Name: Los Angeles
Brand: Flying Lotus

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WARPLP165

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-07-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

801061016517

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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2008-06-09

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Flying Lotus

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Warp

Flying Lotus is an experimental multi-genre music producer, DJ, and laptop musician from Winnetka, California. He is also a member of the group FLYamSAM with collaborator Samiyam.
His great-aunt is Alice Coltrane and he is also a cousin of Ravi Coltrane. His maternal grandmother is Marilyn McLeod.
With his unique style and diverse musical influences, Flying Lotus has become a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. Known for pushing boundaries and experimenting with different genres, he has gained recognition for his innovative soundscapes and intricate production techniques. As a member of FLYamSAM, he continues to collaborate with other talented artists to create groundbreaking music that defies categorization. With his deep musical roots and creative vision, Flying Lotus continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Warp is a British electronic label founded by Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell (RIP 2001), and Robert Gordon. It is one of the world's most respected and influential electronic/experimental dance labels. Originally based in Sheffield, UK, Warp later moved to London. They are known for their pioneering digital music sales site Bleep.com, which offered high-quality MP3s for sale along with exclusive tracks and rarities. Warp has several related labels including Warp Records Limited, Warp Music Publishing, Lex Records, Arcola, LuckyMe, and Night Slugs. The label's history is documented in the book "Warp" by Rob Young.

In terms of releases, there are some gaps and unreleased albums/singles within the cat#s. For example, WARP 13/WARP 99/WARP 113 have no releases; WARP 93 is an unreleased album by Priest; WARP 109 is an unreleased album by Squarepusher; WARP 118 is an unreleased album by Chris Morris. There are also some interesting facts about certain singles such as WAP 13 being supposedly unreleased but some copies of WARP LP 1 were pressed with this cat#. Additionally, WAP 85 was intended for Jimi Tenor's "[m=43418]" but ended up being released by Rough Trade Germany without a Warp cat#. 

It's worth noting that many Warp releases were licensed to

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Flying Lotus is a truly rare talent whose inspired mix of organic hip hop, maniacal synths, chest-punching bass and deep, intricate electronic textures is making waves and influencing a new generation of electronic producers worldwide. His list of early fans reads like a who's who of progressive pop music; Wu Tang's RZA, Massive Attack and Portishead's Geoff Barrow, (who proclaimed him as a major influence on his band's stunning album 'Third'). 'Los Angeles' comes housed in gorgeous, premium packaging across a deluxe cd with art booklet, card wallet and varnish slipcase. 

Los Angeles

Music GB

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