Big Up Podcast

We wish we were at some Barbeque in the park party, bathing in the sun, and drinking champaign... At least Ad Bourke makes us feel like it with his soulful and funky Post-RBMA mix. This Italian slash British talent deserves a star not only for his mind boggling Trebleo Beat Tape (you'll appreciate if you're into Samiyam, Hudson Mohawk, and Flying Lotus), but also for bringing us the happy summer boogie vibes through his latest mix...

Folks at the Academy simulate that the Russian-based DZA "must've hacked into an old orbiting Sputnik or drifting Soviet satellite to get the sounds he uses to make his atmospheric beats." It's also quite possible that DZA might have played too much Tetris growing up. Whatever it was that fed his talent, DZA takes it all and blends into his own production. DZA's post-RBMA Big Up mix takes us from funky bleeps and glitches, through Russian rap, and abstract beat, to post-rock influenced compositions. What a vast journey on a single trip!

KIDKANEVIL describes his sound as “imaginary hip-hop” and we couldn’t agree any more. After two-weeks at London’s Red Bull Music Academy, he has finally completed part seven of our POST-RBMA mix series and it was well worth the wait. Just like his LP “Basho Basho” out now on First Word Records this mix will bring you megajoy… guaranteed!

This time we're switching gears and ANGO is taking us into the world of hip-hop, RnB, pop, funk, and chill-wave. But he is not rushing to lock it into just one genre - "Whatever. It's all melodies, synths and drums really." Indeed, the synths, melodies, and drums in ANGO's beats make it for us here as well. When you're ready for something different, download this and let the vibe-out sessions begin...

Subtlety, patience, beauty, and foremost emotion seem to be the most obvious words to describe the sound of Daisuke Tanabe. Taking inspiration from nearly every aspect of electronic music as well as jazz, folk, and reggae, Daisuke is not afraid to blend it all to create what really matters most – the feeling. After carefully honing his craft from the age of 16, it was his first EP release in 2006 that really brought him to the attention of Gilles Peterson and Pete Adarkwah. Since then he has remixed artists such as Elan Mehler and Aaron Jerome, and released music on labels like Ninja Tune, BBE, and Brownswood Recordings. This mix is a real journey through the sound, crossing the borders of genres, labels, and definitions. Open your ears and listen, listen deep…

Peeps over at Red Bull Music Academy describe Swede:art as a "lad from Bavaria, who has one foot sunk in ‘90s boom bap and the other shoe dropping down a pixellated pathway to the future." You will understand completely after hearing his selection for this post-RBMA beat tape, which surprisingly consists of 14 tracks, all by one producer - A-rec - another German beat-maker and Swede:art's partner in crime for the "ABC Alphabeat" release on Error Broadcast... Now, we urge you to open your mind and feel the beat. "Do not expect full-grown songs. The beauty of a beat tape lies in the incomplete..."

Tokimonsta, the Brainfeeder wonder girl, is on the buttons for the third part of our POST-RBMA mix series. "Basically, this is a mix "biggin' up" the new friends I've made at the RBMA. Most of the tracks included are from them, minus a handful. I wish I could have included more songs from the amazing people I met, but 30 minutes can only fit so much." This girl is serious, and this mix is seriously different. We hope you are ready.

Second part of our Post-RBMA podcasts is made by 00Genesis – a hip-hop producer from Maryland who draws hypnotic fuel from his self-penned cartoon characters. 00Genesis describes his experience at RBMA in details on his blog, which you should check if you like quality and soul in music. “The whole experience was overwhelming in a beautiful way. I learned SO MUCH, direct and indirect, about music and about life!… I never felt this much love in my life. RBMA/London is the place to be… RBMA has changed my life, opened my mind, and most of all, opened my heart.”

Just a bit under two months ago B.Bravo walked into London’s home of Red Bull Music Academy to have a two-week-long life-changing experience. “Being a participant in The Academy was one of the highlights of my life! Meeting so many like-minded artists and all around positive people was an incredibly inspiring and uplifting experience. I really feel privileged to have had the opportunity to go and become part of the RBMA family! Extra Extra Big Up to everyone involved!!” Today B.Bravo lets us into his musical world with this Post-RBMA Big Up mix. Dim the lights. You’re in for a ride.

This kid's production quality surprized us from the start. We took a closer listen and the verdict was definite - he is going to go far! For those of you who haven't heard his weekly Sub FM shows, and haven't seen him play across various clubs in the UK, meet the new name big in the game... Some back to the future, nu levels business for all of you here from Submerse.

With numerous forthcoming releases on labels like SurefireSound, Airtight Imprint, Brapdem, as well as LP in the making, 2010 is looking great for one of the biggest Stateside producers - Joseph Djunya. With this exclusive mix for Big Up, Djunya once again has done what he does best - bringing the vibes. This one is for your heads. So get your nod on and vibe out...

With the support form Hyperdub, Dub Police, Ringo and 2nd Drop, the man behind the legendary "King of Kong" and "Bad" with Kode9, L.D is up to full speed and we couldn't be happier to close the year of Big Up podcast mixes with this goodness full of dubs by L.D himself and by some major names in the game. Play it already and "move ya body body move ya body." Out to Crazy D on the "em-i-see"

Scandinavian music history maker - Daniel Savio - the very first skweee DJ, its second producer, and the one who coined the term "skweee" ("while trying to "squeeze" the juice out of [his] Juno till the last drop") presents a skweee-licious mix for Big Up Magazine! Yes, it is everything you expect: funky, crazy, synthy, odd, squeaky, but above all it is absolutely fresh! Enjoy!

Vaccine. This beautiful lady with her hypnotizing sound has created a perfect one-hour-long mix for you. She will make you smile, she will make you cry, she will make you dance... Above all she will make you feel. Enough words, this is too beautiful to be talking about.

This time the mighty Darkside is in the spotlight. Between partying in Croatia at Outlook Festival, running GetDarkerTV and holding his radio show on Rinse FM, busy man Darkside managed to cook us up this heavy mix with a variety of wonderful flavours. The man is constantly pushing the sound! Big Up Darkside!

A part of Seclusiasis out of Philly, Trouble and Bass out of New York and a Mayor of his own Starkville, Starkey hits the streets with major bass. In the Big Up Podcast mix Starkey walks us through various musical flavors, making it hard to categorize the sound. The only thing is certain - you haven't heard this before and it will make you move. Watch out for the lazers and Starkbots.

Listening to pirate radio stations at the age of 7, playing his own radio show at 13, producing and releasing records on his own label at 15, deejaying at DMZ night at 19, DJ Heny.G’s music career has been developing with lightning fast speed from the very start. Soulful, deep and sensual bass that fills Heny’s production and DJ sets are hard to resist and easy to love. We present Big Up Magazine Podcast episode mixed by Heny.G. Turn the lights down…

Kutz for Big Up Magazine. Kutz is on fire. With such advanced level of production, originality of the sound, and heavy heavy vibes, he is only starting to shine and we can't wait to see what's to come for him in the very near future. Just sit back and feel the dark bass. www.myspace.com/djkutzuk

Moldy for Big Up Magazine. Moldy takes deep and heavy to a deeper and heavier level. Truly meditative sounds of Moldy's selection are sure to bring you to the magical world of bass and heavy pressure. Enjoy the trip. www.selectormoldy.com

Desto for Big Up Magazine. Desto's beautiful sound coming from Finland is incredibly gentle and deeply dense, simultaneously. Dreamy and fresh, heavy and groovy, we present you Desto's mix for Big Up Magazine. Enjoy! www.bigupmag.com