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Friday, August 26, 2016

Beat Yard Single of the Week: "So Wett" by Yung Abundance X Big Mike of Day 26


Listen to the NEW BEAT YARD single of the WEEK by Yung Abundance of 9Ten Mobb along with singer Big Mike (of Day 26) titled "So Wett"!  This sexy, soulful song will certainly have the ladies.... well... you know!  Listen to it for yourself at the direct link below.

This is the single The Media Blast (http://www.themediablast.press) calls "The Panty Dropping Anthem of 2016".  Check it out.

"So Wett"

BEAT YARD FEATURED MIXTAPE: Hear Tha Unheard

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Take a listen to the BEAT YARD featured mixtape by h20ur FAMILY & Don Mealz Entertainment titled HEAR THA UNHEARD.  The mixtape features tons of amazing and talented artists from different areas all representing in their unique and gifted way!  The beats are solid and the rhymes are blazing!  Listen to it for yourself here on Dat Piff
http://www.datpiff.com/h2Our-FAMILY-United-lls-Hear-Tha-Unheard-mixtape.794488.html



Monday, August 1, 2016

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