Los Angeles based producer N/A (No Alias) just dropped a beat tape consisting of 14 previously unreleased beats/instrumentals simply called “Fa Sho” via SoundCloud. Don’t sleep on ’em…
One.
Latest
DON’T SLEEP: IMAKEMADBEATS f/MidaZ The Beast, Tzarizm & Murdoc “Word Of Mouth” (prod. by IMAKEMADBEATS) [VIDEO]
This video comes off of the split release of the incredible LP made from dual EP’s “Daylight/Nightlight EP” produced by the inhuman producer IMAKEMADBEATS and featuring MidaZ The Beast, Tzarizm & Murdoc spittin’ murderous bars. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: GreenMindz “Clouds” [BEAT TAPE]
GreenMindz comes from the home of the Euro 2012 champions, Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain. His Jazz inspired beat tape “Clouds” is exactly a month old now but it sounds brand damb new so don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: YYZBRA x 92 BPM “ONRA” [MINI-DOCUMENTARY/LIVE FOOTAGE]
YYZBRA x 92 BPM | ONRA from GLOSS on Vimeo.
Live footage complete with commentary from Onra provided by the homie 92 BPM (what up My Man Henri?) and shot & edited by T Franchise of YYZBRA. Don’t sleep on this. If you don’t have any Onra in your Serato then you’re fuckin’ up majorly, B. Don’t sleep!
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Lyle Horowitz “Who Are We? (Part Four: Syndication)” [BEAT TAPE]
Lyle Horowitz’ “The Twilight Zone” inspired beat tape “Who Are We? (Part IV: Syndication)” just dropped today and I’d advise you all to avoid sleeping on it. That show is an American original, just like Jimmy Thunder Early. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Freeverse “BoomBox Summer” [BEAT TAPE]
This particular bangin’ ass beat tape come courtesy of LA based emcee/producer/DJ Freeverse. If you can manage to sleep on “BoomBox Summer” then you don’t deserve the protection of your personal freedoms that is provided by the US Constitution & the Bill Of Rights. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: SOUL “BLVCCCK” [BEAT TAPE]
SOUL’s follow up to his incredible “GALAXIA” beat tape (and series of videos) is the Dubstep/House/Electronica inspired “BLVCCCK”. Don’t sleep on it or the forthcoming videos…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: La Coka Nostra “Mind Your Business” (prod. by DJ Premier) [VIDEO]
Here’s the video for the DJ Premier produced LCN single “Mind Your Business” off of the upcoming LP “Masters Of The Dark Arts” dropping July 31st, 2012 on Fat Beats Records. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Marcotiks “The Beat Tape Will Be Televised” [BEAT TAPE]
Marcotiks sent me his new beat tape with a theme involving the media and television in general. “The Beat Tape Will Be Televised” will be featured on Producers I Know. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Brooches “AVIS” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s the latest release from Grappa Frisbee Records, Brooches beat tape “AVIS” (which is short and long at the same damb time). I’d advise against sleeping on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Melting Pot Music “MPM 2012: Where The Wild Creatures Meet” [COMPILATION]
Here’s a brand new Melting Pot Music compilation just in time for the 4th of July (although it was originally set to drop on the 6th, today is a release day stateside), “MPM 2012: Where The Wild Creatures Meet” is an 11 track collection featuring material from A.U.D.D.A/MPM artists like Dexter, Suff Daddy, s3 (Miles Bonny x Brenk Sinatra), TBRCK (Tobrock), The Ruffcats, Medline, Funkommunity and more. This is perfect for Summer riding and Beat BBQ’s. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Indelible Niche Collective “INC: Collection 1” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
Indelible Niche Collective just released a 32 slap beat tape/compilation featuring contributions from Prof.Logik, 9Planets, JahFree, Apollo Knives, Drig, B.Ro, Alone, IQ and many more. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: yΔGi ” fL◇wErs EP” [BEAT TAPE]
yΔGi released his ” fL◇wErs EP” last week but these flowers still are fresh. Jeebus that’s corny. Don’t sleep anyways…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Schadillac “Isles” [BEAT TAPE]
Schadillac’s latest beat tape “Isles” just dropped and it might just be the best work he’s produced overall thus far. Check it out for yourself. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Nvthlss “ep5” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s a funny story. I posted Nvthlss’ “ep3 & ep4” a few days ago and got on him about not shooting me a link when they first went up forgetting that there’s a language barrier. So Nvthlss sends me an email a few days ago with the heading “I apologize”. I email him back wondering what the hell he’s apologizing for? We go back and forth yesterday and I realize it’s a misunderstanding due to our language barrier. 30 minutes ago I read the original email & realized he told me he’d just uploaded “ep5” to his Bandcamp. *Smacks forehead* Don’t sleep!
One.
DON’T SLEEP: N▲OTO T△G▼CHⓘ “Thug Life.EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Naoto Taguchi AKA N▲OTO T△G▼CHⓘ is back again, this time with a 12 slap beat tape (complete with some bars tossed in here and there) called “Thug Life.EP”. Enjoy this one as it’s free and the last time I overwhelmed you all with 8 of his beat tapes at the same time. Don’t sleep. I clearly don’t…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Häzel “The Lost Tapes” [NEW PROJECT]
Häzel’s “The Lost Tapes” has finally been released today via The Beat Down, you can purchase it on cassette, CD or purchase the bundle which contains both the CD and cassette tape for only $14.99. Vinyl is forthcoming and every purchase includes a digital download of the project. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: The Cancel “Coffee Cafe EP” [BEAT TAPE]
Ukrainian beatmaker The Cancel dropped the two track EP “Coffee Cafe” a couple of weeks back. Better late than never I always say…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Beyond Luck (Kenny Keys x DJ Moppy x Radius) “Travelin’ Music Vol. 1” [NEW PROJECT]
The Chicago triumvirate of Kenny Keys, DJ Moppy & Radius decided to delve into their collective love of musicianship and different genres of music. The end result is them teaming together to form Beyond Luck and create “Travelin’ Music Vol. 1”. DJ Moppy manned the Technics 1200s, Radius got busy on the Akai MPC 1000, Kaoss Pads, Korg Mini KP and Korg Kaossilator Pro then Kenny Keys handled keyboards and synth duties mainly utilizing the Roland XP-80 and Korg Triton. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: 9th Wonder x Mark Anthony Neal x James Peterson “Sampling Soul: Deconstructing “Illmatic”” [LECTURE/DISCUSSION]
In 2010, 9th Wonder & Mark Anthony Neal co-taught a class at Duke University in North Carolina called “Sampling Soul” which dealt with the aesthetics, understanding, complexities and techniques involved in creating sample based Hip Hop. This particular class was a 90 minute discussion about the 1994 classic LP “Illmatic” and it’s influence on Hip Hop as a whole. James Peterson was a contributor to the Michael Eric Dyson book “Born To Use Mics” which deconstructs the album “Illmatic”. This is required viewing for anyone who gives a damb about Hip Hop, production, or just quality music in general you should watch this. I can’t wait until 9th Wonder shows up to begin his fellowship @ Harvard with Tahero. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: MTV Mini Documentary On Sampling Circa 1989 [MINI-DOCUMENTARY]
Check out this MTV produced (that’s Kurt Loder’s voice, right?) mini documentary/segment about sampling that aired on Australian television circa 1989. Debbie Gibson and Richard Petty clearly didn’t understand the culture. This is 23 years old but we’re still having issues with sampling and copywrite infringement/unlawful usage lawsuits in 2012. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: ALAIZ Live @ Le Belmont in Montreal, Quebec (Canada) (5.24.2012) [LIVE FOOTAGE]
On May 24th, 2012 the members of the Mount Real (Montreal) producer/beatmaker/emcee collective Alaiz opened for Rapper Big Pooh & Slum Village @ Le Belmont in Montreal, Quebec in Canada and tore the roof off early. Here’s the footage & enjoy. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: 0hbliv “LewseJoints” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie 0hbliv dropped another raw beat tape called “LewseJoints” on an ill prepared and unsuspecting populace hours ago. You prolly saw the video for the 0hbliv slap “skeetersbeatcd” and wondered what it was from. THIS. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Constrobuz x OSØ “Cyborg Kama Sutra” [REMIX PROJECT]
Constrobuz x OSØ alternate making ridiculous ass remixes over 18 tracks for a total of 9 each and they call the end product “Cyborg Kama Sutra”. If you sleep on this then erase my number from your phone and unsubscribe from my monthly fan club newsletter. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Nightly Beat “June 2012” [BEAT TAPE]
Nightly Beat literally makes a new beat every night (hence the name). Here’s the complete 30 beat collection from June 2012. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Nas f/Large Professor “Loco-Motive” (prod. by No I.D.) [SINGLE]
Is it just me or is No I.D. on some Doc Rivers shit right now with Def Jam? Here’s another winner from No I.D. & Nas featuring Large Professor called “Loco-Motive”. July 17th is the release date for “Life Is Good”. Don’t sleep…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: ESTA. “CallMeMaybe (Flip)” (prod. by ESTA) [INSTRUMENTAL]
ESTA did a flip of Carly Rae Jepsen’s perfect pop song “Call Me Maybe”. This is dope. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: ESTA. “FOR SALE BEATS” [BEAT TAPE]
Here are some new beats from ESTA. simply titled “FOR SALE BEATS” that ESTA updated and added tracks to yesterday. You wanna cop any then hit up ESTA. @ EstaXEsteban[at]gmail[dot]com to ask about availability and pricing. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Juicy Tunes “Sunrise Blend 2” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
French beat culture label Juicy Tunes has released the sequel to it’s ultra popular initial compilation titled “Sunrise Blend 2” which features contributions from beat culture standouts such as 0hbliv, Evil Needle, Prof.Logik, Somepling, Ta-Ku, Mr. Troy, Sivey, Vanilla, Midnight Runners, Luxar, Sweater Beats, Phil Gerus, Croza and many more spread out over 25 insane slaps. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Parallel Thought “Articulation” [NEW PROJECT]
Parallel Thought “Articulation” is a precursor to their upcoming instrumental album “Art Of Sound”. Parallel Thought presents “Articulation” is their debut group EP introducing emcee Caness on the mic. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: Millenium Jazz Music x The Jazz Jousters “Mirrors: Vibes With Bobby Hutcherson” [BEAT TAPE]
The Millenium Jazz Music crew The Jazz Jousters’ latest foray into the world of beat tapes is “Mirrors: Vibes With Bobby Hutcherson”. This might be my favorite one thus far. Don’t sleep on it…
One.
DON’T SLEEP: 7even Sun “Digital Dust 2: Beat Tape 2007-2009” [BEAT TAPE]
7even Sun dropped yet another ridiculous beat tape today, this jawn is called “Digital Dust 2: Beat Tape 2007-2009”. If you sleep on this I might send some Mogwai’s to smother you with a pillow…just for a while. Like, just enough to scare you. Ain’t tryna hurt nobody. See, that’d be COUNTERPRODUCTIVE…
One.
FWMJ's Producers I Know 