If you haven’t heard or copped Sean Born’s “Behind The Scale” yet? You know you done fucked up right? *Laughs* You know you done fucked up right? YOU said you you were a Hip Hop head, right? Watch this then go here. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Ghostface Killah f/Raekwon “Apollo Kids (Dr. LaFlow Remix)” (prod. by Dr. LaFlow) [REMIX]
Dr. LaFlow alerted me that he dropped a GFK & Rae remix of Apollo Kids on SoundCloud. What he didn’t know was I’d already heard and was gonna post it at 12:45 PM. Just did it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Nazzy “Reuse & Recycle” [BEAT TAPE]
15 year old beatmaking wunderkind Nazzy has been at this for slightly more than a year now. He dropped this beat tape on his Bandcamp at the beginning of the month and told NO ONE. I saw it last night when I just randomly hit sites of cats I’ve featured on the site before and found it. The moral of the story? If you do run a site that highlights beatmakers? Do some work because chances are all of them aren’t going to email you the second they drop something. They rarely do, actually. They often start doing so when you post their material FOR them in my experience, though. Weird, huh? Don’t sleep on “Reuse & Recycle”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Languid “Soulness Side Too” [BEAT TAPE]
Here’s a new Languid beat tape called “Soulness Side Too” where Languid used Soul/R&B as sample sources. This beat tape features two guest appearances from PIK favorite NegroSaki as well. This shit is dope. Why haven’t none of these beat tape sites posted it yet? Y’all don’t just check people’s SoundCloud’s & Bandcamp’s periodically just in case they posted something up and neglected to email everyone (they don’t have publicists!)? Either way, enjoy this & don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: J-Rell “UNtitled Noise Instrumentation V2” [BEAT TAPE]
I alerted you all to J-Rell’s upcoming release “UNtitled Noise Instrumentation V2” a few days ago when I posted up his promo video for it. I’ve also showcased previous J-Rell material on PIK. It’s not enough to just post up beat tapes people submit to you or ones you jack directly from other sites. You have to actually go out and at least LOOK for talented beatmakers and/or champion their cause/expose them to others. That being said? DO YOU HEAR THIS SHIT? Don’t sleep on J-Rell on “UNtitled Noise Instrumentation V2″…
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DON’T SLEEP: Sound Healers “Sound Healers Vol. 2” [COMPILATION/BEAT TAPE]
Sound Healers is an instrumental compilation compiled by Bambooman featuring Kwala, Jazzo & Melodiesinfonie, Ekcoclick, Zack Christ, Danaet, Soosh, Empt, Thomas, J.angle, Hungry Ghosts, Segilola, Gards From KC, Grouphums & Finwa. Don’t sleep
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DON’T SLEEP: jpoetic “Sound Facilitate” [BEAT TAPE]
A beatmaker/producer out of PRTLND sent me a beat tape called “Sound Facilitate” earlier today and I heard it then decided to post it here on PIK tonight. So…here it is!
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DON’T SLEEP: Sene “Brooklyknight” [NEW PROJECT]
Brooklyn emcee and Blu associate Sene is back with his latest full length project “Brooklyknight” on Plug Research. His last project “A Day Late & A Dollar Short” was an overlooked gem and “Brooklyknight” is a step up for Sene as he takes the creative initiative by producing a quarter of the album along with PIK favorite, Dr. Illingsworth, J57, Fonetik Simbol and Nogames. Sene really stepped up to the plate and delivered quite an impressive 13 track album. You can hear/stream “Brooklyknight” here and cop it from iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats & UGHH right now. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: M.E.D. f/Hodgy Beats “Outta Control” (prod. by Madlib) [VIDEO]
M.E.D. features Hodgy Beats over a Madlib beat. Weird ass video. Watch it anyways…
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DON’T SLEEP: TOPE “Celebration” (prod. by Devonwho) [VIDEO]
The next video from TOPE’s “Until The Next Time We Meet” is for the Devonwho produced jawn “Celebration”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Fort Nights “Studio Sessions #5: Changing Things Up A Bit” [BEAT VIDEO]
The Fort Nights just made a new beat video using his trusty Akai MPD (26 or 32) & FL Studio on his Mac. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: BoomBaptist “Lil’ Kimchi” [BEAT VIDEO]
The homie BoomBaptist just dropped a beat video using a track that will be on his upcoming LP dropping this August. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Potatohead People “Mellowtunes EP” [BEAT TAPE]
The latest release from Jellyfish Recordings is Potatohead People’s “Mellowtunes EP”. You want a smooth, mellow, laidback and easy listen? Look no further. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: DIBIA$E “LOONEY GOONS Official Tour Sampler” [MIX]
Here’s the official Looney Goons tour sampler mixed by DIBIA$E. The Looney Goons Tour will feature several of our favorite beat culture acts like Knxwledge & Jonwayne and you can expect Looney Goons to drop on May 1st via Fat Beats. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: The Fort Nights “Home Grown Tea Leaves” [BEAT TAPE]
This is a beat tape from The Fort Nights which dropped a month ago called “Home Grown Tea Leaves” that I had previously slept on. I’m sorry. I felt the need to make things right first. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: The Cratez “Making Of “My Faith” Instrumental” [BEAT VIDEO]
Production duo The Cratez (VaNs BeaTs & Dayweed Beats) made a slap called “My Faith” in the studio and took video detailing all of the steps and elements then uploaded it to YouTube. Hopefully they move their music from SoundClick to PMP Worldwide instead soon…
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DON’T SLEEP: Backstage Pass x Black Milk “Claps & Slaps Tour: Episode 2” [MINI-DOCUMENTARY]
Black Milk recently finished his US “Claps&Slaps” Tour alongside J. Pinder and AD.d+. Flud Watches and director Erick Lee traveled with Black Milk throughout the US to document the tour, capturing live performance footage, and more.
Enjoy episode 2 of 3 where Black Milk talks about record diggin and his process sampling records. Director Erick Lee also captured some funny moments while shopping for records with Black Milk and band at Groove Merchant in San Francisco. This was one of the best shows I ever saw live. Up there with Pharaoh Monche & crew, Dam-Funk, Random Axe, Jay Electronica & some others. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Phonte f/Evidence & Big K.R.I.T. “The Life Of Kings” (prod. by 9th Wonder) [VIDEO]
New Tigallo! New Tigallo! New Tigallo! Phonte f/Evidence & Big K.R.I.T “The Life Of Kings” video. No Ev so Tig’s mom stepped in to rep for the Dilated Peoples/Step Brothers representative in the clutch. DOPE! Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: StaHHr “MOTHER NATURE WITH A MOLOTOV: MOLOTOV SEASON” [NEW PROJECT]
Whether you first knew her as StaHHr The Femcee or Empress StaHHr she’s always stood out. Whether you first heard her on a Scienz Of Life or a DOOM track as a feature she’s always stood out. Now StaHHr presents her new project, “Mother Nature With A Molotov: Molotov Season” and StaHHr stands out yet again. Not with ridiculous actions designed to grab attention. Nor through histrionics or corporate co-signs. StaHHr stands out using pure talent and ability. The 18 track album not only features production from some PIK favorites like Floyd The Locsmif, Lex Boogie From The Bronx, Astronote, Fonetik Simbol but guest bars from John Robinson, Ekundayo, Boog Brown, C Rayz Walz, Eagle Nebula, Del & Nomadic Poet. The most important element, however? Is StaHHr. Don’t sleep on “Mother Nature With A Molotov: Molotov Season”. The sleeper must awaken!
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DON’T SLEEP: Evil Needle “needlebeatsforsale” [BEAT TAPE]
Evil Needle has these insane beats for sale. You like what you hear? Hit him up directly for pricing and availability info at needlebeats[at]gmail[dot]com. Exclusives only, no leasing. Serious inquiries only. Go here to hear them as no embeds are being allowed, you won’t regret it. Don’t sleep, Evil Needle is a damb monster, B…
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DON’T SLEEP: DāM-FunK “Pushin'” (prod. by DāM-FunK) [INSTRUMENTAL]
The homie DāM-FunK is back again with another gorgeous opus of futuristic Boogie Funk called “Pushin'” that was previously unreleased. Master Blazter forever. Keep the Funk alive. Don’t sleep on DāM-FunK. Ever in life. If he’s in your town? GO!
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DON’T SLEEP: PIK x Fakts One “In The Lab With Fakts One: 3 Strikes” [BEAT VIDEO]
PIK catches up with the man himself Fakts One as he brings us into his lab and he makes a new beat called “3 Strikes” using his trusty ASR-X and Reason. Look out for his upcoming project with Alias dropping soon and much more in the wings we’re not yet at liberty to discuss. Entirely shot & edited by Buctayla for Hellsenda Films/PIK. The finished product “3 Strikes” is available for stream via PIK SoundCloud page embed. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Melmel “Instruments Tales Vol. 1 & Vol. 2” [BEAT TAPES]
Producer/beatmaker has uploaded two jawns each containing 13 slaps a piece called “Instruments Tales Vol. 1” and “Instruments Tales Vol. 2”. Why not just “Instrumental Tales Vols. 1 & 2”? I dunno. These beats are raw, though. Don’t sleep on ’em…
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DON’T SLEEP: Dakota “ELEVEN” [BEAT TAPE]
Just over 30 minutes ago Dakota shot me an email with a link to “ELEVEN” contained in it. Oh. My. Damb. This shit goes like deadbeat dads for cigarettes at night 15 years ago. This is some straight up headnod shit right here. All up my people that hit me up looking for slaps for mixes when you do live sets? Check “ELEVEN” out. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: thurge “rain & sample drops” [BEAT TAPE]
This particular beat tape comes courtesy of thurge, a beatmaker by way of Tacoma, Washington. He shot me over his debut effort “rain & sample drops”. I think overall this is a good start that shows some clear promise and I can’t wait to see and hear thurge’s progression and growth in the coming years (and when he cuts some four minute plus beats in half). Check out “rain & sample drops”, don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Captain “Blowcaine ” [BEAT TAPE]
The homie Captain of Illregular Instrumentals LLC is back at it one mo’ gin with a beat tape called “Blowcaine”. Why “Blowcaine”? Because it’s so dope you can bag it up and sell that shit from an iPhone! Listen to “Blowcaine” and tell me it aint. Stop sleepin’…
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DON’T SLEEP: KLIM Beats “FLIGHT” [BEAT TAPE]
KLIM Beats alerted me that he had dropped a brand new 12 minute beat tape/beat mix on SoundCloud a couple of hours ago called “FLIGHT”. I heard it and it’s more than worthy to be posted up on Producers I Know. Don’t sleep on “FLIGHT”, folks…
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DON’T SLEEP: Joseph Hailu “Therapy Chops” [BEAT TAPE]
Canadian beatsmith Joseph Hailu released “Therapy Chops” about 10 days ago but I just heard it today. Needless to say, I first heard it today and I think you all should hear it as well. Don’t you dare sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: J-Rell “UNtitled Noise Instrumentation V2 Trailer” [PROMO VIDEO]
J-Rell’s “UNtitled Noise Instrumentation V2” is dropping on April 26th and this promo video lets you know what to expect from it sonically. When it drops you’ll see it right here on Producers I Know so don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: subtitle “NIGHT GALLERY” [BEAT TAPE]
Subtitle’s newest beat tape “NIGHT GALLERY” dropped today and it’s another instrumental jawn you need to hear right now. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: OSØ “Snacks” [BEAT TAPE]
OSØ dropped a dope but hella short beat tape called “Snacks” yesterday. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: REKS f/Action Bronson “Riggs & Murtaugh” (prod. by Statik Selektah) [SINGLE]
REKS’ new collaborative LP with Statik Selektah “Straight, No Chaser” dropped today. Here’s a track from it featuring Action Bronson where they lyrically draw and quarter another ill Statik Selektah track. “Riggs & Murtaugh”. Ill title. Ill beat. Ill rhymes. Fuck else do you want? Cop “Straight, No Chaser”. Don’t sleep!
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