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DON’T SLEEP: Cloud. “Bandit Veranda” [BEAT TAPE]

Cloud. dropped a beat tape called “Bandit Veranda” last week as well. It’s dope so you need this jawn in your lives. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: MoGiLLaH “Happy” [BEAT TAPE]

 

Last week, MoGiLLaH dropped a beat tape called “Happy”. I’m not saying you definitely shouldn’t sleep on it. I’m TELLING you that you shouldn’t sleep on it. So don’t…

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DON’T SLEEP: Knxwledge “[DB]FiXXX’s” [REMIX PROJECT]

Knx x Danny Brown = [DB]FiXXX’s. Knxwledge does remixes of Danny Brown jawns off “XXX” and it’s as ridiculous as you think it is…

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DON’T SLEEP: Beat Goddess “VIII •XXIV: Virgo Season” [BEAT TAPE]

Beat Goddess Productionz dropped this beat tape back on August 24th (which is her birthday) and it’s called “VIII •XXIV: Virgo Season”. Don’t sleep on it, it’s dope…

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DON’T SLEEP: Nom.De.Plume “peace” [BEAT TAPE]

 

Nom.De.Plume made a beat tape dedicated to my favorite Ralph Bakshi film inspired by my favorite Vaughn Bode property, “Wizards”…

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DON’T SLEEP: Native Instruments x Jeremy Ellis “New Maschine Generation” [BEAT VIDEO]

 

Jeremy Ellis rocks a set on the new Maschine Generation and the new Maschine Mikro Generation. Both of which drop on October 1st, 2012. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Roc Marciano “Sweet Nothings” (prod. by Arch Druids) [SINGLE]

Roc Marciano. Arch Druids. “Sweet Nothings”. “Reloaded”. Decon. November 13th, 2012. Salute to Jazz…

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DON’T SLEEP: J-Live “As I Start (Over)” (prod. by Korede) [VIDEO]

J-Live dropped this self shot video for this Korede produced track and uploaded it yesterday. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Tommy Tench “The Pad: Part 7 – Heat It Up” [BEAT VIDEO]

Here’s the latest installment of Timmy Tench’s ongoing beat video series “The Pad”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Sonnymoon “Nothing Thought” (prod. by DEO) [VIDEO]

 

Here a video from Sonnymoon’s self titled Plug Research album called “Nothing Thought”. BAM!

DON’T SLEEP: Beat Junkies 20th Anniversary Show @ London Jazz Cafe (8.23.2012) [LIVE FOOTAGE]

Here’s footage of the Beat Junkies, namely DJ Babu, J.Rocc, Melo-D & DJ Rhettmatic all getting busy doing a scratch routine for an adoring audience in London as they celebrate their 20th year as a DJ crew. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: GYPSY MAMBA “I KEEL YOU OWL” [BEAT TAPE]

Gypsy Mamba’s beat tape “I Keel You Owl” dropped two weeks ago during my hiatus. Guess what? THE HIATUS IS OVER! Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Ackryte “Solve For X” [BEAT TAPE]

The homie Ackryte dropped a new beat tape on Future Science called “Solve For X”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Foner “Beattape Vol. 2” [BEAT TAPE]

 

Foner’s new beat tape is dedicated to his mom’s birthday and is called “Beattape Vol. 2”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: KerenDun “Subconscious Leak” [BEAT TAPE]

The latest Raw Tapes release comes courtesy of KerenDun’s beat tape “Subconscious Leak”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Sinitus Tempo “Dream State” [BEAT TAPE]

 

Sinitus Tempo’s new project “Dream State” isn’t supposed to drop until September 25th but it’s already available on his Bandcamp page. It’s ill so I suggest you all not sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Ben Jamin “The Wire” [BEAT TAPE]

Straight outta Auckland, New Zealand comes old friend Ben Jamin with a beat tape inspired by the popular series “The Wire”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: DIBIA$E “THROWBACKS” [BEAT TAPE]

The homie DIBIA$E dropped a beat tape a few days ago called “Throwbacks Volume One”. I didn’t post it up yesterday because it was too helter skelter at the crib piece but here it is. Support the mayor of Hollywatts. What up, Nassirah? Don’t sleep!

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DON’T SLEEP: RealShane “bEATtape” [BEAT TAPE]

RealShane drops his first beat tape on Hungarian label SunSide Records titled “bEATtape”. It’s dope so don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Tryezz “Night Driven EP” [BEAT TAPE]

The Soulection camp has done it again. Tryezz’ “Night Driven EP” is quite a piece of work. If none of these tracks make any compilations or mixes soon then y’all are on some super duper bullshit. Word up. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: DJ Fatte “Fatte No More” [BEAT TAPE]

TyNikdy Records located in Prague dropped a brand new beat tape by prolific Czech producer DJ Fatte. The beat tape is titled “Fatte No More” and you shouldn’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Funky DL “Too Hard To Beat [Instrumentals]” [BEAT TAPE]

Funky DL released a new 19 slap beat tape titled “Too Hard To Beat” not too long ago. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: The Find x K-Murdock “Beats From The East” [BEAT TAPE]

The Find Magazine teamed up with K-Murdock of Neosonic Productions to make a beat tape called “Beats From The East”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Moods “Break Out EP” [BEAT TAPE]

A far amount of chaos reigned yesterday which prevented me from posting anything on PIK. I’m back now with Moods’ “Break Out EP”. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: JASS 1 Year Anniversary Show f/Shigeto, Gonja, Djemba Djemba, Time Wharp & Fens [LIVE EVENT]

 

JASS is a live music/production/DJ showcase/beat culture label with a monthly residency @ Phoenix Landing in Cambridge, MA featuring resident DJ’s Jassy Jeff, T-Dredz & VJ Renzo on visuals with selected special guests. Tonight from 9 PM – 1 AM  JASS’ 1 Year Anniversary Show will happen @ Phoenix Landing on 512 Mass Ave. in Cambridge, MA near Central Square (MBTA Orange Line MBTA stop) to celebrate the latest JASS related release, Gonja (Atwell Baker x T-Dredz)’s debut on Urban Waves as well as their live debut.. Invited guests for JASS’ first anniversary show include Time Wharp, Fens, Djemba Djemba & Shigeto (who’ll do a full hour set). For footage of previous JASS events or related releases go here or check my footage from JASS #6 ,#7, #8 & #9. Admission is $10 and here are the set times:

09:30-10:00 JASSY JEFF // 10:00-10:30 GONJA // 10:30-11:00 DJEMBA DJEMBA // 11:00-11:30 TIME WHARP //11:30-12:30 SHIGETO // 12:30-01:00 FENS

Don’t sleep!

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DON’T SLEEP: Gonja (Atwell Baker x T-Dredz) “Gonja Volume 1” [BEAT TAPE]

 

Urban Waves Records released the debut of Gonja, a duo of beatmakers that I’m very familiar with through JASS. Namely Atwell Baker & T-Dredz. If you’re in the Boston or Cambridge area get down to Phoenix Landing tonight @ 9 PM because they’ll be doing sets along with Time Wharp, Shigeto, Fens and hella other to celebrate JASS’ 1 year anniversary. A post is forthcoming!

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DON’T SLEEP: Boonie Mayfield x T-Mos “T-Mos & Boonie Mayfield Collab (for upcoming album)” [PROMO VIDEO]

Boonie Mayfield & T-Mos bless us with approximately 5 minutes of funk from a collaboration that will materialize as part of a full length beat tape/project in 2013. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Dam-Funk “I Don’t Wanna Be A Star” [NEW PROJECT]

 

 

 

 

Dam-Funk dropped a new project called “I Don’t Wanna Be A Star” which includes a cover of Prince’s classic “17 Days”. You can cop “I Don’t Wanna Be A Star” direct from Stones Throw, iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats or UGHH. Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: DMP “Durte Palms” (prod. by Nottz) [VIDEO]

This video is for DMP’s “Durte Palms” off the “Live From Early Street” mix tape. The album “God Made Durt” drops this Fall on Raw Koncept so don’t sleep!

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DON’T SLEEP: Wizard “Beats For Sale (2012)” [BEAT TAPE]

 

Beat Fanatic homie Wizard has a beat tape/beat reel consisting of 10 beats. If you want one or to discus availability and/or pricing hit him up at wizardbeatz[at]gmail[dot]com. Don’t sleep…

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DON’T SLEEP: Memorecks “Memorecks Sample Pack Volume One” [BEAT VIDEO]

Memorecks demonstrates the sounds available in his .wav file sample pack. Hit him up at memorecks[at]gmail[dot]com for more info as the pack includes 155 Kicks, 242 Snares, 122 Hi-Hats, 63 Claps, 101 Live Drum Sounds, 77 Percussion, 11 Samples to chop, 71 Shakers, 41 Tambourines, 20 Toms Toms, 70 Sound Effects, 17 Crashes, 20 Conga Sounds, 26 Bongos, 8 808 Kicks and 2 Nintendo Sound Drum Racks (2×64). Don’t sleep on it…

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DON’T SLEEP: Knocksteady x Taurus Scott “Traktor x Maschine x S4 x Kaoss Pad Quad” [BEAT VIDEO]

The Beat Fanatic homie Taurus Scott did a live beat set for Knocksteady using his Native Instruments Maschine, Traktor, a Korg Kaoss Pad Quad and an S4. Don’t sleep on this…

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