This is the first in a series of collaborative 12′s and this project by All City goes by the name of ‘All City Collabs’. This will span a variety of tempos, frequencies and genres. For the first out of the series Martyn (3024) and Mike Slott (LuckyMe) team up and kick off. The result is a two track 12″ containing “All Night” (which sounds more like Martyn) backed with the even sicker “Pointing Fingers” (which sounds more like Mike). The results are crazy nice and I know you’re all going to digg this a lot! For this series artwork comes from the creative brain of Steve Serrato (Mochilla/Poobah). Pre-order now at Rush Hour or get it at your local record shop/online retailers on Jan. 24th on All City.

Martyn Slott – Pointing Fingers [112kbps]

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written by nilez \\ tags: 3024, all city collabs #1, luckyme, martyn, mike slott, mochilla, poiting fingers, poobah, pre-order, rush hour, steve serrato

Our first impression of Ryan was that he was one hell of a friendly RBMA participant and this impression got confirmed just now when we asked about his new “Titan” EP. Mr. Illum Sphere sent it over in mear minutes and we gave it a quick listen. I definitely hear a bit more House influences when I compare this release to his previous two EP’s on Fat City. Impressive nevertheless and I bet Martyn was thinking the same thing when he decided to bring this out on his 3024 label. This 3-track release on sees him moving into slightly more dance-oriented waters yet keeping it wonkey. I really like “Technopolis” is because of it’s tumbling piano keys hoisted aloft on a pulsing techno beat and misty-eyed chords. To listen to the whole thing…head on over to to purchase the Titan EP.

Illum Sphere – Technopolis

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written by nilez \\ tags: 3024, electronic beats, fat city records, house, hoya hoya, illum sphere, itunes, london, martyn, rbma, red bull music academy, techno, titan ep, uk, wonkey

Fat City is back once again with the second full lenght album in the Producer series, entitled “Producer 2″. This album includes exclusive beats from big names such as: Dabrye, Harmonic 313, Martyn and Daedelus as well as rising Cali producers such as Devonwho, Mr Dibiase, Low limit and Mono/poly. From the UK we have my man Illum Sphere, Mike Slott & Tandy Love who bring the ruckus. All in all a good collection of electronic beats with some heavy hitters on it. The tracklist can be found after the jump and the CD can be bought at Rush Hour.

Darkhouse Family – Stay Blazed

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Monopoly – Oilfields (Devonwho Remix)

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written by nilez \\ tags: blackpocket, calofornia, carlos y gabby, cd, dabrye, daedelus, darkhouse family, dbridge, devonwho, electronic beats, eric lau, exclusive beats, fat city records, harmonic 313, illum sphere, low limit, martyn, mike slott, mono/poly, mr dibiase, producer 2, producer no. 2, rbma, rush hour, tandy love, uk

After two long days at the Red Bull Music Academy, our third day here started with a lecture by legendary UK DJ & A&R Norman Jay. Norman told the participants about his 40 year history in the music industry which spans from witnessing the birth of hip-hop in New York to founding the legendary Talking Loud label. After this we had the chance to catch some more previews of tracks being made here and in the late afternoon Kode9 stopped by to talk about his music and career as an independent label owner. The evening was dedicated to perhaps the most anticipated event of this RBMA, the Brainfeeder night in Fabric with a classic lineup of Nosaj Thing, TOKiMONSTA, Gaslamp Killer, Dimlite, Daedelus, J.Rocc, Flying Lotus, Dorian Concept, Martyn and Kode9. In between all of this we found some time to talk to some participants, as well as get some music from them for y’all to enjoy.

B.BRAVO (San Francisco, USA)

What has your experience at the Red Bull Music Academy been like so far?
It’s gone by really fast. At first it seemed like time went by slowly…the first couple of days. But now it’s just going too fast. I don’t want it to end, it’s paradise!

Out of the participants in your term who has caught your attention the most?
Ad Bourke from Rome, Space Dimension Controller from Belfast. Definitely those guys.

Has anything happened so far that will influence your music (from now on)?
Yeah. I mean I was sort of on to this a little bit before, but the common thread that all the lecturers share is that they just do their own thing. They don’t try to make a specific genre, they don’t try to create a certain sound. They just do whatever the hell they feel like doing and then that’s how they get recognition and that’s how they create new, creative, inspiring things. What I take away is…do you.

What’s the most valuable thing about Red Bull Music Academy in your opinion?
Probably just having the space for everybody to co-exist and ofcourse all the participants from around the world. Also all the studio techs, who are such amazing musicians and producers. The staff is so knowledgeable. All the lectures… everybody involved is so into music and connected in some way. They’re all part of something. It’s just great to all share the same air.

B.Bravo – Bubble Showers

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ILLUM SPHERE (Manchester, UK)

What has your experience at the Red Bull Music Academy been like so far?
It’s been really amazing man. You know getting to meet a load of people around the same age who are doing similar stuff or different stuff or people around the world. Making new friends as well. There’s a lot of people that I felt… we kinda like made friends, like who I can call up whenever I go to Singapore or whatever. Likewise for them whenever anyone’s in the UK I’m hoping they’ll come to Manchester. The food’s been wicked, it’s been fucking amazing actually… I didn’t have to worry about what to eat. The studio has been really good as well. Trying new gear and different set-ups. You know like original mini Moogs, fucking 909′s, 808′s and 303′s and blablablabla. It’s been really cool getting to know people like Benji B a bit better. Eventhough I’ve known him before, but now I can properly spend some time with him. It’s just been wicked. Really really good. None of us want to leave really.

Out of the participants in your term who has caught your attention the most?
00Genesis I think, cause I knew about his stuff before. He’s just super talented for his age. Also Juan Son who is unbelievable, I don’t know if you guys have seen him play. That guy has got a big future ahead of him definitely.

Has anything happened so far that will influence your music (from now on)?
Yeah I think that just learning about certain people’s recording techniques might change the approach that I… I can take some bits. Even the things Martyn was saying after the lecture. Like you should try and do that. So it can really benefit your sound or whatever. Getting to learn what the processes are of people like Martyn. And it’s definitely going to change how I make music for the better.

What’s the most valuable thing about Red Bull Music Academy in your opinion?
Pffff….the most valuable thing about the Academy… I think it’s just the RBMA as a whole. It’s hard to pinpoint one element of it that is the most valuable thing. The academy in itself is just insanely valuable. I haven’t even made much music since I’ve been here, but I’ve been making mixes for this, mixes for that. You know going on Benji B‘s show, playing at his night, playing at Plastic People Thursday (CDR) which will be the first time I play at Plastic People. Shit like that is all happening in a space of two weeks. That’s the kind of value that it gives you. Guys like Swede:art and Hiro… it’s the first time they’ve been in London and they play at Plastic People. They don’t even have records out. That’s amazing for them. I just think the whole things has a value that’s unmatched. There’s absolutely nothing like it. Being here is essentially the most valuable thing about it.

Illum Sphere – Incoming

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written by Deluge \\ tags: 00genesis, ad bourke, b. bravo, brainfeeder, daedelus, dimlite, dj klem, dorian concept, flying lotus, gaslamp killer, hiroaki oba, illum sphere, jrocc, juan son, kode9, martyn, norman jay, nosaj thing, space dimension controller, swedeart, talking loud, tokimonsta

Our second day here at the Red Bull Music Academy started with an insightful lecture with Dutch DJ/producer Martyn. None other than Benji B asked Martyn about his musical roots, his inspiration and his way of creating his significant sound. We also saw a chance to interact with some of the participants such as Swede:art, Kidkanevil & Manzilla (Electric Wire Hustle) and get their take on their time at the RBMA. Ex-participant Oddisee stopped by to check out the new talent and will be blessing some of the material made in the past couple of days. We received a preview of a track that 7 of the participants worked on with Hudson Mohawke and got word that HudMo will be back later this week for more sessions. The evening was reserved for a live performance by a number of participants at Queen of Hoxton. While we’re posting this Space Dimension Controller, Nando Pro, Ross McHenry & Thompson are having a private little party in the lobby with Space’s 40 records he just got as a present. We’ve never heard Dilla’s beats bang as much as they do over this Genelec soundsystem.

written by Deluge \\ tags: 00genesis, benji b, dilla, electric wire hustle, genelec, hudmo, hudson mohawke, kidkanevil, manzilla, martyn, nando pro, oddisee, peanut butter, pindakaas wolf, rbma, red bull music, red bull music academy, ross mchenry, space dimension controller, swedeart, thompson

The second instalment of the L.A series is a fact. For your listening pleasure we have the new Take (Alpha Pup/Eat Concrete/Poobah) “Soul Particles” and matthewdavid (Dublab/Brainfeeder) “Know You’re Not Alone”. “LA Series #2″ will drop on All City Records Mar 1st on 10″ vinyl and digitally. Again more banging beats coming from LA. Hold tight for Mike Slott & Martyn, Ras G & Samiyam, Knxwledge, Onra and Devonwho. Hop on over to our friends at Rushhour to pick up the 10inch. To keep your hunger fed here’s a FREE mix Take did called “You Are I Am We Be Mix”. DOWNLOAD HERE!

Take – Soul Particles

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matthewdavid – Know You’re Not Alone

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written by nilez \\ tags: all city records, alpha pup, devonwho, digital download, dublab, eat concrete, knxwledge, l.a. series, martyn, matthewdavid, mike slott, muhsinah, onra, poobah, ras g, samiyam, sweatson klank, TAKE, vinyl

Earlier this month, Hyperdub reported the initial details of the release, which confirmed a run of five weekly twelve-inch samplers containing exclusive tracks leading up to the full CD release. Joker, Martyn, Cooly G, Flying Lotus, Samiyam, Mala, Ikonika and more are contributing fresh material for the vinyl releases, and all of these tracks will be compiled on the first of 5‘s two CDs. Some exclusive cuts will also be on the first disc’s tracklist, with King Midas Sound and Ikonika offering new material, while the long-awaited minimal melodics of Darkstar’s “Aidy’s Girl Is A Computer” will finally see a release. That said, arguably the hottest talking point of the CD is the appearance of the first new solo material from Burial since his Untrue album dropped in 2007. The second disc will act as a “best of” selection, compiling tried-and-tested anthems from the likes of Kode9, Joker and Zomby, and will also mark the first time that Burial’s “South London Boroughs” will be available on CD. Hyperdub

Flying Lotus – Disco Balls

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Samiyam – Roller Skates

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written by nevill \\ tags: burial, Cooly G, disco balls, flying lotus, hyperdub, Ikonika, Joker, kode9, martyn, roller skates, Samiyam Mala, zomby

Fresh from the Brainfeeder fam, Martyn delivers us an amazing mix. Enjoy “The Count’s Secret Planet” and smile! By ways of Apple Juice Break..

Martyn – The Count’s Secret Planet

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written by nilez \\ tags: apple juice break, brainfeeder, martyn, mix, the count's secret planet