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DON’T SLEEP: Languid “Languid <3 Japan" [BEAT TAPE]

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Grappa Frisbee Records released a new project from PIK regular Languid titled “Languid ❤ Japan”. As would be expected, it’s dope. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Souleance (Fulgeance x DJ Soulist) “La Beat Tape” [BEAT TAPE]

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Sadly enough, I’d been waiting for Soulgeance’s “La Beat Tape” to drop for a couple of weeks. It then took me 10 days to finally post it after it DID drop. I’m a damb bastard…

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DON’T SLEEP: Viking Grooves “Funky Grooves Vols. 1, 2, 3 & 4” [BEAT TAPES]

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Viking Grooves dropped a series of “Funky Grooves” beat tapes. “Vols. 1-4” are available here, don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Gergaz Netlabel “Beat Garden Compilation 2” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]

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This compilation features contributions from Anthony Drawn, Julien Mier, Mute Speaker, Foolk, oddlogic, Vlooper, Melodiesinfonie, Je$u$, Zack Christ, Stratasoul, Karaoke Tundra, iller The Abstract Giraffe, Lost Twin, Lluvia., The Black Arrow and much more. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Sirkri “Monster’s Dream” [BEAT TAPE]

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PIK regular Sirkri released a brand new project via French beat culture label Noircity called “Monster’s Dream”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: HIGHATHANHELICOPTA ‘LVL.1″ [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]

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HIGHATHANHELICOPTA is a collective consisting of nicen∆te, CHICKADEE, LUVIIA.,  fruits, Chaos Kid, SɅƔΞɅH!, micbeatz, mkour, PΔḎƩЯ, ΜΔΠ Ξ FΔCΞ, Kotenshu, lerabot, GROSSE CHOSE, fungi kruk, Dam^beer, i kL anmls, Sg Omen, aNTOJE & Joshua – W®∆†h∆ll. Welcome to “LVL.1″…

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DON’T SLEEP: FlexBeato “SampleBeats3” [BEAT TAPE]

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FlexBeato came out with the third edition of his “SampleBeats” beat tape series at the top of the month. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Chase Moore “Shaken Not Stirred: A Beat Tape Of 007 Flips” [BEAT TAPE]

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Chase Moore made a James Bond themed beat tape called “Shaken Not Stirred: A Beat Tape Of 007 Flips”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Prof. Megablown “SUPER ULTRA THE CHRONICON” [BEAT TAPE]

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Beat tape by Prof. Megablown. I have more. I’ll be at this until my MacBook gets it’s full memory back…

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DON’T SLEEP: Mackinaw “Basement Foundations EP” [BEAT TAPE]

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Mackinaw outta Denver, CO dropped this short beat called “Basement Foundations” that you shouldn’t sleep on. So don’t…

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DON’T SLEEP: Low Cartoon Trio “Legs Inside” [BEAT TAPE]

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Low Cartoon Trio dropped this beat tape called “Legs Inside” that might fuck your heads up. Just a lil’ bit…

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DON’T SLEEP: Keith Price “Bunch Of Fives, Vol. 4” [BEAT TAPE]

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Keith Price dropped “Bunch Of Fives, Vol. 4” last week but it took me until today to post it up. Better late than never, don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Orphik “The Living Ash” [BEAT TAPE]

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Orphik sent “The Living Ash” to me about 10 days ago and I’m just now posting it up on PIK. I’m a busy ass bastard, I swear…

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DON’T SLEEP: LoopedDayDreams “Time Lapse” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]

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LoopedDayDreams’ “Time Lapse” compilation features PIK regulars HAZ SOLO, weirddough, slw.kng, Clear Blue, Abnormal, Shainc∆w, REZ and more. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: oriJanus “oriJanus Remix” [REMIX PROJECT]

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oriJanus dropped this remix project not too long ago. It’s one of the more recent jawns on my queue But I felt the need to skip around a little to break the monotony. If only y’all could see my desktop (and hear my MacBook’s engine)…

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DON’T SLEEP: Mettphonic x Toetensen “The Perfect Circle” [BEAT TAPE]

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Duzz Down San dropped this EPIC split beat tape containing 38 tracks from beatmakers/producers Mettphonic & Toetensen titled “The Perfect Circle”. Don’t sleep on it. I haven’t even scratched the surface of what I have lined up yet…

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DON’T SLEEP: Slim The Chemist “Em Poucas Palavras” [BEAT TAPE]

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Slim The Chemist used a bunch of Brazilian Folk/Soul/Funk sample sources to make “Em Poucas Palavras”. Don’t sleep on it. I can literally do this all day…

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DON’T SLEEP: SAN x RONIN BEATS “SAN x RONIN BEATS” [BEAT TAPE]

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I haven’t posted THIS yet, either? You have any idea how long this has been queued up? Before it even turned February. That tears it, I’m a world class jerk. *Sigh* Moving on…

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DON’T SLEEP: Sequence01 “The Lost Floppies” [BEAT TAPE]

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Sequence01’s “The Lost Floppies” should’ve been on PIK a long time ago but it wasn’t because I’m essentially a dick. Here it is now. Let’s keep it moving, I got a million of ’em…

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DON’T SLEEP: Adjaman “Recurrence” [BEAT TAPE]

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New Adjaman beat tape called “Recurrence”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Birdview Crew “February. EP” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]

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I’ve been busy. Bust I have no plans at present. There’s a damb blizzard at my door & I have 40+ minimized windows on my mac threatening to crash my MacBook and who knows how long I’ll have electricity. No time like the present. Birdview Crew ‘February.EP”, get you some…

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DON’T SLEEP: Edo. G “Power” & “What They Say” (prod. by Microphono) [VIDEOS]

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Edo. G’s new album “Intelligence & Ignorance” drops on February 5th, 2013 via his own label Envision Entertainment. Is it me or does Ed sound like he hasn’t missed a step even after more than 25 years emceeing? Both tracks (“Power” & “What They Say”) were produced by Microfono of 83 Sound, PIK regulars. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: The Ruff Pack “Plays Jay Dee’s “On The Drums” live @ Ben’s Cafe in Paris, France (1.24.2013)” [LIVE FOOTAGE]

This is The Ruff Pack and that is the homie Daru Jones on the drums. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: JMSN x Knocksteady “KNOCKSTEADY LIVE: JMSN” [LIVE FOOTAGE]

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Here’s live footage from Knocksteady Live Podcast #91 featuring JMSN as he did some jawns off his latest project “Priscilla”. You can hear Knocksteady Live Podcast #91 featuring JMSN in it’s entirety HERE. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Cadik f/Willie Evans Jr. “Beautifully Intelligent” (prod. by Cadik) [VIDEO]

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“Beautifully Intelligent” is produced by Hungrarian Hip-Hop producer Cadik (who I’ve been a fan of since his album “Basic”) and features the homie Willie Evans Jr. This is from the forthcoming album “Nature Energy” on allsoundz/Chi Recordings/High Water Music coming this Spring. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: CZARFACE (7L & Esoteric x Inspectah Deck) “Air ‘Em Out” (prod. by 7L) [VIDEO]

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This is an ILL video. Part of it was shot at the Red Lantern right down the street from me. By the way, CZARFACE drops on February 19th, 2013. Based on the songs I’ve heard from it already? It’s gonna be bananas. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Lil’ Fame x Termanology f/Bun B “Hustler’s Ringtone” (prod. by Fizzy Womack) [VIDEO]

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It’s crazy to see Term, Check, etc. with Bun B at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for the Texans/Patriots game. Salute to DJ Premier, Statik Selektah, Lil’ Fame, Easy Money, the entire ST/ShowOff/Clockwork fam and The Rhyminal for directing the video for “Hustler’s Ringtone”. Cop “Fizzyology”!

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DON’T SLEEP: Cookin Soul “DIGGIN (New Waves Golden Vibes Ep. 1)” [VIDEO]

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Here’s a video Cookin Soul did. Not really a diggin’ video or a beat video but it’s dope nonetheless…

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DON’T SLEEP: Scratch Music TV x The Beat Tape Project presents “The Teddy Pendergrass Beat Tape” [PROMO]

Here it is, beatmakers & producers. An opportunity to get busy on Scratch Music TV x The Beat Tape Project’s upcoming release “The Teddy Pendergrass Beat Tape”. The project itself has a  release date of March 5, 2013. You must sample a Teddy Pendergrass record or a song with Teddy Pendergrass on it and flip it into a hip-hop joint. All submissions must be in no later than March 2, 2013. More details to come….

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DON’T SLEEP: SWARVY x Cascade Records “CR PODCAST 53: SWARVY” [PODCAST/MIX]

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I’ve posted CR Podcast 54 already but it suddenly hit me that I REALLY need to preface it by posting up the final Cascade Records Podcast of 2012 which was mixed by the homie SWARVY whom I’ve had the pleasure of seeing kill it live. Don’t sleep on this, either…

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DON’T SLEEP: Mike Gao x Potholes Music “Potholes Podcast: Mike Gao” [PODCAST/MIX]

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The homie Mike Gao has dropped a new mix for the good people at Potholes In My Blog/Potholes Music. This is a 36 minute bangathon so don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: BOILER ROOM LA #015 f/Gossamer, Low Limit & Nosaj Thing [LIVE EVENT]

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Boiler Room LA  #015 starts now! Our pal JASS regular Gossamer goes 2nd after Jamie Strong, then D-Tibierio, Low Limit, Classixx, Nosaj Thing and then Rhye will close out the festivities. You can stream the whole event from here. Don’t sleep…

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