Here’s a new edition of Digital Hustle Films’ “Needle Droppin'” series, this time with the homie Hec Dolo. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Younghoon Beats “MAZEZ TAPE” [BEAT TAPE]
Younghoon Beats shot me this jawn yesterday. I thought I’d wait until he posted it on his SoundCloud so I could just have the option of streaming it instead. Didn’t happen. Here’s the Mediafire download link instead. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Avens “Recipe For Life” [BEAT TAPE]
Polish beatmaker/producer Avens’ debut EP on SoulChef’s BlueBottle Records sounds like the type of music Greek gods would have sex to. That’s the best way to describe “Recipe For Life”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Heat Vision “COSMIC LAWYER” [BEAT TAPE]
DaP Station released Heat Vision’s “COSMIC LAWYER” beat tape back in June but it got largely slept on. At 10 slaps running just over 12 minutes you needn’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Mr. Stereo “Sexploitation Project” [BEAT TAPE]
Mr. Stereo just dropped a beat tape a few days ago dedicated to the Sexploitation Era films of the 60 & 70’s that were screened in grindhouse cinemas. The “Sexploitation Project” is 13 tracks of rawness, don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tarik Sabar “Innervisions Divisions” [BEAT TAPE]
Tarik Sabar has taken upon himself to make a beat tape inspired & consisting of Stevie Wonder’s classic album “Innervisions”. I suggest that you not sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: ERAS “Portals” [INSTRUMENTAL PROJECT]
Nathaniel Eras has recently released his latest project as ERAS. His LP “Portals” is available in digital format via Bandcamp as well as limited edition vinyl for $15 USD. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Akam “Never Been Better, Never Been Worse” [BEAT TAPE]
Akam is back with a new beat tape and his 3rd feature on PIK thus he enters the list of Fam & Affiliates on the pages of this site. Things like that have to be earned. After you hear his latest effort “Never Been Better, Never Been Worse” you’ll understand that Akam is definitely not one to sleep on…
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DON’T SLEEP: Warren Xclnce “The Xclnce EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Warren Xclnce dropped “The Xclnce EP” back in May and I sorta slept on it. My eyes are open now & I’m wide awake blowing an air horn near a gang of other sleepyhead muhfuckas. Wake yo’ asses on up!
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DON’T SLEEP: XLOVE “The K Tape” & “The L Tape” [BEAT TAPES]
The homie XLOVE dropped “The K Tape” & “The L Tape” a few days ago and shot me the link but I took a day off from PIK. Here they are so don’t sleep on ’em…
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DON’T SLEEP: stillmuzik x Aaron EVO “MERCS (Popping Beattape)” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
Aaron EVO recruited several beloved beatmakers & producers for his latest stillmuzik compilation “MERCS (Popping Beattape)”. It also features the production of Sunclef, Elaquent, Juno Akasawa, Duktus, L33, Jaygee Rmc, Mofak, 14, Monk’ Pimoh and DJ Pound in addition to Aaron EVO himself. Don’t sleep on this on your place my nutsack directly on your drumsets. No I won’t. Only if you’re in the Metro Boston area. Nah, not even then. I’d get arrested SO damb fast. Then dudes in jail’ll be like “What you in for?” and I’d have to lie n’ shit. Listen anyways! Fuck…
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DON’T SLEEP: MANUALS “MID ONE (MANUALS INSTRUMENTAL DISC ONE)” [BEAT TAPE]
Manuals is a well renowned drummer/producer that’s worked with Gorillaz, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble & Fadrbooste in the past but this is his debut foray into the realm of beat tapes/instrumental projects. I present to you all “MID ONE (MANUALS INSTRUMENTAL DISC ONE)” and I strongly suggest that you guys not even contemplate the remote possibility of sleeping on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: K15 x YSK x NTS Live “Live On YSK (7.2.2012)” [MIX]
On July 2nd, 2012, the homie K15 did a 34 minute set on NTS Live‘s YSK (You’ll Soon Know) show with Tim Parker and here it is complete with exclusives from him, remixes and some other awesomeness. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: O T O K A Z E “Otokaze-” [BEAT TAPE]
Japanese beatmaker O T O K A Z E of the group ZDW!? released this beat tape titled “Otokaze-” not too long ago. Don’t sleep on…
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DON’T SLEEP: Brotha Kandoo “Backyard Astronomy (Dwellingz Of The Galaxyz) Dap Tape #5” [BEAT TAPE]
Brotha Kandoo’s new beat tape “Backyard Astronomy (Dwellingz Of The Galaxyz) Dap Tape #5” just dropped on DaP Station yesterday and you shouldn’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Khepra “[Instrumentals]” [BEAT TAPE]
Khepra AKA The beatmaker that’s really into bears has either managed to drop a beat tape I missed (even though I was just on his Bandcamp last week and didn’t see this jawn) or he just dropped this today (as it only has 3 Facebook likes at present) and I’m not late despite the fact it’s listed as being a May 30th release on the Bandcamp. Don’t sleep on “[Instrumentals]”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dakta “broken music” [BEAT TAPE]
German beatmaker Dakta has returned to the fold with his incredible new effort titled “broken music”. This music sounds the complete opposite of broken so don’t even think about sleeping on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Supreme Sol x Handbook “Higher Manifestation” [NEW PROJECT]
Emcee Supreme Sol teamed up with producer Handbook for a dope ass 6 song EP called “Higher Manifestation” that you all should get a listen to. Supreme Sol be rappin’ his ass off nonstop. Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: Maximoe “Leftovers Nr. 2” [BEAT TAPE]
Maximoe dropped a brand new beat tape called “Leftovers Nr. 2” and dropped it on the masses today. After recovering from post cookout itis and trying to catch up to old emails this this perfect walking around/riding/workout music. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: vhvl “mmnts” & “rndm sngles” [BEAT TAPES]
Here’s vhvl‘s beat tapes “mmnts” & “rndm singles” consisting of most of vhvl’s SoundCloud output all in these two collections, the first only containing 2 beats & the next containing 8. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Keor Meteor “Propaganda” [BEAT TAPE]
Keor Meteor teamed up with regular collaborator DJ Ivan6 to drop another beat tape called “Propaganda”. Guest appearances from Somepling & Kiyani are both something to look out for as well. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Canya Reial “Special Weedz Vol. 5” [BEAT TAPE]
Canya Reial dropped his first “Special Weedz” beat tape in 8 months, “Special Weedz Vol. 5” isn’t to be slept on especially after that 88 track DOOM beat tape The Beat Tape Project dropped yesterday. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Lester Bangs “Infinite Stretch” [BEAT TAPE]
Lester Bangs’ beat tape “Infinite Stretch” was shot to me via Twitter earlier and I had to listen to it right then and there. 10 tracks later? Here’s Lester Bangs’ “Infinite Stretch” being featured on PIK on a Thursday afternoon. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Brous One “Un Momento En El Tiempo” [NEW PROJECT]
Chilean producer Brous One is also a regular collaborator with A.U.D.D.A./Melting Pot Music acts Retrogott, Hulk Hodn & Fleur Earth. He just released his project “Un Momento En El Tiempo” which features appearances from Niko Soprano, Matiah Chinaski, Victor Frayz, Mantoi and Dennis Da Menace in addition to regular collaborators Retrogott, Hulk Hodn & Fleur Earth. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Ill Clinton “Ill Lumbergh: The Lost Files Vol. 1” [BEAT TAPE]
I don’t know what happened to “SKYWALKEN 2” but “Ill Lumbergh: The Lost Files” is dope too even though I was noticing that they weren’t any vocal stabs or “Office Space” dialogue used to tie it together even for interludes. In any event? Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: a-LA “SandwichGallery” [COMPILATION]
This mixtape/compilation project sponsored by the clothing brand a-LA features production from several PIK regulars such as Knxwledge, KAYTRADAMUS, XXYYXX, EOM, rMell and several others such as Paul Judge, Myles J, Illusive, MARSZ, Surp God and many more. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Boiler Room x Samiyam “Boiler Room Los Angeles #002: Samiyam 25 Minute Set (3.31.2012)” [LIVE FOOTAGE + AUDIO]
Here is some newly released to YouTube footage of Samiyam’s set from “Boiler Room: Los Angeles #002 GLK & Friends” w/ Gaslamp Killer, Jeremiah Jae, Samiyam, Computer Jay, DJ Nobody, Jonti, Alter, Jonwayne, PBDY, Cohenbeats & Eric Coleman. For the audio go to the Boiler Room SoundCloud page. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: ELECTRONIC EXPLORATIONS “EE Compilation” [BEAT TAPE/COMPILATION]
ELECTRONIC EXPLORATIONS just released a massive 61 track compilation full of beat culture/Electronic Dance Music/Dubstep/Techno featuring atists such as Machinedrum, Memotone, Ital Tek, DeFeKT, Broken Note, Akkord, Chrissy Murderbot, Deadfader, Drumcorps, Geiom, Swarms and many more. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Luigi-Bo 87 “Facebook Freebies” [BEAT TAPE]
Luigi-Bo 87 formerly of Hypedog Hip Hop just dropped a brand new short beat tape called “Facebook Freebies”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DEAD Magazine “DEADbeats Vol. 1” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
German publication DEAD Magazine dropped a 14 track compilation highlighting contributions from Mono:Massive, Krts, Factor, Ender, Anthony Drawn, 2econd Class Citizen, Andreikelos, Naanva, Brayaz, B. Visible, Deckard, Feldermelder, David Vangel & J. Baracuz. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Quelle Chris “Memories Vol. 1 (rares x limited & unreleased moments)” [NEW PROJECT]
Quelle Chris of Crown Nation dropped a new project called “Memories Vol. 1” which was culled together from rare tracks and demos from years past that are better than most major label albums altogether. Don’t sleep on this…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Beat Tape Project “The Chronicles of Viktor: The MF’in Doom Beat Tape” [BEAT TAPE + REMIX PROJECT]
OK. So the homie Gadget x The Beat Tape Project released an 88 beat project titled “The Chronicles of Viktor: The MF’in Doom Beat Tape” full of MF DOOM/DOOM/Viktor Vaughn/King Geedorah inspired beats, blends & remixes. Don’t sleep on it. I don’t how it’s possible to do that. Happy 4th of July…
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