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In less than a year's time Adrian Younge's Linear Labs imprint has made a very firm impression on fans of forward-thinkin analog-based music from multiple genres. One notable fan, among many, is DJ Premier, who produced his late 2014 'Rhyme' album exclusively using samples drawn from Younge's catalog. To give fans a chance to revel in Younge's range and - just as importantly - give followers a sneak peek at four impressive 2015 albums already slated for release, Younge is proud to release the compliation, 'Los Angeles.' On 'Los Angeles,' many hip-hop fanatics will impatiently skip forward to the graceful, galloping and appropriately dramatic 'Return Of The Savage,' from the upcoming Younge-helmed '12 Reason To Die II.' The song features Ghostface Killah alongside Raekwon and RZA. But track-skippers will soon head back to the album's opener: the dusky, Barouque soul of 'Memories of War,' from the upcoming 'Something About April' deluxe version with vocals by Stereolab's Laetitia Sadler. Also on the upcoming tip: a track from the Adrian Younge/Ali Shaheed Muhammad concept album, 'The Midnight Hour,' entitled 'Feel Alive,' with silky voals by Karolina, alongside long-time Younge collborator Loren Oden.

1. Memories of War - Adrian Younge Laetitia Saddier 2. 1969 Organ - Adrian Younge 3. Feel Alive - Adrian Younge Loren Oden Karolina 4. The Sureshot (Parts One ; Two) - Adrian Younge 5. The Last Act - Adrian Younge Souls of Mischief 6. Turn Down the Sound - Adrian Younge Loren Oden 7. Return of the Savage - Ghostface Killah Rza Adrian Younge Raekwon 8. Chicago Wind - Adrian Younge Toni Scruggs 9. To Be Your One - Adrian Younge Loren Oden William Hart 10. Panic - Souls of Mischief Adrian Younge