Flying Lotus, (born Steven Ellison) is an experimental music producer, disc jockey, and laptop musician from Winnetka, California. His debut album, 1983, was released on Plug Research Records in 2006.[1] He is most famous (yet also uncredited) for the music in many of the segues of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim,[2] and he has also contributed remixes to fellow Plug Research artists, including Mia Doi Todd. Flying Lotus is the great-grand nephew of Alice and John Coltrane. He is affectionately referred to as 'FlyLo' by fans and critics.[3]
He signed to Warp Records in 2007,[4] and, following his Warp-debut - the six track Reset EP - released his second album titled Los Angeles on June 10th, 2008. More at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Lotus
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Timeless J Dilla aka Jay Dee
February 7, 1974 - February 10, 2006
James Dewitt Yancey,[1] also known as J Dilla, Jay Dee, or "your favorite producer's favorite producer", was an American record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. Many critics believe J Dilla's work to have had a major influence on American hip hop music[2].
J Dilla remains highly regarded by hip hop artists and producers such as Madlib, Pete Rock, Common, Busta Rhymes, Mos Def, Pharrell, 9th Wonder [3], A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Kanye West, Charles Hamilton, Flying Lotus, Waajeed, Karriem Riggins, and Questlove.[1]
More at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J_Dilla
"My top 10 j dilla beats in no paticular order. ENJOY!! 10. Beat 6 9.History 8. Belive in God 7.Love is 6.Runnin 5.Dreamy 4.The Rhyme 3.Think Twice 2.Little Brother 1.Oblighetto"
http://www.jdaveybaby.com
J*DaVeY is a multi-genre duo from Los Angeles, CA whose sound can be described as a combination of alternative hip hop, alternative rock, soul, electronica, fusion, jazz, punk, funk, new wave[1] and R&B futurists[2]. The group was formed by female vocalist Briana Cartwright (who performs under the name Jack Davey) and male producer Brook D'Leau[3] when they were introduced by a mutual friend in high school.
The duo is reminiscent of Kelis and The Neptunes' electronic funk sound. Today the duo is being heralded as a cross between , Erykah Badu, Prince and Radiohead. J Davey has had music licensed for episodes of the television drama "CSI: New York"" and the Snoop Dogg film "Bossin' Up." J Davey's songs have been played on various radio stations in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, as well as overseas by way of Gilles Peterson, Benji B, and Berry King. Questlove (The Roots), Steven Spacek, and Prince have seen the duo perform in sold-out venues such as the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA and the Temple Bar in Santa Monica, CA. Prince invited them to open for him at his 3121 Club.[4]
More at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J*Davey
http://www.estellemusic.com
Estelle Fanta Swaray (born 18 January 1980[1]) commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an Grammy Award- winning British R&B singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer. She also has received the MOBO for 'Best Newcomer' and received three consecutive 'Best Female Artist' trophies from the UK Hip-Hop Awards. She is the fifth Black Briton to win a Grammy Award (Sade, Billy Ocean, Soul II Soul and Seal having preceded her). Some artists she has worked with Sean Paul, Kanye West, John Legend, Will.I.Am and Karl Hinds.
More at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estelle_Swaray
