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!

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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

Samiyam “Man VS Machine” 10″ coming out on Poobah Records. This is a very well put together compilation of some 06/07 unreleased Samiyam beats. I recognize some beats from Andrew Meza’s BTS Radio. Here are two cuts ..you can pre order now on Rushhour..

Samiyam – Bonus Mission

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Samiyam – Rounded

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written by Nevill \\ tags: flyamsam, los angeles, man vs machine, poobah, rushhour, samiyam

With the 2nd installment of the ground zero of beat music coming, Jay Scarlett  & Cinnaman drop 2 mixes, previewing much of what will be dropping on Beat Dimensions 2. With a release date of the LP set for fall, one can still go out an grab both EP1 and EP2, which are currently available. Thanks to Mymanhenri.

Beat Dimensions Jay Scarlett Mix

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Beat Dimensions Cinnaman Mix

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written by Nevill \\ tags: beat dimensions, cinnaman, jay scarlett, mymanhenri, rushhour, samiyam

Two years after the genre defying Beat Dimensions Vol.1, Jay Scarlett and Cinnaman present the long due Vol.2.  Expect three 12″ s parts, a 7″.  t-shirt designs, slipmats as well as a CD and digital configuration.

First to drop is EP1, which contains five tracks from beatmakers all over the world like Danny Breaks & DJ Adlib,  Mono/Poly (LA) and Nosaj Thing (LA), Kenlo Craqnuques (Quebec) and Dalt Wisney (Karachi).  The release date is set to May 7th so Pre-Order here, and be on the lookout for part 2 & 3.

Samiyam – Swamp Tarts (snippet)

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Mono/Poly – Ravemonds Young Problems (snippet)

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: beat dimensions, cinnaman, dalt wisney, dimlite, jay scarlett, kenlo craqnuques, mono/poly, nosaj thing, rushhour, samiyam, vol 2

Blu Jemz and Jay Scarlett put their heads together to bring us the Beat Machine compilation. You can think of this as a quasi Beat Dimensions, but just not quite as good. The fact that this is a freebie makes up for a lot. You get this 14 track compilation for free if you purchase something at Turntablelab. Big names on this one…check out the tracklisting.

1. O Spindles – Intro (Dark Room)
2. Dorian Concept – Sandwich Terror
3. Bullion – Keep It Tidy
4. Exile – Extra FUNK
5. Flying Lotus – Heat Wave 2
6. Mike Slott – Boxed In (Inst. Mix)
7. Waajeed – Tetris
8. Jay Scarlett – The Jawn
9. Dr. Who Dat? – Viberian Twilight Part 2
10. Samiyam – Rough Copy
11. Karriem Riggins – “12’s in 8″
12. Ge-ology – Diurnal Insomnia
13. Blu Jemz – Almost There
14. Onra – Broken Language

Exile – Extra FUNK

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Samiyam – Rough Copy

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written by nilez \\ tags: beat dimensions, beat machine, blu jemz, bullion, dorian concept, dr who dat, exile, fly lo, flying lotus, ge-ology, jay scarlett, jneiro jarel, karriem riggins, mike slott, onra, samiyam, scion a/v, turntable lab