slaps. He recently dropped a beat tape called “Portrait” that I couldn’t give the attention I wanted because I was otherwise occupied but here it is. Kadaj Da Kid “Portrait” via his Bandcamp. Salute the entire DMV.
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DON’T SLEEP: SIRKNX (Sir Froderick x Knxwledge) “Afrikan Divas” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Some more newness from Knxwledge. I should’ve just included this jawn in the “Mango EP” post but hindsight is always 20/20. In any event, pick up this “AfrikanDivas” project via SIRKNX‘s Bandcamp. You’re welcome.
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DON’T SLEEP: Matthewdavid “International EP” [NEW PROJECT]
Brainfeeder rep Matthewdavid recently dropped his new jawn “International EP” on the people of Earth. If you’re a beathead then you definitely need to be checkin’ for this. Keep your eyes peeled for a full length project dropping in the near future.
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DON’T SLEEP: Punchline & Fokis “Do It Live” (prod. by Vanderslice Of Brutal Music) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
New shit from Punchline (Punch & Words) & Fokis called “Do It Live” produced by the homie Vanderslice of Brutal Music. Grab it directly below. Enjoy:
Punchline & Fokis “Do It Live” (prod. by Vanderslice of Brutal Music) [DIVSHARE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Junclassic “Stingray” (prod. by Willie Green) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
The Brooklyn homie Junclassic (“Imaginary Enemies”) recorded a new single called “Stingray” with old friend from Boston Willie Green on the beat. Here it is:
Junclassic “Stingray” (prod. by Willie Green) [DIVSHARE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Fat Killahz “Fuck ‘Em Up” (prod. by Peace Of Mind) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
New Fat Killahz (Shim E Bango x Fatt Father x King Gordy x Marv Won) shit produced by the homie Peace Of Mind. What more can I say? © Milk Dee
Fat Killahz “Fuck ‘Em Up” (prod. by Peace Of Mind) [DIVSHARE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Has Lo “In Case I Don’t Make It” [ALBUM]
This post is pretty personal for me because sometime last year our boy producer/emcee Has-Lo was on the air with us on The Scrunchface Show talking about this very same project. Eric & Travis had heard it and swore by it. They hit me off with it and I was floored that a project like this not only didn’t have a home but the previous label owner that heard it balked at releasing it because he didn’t know how to market it.
I would throw his bitchass under the bus but if you’ve been paying attention you already know whom I’m referring to.That doesn’t matter, what does matter is “In Case I Don’t Make It” reminded us of another classic album that was homeless when we first heard it. That album was called “Gas Mask”. “Gas Mask” has since been regarded as one of the best albums of 2010 by everyone with opinions that actually matter to me.
Mike over at Mello Music Group group heard the album and felt the exact same way we did about it. Now, on March 29th “In Case I Don’t Make It”, an album I’ve been playing for about a year in my headphones will finally be available to the public at large so they too will finally appreciate the brilliance of our boy Has-Lo as much as we already do. Preview the album on iTunes, pre-order it on Amazon or UGHH. In the meantime, peep Has-Lo’s “Antelopes & Lions” mixtape to tide you over until the LP drops on March 29th, 2011.
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DON’T SLEEP: Pharaohe Monch f/Shotyme & DJ Boogie Blind “Clap (One Day)” (prod. by M Phazes) [VIDEO]
New visuals for the second official single from the upcoming masterpiece from Pharaohe Monch “W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)”. It drops March 22nd on Duck Down Records. The special edition iTunes version comes with this long form video plus the digital booklet. “Clap (One Day)” is produced by Australian fam M Phazes.
“We Are Renegades” features performances from Idris Elba, Jean Grae, Royce Da 5’9″, MeLa Machinko, Shotyme, DJ Boogie Blind, Mr. Porter, Styles P, Phonte, Jill Scott, Citizen Cope & Immortal Technique. Production is handled by M Phazes, Pharoahe Monche, Exile, Marco Polo, Samiyam, Diamond D, Adam Deitch & Eric Krasno of Fyre Dept. , Fatin “10” Horton, Mike Loe & Lion’s Share Music Group. Pre-order “We Are Renegades” today.
DON’T SLEEP: Reks f/ Lil’ Fame & Attica Barz “Cigarettes” (prod. by Fizzy Womack) [VIDEO]
Reks “R.E.K.S” dropped on March 8th on ShowOff/Brick Records. This is the newest single produced by the homie Lil’ Fame of M.O.P. AKA Fizzy Womack featuring himself & Attica Barz. I missed Reks & Statik Selektah at the UGHH in store last night so I’ll try to catch ’em at the Middle East tonight during the “R.E.K.S.” release party. Cop “R.E.K.S” today.
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DON’T SLEEP: Jay Electronica “The Making Of Act II” [VIDEO]
The people want “Act II: Patents Of Nobility”. Jay Electronica has insisted that it was coming but it wasn’t ready yet last year when he played some unfinished tracks for a few of his people. Angela Yee told me it wasn’t ready but big things were in the works when I asked her about it last year. Then Jay Electronica signed with Roc Nation and his original plans to release a project via his Dogon Society/Decon imprint were up in the air. According to Just Blaze the plan will move forward but it just needs to be adjusted. In any event, Jay travels to Africa & records a track for the long awaited project. This clip features the vocalist LaTonya Givens. Jay said it’s coming. It’s coming. Stay tuned. ARE YOU WATCHING CLOSELY?
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DON’T SLEEP: Aeon “Beta Max” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Aeon, who many of you may know from his work over the years producing banger after banger for members of the Lessondary Crew just recently dropped a new instrument project/beat tape entitled “Beta Max” that is pure insanity. Listen! © Raphael De La Ghetto
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DON’T SLEEP: Abjo “The Late Show” & “TurnItUp!” [FREE INSTRUMENTAL PROJECTS]
The homie Abjo dropped “The Late Show” via The Soul Dojo a while back & it’s been in my iPod Touch for about a month but he turns around and drops another damb project called “TurnItUp!” a few days ago. You need these in your lives if you claim to be a beathead. Enjoy yo’ self! © Dave Chapelle as Rick James
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DON’T SLEEP: Myke Forte “Zodiac: Virgo” [FREE BEAT TAPE]
Myke Forte is back after taking an online hiatus and upon his glorious return he hath bestowed us all with his newest beat tape “Zodiac: Virgo”. This shit is hotter than Andy Allo. Well, maybe as hot as. Juslisten © Musiq Soulchild
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DON’T SLEEP: Floyd The Locsmif “Interludez And Essentialz” [NEW INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Floyd The Locsmif first came to my attention back when my old partner in rhyme Vanguard did work on O.C.’s “Starchild” LP for Grit Records and Floyd The Locsmif was also one of the producers on the project. Since then he’s become a favorite producer of mine and his “Divine Dezignz” series and remix albums are the stuff of legend. As we wait for “Divine Dezignz #3: Dirty Canvas” to drop, Locsmif blesses heads with “Interludez And Essentialz” via Bandcamp. Cop it.
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DON’T SLEEP: Knxwledge “Mango EP” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Philly representative & Klipm0dian Knxwldge blessed the internets with a new EP via Love On The Beat. What we end of with is the “Mango EP”. Go get you some.
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DON’T SLEEP: Denmark Vessey (Crown Nation) “Work To Do” [VIDEO]
Denmark Vessey sent me two songs last year, “Work To Do” & “Mufuckin’ Ass”. Both songs premiered back last December as exclusives on The Scrunchface Show. Here is the video for “Work To Do” and stay tuned to Crown Nation.
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DON’T SLEEP: School Of Sharks (MarQ Spekt x H.P. Capone x Lex Boogie From The Bronx) [LINKS]
The collective known as School Of Sharks has been making it’s bloggerverse rounds as of late with no posts from me. This needs to stop. NOW. I present to you all the collected works of School Of Sharks (MarQ SpeKt, H.P. Capone & Lex Boogie From The Bronx). Stop sleepin’. You’re all welcome.
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DON’T SLEEP: Dumbtron (Willie Evans Jr. x Paten Locke) “Stay Classy (Live Version)” [VIDEO]
Willie Evans Jr. & Paten Locke of the group Asamov/The AB’s are both two of my favorite emcee/producers hands down. As Dumbtron they still make music as well as do broadcasts from their site The Nerdy South. New shit coming soon from High Water Music. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Blackberry Jones f/yU of Diamond District “The LifeLine” (Installment 1) [VIDEO]
Back in December 2009, on Rappers I Know I saw a video of BlackBerry Jones do some of the illest chops I seen live in recent memory. He’s back at it but this time he’s pulled the lyricist yU of Diamond District fame (“In The Ruff” & “Before Taxes”) to spit over his creation. The result is illmatic. If you want to keep up with Blackberry Jones follow him on Twitter. Installment 2 soon come…
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DON’T SLEEP: Ron Dance x Nameless “Flidelphia: The In Crowd” [FREE ALBUM]
Ron Dance is a Philadelphia transplant that lives in Detroit. He’s a member of the group 101 with Marv Won & Ro Spit. He’s made a couple of projects that I’ve reviewed in the past. He wears vests. He has a Dominican barber on call 24/7 who has clippers and trimmers with laser mounts on them. He also has a Ustream show that I often tune into just to crack on him. All that said, he has yet to make anything I didn’t like. This project he made with Bloggerhouse favorite & Scrunchface Show regular, producer Nameless is NO different. I present to you all Ron Dance x Nameless “Flidelphia: The In Crowd”.
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DON’T SLEEP: Trebles And Blues “The Blue Note” [FREE INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Once again the good people at The Soul Dojo alerted me to this one and it’s occupied a fair amount of burn in my iPod Touch in a short time. Stop sleeping on Trebles And Blues “The Blue Note”. Enjoy…
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DON’T SLEEP: Peace Of Mind x The Beat Illz “While My Akai Gently Weeps” [PIK EXCLUSIVE/FREE INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
I first heard a track from this project months ago and I was absolutely blown away. I played it on The Scrunchface Show and the response was crazy. I played another slap from it the following week and I’m proud to announce that Peace Of Mind just hit me off with the new completed project titled “Peace Of Mind x The Beat Illz “While My Akai Gently Weeps” based around the music of The Beatles which are one of my favorite all time groups. This project is so amazing that I was late uploading it because I was listening to it so much. Real talk. Without any further ado, Producers I Know presents Peace Of Mind x The Beat Illz “While My Akai Gently Weeps”. Enjoy. One love to Street Justice, Inkster, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Flint & Detroit for all the love over the years. Don’t think for a second I haven’t noticed…
Producers IKnow Presents Peace Of Mind x The Beat Illz “While My Akai Gently Weeps” [MEDIAFIRE LINK]
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DON’T SLEEP: Apollo Brown “Never In A Million Years” [VIDEO]
Apollo Brown’s “Clouds” drops everywhere March 1st, 2011. If you didn’t know you can cop it right now on iTunes and in 6 hours you can cop it at every digital music marketplace imaginable and physical copies will be available in every store worth mentioning (shout out to the hometown spot UGHH for always holding us down). Below is a video from one of the best instrumental projects of 2011 and the newest opus from the Producer Of 2010. Fuck who you thought it was. I forgive you, now just go cop “Clouds” & enjoy these visuals below. No sleeping allowed, B…
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DON’T SLEEP: Mr. Probz “Hate You” (prod. by Beat Butcha) [VIDEO]
Dutch emcee Mr. Probz (formerly of Most Official) spits heat over the production of our boy Beat Butcha and the end result is “Hate You”. I need an mp3 of this jawn to play on the Scrunchface Show when it’s back up and running in March. Enjoy and stop sleeping on Beat Butcha & Halal Beats. For the right price he can make your shit sound fresher…
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DON’T SLEEP: Mr. J. Medeiros “Nothing Without Providence” (prod. by The Stare) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Mr. J. Medeiros (“Of Gods And Girls”, “Friends Enemies Apples Apples” & “The Art Of Broken Glass”) has continued to make quality Hip Hop since the days of The Procussions. His latest offering is the lead single from his upcoming album “Saudade” and it is produced by the team known as The Stare which consists of himself, Stro The 89th Key & Luke Atencio. The song is “Nothing Without Providence”. Enjoy.
Mr. J. Medeiros “Nothing Without Providence” (prod. by The Stare)
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