Joe Beats
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Joe Beats is an American
hip hop
producer from Rhode Island
. He is best known as the co-producer for the duo Non-Prophets
.
DelCarpini was born in Warwick, Rhode Island
.
is a pairing of lyricist Sage Francis
and beatmaker Beats. The duo came to attention with their first single, the "Drop Bass" b/w "Bounce" on Emerge Music in 1999. The follow-up release in 2000 was the "All Word, No Play" vinyl single. Francis’ self-released "Sick Of" series also included some Non-Prophets material.
Their first album, Hope
was released on Lex Records
in October 2003. The album was praised almost unanimously by critics. For example, it received a rating of 9.2 out of a possible 10 on the ever fickle Pitchfork Media
. Hope was also nominated by Neil Strauss
for the Shortlist Music Prize
of 2004.
In early 2004, they toured the United States on the infamous 40-city Fuck Clear Channel tour.
Joe Beats & Blak came together during significant pauses in both of their former groups (Non-Prophets and One Drop). The pairing is simple: Joe on the beats and Blak on microphone. Their formula is even more straight ahead: pure hip hop music.
Despite living over 1200 miles apart in Rhode Island and Florida, the new duo have already embarked on two tours, releasing an EP in the process. Joe Beats & Blak are now in the process of creating their first LP.
, a mix using indie rock
tracks, Beats’ projects usually contain raw hip hop instrumentals originally intended for MCs to rap over. A vocal version of Diverse Recourses "Friday Afternoon" is featured on Ambidex's The Great Potato Famine.
United States
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hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
producer from Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
. He is best known as the co-producer for the duo Non-Prophets
Non-Prophets
-History:The duo came to people's attention with their first effort, the "Drop Bass" b/w "Bounce" 12" single on Emerge Music in 1999. The follow-up release came in 2000 as the "All Word, No Play" vinyl single....
.
DelCarpini was born in Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. It is the second largest city in the state, with a population of 82,672 at the 2010 census. Its mayor has been Scott Avedisian since 2000...
.
Non-Prophets
Non-ProphetsNon-Prophets
-History:The duo came to people's attention with their first effort, the "Drop Bass" b/w "Bounce" 12" single on Emerge Music in 1999. The follow-up release came in 2000 as the "All Word, No Play" vinyl single....
is a pairing of lyricist Sage Francis
Sage Francis
Paul "Sage" Francis is a hip-hop artist from Providence, Rhode Island.-Biography:Born Paul Francis in Miami, Florida, Sage Francis is a rapper/writer/performer from Providence, Rhode Island. He is the founder and CEO of the independent hip-hop record label Strange Famous Records...
and beatmaker Beats. The duo came to attention with their first single, the "Drop Bass" b/w "Bounce" on Emerge Music in 1999. The follow-up release in 2000 was the "All Word, No Play" vinyl single. Francis’ self-released "Sick Of" series also included some Non-Prophets material.
Their first album, Hope
Hope (Non-Prophets album)
Hope is the debut album by the hip hop duo Non-Prophets, released on Lex Records in October 2003 . The album is produced entirely by Joe Beats and all vocal duties are handled by Sage Francis....
was released on Lex Records
Lex Records
Lex Records is an independent record label founded by Tom Brown in 2001. The label was an imprint of Warp Records and run from their North London offices, until September 2005.Lex has a low volume of releases, rarely releasing more than three albums annually...
in October 2003. The album was praised almost unanimously by critics. For example, it received a rating of 9.2 out of a possible 10 on the ever fickle Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
. Hope was also nominated by Neil Strauss
Neil Strauss
Neil Darrow Strauss , also known by the pen names Style and Chris Powles, is an American and Kittitian author, journalist and ghostwriter...
for the Shortlist Music Prize
Shortlist Music Prize
The Shortlist Music Prize, stylized as , was an annual music award for the best album released in the United States that had sold fewer than 500,000 copies at the time of nomination...
of 2004.
In early 2004, they toured the United States on the infamous 40-city Fuck Clear Channel tour.
Joe Beats & Blak
Despite living over 1200 miles apart in Rhode Island and Florida, the new duo have already embarked on two tours, releasing an EP in the process. Joe Beats & Blak are now in the process of creating their first LP.
Solo career
Most of Beat’s solo efforts are presented in a continuous mix; one track transitions into the next without any pauses. With the exception of Indie Rock BluesIndie Rock Blues
Described as danceable melancholia for the depressed, Indie Rock Blues is an uninterrupted mix of songs from various rock groups remixed by Joe Beats. The album was originally released on Arbied in 2005. In 2006, 24-7 Records released a vinyl version of it.-Track listing:-External links:**...
, a mix using indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
tracks, Beats’ projects usually contain raw hip hop instrumentals originally intended for MCs to rap over. A vocal version of Diverse Recourses "Friday Afternoon" is featured on Ambidex's The Great Potato Famine.
Albums
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| Reverse Discourse Reverse Discourse Reverse Discourse is an album by producer Joe Beats released in 2002.-Track listing:# "The Clock with No Hands"# "Wander’s Lust"# "Born Mimic"# "Number 4 Disease"# "One Trick Pony"# "Andy Kaughman"# "Confessions of a Trump Card"# "Impatient"...
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| Indie Rock Blues Indie Rock Blues Described as danceable melancholia for the depressed, Indie Rock Blues is an uninterrupted mix of songs from various rock groups remixed by Joe Beats. The album was originally released on Arbied in 2005. In 2006, 24-7 Records released a vinyl version of it.-Track listing:-External links:**... |
| Diverse Recourse Diverse Recourse Diverse Recourse is a 2007 release from Underground hip hop producer Joe Beats. It is considered a sequel to 2002's Reverse Discourse.-Track listing:... |
| Strategery
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12” singles
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Joe Beats Hellfire (Remix)
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7” singles
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Love, Love, Love
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| Don’t Front, I’m Yo Trophy
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| Fade
Bully Records Bully Records is an independent record label based in Montreal. It is maintained, funded, and run by Marco Sigfriedi. The label first released mostly 7” singles and EPs, but has since expanded to release CDs, box sets, and DVDs.... Diverse Recourse Diverse Recourse is a 2007 release from Underground hip hop producer Joe Beats. It is considered a sequel to 2002's Reverse Discourse.-Track listing:... . |