DâM-FunK just posted this instrumental on SoundCloud about an hour ago. Three guesses why it took me until NOW to post it on PIK considering that it’s approximately 5 minutes long? Go on. Take a wild guess. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Awfully Creative Media x 10th Letter “Awful Sessions // 10th Letter” [BEAT VIDEO]
Awfully Creative Media teams up with beatmaker/producer 10th Letter to bring forth the latest Awful Sessions beat video in their ongoing series. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: StewRat “Comfort” [BEAT TAPE]
New 15 track instrumental project from StewRat called “Comfort”. I just finished listening to it and I liked it enough to post it up on PIK this afternoon. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Rane & Scratch DJ Academy x The Ablist Productions “Roc For Raida Trailer” [PROMO VIDEO]
On March 20th, DJ Rob Swift of the X-Men/X-Ecutioners will release a collection of well known Roc Raida tracks he either produced or did the scratches on in addition to many of his iconic routines in a project dedicated to his life and work. Also included are some original scratch/beat juggle compositions dedicated to him done by Rob Swift, Mista Sinista, Total Eclipse & DJ Precision. The project is called “Roc For Raida”. Look for more details regarding it on http://www.djrobswift.com/ . DON’T SLEEP!
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DON’T SLEEP: Hippie Sabotage “Hippie Sabotage Vol. 3 Trailers 1 & 2” [PROMO VIDEOS]
Here are the two trailers to the upcoming Hippie Sabotage Vol. 3 beat tape. If you aren’t familiar with Hippie Sabotage then you should go back and do some research. Videos courtesy of Rebellious Reflection. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Kaleo “Mind & Soul” [BEAT TAPE]
This is a Nu Jazz/Japanese aesthetic leaning beat tape by Kaleo called “Mind & Soul”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Exit! “Female” [BEAT TAPE]
The latest Urban Waves release is a beat tape by Exit! titled “Female”. Considering that it’s cold as hell & we’re currently headed for the end of Cuffing Season I’m all for hearing this right now. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Suhnraw “4U” [BEAT TAPE]
This Suhnraw beat tape is significant for several reasons. First, it marks a clear evolution in Suhnraw’s style and aesthetic. Secondly, it’s called “4U” meaning it’s made with the listener (that would be you) in mind. Third? He actually TOLD me about it when he uploaded it this time so I could listen to it and post it up in a timely fashion. I appreciate that and you should appreciate this. It’s “4U”, after all…
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DON’T SLEEP: Jaekim “3PO Hustle” (prod. by Jaekim) [SINGLE]
Here’s the lead single from Jaekim’s upcoming instrumental release/beat tape “Buildin’ Blox Vol. 2” called “3PO Hustle”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tiye Phoenix “Skybound” (prod. by Tiye Phoenix) [VIDEO]
Tiye Phoenix is everything that people WISH Nicki Minaj was. She’s a top flight lyricist, vocalist and on top of that she’s one hell of a producer. Here’s her new song “Skybound”. Nicki who?
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DON’T SLEEP: Outerspace f/Blacastan & Esoteric “Bodega Gospel” (prod. by MTK) [VIDEO]
Here’s the video for “Bodega Gospel” off Outerspace’s “My Brother’s Keeper” featuring Blacastan and Esoteric. “Bodega Gospel” is produced by MTK whom you may know from the Empty Threats Podcast with Vanderslice & Dustmightz. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: HxH (Rodney Hazard x Kareem Hawkins) “State Of Mind” [BEAT TAPE]
HxH (Rodney Hazard x Kareem Hawkins) dropped an instrumental project back in January called “State Of Mind” as a precursor to their upcoming LP called “WolfDen”. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Mẳdi Beats “Soul Effect” [BEAT TAPE]
I won’t lie to you (because what good would that do me?). I’d slept on Mẳdi Beats until about 3 AM this morning. Then I went and listened to his back catalog and his SoundCloud page. I ain’t sleepin’ on him anymore and after hearing “Soul Effect”? Neither should you…
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DON’T SLEEP: REL “Break Out” (prod. by REL) [SINGLE]
Here’s the next single from REL of Drums & Ammo/SWTBRDS upcoming instrumental project “Out Of View” which drops on March 6th. This jawn is called “Break Out”. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Robert Glasper Experiment f/Yasiin Bey “Black Radio” (prod. by Robert Glasper) [VIDEO]
The new Robert Glasper Experiment album should’ve been bought by you by now. Here’s a lyric video for the title song “Black Radio” featuring Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def). It keeps saying “BAY” instead of “BEY” but other than that this is great. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Busta Rhymes “Live To Regret (Remix)” (prod. by Hubert Daviz) [REMIX]
Busta Rhymes made a track called “Live To Regret” for the “Set It Off” OST back in 1996. Hubert Daviz of A.U.D.D.A./Melting Pot Music just remixed it (and did one hell of a job). Here it is. Listen to it. Enjoy it. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Party Supplies x Action Bronson “Action Bronson & Party Supplies present Blue Chips Live @ #weRnyc” [LIVE FOOTAGE]
Action Bronson has done a 17 track project with Fools Gold DJ/producer Party Supplies called “Blue Chips” that features guest appearances from Outdoorsmen Meyhew Lauren, The UN’s Roc Marciano and Das Racist. It’s due to drop on March 12th, 2012 and it’s supposed to be a free album. How did XXL NOT put him on the Freshman List? Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: 14KT “A Friendly Game Of KT (Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl Version)” [NEW RELEASE]
14KT previously dropped his instrumental album “A Friendly Game Of KT” that consists of 14 raw slaps from one of the illest producers and beatmakers in the game today in digital format. If you managed to sleep on “The Golden Hour”, “Nowalataz” or “14KillaTape” then I’m extremely disappointed in you thus far but you can make it all up by copping “A Friendly Game Of KT” which is available for purchase from Amazon, iTunes, Fat Beats & UGHH. The limited edition splatter vinyl printing is limited to only 500 pieces and drops/ships on March 6th, 2012 but is available for pre-order/purchase from Fat Beats and UGHH. Don’t sleep!
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DON’T SLEEP: wun two “the volt soul remixes” [REMIX PROJECT]
wun two finally drops a new project for the first time in about 6 months called “the volt soul remixes”. It draws from the classic Volt label for source material and the cover is from the iconic exhibition between Muhammad Ali and Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki. In the locker room Inoki & his people watched footage of Ali and decided they wouldn’t give him the opportunity to have him knock him out so Inoki spent the entire exhibition on his back kicking Ali. Fuck Google, I’m Dart Adams. Anyways, peep “the volt soul remixes”…
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DON’T SLEEP: Tarik Sabar “spacetime” [BEAT TAPE]
If you’re into that spacey, synth driven, glitchy type steez then Tarik Sabar’s “spacetime” is right up your alley. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Beat Machine Aron “Pure Flow” [BEAT TAPE]
When last our young friend Beat Machine Aron had a beat tape on PIK it was his impressive offering called “THOUGHTS” back last Fall (even though it actually dropped near the end of the Summer). This time around, rather than discovering Aron released something new a month after the fact I’ve managed to narrow it down to only about 5 days. Here’s Aron’s latest foray into the world of instrumental Hip Hop, “Pure Flow”. Don’t sleep on this kid. He’s the future…
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DON’T SLEEP: DREDi “Transfer.1” & “Transfer.2” [BEAT TAPES]
In January DREDi dropped a beat tape called “Transfer.1” that I was completely oblivious to. Just yesterday DREDi dropped another beat tape called “Transfer.2” and I discovered it online but I needed to hear them both because how does it look to post one without the other? After hearing both here they are. Is a “Transfer.3” forthcoming in March? Don’t sleep either way…
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DON’T SLEEP: King I Divine “Making A Beat On An MPC 1000” [BEAT VIDEO]
King I Divine gets down on the MPC 1000 and makes a beat for the upcoming ScienZe x King I Divine EP that drops on March 13th, 2012. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: BENJAMIN ONE “Mars Maschine (Live routine)” [BEAT VIDEO]
Here’s a new live routine beat video from Benjamin One called “Mars Maschine”. This may be the first time I’ve seen Benjamin One get busy on a Native Instruments Maschine. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Mr. J.Medeiros f/Giannina Ashe “Pale Blue Dot” (prod. by Stro Elliot) [SINGLE]
This is the Stro Elliot produced lead single off Mr. J.Medeiros’ upcoming release the “Pale Blue Dot EP”. I downloaded it from Hulkshare when he sent me the link earlier (which had cover art & extras included in the download) but now I see it has a Bandcamp link so I can make a post out of it. Note to cats that send out mp3’s to blogs randomly. Have a presentation ready complete with cover art of some kind and a SoundCloud or Bandcamp link. Do like Mr. J. Medeiros did. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Scanz f/Selina Carrera “Take Me” (prod. by Scanz) [SINGLE]
Scanz drops his new single complete with variant cover art courtesy of the homie FWMJ called “Take Me”. “Take Me” features Selina Carrera and produced by Scanz. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Pete Cannon “Outlook Festival 2012 Competition Entry” (prod. by Pete Cannon) [INSTRUMENTAL]
My dude Pete Cannon with another monster beat he submitted for the Outlook Festival Competition G-Technology x Novation are holding. This is raw. Don’t sleep…
DON’T SLEEP: Katrah-Quey “A Mind With No Ceiling” [BEAT TAPE]
Katrah-Quey dropped a new beat tape called “A Mind With No Ceiling”. The jawn features a couple of vocal performances from Mackenzie Gainey plus some bars from Noir on the track “Brother”. All of these beats were previously recorded onto cassette thus giving it a real beat tape sound quality and aesthetic. Don’t sleep on it…
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DON’T SLEEP: Wax Poetics x Induce “Miami Boogie Gems” [MIX]
Induce did a mix of classic Soul Disco/Boogie Funk out of Miami from the mid 70’s to the early 80’s called “Miami Boogie Gems” for the good people at Wax Poetics. This is a 50 minute mix of of some unadulterated Funk. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Will Sessions “Mix Takes” [NEW PROJECT]
Will Sessions “Mix Takes” vinyl dropped earlier on Fat Beats in a limited capacity. Now you can cop it directly from the Fat Beats site or from UGHH and Access Hip Hop but on March 17th, 2012 it will go into wide release including being available to purchase on the Will Sessions Bandcamp. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Project: Mooncircle “10th Anniversary Compilation” [NEW UPCOMING PROJECT]
On March 16th, 2012, Project: Mooncircle/Project Squared/Finest Ego will drop it’s brand new 46 track “10th Anniversary Compilation”. The artists featured on said compilation range from Mike Slott x Diane Badié, CYNE, Sweatson Klank aka Take, Jahbitat, Robot Koch, fLako, Jehst, Beat Butcha, Long Arm, Kelpe, Pavel Dovgal, Blossom, Daisuke Tanabe, Dday One, Inner Science, Substantial, Arts The Beatdoctor, Rain Dog, Kidkanevil + Microkorg by Dorian Concept, John Robinson, Sorrow, Rumpistol, The Red Baron, Christoph El’ Truento, 40 Winks, Sina., 1000Names, DZA, Ichiro_, EAN, Tom Dicicco, Headshotboyz, Graciela Maria, Gards From KC, Sekuoia of Kilimanjaro, Sense of The Q4, Sneaky, I.V.A., Empt, John LaMonica, Mike Gao, Bambooman, Manuvers, Krts, Kwala, Soosh, Memotone, Sun Glitters, Called Understandable Souls to Szenario. You can pre-order the 4 LP vinyl from the Project: Mooncircle Bandcamp or the box compilation bundle. Don’t sleep…
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DON’T SLEEP: Will C. x WTBU 89.3 “The Midnight Marauders Show” (2.26.2012) [MIX]
Will C. dropped by WTBU 89.3 with MaPa, Mr. Mister Bill and the rest of the crew @ WTBU Midnight Marauders on February 26th, 2012. Most of the mix consists of brand new/never heard before material featuring 7L & Esoteric, Blacastan and Boycott Blues. There’s also special versions of jawns from the phenomenonal Will C. x The Beach Boys record “Adieu Or Die”. Will even premiered songs from his next project, “Eli’s Prism,” dropping on Brick Records this Summer. Don’t sleep…
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