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House Music Podcast For House Music Culture | BLEND LA Podcast - Hosted by The AMP Collective
Blend LA is a House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and DJ Dayslayer, part of The AMP Collective based in Los Angeles. The show explores the origins of House Music, pays tribute to pioneering DJs and producers, and uncovers underground stories that shaped the global movement. It features exclusive artist interviews, music reviews, and thoughtful commentary, aiming to preserve, educate, and celebrate House Music's legacy. New episodes drop monthly.
Episodes
Episode 50: The AMP Catch Up with Terrence Toy | LA House Music, Event Monetization & AI in DJ Culture
Episode 50 – The AMP Catch Up with Terrence Toy
In this milestone episode, DJ Big D and Albius Negroni reconnect with Los Angeles house music legend Terrence Toy for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of house music culture.
This marks Terrence’s return to the Blend LA Podcast after nearly six years.
In this episode we discuss:
• The AMP Catch Up
• What Terrence Toy h
Blend Talks State of America with House Music and Reminisce about Resident DTLA Blend Day Party plus Mix
Blend Talks State of America with House Music and Reminisce about Resident DTLA Blend Day Party plus Mix
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-based international DJ duo. Dedicated to the preservation, education, and celebration of House Music culture, Blend LA dives into its deep roots, legendary pioneers, and underground m
Episode 48 | Sound, Soul & Education: A Conversation with Justin Paul
In Episode 48 of Blend LA, your hosts DJ Big D and Albius Negroni welcome the multi-talented Justin Paul—a respected DJ, producer, and music educator whose career bridges the dancefloor and the classroom.Together, they explore:Justin’s journey from underground DJ sets to producing music that moves global audiences His passion for education and how he’s building innovative programs for aspiring mu
House Music Podcast | Blend LA Podcast Ep 47 | 6 Year Anniversary Ep | The AMP Collective
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 produce
Gospel House Music & The Catch up | Blend LA Podcast |The AMP Collective
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.
Blend LA is a monthly House
State of House Music in L A | 40 Years of House Music | Point Mugu Labworks Set | The AMP Collective
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.T
Stan Zeff Convo and Mix | Blend LA Podcast | House Music Podcast
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 soni
The Muthaland Recast & The Catch Up - House Music Podcast
The AMP Boys jump right into this one with their Catch up. Muthaland party DJ set.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-based international DJ duo. Dedicated to the preservation, education, and celebration of House Music culture, Blend LA dives into its deep roots, legendary pioneers, and underground movement. Featuring art
AMP talks The Warehouse Chicago & Killing of O'Shae Sibley - Utopia Live Set Recast
The AMP Collective talks The Warehouse Chicago & Killing of O'Shae Sibley. They end this emotional episode with their killer DJ set they performed at the Utopia party at Mama Shelter in Hollywood. Live recast. Fire set. Trust!
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-based international DJ duo. Dedicated to the preservation, ed
Save The Warehouse in Chicago - Chicago Mix - The AMP Collective
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.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angele
Afro LALA Party - Live from Resident DTLA - Roxcizzle & The AMP Collective
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.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-base
Break My Soul EP 39 - Blend LA Podcast - House Music Podcast
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.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a L
Return to the Patio - Resident - Blend Day Party - House Music Podcast - The AMP Collective W/ Special Guest Nevtronic
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.
Blend Day Party - Blend LA Podcast - The AMP Collective EP 37. Live day party from The AMP Collective in Los Angeles. House Music.
Blend Day Party - Blend LA Podcast - The AMP Collective EP 37.Live day party from The AMP Collective in Los Angeles. House Music.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-based international DJ duo. Dedicated to the preservation, education, and celebration of House Music culture, Blend LA dives into its deep roots, legendary p
The AMP Collective talk LA Covid Mandates, Hip Hop, Summer 2022 outlook and Blend Day Party Recast Live - Blend LA Podcast EP 36- House Music Podcast
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
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-based internatio
House Music Podcast - Bembe DJ Awards Picks - The AMP Collective EP 35
The AMP Collective reflect on 2021 and forecast 2022 in their first episode of the year for Blend LA Podcast. The AMP talks "Catch up" and drop a smoking House music mix and even give the world their nomination picks for the upcoming Bembe DJ Awards.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-based international DJ duo. Dedicat
Blend Day Party Live w/ Jerry Flores & Tony Powell House Music Podcast EP 34
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 eac
Carlos Mena - Blend LA Podcast - EP 33 - House Music Podcast for House Music Culture
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 Resi
Summer 2021 Heat - Blend LA Podcast EP 32 - House Music This Summer
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
Ultra Nate EP 31 - House Music Podcast for House Music Culture- Blend LA Podcast
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 tra
Yaw Appiah- Ghanaian Music Producer - From Ghana to Los Angeles- Blend LA Podcast- House Music Culture EP 30
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 frui
House Music Culture, DJ Suspence Blend LA Podcast, House Music Podcast, EP 29
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 SuspenceWebsite- http://www.djsuspencendc.co
End of 2020- Blend LA Podcast EP 28- Pandemic & Social Unrest- Bonus Back2Back & Side2Side DJ Set
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 discus
Keith Thompson- House Music Legend- Blend LA Podcast- House Music Podcast- EP 27
Mr. Keith Thompson Zoom's down with The AMP Collective for an amazing discussion.Wow. What a dope conversation with East Coast House Music legend, DJ, Vocalist and Music Producer Keith Thompson.Keith Thompson is the real deal, 30 years and still putting out fresh House Music Culture pushing creativity, even during the pandemic.Deep talk about the times of today. Black Lives Matter. The voice beh
Rudy C -The Soul Rebel- FTWK- Blend LA Podcast- Episode 26
The hosts of Blend L A Podcast, DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective sit down virtually with Los Angeles native son DJ Rudy C aka Soul Rebel.The convo is eye opening, funny and super informative when it comes to the Los Angeles rave and underground scene late 90's and beyond.Covid 19 has affected the House Music community as it has the world.Fantastic episode, Rudy C is truly a soul rebel
PACE Conversation plus PACE mix - Blend LA Podcast - EP 25
Blend LA Podcast hosts, DJ Big D and Dayslayer sit down with LA based Deep Soulful House DJ PACE to talk House Music Culture and DJ life in Los Angeles, pre-Covid in the Arts District LA.One of the best conversations yet! PACE is so funny, high energy and knowledgable and passionate about House Music.So much that he even recorded a dope mix to close out the brotherly roundtable!Learn about PACE's
Extra Mild Sauce- Soulnic- Chicago House Music in Los Angeles- Blend LA- EP 24
Blend LA hosts of The AMP Collective, a House Music DJ duo, zoom down with the founders and creators of a Los Angeles based House Music festival called Soulnic. The founders are called Extra Mild Sauce. The crew includes Drack Muse, Rhonda Wagner, D'Leon Howard III, Chavez Frazier and Derrick Wize who unfortunately couldn't make the Zoom.From Chicago and Los Angeles, find out the trials and tri
1st Virtual Episode w/ mixes by Dayslayer & DJ Big D | Blend LA Podcast EP 23
The House Music DJ Duo The AMP Collective's DJ Big D and Dayslayer are back on the podcast airwaves after 5 month of quarantine life. This is their first virtual episode. Big D in South Central and Dayslayer in Arts District. Catch up plus some bonus House Music mixes by each.They talk about how the pandemic has affect their lives and what some people in the House Music community are doing to adap
House Music Culture- Apiwe Bubu- African DJ, Music Producer and Musician- Blend LA Podcast EP 22
The hosts of Blend LA Podcast DJ Big D and Dayslayer sit down with South African DJ, music producer, engineer and song writer Apiwe Bubu, in his North Hollywood, California music studio, Studio 8.Hear about Apiwe's dedication to music and love of House Music and his journey that brought him from Joburg South Africa to Los Angeles, California. See links below:Website:webhttps://www.apiwebubu.com/S
LA House Music Legend- Terence Toy- Blend LA Podcast- EP 21
Blend LA Podcast's hosts DJ Big D and Dayslayer has an in-depth conversation with L A House Music Legend, Terence Toy.Terence gives AMP a vision of what the Los Angeles House Music scene was like starting in the late 80's until today.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collective, a Los Angeles-based international DJ duo. Dedicated to the prese
DJ G 121, The First Family of House Music, Blend LA Podcast EP 20
DJ Big D and Dayslayer have an amazing conversion with DJ G 121, wife Yvonne and son Darius Smith, UK's The Greatest Dancer while they are in Los Angeles to perform at an Oscar Pre- Party.AMP has deemed them the "First Family of House Music" because they each play important roles in the success of their family brand.So unique, a father who DJs and a son who dances to his grooves, while Mum does vi
3 Hour House Music Live Blend Day Party Mix_ DJ Big D & Dayslayer- Blend LA Podcast EP 19
The AMP Collective's DJ Big D and Dayslayer chop it up on Martin Luther King Jr Day, catch up, talk about the crazy House Music weekend in Los Angeles and broadcast their 3 hour set from their BLEND Day Party recorded live at The Resident DTLA in The Arts District in downtown Los Angeles. First episode of 2020. theampcollective.commixcloud.com/theampcollective.comResident DTLA
Blend LA is a mon
House Music Culture Podcast - 2019 Review- Blend LA- EP 18- The AMP Collective
The AMP Collective, DJ Big D and Dayslayer sit down in the Studio #2 (wink) in the Arts District LA and review and recap Blend LA Podcast's first year! Discuss when and why they produced their House Music podcast. They reflect back on some amazing conversations with House Music pioneers and the new voices of today. From New York to South Africa.18 episodes including artists, DJs, House Music danc
DJ Eddie Ed | House Music bridge to Southern Africa | EP 17 | Blend LA Podcast
Fantasic House Music Culture episode hosted by The AMP Collective's DJ Big and Dayslayer. A funny and informative conversation with New Jersey based African DJ, Eddie Ed.DJ Eddie Ed connects Chicago House Music and East Coast House Music to Southern parts of Africa from late 70's, early 80's to today.Learn about the explosion of the House Music scene in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Afri
Female DJ | Chicago House Music | DJ Lori Branch | Blend LA Podcast | EP 16
The AMP Collective's DJ Big D and Dayslayer chat it up with Chicago House Music pioneer and first female of Chicago House Music, Lora Branch aka DJ Lori Branch. A funny, imformative and sometimes emotional conversation. Lot's of Chicago House Music history in this one.This episode was produced by segment producer DJ Naneek Divad aka Keenan King. Follow DJ Lori Branch below.Facebook- https://www.
Roxcizzle South African DJ | House Music Culture | Blend LA Podcast EP 14
In episode 14 of Blend LA Podcast, South African DJ and model Roxanne Kalie aka Roxcizzle discusses her life in Capetown and her new life experience living in Los Angeles.
Hosts DJ Big D and Dayslayer have a sitdown conversation with Capetown born South African DJ, Roxcizzle, living in Los Angeles, California. EP 14 is a good one. Roxcizzle share some of her life. It's light-hearted, funny, inf
Chuck Roberts | In The Beginning There Was Jack | The Sermon EP 13 Blend LA Podcast
"In The Beginning There Was Jack and Jack had a Groove" The House Music Gospel, The
Preacher's Anthem are just a few of the descriptions given to the now famous speech. Fans of
House, Dance and other genres of music for that matter can most certainly finish the rest of the
verse that Chuck "THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF HOUSE MUSIC " Roberts so eloquently spoke
on one of House Music's
Swazi Sunshine talks South African life, Afro House Music and rocks a dope set of South African tracks and other tracks that influenced the culture in SA
Langa Masina aka Swazi Sunshine is a DJ and music producer from Swaziland and South Africa and he is currently living in Los Angeles, CA.
On episode 12 of Blend LA Podcast, Swazi Sunshine talks South African life, Afro House Music and rocks a dope set of South African tracks and some tracks that influenced the House Music scene in South Africa He. explains the connections between Chicago House M
Vince Lawrence talks House Music Culture and Life | Blend LA Podcast EP 11
DJ Big D and Dayslayer talk to Vince Lawrence, Chicago House Music Pioneer, from South Central LA via phone. This conversation was set up by our segment producer, Keenan King aka DJ Naneek Divad.
Vince shares his upbringing, history of song "On and On" with Jesse Saunders, record pools, what happened that night in Comisky Park, 40 years ago, at Disco Demolition Night, promoted by Steve
Chicago House Music Legends | Jesse Saunders & Wayne Williams | Blend LA Podcast EP 10
We hope the world listens to episode 10 of Blend LA Podcast.
After this episode with Chicago House Music legends, Jesse Saunders and Wayne Williams, people will understand how amazing House Music is and how it transcends everything, from skin color to homophobia. These conversations were recorded with no edits, as raw and real and spontaneous as the creativity in House Music itself.
The hosts of T
Lady Alma |Blend LA Podcast Episode 9
The amazing Lady Alma all the way from Philly, chats with The AMP Collective about her life and House Music.
http://theladyalma.com
Lady Alma talks about her early singing career up through 2019 with the crazy video that went viral in July 2018 in South Africa. A young man lip synced the entire song, " Let it fall". Now Lady Alma is back after a decade break, with a new hit track, Twi
Almost Summer Fresh Tracks | House Music Culture
DJ Big D and Dayslayer play a little catch up. Big D is fresh back from Barcelona and Marrakesh. Talk about dope trip, playing at Nikki Beach Marrakesh, then play selections of some of their hottest tracks for Summer 2019.AtJazzhttp://atjazz.co.uk/Paso Doble and Loxion Deephttps://www.facebook.com/pasodoble/https://www.instagram.com/loxiondeep/?hl=enOscar P and Open Bar Musichttps://twitter.com/op
Chicago House Music Pioneer Robert Owens | BLEND LA E P 7
Chicago House Music Pioneer Robert Owens .
This episode of BLEND LA welcomes Mr. Robert Owens all the way from Berlin. Mr. Owens drops his knowledge and life of House Music and his career.
https://www.facebook.com/djrobertowens/
Hosts: DJ Big D and Dayslayer
Produced by Keenan King aka DJ Naneekdivad
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Dayslayer of The AMP Collec
South Central Sessions Blend LA Podcast EP 6 Dayslayer and DJ Big D on the decks
South Central Sessions Blend LA Podcast EP 6 Dayslayer and DJ Big D on the decks. AMP live mix sessions from South Central Los Angeles. A dope blend of soulful and sexy House music.
DJ Big D and DJ Dayslayer give u a little bit of what they love about House Music, in this South Central Sessions mix for Blend LA podcast EP 6.
Blend LA is a monthly House Music podcast hosted by DJ Big D and Daysla
Chicago House Music Legend | Mr Gene Hunt | Working DJs EP 5 Blend LA
Blend LA's episode 5 features Chicago House Music legend, Mr. Gene Hunt. DJ Gene Hunt takes DJ Big D and Dayslayer, the hosts of Blend LA podcast, on his Chicago House Music life's journey, from the mid 80's to now. Powerful, spiritual and funny.
Website https://www.mrgenehunt.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Gene-Hunt-Chicago-370089433155374/
Check out Mr. Gene Hunt's Mixcloud https
Spirituality in House Music | Michele Meiche EP 4 Blend LA
Blend LA talks with special guest Michele Meiche about spirituality in House Music and her life in the Chicago
House music, NYC and Paris music scenes.
EP 4 is funny, deep and insightful.
Introduced by her dear friend and our segment producer and DJ, Keenan King.
From underground pre-rave parties in Chicago to the House Music night life scene in Paris, Michele Meiche lived,
danced and breathed H
Tony Soul Life of House Music Blend LA EP 3
AMP gives their brother in House Music, Tony Soul, House Music DJ and music producer a call down in New Orleans. Tony Soul shares his love of House with The AMP Collective. Informational, funny, raw and touching.
Master DJ Tony Soul shares with DJ Big D and Dayslayer his House music story and AMP showcases one of his life changing Balcony Sessions sets.
Link to Balcony Sessions
https://www.youtu
Blend LA Crate Digging EP 2
BlendLA Hosts DJ Big D and Dayslayer go crate digging and share their special Chicago House Music finds with their listeners.
D and Dayslayer recap and share what crate digging is all about.
Intro and outro from our cool friend, Master DJ Tony Soul. https://twitter.com/tonysoulsf?lang=en
Crate digging track selections:
Larry Heard https://www.facebook.com/Larry-Heard-aka-MR-Fingers-29830087700
Who are Blend LA ? The Culture of House Music EP 1
The AMP Collective created Blend LA to share their passion to the culture of House Music. The hosts, DJ Big D and Dayslayer are curators and ambassadors of House music and any music through the African Diaspora and world that is rooted in House music.
The first episode is a nice cool introduction to the hosts, DJ Big D and DJ Dayslayer.
They will give their audience a friendly intro to who they
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