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DON’T SLEEP: El Gant f/J57 & Tek “Problems” & YC The Cynic f/Soul Khan, Von Pea & Sene “More & More” (prod. by J57) [FREE DOWNLOADS]

The collective known as the Brown Bag All Stars has been hella busy as of late, in particular J57. First track I’d like to shed light on is a single from El Gant featuring J57 of Brown Bag All Stars & Tek of Smif N’ Wessun called “Problems”.
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The next offering is from YC the Cynic featuring Soul Khan of Brown Bag All Stars, Von Pea of Tanya Morgan and Brooklyn’s own Sene titled “More & More”. YC The Cynic’s new mixtape “Fall FWD” from which this track is from drops March 1st. Both J57 produced tracks are available for download below. Don’t sleep:

El Gant f/J57 & Tek “Problems” (prod. by J57)

YC the Cynic f/Soul Khan, Von Pea & Sene “More & More” (prod. by J57)

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Posted by  |  February 27, 2011 | Categories: Brown Bag All Stars, DON'T SLEEP, Duck Down Records, Lessondary Crew, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: St/MiC “Solar March” [NEW INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]

St/MiC is a highly respected DMV (Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia) area jack of all trades with a tremendous work ethic and a worldwide reputation. He’s a well renowned multi instrumentalist, DJ, remixer, producer, sound engineer and emcee with a fanbase that stretches from Onancock, VA to Okinawa, Japan. He’s also one of the most selfless guys I know. I can give firsthand testimony to the many times he’s saved our sorry asses by being the technical side and the co-host of Bloggerhouse presents The Scrunchface Show.

His discography includes highly acclaimed releases such as “On My Days Off”, “Life’s Work”, “Honest Music” and “Sleeping” in addition to his lyrical and production contributions to several other projects. This particular LP “Solar March”, is an aesthetically pleasing instrumental opus in the vein of previous works from St/MiC or his work with Tha Connection or Jazz Addixx.

The blend of classical Soul music and Jazz elements in St/MiC’s production creates a final product that will appease not only the casual instrumental music fan, but the dyed in the wool Hip Hop head equally. All it takes is to hear smooth selections such as “No, Really, Listen”, “All In One”, “Rain Dance”, “Combinations”, the driving “ComboTime” or title track “Solar March” to realize this one of St/MiC’s best instrumental offerings to date.

St/MiC’s new instrumental LP “Solar March” is now available for purchase via Digi Crates Records and can be found on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Juno, Beatport, Napster and several other digital music marketplaces worldwide. Don’t sleep…

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Posted by  |  February 26, 2011 | Categories: Digi Crates Records, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Eric Lau “Quadrivium” [NEW INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]

Bloggerhouse favorite, Scrunchface Show regular and UK producer Eric Lau (“New Territories“, “Kilawatt V2 EP” & “Makin’ Sound“) recently blessed the listening public with his newest instrumental offering “Quadrivium” on Kilawatt Music. If you can hear this album and manage to still sleep on it then you must either be deaf, completely devoid of funk or a corpse. Hopefully, all three. You can find “Quadrivium” wherever quality music is sold in both digital and physical formats. You’re all very welcome.

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Posted by  |  February 26, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Kilawatt Music, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Cashis “Move On” (prod. by Vanderslice of Brutal Music) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Former Shady Records artist Cashis has a new jawn called “Move On” produced by Vanderslice of Brutal Music. Shit’s bangin’, you’ll see what I mean soon enough. The download link is below:

Cashis “Move On” (prod. by Vanderslice) [DIVSHARE LINK]

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Posted by  |  February 20, 2011 | Categories: Brutal Music, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Dockmini “Beat Batch February 2011” [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Producers I Know‘s own Dockmini decided to drop off a collection of 11 ill blaps for emcees or vocalists to get busy to. If you happen to like what you hear all you need to do is contact Dockmini @ dockimini[at]googlemail[dot]com for pricing and availability of said track or he can just chef up some fresh slaps for you. Remember, serious inquiries only as time is money and neither of which should be wasted. The download link to Dockmini’s latest batch of beats will be provided below:

Dockmini (Producers I Know) “Beat Batch February 2011” [MEDIAFIRE DOWNLOAD LINK]

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Posted by  |  February 20, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Louisden Beat Battles, Producers I Know, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Apollo Brown “Clouds” [NEW INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]

Apollo Brown had an incredible 2011 and judging by “Clouds” he’ll have a great 2011 as well. It’s already been Bloggerhouse approved and it drops on iTunes exclusively 2.22.2011 but everywhere else on 3.1.2011. This instrumental project is yet another sonic quantum leap from the man who previously brought us the stunning instrumental offerings “Skilled Trade” and “Make Do”. Mark my words, “Clouds” will be regarded as a great project years from now, trust me on this. I’m usually right about this kinda shit, after all.

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Posted by  |  February 16, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Mello Music Group, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Aspect One “Black History” [NEW INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]

It’s finally upon us! The new Aspect One instrumental album just touched down. He’s already blessed us with the incredible releases “Vibe Ready” and “Vibe Over” but now he’s out to make “Black History” with this insane instrumental project. Go to Bandcamp right now and listen to it then cop it if you like what you hear or get it on iTunes. Below is the promo video for said release. Enjoy. Don’t sleep, dammit!

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Posted by  |  February 15, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Kaimbr x Kev Brown “Alexander Green” [NEW ALBUM]

What do you get when you combine one of the most slept on emcees in the game with one of the best emcee/producers of the past decade from one of the illest crews in Hip Hop period? A muthafuckin’ banger, son! Kaimbr x Kev Brown (Low Budget Crew) present to you all “Alexander Green”. If you heard the LMNO x Kev Brown “James Brown” creation for “Selective Hearing 2” then you understand the potential for illness that awaits your ears.

Cop it  for less on Amazon or get it on iTunes, either way just make sure you purchase it. Below I added a promo video plus the visuals for the lead single “Low Budget 260º” & one for the Roddy Rod & Hassan Mackey assisted bangathon “Army Fatigue Rap”. If that doesn’t convince you then nothing will. Enjoy:

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Posted by  |  February 15, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Low Budget Crew, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Ill Poetic presents Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd “Requiem For A Dream” [FREE PROJECT]

Ill Poetic has done it yet again! The same cat that brought us the brilliant mashups “Mood Muzik’z Third” & “Nine Inch Naliens” has blessed us all with his latest opus, Marvin Gaye x Pink Floyd “Requiem For A Dream”. This ambitious project is another masterpiece from Ill Poetic who never ceases to amaze me with his ability to think outside the proverbial box. Don’t sleep. You’ll just regret it later on…

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Posted by  |  February 15, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Esta “Real. Live. Sh*t” [FREE INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM]


This instrumental project has dominated my iTunes playlist for the past weekend so I had to post it up here. The good people over at The Soul Dojo dropped Esta’s “Real. Live. Sh*t” recently and my ears have never recovered…in a good way. I feel obligated to share with the class as well. Don’t sleep on it. Take me at my word when I say this is a shoo in for one of the best instrumental projects of 2011 already. Here goes:

Esta “Real. Live. Sh*t” [BANDCAMP LINK]

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Posted by  |  February 14, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Blaq Poet, Esoteric & Akir “Pawns N’ Rooks” (prod. by DC The Midi Alien & Stu Bangas) [SINGLE/VIDEO]

This jawn “Pawns N’ Rooks” has a heavy Boston/NY collabo theme. It features NYC’s own Blaq Poet & Akir alongside Esoteric of 7L & Esoteric while the track was co-produced by DC The Midi Alien & Stu Bangas, all hailing from the Boston area or Massachusetts.

This jawn is off the upcoming album East Coast Avengers present: DC The Midi Alien “Avengers Airwaves”. It’ll be available for purchase at midnight so cop it here. Meanwhile, check out “Pawns N’ Rooks” below:

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Posted by  |  February 14, 2011 | Categories: Brick Records, Brutal Music, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Ciph Barker f/DJ MP “La Familia” (prod. by Beat Butcha) [SINGLE/VIDEO]

Straight outta the Netherlands comes the second installation of the Rottz series. Last year’s jawn opened a lot of eyes worldwide just off the production alone and this year’s edition “Rottz Vol. 2” is no different. Even if you don’t understand what they’re saying the flow and production is hella hard to deny. Yet another ill blap from Beat Butcha. He’s going to have one hell of a 2011 by my early estimates. Don’t sleep, the YouTube video containing the new jawn “La Familia” is below. Enjoy:

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Posted by  |  February 14, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Louisden Beat Battles, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: DJ Houseshoes previews Random Axe tracks live @ S.O.B’s [VIDEO]

The homie Tommy Kush of WhatWeTalkinBout.com took footage of Houseshoes DJ set at a Black Milk/Daru Jones/AB/Danny Brown where he previewed a few jawns off the upcoming highly anticipated “Random Axe” LP. If you’re still sleeping, Random Axe is a notoriously bloody consortium of three emcees, one of which is a producer as well. The lineup is a virtual Hip Hop murderer’s row, consisting of Sean Price [Heltah Skeltah], Guilty Simpson [Almighty Dreadnaughtz] & Black Milk. The visuals are just below now just wait for Duck Down Records to unleash Hell on the masses this Spring.

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Posted by  |  February 14, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Duck Down Records, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Nutso f/Panchi (of NYG’z), Punchlyne & Torae “Street Corner” (prod. by Pete Cannon) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Producers I Know‘s own Pete Cannon just provided the sonic canvas for Nutso, Panchi (NYG’z), Punchlyne (of Punch N’ Words) and Torae paint over with their bars. The end result is “Street Corner”, expect to hear this jawn blast off on DJ Premier’s Live from HeadQCourterz show on Sirius XM Hip Hop Nation as well as Bloggerhouse’s The Scrunchface Show.

You can find a downloadable dirty mp3 version below. If you want a clean radio version or the WAV instead hit me up @ poisonousparagraphs[at]gmail[dot]com. If you like what you heard from Pete Cannon then hit him up @ petecannonmusic[at]googlemail[dot]com to get some work from him. Serious inquiries only. Time is money goddammit…

Nutso f/Panchi (of NYG’z), Punchlyne (of Punch N’ Words) & Torae “Street Corner” (produced by Pete Cannon [PIK]) [DIVSHARE LINK]

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Posted by  |  February 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Producers I Know, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Nameless “Adobe Dillastrator CS1” [FREE INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]

Nameless has been featured on this site several times since I took over operations for Producers I Know and has been a regular contributor to Bloggerhouse’s online radio show The Scrunchface Show. His previous works, “MJ: The Moonwalker Project”, “16-Bit”, “Be[ats] Original Vol. 2” and “Hypedog presents The Best Of Nameless” have all achieved epic status while “16-Bit: Bonus Stages” is quickly approaching it. This time Nameless dropped off a Dilla tribute project titled “Adobe Dillastrator CS1”. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. Rest in eternal peace James “Jay Dee AKA J Dilla” Yancey, you may be gone but your musical legacy lives forever.

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Posted by  |  February 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Hypedog's Underdogs, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Maverick “The First Step” [FREE PROJECT]

The homie Oddisee just recently put me on to this new up & coming DC producer by way of Baton Rouge by sending over his new jawn “The First Step”. I’d venture as far as to say that based on this first step alone Maverick may end up walking many miles in this field before it’s all said and done. Oddisee would never steer us wrong in the first place. Check out “The First Step” @ Maverick’s Bandcamp page to see what I mean. Don’t sleep.

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Posted by  |  February 9, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Saigon “The Greatest Story Never Told” (prod. by Just Blaze) [VIDEO]

This has been posted on a gang of blogs already but since we’re officially a week away from the long awaited Just Blaze x Saigon opus “The Greatest Story Never Told” it’s safe to finally post it up. If you cop the jawn directly from Suburban Noize you’ll receive the deluxe edition that includes 6 bonus tracks from the original Fort Knox/Atlantic Records version. You can finally get it here after a 5 year wait and check out the visuals below:

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Posted by  |  February 8, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Wizard “That Work” [NEW PROJECT]

Certified beast & Beat Fanatic producer Wizard (the man behind “Parlour Massage Music” , “Chill Pill Vol. 1″, “Chill Pill 2″ &  Beat Fanatic Batch) is back to merk shit in 2011 with his new producer album “That Work” . I don’t know what else Wizard has to do to ensure you stop sleeping on his shit. Either way go preview “That Work” and cop it. If you want work from him just hit him up @ kindlanpiss@hotmail.co.uk to inquire about pricing or to request a beat CD/zip/mix. Serious inquiries only. Time is money, muthafuckas!

Beat Fanatic!

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Posted by  |  February 2, 2011 | Categories: Beat Fanatic, DON'T SLEEP, Louisden Beat Battles, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 2 Comments

DON’T SLEEP: Vandalyzm “Bitch, Im’Mis Talented” (Mixed by DJ Reminise) [FREE MIXTAPE]

My dude Vandalyzm dropped a new mixtape full of his features, collaborations and production. It’s called “Bitch, Im’Mis Talented”. Cuz he is, bitch! Preview and download it from his Bandcamp and if you slept on the rest of his back catalog then take this opportunity to finally get your fuckin’ life right. I’m only serious. Do it. NOW.

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Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars, Soulspazm Records | Tags: , | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: J57 f/Jefferson Pierce “Digital Society” [VIDEO]

This video comes from the J57 instrumental opus/producer album “Digital Society” that dropped back in August. “Digital Society” features Digga Jefferson Pierce and if you slept on J57’s “Digital Society” when it first dropped you can get familiar with it (no Clinton Sparks) here or here. Visuals are just below. Enjoy and look forward to the Brown Bag All Stars x Producers I Know instrumental jawn to drop in March.

Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: Brown Bag All Stars, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: M Slago f/The Rapture, Dow Jonez, Word Life & Money Stax “Rampage EP” [NEW PROJECT]

It’s February 1st, you know what the fuck that means? The new M Slago project “Rampage EP” featuring The Rapture, Dow Jonez, Word Life & Money Stax is now available for purchase on Amazon and iTunes. Cop it now, you bastards.

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Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Alkota “Making Beats With Reason 5” [TEASER VIDEO]

Scrunchface Show regular Alkota recently brought my attention to a new video series he’ll be going forward with this Spring called “Making Beats With Reason 5”. I personally feel that neither can get here soon enough. I’m absolutely sick of snow and the cold. You can hear exclusive Alkota beats on past and future episodes of Bloggerhouse’s Scrunchface Show or on http://www.alkotabeats.com/ . The teaser video is just below. Enjoy:

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Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Roc C x Guilty Simpson x Soul Professa “Ox To The D EP” [FREE PROJECT]

Former Stones Throw reps Roc C & Guilty Simpson both trade bars over production from the homie Soul Professa on the new project “Ox To The D EP” . You can find this project and much more over at Soul Professa’s Bandcamp. Don’t sleep.

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Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

REKS “Self Titled” (prod. by Statik Selektah) & “25th Hour” (prod. by DJ Premier) [VIDEOS]

These two videos are from REKS’ (“Along Came The Chosen”, “Rekless”, “Grey Hairs” & “More Grey Hairs”) upcoming ShowOff/Brick Records release “R.E.K.S. (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme)” which will drop 3.8.2011. Enjoy these two offerings & look forward to another album from one of the greatest talents Boston/MA Hip Hop has to offer. I may be biased, though. Nah, fuck that. I AM. Peep both jawns below:

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Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: Brick Records, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Kayoz (Kaytradamus x Munoz) “Kayoz EP” [FREE INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]

Hypedog presents a collaborative project featuring Mount Real’s Kaytradamus (“Teriphikness”) and Chicago’s Munoz (“A Day In The Life 1, 2 & 3” & “Hip Hop’s Best Kept Secret”) simply titled “Kayoz EP”. If you’ve slept on their previous work now’s the time to cut that shit out. Download this and thank me later (no Drake). Link provided below:

Kayoz (Kaytradamus x Munoz) “Kayoz EP” [MEDIAFIRE LINK]

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Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Hypedog's Underdogs, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Ayatollah “Fingertips” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT & VIDEOS]

Nature Sounds delivers a new instrumental project from Scrunchface Show regular and respected beatsmith Ayatollah. Tollah is not only one of the premier Hip Hop producers of the past decade plus but one of the best at dropping quality instrumental projects (“So Many Reasons To Rhyme”, “Personal Legend Vol. 1”, “Now Playing”, “Listen”, “Louder”, “Drum Machine”, “The Quixotic”, “Cocoon” and the CD collection “Live From The MPC 60” that features the last 3 projects in a box set). “Fingertips” just dropped today and the special edition vinyl release follows on 2.22.11.  Below is a promo video for the project plus one featuring the lead single “It Came From His Fingertips”. Cop it here. Don’t sleep.

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Posted by  |  February 1, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Nature Sounds, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Soulful! “Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks” [FREE PROJECT]

The wait is finally over and the Inner Loop Records x Producers I Know offering from Scrunchface Show regular Soulful! “Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks” is now available to the public. I’ve been playing it in my iTunes & my iPod Touch all month long and now you all get to hear this brilliant collection of 22 collaborations and slaps, too. Enough bullshit, go get it here. Enjoy:

Inner Loop Records x Producers I Know presents Soulful! “Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks” [BANDCAMP LINK]

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Posted by  |  January 31, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Inner Loop Records, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: T.E.F.L.O.N. f/Mina Leon, Ancient Mind & Praverb The Wyse “Races” (prod. by IDK) [SINGLE]

This new T.E.F.L.O.N.posse jawn called “Races” was recently mixed by the homie ST/MiC and features the lovely & talented Mina Leon, Ancient Mind & Praverb The Wyse. You can check it out on T.E.F.L.O.N’s Bandcamp or peep the link so generously provided below. Either way, expect to hear this jam played on Bloggerhouse’s The Scrunchface Show next week. No doubt about that shit. To all parties involved, well done.

T.E.F.L.O.N. f/Mina Leon, Ancient Mind & Praverb The Wyze “Races” (Prod. by IDK) [USERSHARE LINK]

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Posted by  |  January 22, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Inner Loop Records, Scrunchface Show Regulars | 1 Comment

DON’T SLEEP: Lyriciss “Superbad” (prod. by D-Man) [SINGLE]

Inner Loop Records‘ own Lyriciss spits mean bars over some hard hitting production from Brockton, MA’s D-Man (who is the current lifetime leader for Scrunchface Show closers as of the writing of this particular Producers I Know entry). Expect to hear this on the next episode of The Scrunchface Show. Well done, fam. Salute. Links will be provided below:

Lyriciss “Superbad” (prod. by D-Man) [DIVSHARE LINK]

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Posted by  |  January 22, 2011 | Categories: DON'T SLEEP, Inner Loop Records, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Talib Kweli “I’m On One” (prod. by Khrysis!) [VIDEO]

On Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 Talib Kweli will release his newest solo album “Gutter Rainbows” completely independently via Javotti Media/3D in association with Blacksmith. This video is for the jawn “I’m On One” produced by non other than Hall Of Justus affiliate and Beat Fanatic’s own Khrysis! on the boards with the heat. If you like what you hear then feel free to pre-order “Gutter Rainbows” here. Without any further ado, the aforementioned video is just below. Enjoy:

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Posted by  |  January 22, 2011 | Categories: Beat Fanatic, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Skyzoo & !llmind “Langston’s Pen” (prod. by !llmind) [VIDEO]

Last year’s Skyzoo & !llmind’s Duck Down release “Live From The Tape Deck” was one of my Top 50 Albums Of 2010 and this jawn made me wanna rob a crack dealer for Girl Scout Cookie money. We played it on The Scrunchface Show and as if to reward the faithful they decided to make a video for “Langston’s Pen”. Shout out to the hometown cats @ Karmaloop as well. Peep the visuals just below. Beat Fanatic!

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Posted by  |  January 22, 2011 | Categories: Beat Fanatic, DON'T SLEEP, Scrunchface Show Regulars | Leave a comment

DON’T SLEEP: Richard Wright “Marry Mary Jane” (prod. by Bombay) & Bombay “#Randombeattape” [SINGLE/VIDEO & BEAT TAPE]

Illregular Instrumentals crew member Richard Wright’s new jawn “Marry Mary Jane” produced by Bombay has a new video that you can peep just below. If you like what you hear then check out the digital release here.

In addition, peep the homie Bombay’s new ill collection of slaps called the #randombeattape also available via the Illregular Instrumentals Bandcamp. The “Marry Mary Jane” video is just below. Enjoy:

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Posted by  |  January 18, 2011 | Categories: Beat Fanatic, DON'T SLEEP, Illregular Instrumentals | 1 Comment