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Portland, ME producer Phoniks shares his latest project ' The Cashmere Tape' , where he used some some new technology to isolate the vocal files and remixed Jay-Z 's 1996 debut 'Reasonable Doubt' front to back. A laid-back, jazz-infused reinterpretation of one of his favorite albums of all time. The Cashmere Tape by Phoniks

  Boston / Cambridge, MA emcee V Knuckles and Portland, ME producer Phoniks present the new visuals for “The Next Chapter” , the title track for the album by this East Coast dynamic duo. Directed by Chow Films , this is Real Hip-Hop in its purest form! The album is out now on All Platforms and the vinyl is available in two color-ways for purchase on Bandcamp !  Stream here: https://linktr.ee/dontsleeprecords

Maine's Odd Pilot shares the single "CRASH LANDIN" featuring Fazeonerok x Bobby Craves x Keef Wookie . Odd Pilot on the beats, Keef Wookie on the cuts, mixed and mastered by Bobby Craves , and coverart by Fazeonerok . CRASH LANDIN ft Fazeonerok x Bobby Craves x Keef Wookie by Odd Pilot

“The Next Chapter” is the latest project from Boston/Cambridge, MA based artist V Knuckles (member of duo N.B.S. ), entirely produced by veteran Portland, ME beatsmith Phoniks . The album features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Inspectah Deck , Edo.G , Fredro Starr , Termanology , Reks , and more. The Next Chapter by V Knuckles & Phoniks

Cambridge, MA rap vet V Knuckles and producer Phoniks drop their new single/video "That Medicine" featuring sultry vocals by Songstress . The chorus was influenced by the Late Great Legend Biz Markie ’s “You Got What I Need” . This one is sure to be a Summer Anthem for the stoners and the Real Hip-Hop Heads, with beach vibe visuals shot by Chow Films .

They say pinnacle events occur in 3s. Well, 3 months after the first single from Odd Pilot ’s “Cabin Fever 2” project & after last month’s drop with “Here” , the Maine-based production wizard brings us more of his eerie synth-heavy sonics - this time with Fortified Mind - an mc bred in Charlotte NC and currently residing in Cologne, Germany. “The Special Force” heralds the release of the entire album later this month with a video filmed at the famed Cologne Cathedral .

Following on the heels of “Take Me To Your Leader” , Maine-based producer Odd Pilot enlists several MC’s for the 2nd single off his upcoming album, “Cabin Fever 2” . “Here” features Whichcraft , Drastic Measurez , and JFliz trading bars over another left-of-field soundscape. Immediately the contrast between the airy vocals over a chunky metal riff sets the tone as Jason Famous Beats provides the cuts as the beat drops. Cabin Fever: Chapter ll by Odd Pilot

Extra-terrestrials and sci-fi have long been themes in the vision and soundscapes of Maine-based producer, Odd Pilot . In the 2-verse song "Take Me To Your Leader" , sympL re-tells the story from the perspective of an alien who’s been injured in a crash & recounts the origin of his species - as well as warns the police officer reported to have rescued the being. "Take Me To Your Leader" explores theories of time & space travel - as well as addresses the very-real state of our own planet. The first single from his new project, a follow up to his 2021 release “Cabin Fever” , is narrated by veteran MC & founder of Dropp Science sympL . Cabin Fever: Chapter ll by SympL

Cambridge, MA own V Knuckles drops the visuals for his latest single "Daylight" feat. the vocal stylings of singer Tom Siletto and a smooth backdrop provided by Phoniks Beats . The video shot by Chow Films is an ode to his lady and his son and depicts a day in the life of Knuckles' love for his family. Off the upcoming project from V Knuckles & Phoniks . 

Cambridge, MA rap artist V Knuckles drops his New Single "Daylight" feat. Tom Siletto on the vocals and a smooth backdrop provided by Phoniks Beats .  Stream the single below and enjoy!!!

Boston , MA rap artist JFliz links up with Maine producer The Odd Pilot for the 2 track EP "Diametric" . Diametric by JFliz x The Odd Pilot

V Knuckles ( N.B.S. ) follows up his latest street anthem G'z Up FT. Millyz & Fredro Starr ( Onyx ) with a new video The Game FT. Termanology and produced by Phoniks . The single will be featured on V Knuckles upcoming album Winter Warfare scheduled to drop 4/7/22 . The video is directed by D.Gomez

This track was formed out of creativity, using multiple mediums to complete this unique piece of work. The initial soundtrack was produced by EyeWill Create on YouTube in 2019.  Whichcraft thought it would work as an up cycle project, using something old to create something new.  Odd Pilot was able to extract the audio from the original video and add some harmonic content and give it a Modular Hip - Hop vibe.  With the creative writings from Whichcraft and the video edit by Odd Pilot , we got a pretty doped up cycle project right here.  Stream the single below!!! Committee by Whichcraft x Odd Pilot

Born in Trenton, NJ and currently residing in Worcester, MA, Quaine Beats is one of the hardest working producers in the industry; and his future is extremely bright. Quaine is proud to present his new EP, No Yes Men , which includes features from Slaine , REKS , Louie Gonz , Scrapa , and CO-DE . Stream the track "Be Like Me" below!!! ***Thanks to MAC Media for sending***

The "Above The Clouds" EP is the newest collaborative release from bay area emcee Raashan Ahmad and Portland, ME hip hop producer Phoniks . ***Thanks to Phoniks for sending*** Tracklist 1. Flying In The Wind ft. Awon 03:18 2. Do That ft. ADaD 03:39 3. I Fell In Love With A B-Girl 03:39 4. Touchdown 03:26 5. That Feeling ft. Slimkid3 04:05 6. The Block 02:42 7. That Feeling ft. Slimkid3 (Phoniks Remix) 03:52 Above The Clouds by Phoniks x Raashan Ahmad

The Bridge Promotion sends the new video released by the Animal Pak . Animal Pak consists of 10 powerful solo artists that span from California to Maine, and Baltimore to New York. The kennel of lycans include Dready Kruger , Don Streat , Unreal , Mic Handz , Cayoz The Beast , Senica Da Misfit , Macabeats , Jigsaw , O*Zee and Dichter2Productions .

'Deph Threats' is the debut solo album from Hampton, Virginia native Dephlow . Linking up with Portland, ME producer Phoniks to create a raw 14-track, 55 minute soundtrack focusing on inequality, social injustice and self-reflection. Dephlow spits his stories over a soulful palette of Phoniks productions and enlists the help of F. Draper , Anti-Lilly , Awon , Envy Hunter , Tiff The Gift , Nehemiah Bell , and My Main Man Keion across the LP's 14 cuts.  Stream & Purchase below!!! ***Thanks to Phoniks for sending*** Tracklist 1. Deph Threats (Prod. Phoniks) 04:15 2. Troubled Young Man (Prod. Phoniks) 03:41 3. Hard Times (Prod. Phoniks) 04:07 4. Time Is The Teacher (Prod. Phoniks) 04:27 5. Temptation (Prod. Phoniks) 04:05 6. Work (Prod. Phoniks) 04:00 7. Your Way ft. Nehemiah Bell (Prod. F Draper) 03:16 8. Anywhere The Wind Blows ft. Envy Hunter (Prod. Phoniks) 03:48 9. Lost Girls Remix (Prod. Phoniks) 04:16 10. People Talk ft. Ti...

"Knowledge of Self" is the 2nd official offering from hip-hop duo Awon & Phoniks . Coming over 2 years after releasing their debut album "Return to the Golden Era" in Summer of 2013 , the Newport News, VA emcee and Portland, ME producer have been working diligently on their follow-up. While the debut LP was a throwback to 90's hip-hop in every sense, with lyrics focusing on Awon's troubled youth and tales of street grandeur, their 2nd LP sees the group maintain their signature sound while refining things both musically and lyrically. Across it's 13-tracks, Awon & Phoniks make their best case at providing fans with one of the most well-rounded, impactful hip-hop projects of 2015. ***Thanks to Phoniks for sending***  Download/Purchase: awonandphoniks.bandcamp.com/album/knowl…dge-of-self Spotify: play.spotify.com/album/4GAdF0fAOig1zPvo1GTdUx iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/knowled…elf/id1050211018 Vinyl ships on or around 11/16: dustyp...

Phoniks sends a new 6-song EP he helped produce entitled Ills of the Earth by Portland, ME emcee Peebs The Prophet . The EP also features production by Budapest-based beatsmith Blunt One . Released on Phoniks and Awon 's new independent label Don't Sleep Records ( http://dontsleeprecords.bandcamp.com/ ). Tracklist 1. Dead Calm (Prod. Phoniks) 03:02 2. Ruthless ft. Awon (Prod. BluntOne) 03:51 3. All Day (Prod. Phoniks) 03:49 4. The Ruckus (Prod. BluntOne) 03:07 5. Take A Moment ft. Dephlow (Prod. Phoniks) 03:39 6. 5am (Prod. BluntOne) 02:17 Ills of the Earth EP (Prod. Phoniks & BluntOne) by Peebs The Prophet

T.H.E.M. Recordings have unleashed their Animal PAK on the world. "Animal Planet" is hosted/mixed by the legendary DJ Evil Dee ( of Black Moon ), featuring the godfather Kool G Rap . The supergroup consists of pure animalistic rage and hunger manifested in the form of lyrical feasting, under the leadership of Don Streat . The PAK terrorizes tracks and venues across the nation and overseas, with backdrops provided by an array of international craftsmen, led by Dichter2Productions ( Germany ), Cool FD , Alterbeats ( France ), These Handz ( Belguim+UK ), Hazernomic al , Cayoz The Beast , Vanderslice ( USA ) and more. Animal PAK consists of 10 powerful solo artists that span from California to Maine, and Baltimore to New York. The kennel of lycans include Dready Kruger , Don Streat , Unreal , Mic Handz , Cayoz The Beast , Senica Da Misfit , Macabeats , Jigsaw , O* Zee and Dichter2Productions . ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending***