Monday, June 20, 2016

Artist of the Week: Blakk North



Check out The Beat Yard featured artist of the week, Blakk North!  Blakk North recently dropped his album CREATION with the project mostly entirely produced by Blakk North himself!  The album mostly has a synthesized, keyboard sound with a dash of West Coast, Daz Dillinger flavor added to the mix!  Although the beats on this project are decent, the REAL highlight of this anthology is not the production, however it's Blakk North's lyrics and subject matter.  Blakk touches on a lot of deep subjects and issues all through this project, and that alone is worth the listen!


Get more information on the rising Ohio based emcee at his official website http://www.BlakkNorth.Us  

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Pyrex Apollo brings Fire Production to King Mook's Black P.O.E.T. project!

Prestigious hip hop producer Pyrex Apollo brings FIRE beats and production to up and coming Georgia stationed lyricist King Mook's newly released project Black P.O.E.T.!  The 6 track EP was entirely, exclusively produced by Pyrex, which gives it a cohesive sound and not all over the place like some of today's hip hop anthologies.  Although Pyrex Apollo composes each of the track on this solid masterpiece, each song manages to stand out and stand alone without sounding repetitive.  Pyrex certainly keeps things interesting with giving each beat it's own unique flavor while maintaining the essence of his signature sound.

Bottom line, if you want to hear some HOT ASS BEATS along with refreshing lyrics with substance then you will certainly want to download this EP.  Click the link below to download and listen to this work of art http://www.audiomack.com/album/king-mook-1/black-poet

KING MOOK
     

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The Beat Yard Single of the Week: Hemingway "Right on Time" #Listen



Listen to The Beat Yard single of the Week by rising North Carolina based hip hop recording artist Hemingway.  The beat is banging and the lyrics are tight!  Keep up the excellent work Hemingway!  Check out the single at the link below and listen.  
http://www.spreaker.com/user/southeasthiphop/hemingway-right-on-time-radio



For more updates on Hemingway check out his official website at http://www.hemingwayiii.com

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Beat Talk: K.W. the Artisan Interview



Check out our exclusive, one on one interview with young rising indie hip hop recording artist K.W. The Artisan.  In this interview with The Beat Yard he talks about new mixtape Paradise Phone Home, favorite producers, who he would like to collaborate with and more!  Read all about it below.  




The Beat Yard:  What's going on K.W. the Artisan?
K.W. The Artisan:  Nothing much. Everything is everything. I can't complain.

The Beat Yard:  You have a mixtape out right now, Paradise Phone Home, could you tell the readers a little something about the mixtape?
K.W. The Artisan:  The mixtape is dope!  It tells story about the path to paradise and what paradise really is.  It contains skits from an anime called "Wolf's Rain." I have a few features, a bunch of bars and even a few songs for the ladies.  There's something for everybody on this one.

The Beat Yard:  What type of beats can be found on this project?
K.W. The Artisan:  There's a couple of 90's beats, a few familiar samples, and some original beats.

The Beat Yard:  Who are your favorite producers / beatmakers?
K.W. The Artisan:  Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Timbaland, Organized Noise, DJ Quik, No I.D., Pharrell, Pete Rock, DJ Premier just to name a few.

The Beat Yard:  Do you producer or make any beats yourself?  If so what do you use?
K.W. The Artisan:  I am just getting into it. I just bought a keyboard from my homie and I'm going to try Garage Band until I get good enough to buy a program.

The Beat Yard:  What producers / beatmakers would you like to work with in the future?
K.W. The Artisan:  Any of the producers listed above. A J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. collaboration would be dope.

The Beat Yard:  Are you picky about beats or are you the type of artist that can pretty much ride any type of beat?
K.W. The Artisan:  I'm not that picky at all. I listen to a wide range of music so as long as I like it, I can pretty much rap over it.
I am actually. I'm just looking to collaborate with other artists in general. My email is kwtheartisan@gmail.com. My instagram and twitter is @kwtheartisan. My website is www.higherupsuniversity.com

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The Beat Switching Up brings new Hip Hop Track by Rhyme Scheme TO LIFE



The Beat Yard would like to salute rising California based emcee Rhyme Scheme and Detroit veterans Big Herk and Cean Murq for rocking over one of the most innovative tracks produced in 2016 for the song "The Connect"!  Big Herk drops a classic verse of the beat for the first part, and once Rhyme Scheme gets on the beat switches from a Detroit feel to a more ride out California backdrop and then drops back into Detroit for Cean Murq's half!  

Listen to how the beat drops and switches for yourself here at this embedded youtube video link below, and post your comments as well.


Saturday, April 9, 2016

Producer to Watch For: Beanz the Great




The Beat Yard's "Producer to Watch" pick for the week goes to Blazed Up Records in-house producer Beanz the Great.  Check out his beats at this link and tell us what you think!
http://www.soundcloud.com/BeanzTheGreat

Get more updates on Beanz the Great at http://www.southeasthiphopmag.blogspot.com as well!


The Beat Yard Presents the Smoke Anthem of 2016

General Grown "SMOKING YOU" (PROD. BY BEATMATIX FLESHMAN)

The Beat Yard would like to introduce our readers and viewers to the #1 Weed Smoking anthem of 2016!  "Smoking You" by General Grown from the All Gas No Brakes Mixtape

Check it out here for yourself at this direct link
http://www.spreaker.com/user/southeasthiphop/general-grown-smoking-you-prod-by-beatma