Exile’s AM/FM is a collection of reworked / remixed / new compositions and interpretations of Radio tracks. Features include Alchemist, Evidence, Shafiq Husayn, Samiyam, Blu, DJ Day, Free The Robots, and more. 21 amazing Exile tracks, that feature friends and inspirational peers which Exile himself has compiled. If you liked Radio, AM/FM will definitely take you through another musical journey , check it out! Also – here’s a link to 15 more remixes that did not make it to the CD – for you to download for free! Buy this now on RushHour. Plug Research.

Exile – Population Control (Samiyam Remix)

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Exile – In Love (Milo:1 Remix)

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One of the standout tracks from ‘None An Island‘ combines Lorn’s trademark overt emotionalism, brutality and bleakness into something transcendentally beautiful. Brainfeeder labelmate Samiyam then takes ‘Brainwaves’ and converts it into a lowriding, limping journey into paranoia and fear. Lorn ups the ante yet again by returning with two new original tracks, ‘Never Enough’, which uses a distorted, rasping, alien voice to syncopate its rhythms, and ‘Until There Is No End’, which shows that Ortega’s grasp of melody is never compromised by the sheer heaviness of his tracks. You can buy Lorn’s ‘Nothing Else’ album HERE. None An Island will be released September 13th. Brainfeeder

Lorn X Samiyam – Brainwaves

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You might have read that me and Marcelo are currently in L.A. right now and chilling at Venice Beach at the moment with my man Anthony Valadez. First thing we did when we got here was go to the Timeless show with Arthur Verocai and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson show. Eventhough we were tired as f*ck and almost fell asleep (cuz of the jetlag), we enjoyed the show tremendously though.

Arthur Verocai – Na Boca Do Sol (Live at Los Angeles Theater Center)

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I took some random shots (check them after the jump) of what we’ve been up to, so I hope you like them. We visited Samiyam at his house and hung out for a bit, whilst sippin’ on some coconut juice with chunks in it. He has some sick ass shirts, which we will might be selling in the near future as well. Heard some dope new stuff of his upcoming album that’s dropping on Brainfeeder and some other remixes he did. Also we met the homie I-Ced, AFTA-1 and the ever so beautiful Nikko Grey. Loved watching her perform live tonight and looking forward to that project she was talking about with AFTA-1.

Hope to be able to post some more stuff on here later this week so stay tuned. Do-Over, Funkmosphere, Low End Theory and more coming up.
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written by nilez \\ tags: afta-1, anthony valadez, arthur verocai, b+, brainfeeder, do over, funkmospere, i. ced, l.a., los angeles, low end theory, miguel atwood-ferguson, mochilla, nikko grey, samiyam, suite for ma dukes, timeless, venice beach

In just two more weeks the third installment of the L.A. Series drops. This time you get Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program (Poobah) and Samiyam (Brainfeeder/Hyperdub) on the same EP. Shout out to Olan and the other at All City Records for providing us with a shitload of music these past few months. Our friends at RBMA dropped this new joint “Fishsticks” (low-res) today, so we decided to share it as well. My favourite joint is “Space” by Sam so pre-order the EP at Rush Hour if you want the whole shebang..

Samiyam – Fishsticks

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written by nilez \\ tags: all city records, brainfeeder, fishsticks, free download, hyperdub, l.a. series, olan, poobah records, pre-order, ras g, rbma, red bull music academy, rush hour, rushhour, samiyam, space, the afrikan space program

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

I’m really glad the legendary BTS Radio is back. Andrew Meza started a movement in our genre. And if you forgot about it, or never got the chance to check it out, it won’t be a waste of time if you check the BTS archive in the next few months. Now Andrew started where he left off and will continue to bring you quality mixes/podcasts. Up first…. Ras G..AIRHORN!!

Ras G is a commanding force in Los Angeles and a classic example of what artistry is. Always pushing his production limits and bending his sound to a point that really make you believe he’s from outer space. His live shows have a reputation of blowing out sound systems and shaking walls to the point of deterioration.

This exclusive set for BTS is only a taste of the destruction he can bring to speakers…Take cover. Tracklist after the jump.

Ras G – BTS Radio Live Set #001

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written by Nevill \\ tags: andrew meza, bts radio, flyinf lotus, illum sphere, los angeles, mike slott, poobah, quasimoto, ras g, samiyam, tokimonsta

written by nilez \\ tags: afta-1, dam funk, dimlite, flying lotus, hudson mohawke, jameszoo, Joker, kenlo, mike slott, mix, no rest for the obsessed, nrfto, samiyam, shafiq husayn, shlohmo, style wars, TAKE, the beatt-apes, vlooper, yskid

Red Bull Music Academy 2010 participant Illum Sphere drops the first vinyl ep of a two part album. ‘Long Live The Plan’ features six new tracks plus a Samiyam remix. I personally first heard of  Illum Sphere from MyManHenri, who put me on to this Illum Sphere Dublab Mix. After hearing the 7′ with Mono/Poly we knew Illum Sphere was someone to follow in 2010. This new EP is scheduled for a december release, but already got a first spin on Benji B and Mary Anne Hobbs.  You can head over to Fat City for more info, or just follow Illum Sphere on Twitter..

Illum Sphere – Chasing The Midnight Moth

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Illum Sphere – Psycho (Samiyam Remix)

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written by Nevill \\ tags: benji b, fat city, illum sphere, long live the plan, mary anne hobbs, mono/poly, red bull music academy, samiyam

Volume 2 continues where the first left off. Twenty exclusive beats from forward thinking producers the world over. Exciting and contrasting instrumentals from known producers such as Danny Breaks (Alphabet Zoo / Droppin’ Science), Dorian Concept (Kindred Spirits), Dimlite (All City), Ras G (Poobah) & Samiyam (Brain Feeder), Exile (Sound In Color), Fulgeance (Musique Large), Nosaj Thing (Alpha pup) Dizz1, Low Limit & Tiago, Devon, Busy…and more

Compiled by ‘beat connoisseurs’ Cinnaman & Jay Scarlett, the compilation touches on many different angles of ‘this music’. There’s introspective, tripped out and buzzing synth scapes, short popping electronic songs to full-on MPC party thumpers.

Ever since its first releases, almost three years ago, Beat Dimensions has aided the developments in beat orientated music, becoming almost a genre in itself. Releasedate October 6th. Pre-Order now on Rushhour.

Busy – Ecliptic Armilla

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Mike Slott – Cadeting

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written by Nevill \\ tags: beat dimensions, busy, cinnaman, danny breaks, Devon, dimlite, dizz1, dorian concept, exile, fulgeance, jay scarlett, mono/poly, nosaj thing, ras g, rushhour, samiyam

Very blessed to be sharing this podcast that Exile put together for LA based record label, Plug Research. It’s a mix comprised of exclusive instrumentals and includes plenty of exclusives from various upcoming projects, including his “Radio” remix project (coming soon), the upcoming album with Fashawn (In-Stores Oct. 20th), upcoming projects with Chicago based MC – ADAD – and a reintroduction to certain key pieces from Exile’s past catalogue. Look out for the upcoming remix project where various producers remix certain tracks from Exile’s “Radio” album, as well as MCs getting in on some of the instrumentals. Remixes and features include Alchemist, Evidence, Samiyam, DJ Day, Clutchy Hopkins, Flying Lotus, Blu, and many more. Thnx to J. Kim for the heads up and Exile for the dope podcast!

DOWNLOAD THIS FREE PODCAST HERE!!
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written by nilez \\ tags: adad, alchemist, blu, clutchy hopkins, dj day, evidence, exile, fashawn, flying lotus, j kim, los angeles, plug research, radio, remix, samiyam