Awon & Phoniks Release “Knowledge of Self” on Don’t Sleep Records

Awon & Phoniks Release “Knowledge of Self” on Don’t Sleep Records Don’t Sleep Records. Don’t forget that name. We’ve been telling you now for quite some time. This label is ill and it really shows that independent artists have a chance in a rather shallow music industry. Right now we got this sucker on repeat… Read More Awon & Phoniks Release “Knowledge of Self” on Don’t Sleep Records

Phoniks: 12 Super Funky Remixes of Classic Wu-Tang Hits – “Shaolin Summer: The Remixes”

Phoniks 12 Super Funky Remixes of Classic Wu-Tang Hits – “Shaolin Summer: The Remixes” The Wu-Tang Clan is one of the most respected hip-hop groups in music history. This is no secret. If one was reworking music from their extensive and rather notable discography extreme caution must be used. One of Phonik’s first songs that got… Read More Phoniks: 12 Super Funky Remixes of Classic Wu-Tang Hits – “Shaolin Summer: The Remixes”

Exclusive Premiere & Limited-Time FREE Download: Phoniks & Awon Revive the Sounds of 90s Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop Is Not Dead A Look Into the Underground Hip-Hop World  of Don’t Sleep Records First leak off  Phoniks & Awon’s new album, “Knowledge Of Self” coming Early Fall 2015 We are pleased to bring you the first leak off Phoniks & Awon’s new album, “Knowledge Of Self”, dropping early Fall 2015. The new single, “Summertime Madness” highlights… Read More Exclusive Premiere & Limited-Time FREE Download: Phoniks & Awon Revive the Sounds of 90s Hip-Hop

Peebs The Prophet & Phoniks

Peebs The Prophet “These Days” (Phoniks Remix)    Tonight we bring you a remix cooked up by none other than Phoniks featuring MC Peebs the Prophet from Portland, ME. The track gives off a laid back summertime vibe “about reminiscing on simpler times and finding oneself”. The present day hip-hop industry, like much pop music,… Read More Peebs The Prophet & Phoniks

Awon

Releases “Matte Black Soul” First release on Phonik and Awon’s independent label Don’t Sleep Records “Matte Black Soul” is 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… Read More Awon

Phoniks | Wu-Tang Clan Remix

Phoniks Releases Another Killer Wu-Tang  Remix For those of you who regularly follow the site, you should be very familiar with Phoniks by now. His remix of Wu Tang’s “C.R.E.A.M” has over half a million plays, and the other day he released another killer Wu Tang remix. Phoniks is in a niche of the finest cream… Read More Phoniks | Wu-Tang Clan Remix

Phoniks

Phoniks Gives Belated Birthday Nod to Nas My all-time favorite emcee Nas turned 41 yesterday. I dropped a new Soundcloud track for the occasion: Nas – “One Love” (Phoniks Remix). –Phoniks

Priest & Phoniks

Rising Hip-Hop Producer Phoniks collaborates with Priest (NYC) Phoniks is hands down our favorite rising hip-hop producer in the game. The Portland, ME based producer is revisiting the sounds of the 90s era of hip-hop and his techniques thrive on a keen understanding of collaborative magic. That is not to say that his beats are not… Read More Priest & Phoniks

The Soul Diaries

Presents : Chapter 16 It is exactly what it sounds like it is, the Soul Dairies. An exceptional mix of the best of the underground in hip-hop and electronic. The mix starts off with excerpts of philosophy on music and quickly moves exceptional Drums & Bass style to DJ Rashad who passed away earlier this week.… Read More The Soul Diaries

Phoniks

Remixes Wu-Tang Clan   Phoniks once again tackles a Wu-Tang Clan track with great mastery and organic production techniques reminiscent of the 90s hip-hop era. This one is a must listen for all you old school hip-hop fans. Check out our recent interview with Phoniks (Read Here) . About Phoniks “Phoniks is a hip-hop producer from Portland,… Read More Phoniks