I once told Sulaiman that I wanted to find the art that was on the walls in that scene of Belly (by Thierry le Goues) and suggested he use it for (RDV7). I’m big on art and the walls of my apartment have always been lined with it. He delivered immaculately. The talent on the Blind I staff never ceases to amaze me. Our imaginations are all over the place.  For this volume, Noah asked me the usual, “What do you want the cover to look like?” I responded with my usual abstract (albeit unhelpful) explanation of what I had in mind.  It went something like this.

Me: Ummm this is what I’m thinking (Shows a classic photo of Kate Moss smoking a cigarette). I like the idea of a beautiful woman smoking a cigarette. Probably because I want someone to take an edgy picture of me with a cigarette. Even though I don’t smoke.  (Shows photo of Naomi Campbell naked pointing a gun at the camera). Like a good girl gone bad vibe.
No: I feel you. Let me look at all of these pics. I’m in full agreement with having titties on the covers of RDV now. I’m glad Pam Grier was the first.
Me: Well… it’s not about the titties, Noah. More like raw sexuality and strength, you know?
No: Yeah…All that. And titites!

The one we ended up with was the first image I sent to Noah. And I love the way he flipped it! If you’ve noticed, we’ve posted less and less of these compilations. It’s not because we don’t love them or don’t care. We just want to adhere to our mantra of quality over quantity and allow you to really spend time with each one.  It’s always a joy for me to highlight artists that are friends of mine on here and this month there are several.  Hopefully you enjoy this one! Tracks/links after the jump.

MAIYA PRESENTS RENDEZVOUS VOL.15 [DOWNLOAD]

Download audio file (thefuckedupkaraoketape.mp3)

MY DRY WET MESS – MESSED UP KARAOKE TAPE [DOWNLOAD]

It only makes sense to drop a Smorgasbord on the national Day of the Feast right? You know how I do, just something for you to rock to for the next couple. And since I know you’re probably double-stuffing your bellies (hell, I know I am) I decided to follow suit and double stuff this comp with 2 discs of straight fonk, with the second disc actually being a personal playlist I compiled while zooted on vacation. Each song kinda represents how I was feeling at a certain point in time. Yeah I know its corny. Just download and go eat your stuffin’ ya jive turkey. Tracklist and download in the basement watching the game with Uncle Roy an ‘nem.

*PBBT!’S SMORGASBORD NOVEMBER [DISC 1] [DISC 2]

1nce again it’s on! The trill O.G. 3 is the magic #. 3rd time’s a charm. The BIG 3. I must say this lil’ series Killa Cam & myself started, have only been getting better (1 & 2 still avail’ if u Nyquil’ed). This one right here has soooooo much damn heat the cover is on fiah! (Fun fact: I took this picture outside of my office back in the day) There’s really nothing left (coast) to say about it. The music speaks for itself. We love our hometown & the people who create within it. This is but a taste. TL & DL after the jizzump…

ELDOTAYEDOT 3 | DOWNLOAD

Download audio file (Teebs_Impulse_rmx.mp3)

THE GASLAMP KILLER & DAEDELUS – IMPULSE [TEEBS' NECK FEATHERS REMIX] | DOWNLOAD

A while ago we told you about a crazy ass tour with all our crazy ass producer friends… well… it’s here. Check the dates for a venue near you!

Download audio file (ACLA10x10x6_Daedelus_1_Fates_Say_128.mp3)

DAEDELUS x TEEBS – FATES SAY [DOWNLOAD]

Magical Properties Tour feat.Daedelus + The Gaslamp Killer
12th Planet, Free The Robots, Samiyam, Teebs join for dates around the US

Los Angeles is on the move again…

Daedelus and The Gaslamp Killer have assembled a monster group of artists to hit the road for a second “Magical Properties Tour.” The first, in Spring 2010, boasted a supporting cast of Nosaj Thing and Jogger to wide appeal, and now Daedelus and GLK have combined forces to enlist some of the most recognizable artists in Bass music for various legs of their US/Canada tour: 12th Planet (Smog), Free the Robots (Alpha Pup), Samiyam (Brainfeeder), and Teebs (Brainfeeder).

With the current worldwide interest in Bass music, fueled by the phenomenon of Dubstep and the Los Angeles “Beat Scene,” made (in)famous by club nights like the Low End Theory, this tour is the perfect showcase for state-of-the-art electronic music and its rapidly growing audience.

From West to East and Back Again
October 14th – November 24th

Magical Properties
Brainfeeder
Alpha Pup
Smog

For dates, interview requests or general inquiries, please contact:
lazybrow@fofmusic.net

A persons spirit is the power that propells us past our mental and physical limitations….
limitations that often define our human condition.

To empower another is to inspire and to inspire is to be in spirit. Like each record on this compilation, you play a part in the whole. You have the power of spirit, mind,and body let the music speak to ya soul.

The collaborative family at Blind I is daring you to EMPOWER and be EMPOWERED in 2010 and beyond…
here is your soundtrack to always be present with you.

We trust in your path.

-BLIND I FOR THE KIDS-

Track List & Download after the J…

DOWNLOAD BLIND I FOR THE KIDS PRESENTS EMPOWER [MEDIAFIRE] (fixed)

DOWNLOAD BLIND I FOR THE KIDS PRESENTS EMPOWER [MEDIAFIRE w/ file name] (fixed)

DOWNLOAD BLIND I FOR THE KIDS PRESENTS EMPOWER [zSHARE]

PARTAKE & eNjOy!

Sometimes it’s just isn’t your month to be awesome. My laptop crapped out on me for a month and that meant I was behind on everything. Thus why my comp is coming out a couple days behind schedule. Yeah, boo hoo buddy. Well I hope you all enjoy this months offering. 10 tracks of mood music for this moody day (it’s finally raining in San Jose). I’ll get through this problem and I know you all will get through yours.

DOWNLOAD DANDIGGITY’S ECLECTICUTS VOL.15 [MEDIAFIRE]