New York hip-hop trio The Beatards follow in the “footsteps” of U-N-I’s “K.R.E.A.M. ” with the release of “Don’t Step On My Sneakers,” a tribute to their favorite footwear. The track fuses an electro drum beat with electric guitars and yelling reminiscent of Beastie Boys’ “No Sleep Til Brooklyn.” Rappers UTK the INC, Chuck Wild and DJO–of Indian, Jewish and Korean descent respectively–spit about their treasured kicks while finding time for some Big Daddy Kane-esque braggadocio rhymes. As evidenced by the group name, the tongue is usually firmly planted in cheek, though clearly these guys love their shoes. As the group themselves say, “‘Sneakers’ is the ode to the Everyman’s obsession, FRESH KICKS! And keeping them fresh! Everyone has been in that situation where you …