Karriem Riggins’ long awaited LP “Alone Together” will be released on October 23rd, 2012 via Stones Throw. This newest single is his infectious offering “Summer Maddness S.A.”. If you sleep on this then there’s NO hope for you…
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DON’T SLEEP: Kelpe “Bags Of Time EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Kelpe’s “Bags Of Time EP” was released via Svetlana Industries back on Monday (the European release date due to the time difference). I’d suggest against you sleeping on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: ΜIC ΤΗΞ DΓUΜϟ “HOMETOWN HI -FI EP” [BEAT TAPE]
This is a perfect example of what happens when I check my messages late. I was sent a DM about this jawn last week which I would’ve seen immediately in my other phone. Since I’m down to the one I just saw this jawn last night and I gave it a listen while I was running through the end of my old PIK posting queue (which was over 50 posts). I immediately started a new one up. I’ll be done by tonight. Don’t sleep on ΜIC ΤΗΞ DΓUΜϟ’ Dubstep/Trap/Grime inspired “HOMETOWN HI -FI EP”…
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DON’T SLEEP: maticulous “The Confluence EP” [NEW PROJECT]
maticulous dropped this producer EP called “The Confluence” last week that I just found the link to in my other email account. Having one phone is an adjustment but I’ve figured out how to deal with it for the time being. “The Confluence” features appearances from Beedie, Jon Quest, Hubbs, Black Sun, Shad Ali & Folkland spitting over 7 hot slaps reppin’ Pittsburgh the right way. Don’t sleep on it.
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DON’T SLEEP: JiaMing (Itsogoo) “Just For Fun” [BEAT TAPE]
Chinese producer/beatmaker JiaMing of the crew Itsogoo released a beat tape/instrumental album through Japanese label elevation (elvt) earlier this year that I slept on until I saw it on Strictly Beats. Don’t make the same mistake I did…
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DON’T SLEEP: Push Beats “Push Beats Compilation Vol. 1” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
This inaugural Push Beats compilation features slaps from some PIK regulars like NAMELESS, Doctor Illingsworth, Ackryte & Raj Mahal in addition to contributions from COS, Doc Ill, Uncle El, Abyss, Zainghis, B. Banks, Norman & Daymare & Therm One. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: DJ Mr-Doc “The Other Ingredient” [BEAT TAPE]
DJ Mr-Doc shot me this beat tape he did called “The Other Ingredient” that I didn’t see until last night when I checked my other email account. I heard it and here it goes. Salute The Main Ingredient…
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DON’T SLEEP: Corey G “MINT (EP)” [BEAT TAPE]
Corey G dropped this short but still hella dope beat tape called “MINT (EP)” a couple of days ago. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: KVZE “Knit” [BEAT TAPE]
KVZE dropped an ill beat tape last week called “Knit”. Sleeping on this jawn would be criminal so don’t sleep on it. Plus I just TOLD you not to…
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DON’T SLEEP: Oudi3s “POLen! EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Oudi3s is back in the game with a brand new beat tape called “POLen! EP”. If you sleep on this then you must have had your soul repossessed by the IRS (I Repossess Souls). Don’t sleep….
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DON’T SLEEP: Beno “Game Over” [BEAT TAPE]
Beno’s Raw Tapes debut is a short 8 bit inspired synth heavy beat tape called “Game Over”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Simple Craft Beats “The Hunger Games: Remixed” [BEAT TAPE]
Simple Craft Beats made a beat tape out of James Newton Howard’s score of the film version of “The Hunger Games”. The beat tape is called “The Hunger Games: Remixed”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: XLOVE “Coppin Dollas” [BEAT TAPE]
XLOVE dropped this beat tape last week but it was in my other email. I’m down to one phone again so it’s like Christmas when I discovered I had 76 unread Gmails in my other inbox. OH. Don’t sleep on XLOVE’s “Coppin’ Dollas”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Liftd Aquätic “Vintage Heat” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s another Sandbox Collective beat tape, this one is Liftd Aquätic and it’s called “Vintage Heat”. Don’t sleep on this one, either…
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DON’T SLEEP: Zach Miller “Oranges” [BEAT TAPE]
Sandbox Collective member Zach Miller dropped a beat tape months ago called “Oranges”. There will be more Sandbox Collective beat tapes forthcoming to PIK shortly. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Danny Brown “Grown Up (M Slago Remix)” (prod. by M Slago) [REMIX]
Here’s M Slago’s remix of Danny Brown’s “Grown Up” for a contest. I decided to post it on PIK because I’m Dart Adams. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Cancer f/Mu “FYL” (prod. by Pig Pen) [SINGLE]
Cancer x Mu x Pig Pen = “FYL”. “Grenades, Pistols & Rape Whistles” drops on October 13th, 2012 via Beats At Will Records. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Akrobatik “Alive” (prod. by Fakts One) [SINGLE]
Akrobatik’s debut single off his upcoming project is “Alive”. It details his heart surgery and recovery back in the Summer of 2011. I first saw Ak perform this song onstage the night of a benefit show of a an emcee/friend we all lost recently, Exposition of Audible Mainframe. This jawn has a heightened level of importance to me. It’s produced by Fakts One (The Perceptionists) and you can cop “Alive” on iTunes right now. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “I Shot The King” (prod. by Roc Marciano) [SINGLE]
Roc Marciano. “I Shot The King”. “Reloaded”. November 13th, 2012. Decon. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Pharoahe Monch “DAMAGE” (prod. by Lee Stone) [SINGLE]
Pharoahe Monch. Lee Stone. “Damage”. “PTSD”. Soon come. DON’T SLEEP…
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DON’T SLEEP: Bling47 x House Shoes BLING47 BREAKS: DILLA EDITION “In The Streets” [MINI DOCUMENTARY]
House Shoes recounts one of his favorite Dilla sample sources, Ringo Starr’s “Occapella” off “Goodnight Vienna”. Which became “In The Streets”. Don’t sleep. Also Shoes’ album on Tres Records? BUY. HIS. COTDAYUM. ALBUM!
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DON’T SLEEP: J. Bizness “Destination” (prod. by J. Bizness) [VIDEO]
Here’s the video for J.Bizness’ “Destination” off of his Mello music Group instrumental project “Flight Plan”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Calvin Valentine “Play Those Games” (prod. by Calvin Valentine AKA G_Force) [VIDEO]
Here’s the last video from the Calvin Valentine’s “Red Eye Flights” album. “Play Those Games”. Don’t sleep. Perfect Cuffing Season music…
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DON’T SLEEP: Bambu f/Rocky Rivera “Rent Money” (prod. by Chops) [VIDEO]
The album is called “…One Rifle Per Family”. The song is called “Rent Money”. The producer is a legend named Chops. BUY. THIS. DAMB. ALBUM.
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DON’T SLEEP: Skyzoo f/DJ Pr!nce “Give It Up” (prod. by !llmind) [VIDEO]
Skyzoo & his DJ, DJ Pr!nce trade bars over an !llmind slap on “Give It Up”. BUY. THIS. DAMB. ALBUM!
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DON’T SLEEP: Skyzoo “Jansport Strings” (prod. by 9th Wonder) [VIDEO]
Skyzoo’s “A Dream Deferred” dropped today. His 9th Wonder produced lead single “Jansport Strings (One Time For Chi Ali)” has a video. Watch it. Then buy his album…
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DON’T SLEEP: Quelle Chris “Milky” (prod. by Quelle Chris) [VIDEO]
Check the homie Quelle spittin’ bars over a beat as he goes for a stroll in California. I can’t wait to hear his upcoming Mello Music Group project. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Madsol-Desar f/Esoteric “Better Days Hip Hop” (prod. by Madsol-Desar) [VIDEO]
The homie Madsol-Desar is a Boston legend. He’s produced a gang of classic records known the world over and revered by Hip-Hop going back more than 15 years. If you’re not familiar with Knightz Of Music, Dark Records or Hi-Rise Records than get to learnin’. While you’re at it get familiar with this NEW jawn “Better Days Hip Hop” featuring another Boston legend, Esoteric of 7L & Esoteric. Ill video and the single is now available on iTunes. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Bambu “…One Rifle Per Family” [NEW PROJECT]
Bambu is going on the Rent Money Tour in about 9 days and his latest album “…One Rifle Per Family” will drop today. Since it’s still 9:30 PM on the West Coast all of the purchase links may not be live yet. You can hear the album preview below and then cop “One Rifle Per Family” on iTunes, Amazon or the Beatrock Music Bandcamp page. The album has features from Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Killer Mike, Prometheus Brown, Rocky Rivera, Dumbfoundead, Drunken Tiger, JK, Ruby Ibarra, GLOC9 & Omar Offendum. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: Skyzoo “A Dream Deferred” [NEW PROJECT]
Skyzoo unleashes one of the best albums of 2012 is Tuesday with his sophomore project “A Dream Deferred”. Sky’s natural growth and progression as an artist resulted in what can only be described as a monster of an album. “A Dream Deferred” boasts production from DJ Khalil, !llmind, Black Milk, 9th Wonder, Focus…, Jahlil Beats, Tall Black Guy, Craig B & Godfather. It also features appearances from Jill Scott, Raheem DeVaughn, Jared Evan, Talib Kweli, Freeway and DJ Pr!nce. You can now purchase “A Dream Deferred” from iTunes, Amazon & UGHH. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Rob Viktum “Fresh Produced Vol. 1” [BEAT TAPE]
Our Beat Fanatic fam Rob Viktum just dropped his first new beat tape in years called “Fresh Produced Vol. 1”. Don’t you dare sleep on it…
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