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Brainfeeder

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Brainfeeder
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Brainfeeder is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California, founded by Flying Lotus in 2008, focusing on electronic music and instrumental hip hop.[3] It has signed artists such as Ras G,[4] Samiyam,[5] The Gaslamp Killer,[6] Thundercat,[6] The Underachievers,[7] Lapalux,[8] Daedelus,[9] Genevieve Artadi, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kit Sebastian and Mr. Oizo.[10]

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History

In 2007, Brainfeeder debuted as the name of a four-hour radio broadcast by Flying Lotus and his friends on Dublab. It is also the name of the first track on Flying Lotus's album Los Angeles.[11] In 2008, Brainfeeder officially launched as a record label.[11] In 2010, Ninja Tune offered Brainfeeder a deal to manufacture, distribute and promote the catalogue worldwide, with Alpha Pup Records remaining as the U.S. digital distributor.[11] In that year, Brainfeeder was listed by LA Weekly as the most exciting Los Angeles indie label.[12] In 2012, it was named "Label of the Year" at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards.[11]

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Brainfeeder Films

In July 2016, Flying Lotus announced that a new film division was in work,[16] and Brainfeeder Films was founded as a film finance and production company with Eddie Alcazar that September.[17]

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  1. [N 1]
    While Flying Lotus founded Brainfeeder, he remains signed to Warp Records for his own major physical releases.[13]

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