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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

“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 .

Cambridge, MA artist V Knuckles unleashes the reflective new single “Longevity” feat. respected veterans Edo. G & Reks . Knuckles and the 2 Mass Legends combine with super DJ & Producer Phoniks to make a traditional rap track about their endurance in this game. After hearing this joint you'll realize that Real Hip-Hop is alive & well! The single is off the upcoming album “The Next Chapter” ( Date TBA ) entirely produced by 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!!!

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

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

'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...

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

Phoniks sends "Matte Black Soul" , the fourth full length project from Newport News emcee Awon . The Virginia rhyme sayer is coming off a successful multi-year run that saw him release two critically acclaimed albums alongside producer Phoniks ; 2013's nostalgic ode to street life "Return to the Golden Era" and 2014's "Dephacation" with Virginia emcee Dephlow . With his newest offering, Awon comes from a more personal perspective, this time tackling increasingly complex songwriting concepts over a selection of heavily soul-influenced productions. Tracklist 1. Escaping Youth (Prod. Phoniks) 03:27 2. Hungry (Prod. Rashard) 03:01 3. Listen (Awon Instrumental) 00:44 4. Natural High (Prod. Phoniks) 03:28 5. Have Mercy (Prod. Ak) 03:14 6. Can You Feel It (Prod. Phoniks) 03:14 7. Alone Tonight (Phoniks Instrumental) 02:14 8. Take Time (Prod. Phoniks) 04:27 9. Exquisite ft. Dephlow (Prod. HDK) 02:46 10. Ying vs Yang ...

On July 30th, 2013 Awon & Phoniks released their debut album "Return to the Golden Era" , a project which was proclaimed by many ( 1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  4 ) as one of the best hip hop releases of 2013. To celebrate the one year anniversary of the album that opened so many doors for the duo, they are bringing fans a duel package consisting of the instrumentals from the original LP as well as a remix album of all 11-cuts redone by Portland, ME producer and remixologist Phoniks . The project's will be available as pay-what-you-want downloads through  http://awonandphoniks.bandcamp.com  as well as on iTunes , Amazon and all major streaming services. All proceeds from the two releases will go towards the recording of the follow-up LP from Awon & Phoniks slated for release in 2015. ***Thanks to Phoniks for sending*** Tracklist 01. Street Saga (Remix) 03:44 02. Blood In Blood Out (Remix) 03:33 03. Champagne Laced (Remix) 03:54 04. G...

Phoniks sends the album he produced entitled Dephacation by Awon & Dephlow . The trio of Awon , Phoniks & Dephlow have created a cohesive, 10-track project. Tracklist 1. Intro 00:29 2. Dephacation (Prod. Phoniks) 02:31 3. Real Hip Hop (Prod. Phoniks) 04:02 4. Step Up (Prod. Phoniks) 03:19 5. Introducing (Prod. Phoniks) 03:39 6. Lights Off (Prod. F Draper) 03:13 7. You Can Run (Prod. Phoniks) 03:42 8. Sucka Free (Prod. Phoniks) 03:42 9. The War Room (ft. Tiff The Gift) (Prod. Phoniks) 03:41 10. You Know My Name (Prod. Phoniks) 04:34 11. Sucka Free (Phoniks Remix) 03:32 Dephacation (Produced by Phoniks) by Awon & Dephlow

Awon , Phoniks & Dephlow released the first single, "Real Hip Hop" , off their upcoming album titled DephAcation . The album will be their first release together since their critically acclaimed 2013 Return To The Golden Era .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Influit Media for sending***

Portland, ME emcee Peebs The Prophet and producer Phoniks link up on this breezy remix of a track about reminiscing on simpler times and finding oneself. This joint was originally off Phoniks summer 2013 mixtape "Make Beats, Don't Sleep" . ***Thanks to Influit Media for sending***

(Official) Blood In Blood Out - Awon & Phoniks from Awon Phoniks on Vimeo . Here's the visual to "Blood In Blood Out" by Newport News, VA emcee Awon and smooth, jazzy production by Portland, OR producer Phoniks . Also check the teaser for the upcoming project by Dephlow & Awon , produced by Phoniks called Dephacation . Dephacation Teaser : https://vimeo.com/88834792 ***Thanks to Awon for sending***