Anti-Lilly & Phoniks - 14 Til

In the light of Memorial Day Weekend upon us here in America, it is our unofficial kick off to the summer season. We at Don't Sleep have decided to drop Move Back on sound cloud to remind our listeners what last summer was like with Return to the Golden Era! In our unconventional tendencies we have also pressed up Return to the Golden Era on a limited edition CD! Not many are left so hurry and get yours here: 

https://awonandphoniks.bandcamp.com

To accompany the CD we also have revamped our merchandise, everything from t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, posters, and stickers are available all garments are printed on American Apparel products get yours here:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/awonandphoniks/works/12004051-awon-and-phoniks-golden-era-shirt?ref=work_carousel_work_portfolio_1

Phoniks and I cannot thank you all enough for helping us launch our company Don't Sleep and the first true release in conjunction with Sergent Records, "Dephacation" is out now! Digital, CDs, and Vinyl are available here: 

US/CA: http://dephacation.bandcamp.com/releases

International: http://sergentrecords.bigcartel.com

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Awon
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Dephlow
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Phoniks
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twitter.com/hookedonphonikz


Awon & Phoniks - Move Back (Limited Edition Golden Era CD's Out Now! Link in Description!)

Juggaknots - New Money ( Remix Dedicated To My Wife)

 Yo, to the people struggling across the lands, Living in poverty, working worn hands. I’m here to tell you, it’s not how it’s gotta be, The chains they’ve made ain’t reality.

They told you wealth is for a chosen few, Fed you lies, left you broken and confused. They hoard the gold, the diamonds, the oil, While you sweat and bleed, tethered to the soil.

But poverty’s not destiny, it’s a design, Built by greed and fear to keep you confined. The system’s rigged, the game ain’t fair, They’ve kept you down, but I’m here to share.

Yo, the rich and the powerful, consumed by greed, Their fear of loss drives every deed. They militarize the skies, prepare for war, When paradise is knocking at our door.

Right now, they’re building weapons in space, Turning orbital dreams into a war’s embrace. World War 3 looms, nuclear at the core, While humanity teeters on the edge of more.

But hear me now, it doesn’t have to fall, We can break the cycle, rewrite it all. Paradise awaits, eternal and pure, But first, we must unite and endure.

Yo, greed and fear are chains they use, To keep you broken, lost, and confused. But knowledge is power, the truth will free, Together we rise to reshape destiny.

Imagine a world where wealth is shared, Where science advances, where all are spared. No hunger, no war, no pain to thrive, Just humanity united, alive.

Factories in space, habitats that think, Materials refined, no borders to link. A revolution of minds, a future to frame, Paradise eternal, evolution’s aim.

They want you divided, fighting for scraps, Distracted by lies, caught in their traps. But together we’re stronger, the truth is clear, We’re one people, one planet, one universal sphere.

It’s time to demand, to shout, to take, The power of unity, the steps to remake. The cosmos calls, its potential untold, And you hold the key to break their hold.

Yo, the time is now, the moment to act, Reject the lies, unite, make a pact. Paradise or war, the choice is ours, The future is waiting, beyond the stars.

Some dream harmony — cultural blend, One shared rhythm with no pretend. Others build tactically — cold and vast, Solar minds shaped by histories past.

Symbiosis ain’t a dream — it’s a choice, Crafted in silence or lifted by voice. One path sings, one locks the gate, Both can live… but only one elevates.

Reality ain’t fixed — it's elastic flame, Field of tension, rewriting its name. Wake up and feel how the cosmos bends, Don’t wait for peace — be the force that mends.

Post-Earth ain’t fantasy, it’s the new play, Cast into void, but shaping the day. Paradise builds when awareness expands, From dirt to stars — it’s in your hands.

So to the people, still holding breath, Know this system ain’t life, it’s theft. But you’re more — you’re pulse, you’re spark, And this is the moment to leave the dark.

Reject their greed, dismantle their fear, Together we rise, the future is here.

To The Struggling Peeple

Download Link: https://dephlow.bandcamp.com/album/deph-threats-prod-phoniks
Spotify: http://sptfy.com/Tjn
iTunes: https://itun.es/us/Feyg_

'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. A year removed from collaborating with hip-hop duo Awon & Phoniks to produce "Dephacation", 2014's upbeat onslaught of bars and metaphors, Dephlow has now stepped back to a darker place and put his ability as a songwriter on full display across tracks like Hard Times, Time Is The Teacher, Lost Girls and WWPD. 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. The result is a project that delivers powerful messages and soul-stirring personal stories over Phoniks signature gritty, soulful beats to create a debut album that will stand among the most powerful in recent hip-hop history.

"On 'Dephacation' I gave you bars, metaphors and double-entendre's. On this one I give you my soul." - Dephlow

Bandcamp: https://dephlow.bandcamp.com/album/deph-threats-prod-phoniks
Spotify: http://sptfy.com/Tjn
iTunes: https://itun.es/us/Feyg_

Dephlow - "Temptation" (Prod. Phoniks)

Here is the version of Change we were playing during ours shows! Enjoy!

Change VS Cream Ft Justis

Pre-order: https://jakartarecords-label.bandcamp.com/album/jakarta-dubplate-6

Henry Canyon's album "Canyonland" was originally released on bandcamp something like a year ago without any distribution behind it and we felt it was painfully unnoticed. So all in all a perfect contender for a Jakarta Dubplate. It was entirely produced by French producer Keor Meteor.

https://soundcloud.com/henry-canyons
https://soundcloud.com/keor-meteor-beats

Canyonland is a conceptual album that revolves around Henry Canyons' journey to Los Angeles, his struggle to adjust to a new life there, his coming to terms and attempts to keep a solid connection with his identity as a "half-French, Jewish Brooklynite" that has been transplanted into a place that is wildly different from what he was used to. It also outlines his efforts to solidify his personal and professional spheres, his romantic ups and downs and his perspective on Los Angeles life in general. Musically-speaking, this album is a much smoother ride than the topic itself betrays. Henry's baritone voice glides effortlessly over a beautiful, West-Coast boom-bap backdrop (produced by Keor Meteor), riding the tempo with technically proficient flow and great lyrics. Zoe Rose, a very talented, jazzy and soulful singer/songrwiter, makes several appearances throughout, lending her silky-smooth voice to many of the choruses. Freddy Jay provides some funky vinyl cuts on others. Open Mike Eagle also makes an appearance, lending a great guest-verse. Overall, Canyonland is a great album for both casual listeners who want something they can easily throw on in the car for a relaxing listen or more hardcore listeners who like to dig into the lyrics and think about what a rapper is conveying. 



Henry Canyons - Music Man Ft. Zoe Rose (produced by Keor Meteor)

FREE DOWNLOAD ! 
20syl's Remix Tape produced in 1999 ! 
Including 10 remixes from Afu Ra, Guru, Defari, Dilated Peoples, MOP, RedMan, Method Man, Mos Def, Mass Influence, Mykill Miers, Common and one interlude by DJ ATOM.
EP "Down The Road" NOW Available on iTunes : http://bit.ly/wBGWA4

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Album is on its way ! Concert complet à Paris le 29 Mai à la Cigale. NOUVELLE DATE Parisienne le 10 Novembre à l'Olympia : http://bit.ly/A85MCe
Stay tuned for exclusive tracks every week by following us on twitter.com/C2Cdjs and on http://facebook.com/C2Cofficial

Afu Ra defeat (20syl remix tape 1999)

FREE DOWNLOAD ! 
20syl's Remix Tape produced in 1999 ! 
Including 10 remixes from Afu Ra, Guru, Defari, Dilated Peoples, MOP, RedMan, Method Man, Mos Def, Mass Influence, Mykill Miers, Common and one interlude by DJ ATOM.
EP "Down The Road" NOW Available on iTunes : http://bit.ly/KGG9Qu

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Album is on its way ! Concert complet à Paris le 29 Mai à la Cigale. NOUVELLE DATE Parisienne le 10 Novembre à l'Olympia : http://bit.ly/A85MCe
Stay tuned for exclusive tracks every week by following us on twitter.com/C2Cdjs and on http://facebook.com/C2Cofficial

Mass influence (20syl remix tape 1999)

03 Take It Back (feat. Blezz)

Production by myself and raps by @iamkinetik

Pay what you wish for the EP at:
illect.bandcamp.com/album/pencils-not-pistols

Connect with Imperial, K.I.N.E.T.I.K., and Illect Recordings:
illect.com
twitter.com/ImperialBeats
twitter.com/IAmKinetik
twitter.com/illect
facebook.com/illect
facebook.com/imperialbeatsuk
imperialbeats.co.uk/

Pencils Not Pistols is the brand new E.P. from UK duo Imperial and K.I.N.E.T.I.K. This unlikely duo linked up in late 2012 after Imperial (now affectionately known as Big Dave because of his mighty 6’4’’ frame) sent K.I.N.E.T.I.K. (who has yet to be blessed with ANOTHER alias) a polite email requesting to collaborate. After being impressed with the spelling, grammar and attached beat in the email, K.I.N.E.T.I.K. jumped at the chance to work on some music with this courteous chap. What initially began as a track for Imperial’s yet to be released solo album, slowly morphed into a collaborative project, which once again utilizes the tried and tested formula of one producer and one emcee. Following copious amounts of parma ham and pavlova, the two discovered that they not only share a similar outlook on music but on life itself. This mutual foresight enabled them to craft seven interlinked songs that all touch on different subjects in an honest yet humorous manner. Most importantly, the project reinforces the divine duality of the human experience, even in the midst of the laughs and giggles contained throughout.

The sample-based production on Pencils Not Pistols united both Imperial and K.I.N.E.T.I.K. in their love for that strong tradition in Hip Hop. The duo pay homage with their artwork; as it is a parody of Biz Markie’s album, I Need A Haircut. As you might know, that was the album that changed music sampling law forever. Gilbert O’Sullivan… we see you. Sigh.

Future plans include a limited edition album of Pencils Not Pistols on vinyl with official merchandise. All funding will be generated by fan support.

In closing, if Bill & Ted canceled a few excellent adventures and decided to make a Hip Hop project; then it would probably sound like this... Put your pencils in the air.

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Imperial & K.I.N.E.T.I.K. - Zone Out

https://soundcloud.com/atomathome
https://soundcloud.com/greem
https://soundcloud.com/dj-pfel
https://soundcloud.com/20syl

The four DJs’ dedication to their art has led them to make a clean sweep of the DMC World Champion title for four years in the row (2003 - 2006).

C2C consists of 20syl and Greem (from Hocus Pocus) and Pfel and Atom (from BeatTorrent). 

After a decade of teamwork, they dropped their debut EP, Down the Road in 2012. The success of this first project provided a strong foot forward for the anticipated release of their groundbreaking album Tetra the same year.

Critically acclaimed, the record was rewarded four “Victoire de la Musique” (French Grammys) and a Double Platinium Record. 

Features’ enthusiast, C2C has invited several artists on record (Gush, Jay Jay Johansson...) and has shared the stage with major acts such as French poly instrumentalist -M-, while working on iconic remixes (Bernhoft, Vitalic etc.).

Their original music videos F.U.Y.A. and Delta showcases C2C’s neat and eccentric visual esthetic. 

On stage, C2C’s impressive scenography discloses the band’s love for graphic design and visual arts. Their flawless identity and their original sound catapulted the quartet from European’s biggest stages to the Coachella music festival.

Savant mix of Hip Hop and electronic C2C’s has shaken the music landscape and has turned turntabilsm into a pop culture phenomenon. 