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Known as Los Angeles' "Ambassador of Boogie Funk," DâM-FunK represents the citizens of the Funkmosphere. Headquartered in the Leimert Park section of L.A., DâM (pronounced: 'Dame' as in Damon) spent the last few years cultivating a musical renaissance rooted in the early-'80s styles known as Boogie, Modern Soul and Electro-Funk. As a DJ/selector, DâM-FunK attracts the most discerning Boogie Funk afficionados within driving distance of his storied Monday-night Funkmosphere parties. Read more on Last.fm

One of the Klipmode family - whose membership includes Suzi Analogue, mndsgn and Knxwledge - the LA via Portland-based producer, devonwho, makes awesome, synthy, low-slung beats that sit somewhere in between hip hop and experimental electronic music - if you're up on Beat Dimensions or the Beatnicks 12"s you'll know the vibe. Various members of Klipmode have done a series of EP releases entitled 3P (which can be yours for less than £5 - seek them out) Read more on Last.fm

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Ohbliv is an up and coming music producer out of Richmond, Virginia. Ohbliv is a part of Just Plain Sounds, a Virgina based net label. Ohbliv's style of instrumental production can be classified as tranquil, sub aquatic, soulful hip hop. The sounds of 70's and 80's soul/funk music heavily influence Ohbliv's melodic instrumentals. Ohbliv has done frequent collaborations with fellow Virginian, Nickelus F. Ohbliv's first beat tape is titled "Rugged Tranquility". Read more on Last.fm

Kilamanzego is a future beats / vapor twitch producer from Philadelphia. Read more on Last.fm

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Karate Boogaloo is a quartet based out of Melbourne. They are also the rhythm section of the soul group The Cactus Channel. Karate Boogaloo makes deep funk and vintage soul, with a bit of surrealism. Read more on Last.fm

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Blu is definitely a leader in the new school of Los Angeles emcees. His presence is undeniable, while his music captivates audiences regardless of race, class, and gender. His delivery flows flawlessly, while his content reflects the joy and pain of working class youth everywhere. Exile is a producer, DJ and occasional emcee previously known for being a member of the duo Emanon, along with Aloe Blacc. His style of production is known for its "laid back soulful vibes" and is influenced by such producers as J Dilla and Madlib. Read more on Last.fm

There has been more than one artist to use the name Sleepless. 1. Sleepless is a London based hip-hop producer who released a 19 track Beat tape in 2014 titled 'Thoughtful Morning'. 2.Sleepless is a Dark Progressive Metal band from Israel, they released Winds Blow Higher in 2001 and now they are split-up. 3.Sleepless is from Tucson, Arizona, formed in 2009. 4.A hungarian deathcore band from Székesfehérvár. 5.Sleepless were originally known under the German name Die Schlaflosen. Read more on Last.fm