Joe Beats

Joe Beats (born Joe DelCarpini,[1] October 4, 1977) is an American hip hop producer from Rhode Island. He is best known as the co-producer for the duo Non-Prophets.

Joe Beats
Joe Beats (left) and Blak (right) performing live
Background information
Birth name	Joe DelCarpini
Born	(1977-10-04) October 4, 1977
Origin	Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Producer
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Lex Records Bully Records Twenty Four Seven Records Strange Famous Records
Website	www.joeybeats.com

DelCarpini was born in Warwick, Rhode Island.[1]

Collaborative efforts

Non-Prophets

Non-Prophets is a pairing of lyricist Sage Francis and beatmaker Beats.[2] 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.[3]

Joe Beats & Blak

Joe Beats & Blak came together during significant pauses in both of their former groups (Non-Prophets and One Drop).

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 Blues, a mix using indie rock tracks,[3][4] Beats’ projects usually contain raw hip hop instrumentals originally intended for MCs to rap over. A vocal version of Diverse Recourse's "Friday Afternoon" is featured on Ambidex's The Great Potato Famine.

Discography

with Non-Prophets

see Non-Prophets#Discography

Solo

Albums

Album information
Reverse Discourse Released: February 2003 Label: Strange Famous Records Abstract: Joe Beats’ unclaimed emcee instrumentals compiled in an unpaused mix.
Indie Rock Blues Released: November 15, 2005 Label: Twenty Four Seven Records Singles: "Coxcomb Red (Remix)” Abstract: Joe Beats remixes his favorite Indie Rock songs.
Diverse Recourse Released: April 10, 2007 Label: Bully Records Abstract: The grittier sequel to 2003’s killer Reverse Discourse.
Strategery Released: June 26, 2007 Label: Cozy Music Abstract: The beginning of a new collaboration.

12” singles

Album information
Joe Beats Hellfire (Remix) Released: October 2006 Label: Superbro Records Abstract: Joe Beats remixes Cunninlynguists’ Hellfire off their album A Piece Of Strange.

7” singles

Album information
Love, Love, Love Released: October 2005 Label: Goodfoot Records Abstract: Various beat compilation release with the lead single featuring Sage Francis and Anonjondoe.
Don’t Front, I’m Yo Trophy Released: October 2006 Label: Shake It Records Abstract: Split 7” with the infamous Maker of Glue.
Fade Released: February 2007 Label: Bully Records Abstract: The lead single to Joe Beats’ album Diverse Recourse.

References

1. Parente, Michael (2001) "Local hip-hop artists battle stereotypes to turn passion for music into success", The Good 5c Cigar, April 26, 2001, retrieved 2010-11-14
2. Drake, David (2004) "The Stylus Interview Series: Joe Beats", Stylus Magazine, August 30, 2004, retrieved 2010-11-14
3. Faraone, Chris (2007) "Artist moves to different Beats", Boston Herald, April 3, 2007, p. 36
4. Abraham, Mark (2006) "The Joe Beats Experiment Indie Rock Blues Archived 2010-02-12 at the Wayback Machine", cokemachineglow.com, February 23, 2006, retrieved 2010-11-14

External links

• Joe Beats on Bandcamp