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For six years, the **Blend LA Podcast** has been a space where House music legends, pioneers, and rising stars come together to share their journeys. From **Chicago to South Africa, London to LA**, we’ve uncovered untold stories, explored the spiritual and cultural depth of House, and celebrated the global impact of this movement.
We've had the honor of sitting down with **iconic DJs and producers** like Tony Soul, Gene Hunt, Robert Owens, Lady Alma, Jesse Saunders, Wayne Williams, Vince Lawrence, Ultra Naté, Keith Thompson, and so many others who have shaped the sound and spirit of House music. We’ve connected with trailblazers like Lori Branch, one of the first female DJs in Chicago, and embraced the international energy of artists like Swazi Sunshine, Apiwe Bubu, DJ G, Roxcizzle, Yah Appiah, and Carlos Mena. We’ve talked about the roots of House, the culture it has built, and how it continues to thrive across generations and borders.
Of course, no episode would be complete without **The Catch-Up**—our candid, raw, and always entertaining commentary. Whether we're cracking jokes, breaking down House culture, or diving into deeper topics, the energy between the hosts keeps it all real.
As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that **House music is more important now than ever**. In today’s political climate—where attacks on **Black culture, LGBTQ+ communities, and artistic expression** are on the rise—House music remains a **sanctuary of freedom, love, and resistance**. Born from **Black, queer, and underground communities**, this genre has always been a voice for the marginalized, a space for unity, and a soundtrack for liberation.
We also honor **Black History Month** by paying tribute to the pioneers who laid the foundation for House music, ensuring that their legacy continues to inspire future generations. And we’re amplifying **Albius' challenge** to all DJs: **Play with intention.** Every beat, every set, every mix should carry purpose, because House is more than music—it’s a movement.
And to top it all off, **AMP Collective brings the heat with a soulful House set to celebrate six years of Housing**—a proper way to mark this milestone with deep, uplifting vibes.
So join us as we reflect on the past six years, share behind-the-scenes moments, and look ahead to the future of House music and the Blend LA Podcast. This celebration is for **you**—our listeners, our community, our family.
🎧 **Tune in, turn it up, and let’s keep the movement alive.**
#BlendLAPodcast #6YearsOfHouse #HouseMusicForever #BlackHistoryMonth #PlayWithIntention
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The AMP Collective is back with the best House Music Podcast in the world, Blend LA Podcast. The first episode of 2025. Their podcasting skills are a little rusty. LOL. This International House Music Duo truly create in the moment, whether it's their electrifying DJ sets or episodes of Blend LA Podcast. Episode 46 is all Gospel House Music including an hour mix.
Enjoy.
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State of House Music in L A | 40 Years of House Music | Point Mugu Labworks Set | The AMP Collective.
The International House Music Duo talk about the state of House Music in Los Angeles in their "Catch up", 40 years of House Music and an amazing Soulful House Music set recording at Point Mugu about Malibu, California.
AMP talks about The Redline Venice " Redline Sessions" DJ sets in Venice Beach.
They give their points of views on the quality of today's House Music and what makes a real DJ, respectfully.#housemusic #chicagohousemusic #apiwebubu #swazisunshine #lahousemusic #thewarehouse #robertwilliams #housemusicpodcast #labworks.
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Blend LA Podcast's hosts The AMP Collective have a dope in-depth conversation with House Music DJ and music producer Stan Zeff.
They talk Black culture in UK, the early House Music scene in Atlanta.
Stan talks about his experience at last year's Burning Man and his Tambor Party Cruise on the Nile River.
Plus much more, including an amazing mix.
A mix that takes you on a spiritual tribal pulsating sonic journey.
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Springtime is in the air, The AMP Collective catch up and talk about the House Music scene in LA, saving The Warehouse in Chicago, home of House Music. A dope mix of The Warehouse inspired mix.
Mentions - Frankie Knuckles, The Warehouse, Robert Williams, KG Supastar and Ade from Utopia.
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Afro LALA Party - Live for Resident DTLA - Roxcizzle & The AMP Collective.
The AMP Collective catches up and reflects on 2022. Recast of new party Afro LALA at Resident in DTLA.
Roxcizzle and The AMP Collective perform a dope night of Amapiano, Afro Tech, Gqom and Afro House music.
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DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective give their take on the latest House Music craze in regards to Beyonce and Drake's new music geared toward House Music.
They break down "Break My Soul" and record a live set of all " Break My Soul " remixes that are rocking the digital airwaves of today.
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Return to the Patio - Resident - Blend Day Party - House Music Podcast - The AMP Collective.
On April 9, 2022 The AMP Collective, a House Music DJ Duo in Los Angeles, CA returned to the patio at Resident in the Arts District in downtown L A for their day party called Blend.
Joining them for the return was Nevtronic. The House Music and the mixing and blending was seamless and the dancers loved it. Check out episode 38 and get a feel of what a Blend Day Party from The AMP Collective is all about.
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Blend LA Podcast - EP 36 - The AMP Collective - House Music Podcast - House Music Culture. AMP talks the "Catch up" about LA covid mandates, post Covid, the state of Hip Hop, the outlook for Summer 2022 and recast their Blend Day Party from Bar at Johnny's in Los Angeles
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The AMP Collective's Blend Day Party Live with DJ Jerry & Tony Powell - Catch up with AMP - House Music Podcast. It's been a few months but The AMP Collective is back with episode 34. AMP plays catch up to what happened this summer. Talk about House in the Park in Atlanta, the House Music movement in St. Louis, talk about the Cappuccino DJs once they figure out their real names and where they each are from. Funny! Added three hours of music from their Blend Day Party at Resident in the Arts District in Los Angeles, rocking the decks with them DJ Jerry Flores and Tony Powell. Snippets of stills and video clips.
Blend LA Podcast is a House Music Podcast for House Music Culture
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Listen to L A based House Music DJ Duo, The AMP Collective " Catch up" with each other before they talk it up with Carlos Mena.
Dayslayer talks about his first trip on a plane since the pandemic to St. Louis, MO, where he Zooms in from and DJ Big D's upcoming trip home to St. Thomas.They both are excited about their first time behind the decks since the lockdown at their monthly residency at Resident DTLA in the Arts District in Los Angeles called Blend Day Party.
The AMP and Blend LA Podcast chop it up with with New York's Carlos Mena, Music Producer, DJ, Spoken Word Artist and much more.
Learn about Carlos's journey through House Music Culture including the creation of the Bembe DJ Awards. His amazing relationship with his musical partner and friend Coflo. Talks about his life in Oakland and the East Coast.
Uber talented and spiritual brother doing incredible things for the Culture.
Links:
http://casamena.com/
https://www.mayawileyformayor.com/
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Summer 2021 Heat - Blend LA Podcast - The AMP Collective Promo. House Heads and lovers of House Music too.
DJ Big D and Dayslayer discuss their ideas of what Summer 2021 will be like as House Music Culture and world returns into a pre - post Covid summer. They also rock some hot tracks they feel will be popular this summer. Grooves.
AMP talks about 1 year anniversary of the global pandemic. Rich Medina, Louie Vega and D Nice.Hear their perspectives on what this summer will look like in House Music Culture.
Track snippet - Terry Hunter, James Poyser, Julius Jordan and TREE , Higher.
Shout out Resident DTLA and last year's Blend Day Party.
Soulful House track.
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The AMP Collective DJ Duo chop it up with Baltimore's "Queen of Love" Ultra Nate.
Such a great, fun and informative conversation over Zoom. Learn about Ultra Nate's passion and drive in House Music Culture for over 30 years!
From her beginning with the Basement Boys to her latest hit with Angelica Ross ft. Mila Jam.
Talks House Music from Baltimore to Tony Humphries New Jersey Zanzibar club to traveling to London.
This episode includes some of Ultra's music catalog.
Enjoy.
Website- http://www.ultranate.com/
IG- https://www.instagram.com/ultranatemusic
Management- http://www.peacebisquit.com/
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House music DJ Duo The AMP Collective give you the "Catch up" before chatting it up with Ghanaian music producer Yaw Appiah, living in Los Angeles.
AMP talks Rose, drinks of choice during quarantine, traveling, House music and much more.
Great convo with Yaw Appiah and a selection of tracks for a mix chosen by Yaw. Fire!!!
Find out how the amazing Amapiano Afro House track "Moonlight" came to fruition, with Diya and Stylolive.
From EPK____________________________
YAW APPIAH IS AN AFRICAN RECORD PRODUCER, BASED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.KNOWN FOR HIS DIVERSE SOUNDS OF AMAPIANO, AFROHOUSE AND AFROBEAT, HIS MUSIC FILLS SPACES WITH INFECTIOUS VIBRATIONS AND ENERGIES.
BEING A NATIVE OF TEMA, GHANA HIS MISSION IS TO EXPOSE UNTAPPED AFRICAN GENRES TO THE WORLD BY CREATING A MUSIC SPACE UNDEFINED BY ANYTHING EXISTING.
YAW’S MUSIC JOURNEY STARTED IN THE EARLY 90’S WHERE HIS EXPERTISE OF MUSIC PRODUCTION EVOLVED WHEN TAKING THE LEAD IN VARIOUS PRODUCTION OF MIXTAPES WITHIN HIS COMMUNITY. THE MUSIC JOURNEY NEVER STOPPED BUT TOOK A PAUSE DURING HIS COLLEGE YEARS WHERE HE TOOK FOCUS ON HIS STUDIES MAJORING IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND TELECOMMUNICATION.
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IG- https://www.instagram.com/_yawappiah
Twitter- https://twitter.com/_yawappiah
SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/yawappiah
Apple Music- https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yaw-appiah/1522507048
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The House Music DJ Duo The AMP Collective chop it up virtual with DC House Music DJ, DJ Suspence.
The three have a candid discussion on pandemic, politics and culture and of course House Music.
DJ Suspence adds to the convo with a blaze mix of House Music.
Make sure you listen in to AMP's first episode of the year during Black History Month.
Links for DJ Suspence
Website- http://www.djsuspencendc.com/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/dJsuspence69/
Mixcloud- https://www.mixcloud.com/tyronespencer96/
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The DJ Duo The AMP Collective ends their year of Blend LA Podcast with funny and emotional conversation about this quarantine year and social unrest including George Floyd.
Give their points of views on the vaccines.
Talk about the importance of really listening to the music.They discuss plans for 2021 and rock a dope back to back and side to side DJ set. #back2back &#side2side sessions.
Hot discussion links:
Tony Soul
https://www.instagram.com/masterdjtonysoul
Social Sanctuary
https://www.instagram.com/socialsanctuary
Gallagher Staging
https://www.instagram.com/gallagherstaging
Surface Productions
https://www.instagram.com/surfaceproduction
Blaq Pages
https://www.instagram.com/blaq.pages
Wakanda Music Festival
https://www.instagram.com/wakandamusicfestivalwmf
Mi Casa Holiday
https://www.instagram.com/micasaholiday
Merch by The AMP Collective
https://shoptheampcollective
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