R.B.M.A. | Various Assets – Not For Sale

In general, any hopeful producer and/or music enthusiast has heard of the illustrious Red Bull Music Academy - as they say, “a world travelling series of music workshops and festivals; a platform for those who shape our musical future.” Each year, 60 lucky (and well-deserving) sonic prodigies congregate in the most finely crafted creative habitats for two weeks worth of musical lectures, recording sessions and late night jams. In the past, R.B.M.A. has hosted luminaries such as Clams Casino, Flying Lotus, Jamie Woon, Hudson Mohawke and Lunice, so you can imagine the standard of talent that is concentrated within the walls of the academy.

In 2011, the 14th annual edition was held in Matadero, Madrid, an architectural showcase of early 20th century Spain. Out of a defunct warehouse, the Nave de Música was born and just yesterday, we received a taste of the sounds that the imaginative assembly produced. Various Assets – Not For Sale is a dynamic selection of tunes dreamed up by various participants during last year’s session. Our picks are available below. However, it’s really in your best interest to take a trip over to the R.B.M.A. bandcamp , read a little bit about the artists, and download the 35-track album as a whole. There isn’t one throw away present in the collection.

See previously: Clams Casino | R.B.M.A. Interview

The Perfect Blues – Jesse Boykins III & Gora Sou

Red Sound – Yosi Horikawa & Dorian Concept

Aquiescence – Anenon

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