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The Play Me family showed up in force at Respect LA, Los Angeles' legendary weekly drum & bass night, for a Dr. Apollo & Friends takeover at Jungle Hollywood.

Dr. Apollo led the night alongside fellow Play Me artists Skellytn and label founder Reid Speed, with Machete and Whiskey Pete rounding out the bill. LMNOP joined as one of the night's surprise guests.

Running for over two decades, Respect remains one of the longest-running drum & bass events in North America and a cornerstone of the LA bass music scene.

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Play Me Records founder Reid Speed joined five heavyweight selectors for Episode 41 of Electronic Beats TV's legendary Blind Test series, this time diving deep into 2000s Drum 'n' Bass.

The playlist was curated by Future Retro London label boss and certified DnB & Jungle encyclopedia Tim Reaper, featuring deep cuts, iconic rollers, techy stompers, soulful anthems, and forgotten gems from 2000s DnB history.

Reid joined Hospital Records mainstay Makoto, DNB Girls Collective co-owner Mizeyesis, Astrophonica founder Fracture, Kynetic Sound boss Kyrist, and Carbon Music label head Jubei for the ultimate test of DnB knowledge.

No Shazam. No phones. Just vibes, knowledge, and pure instinct.

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Play Me Records founder Reid Speed is back with a brand new single, "Heads Up". The track is out now on all platforms!

Stream and download now from the Play Me boss herself.

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The sophomore album from LMNOP is here. After winning the Hedex "My Home Is The Rave" DJ contest and opening for legends like Andy C and Rudimental at Academy LA, LMNOP delivers his biggest statement yet with "PSYOP" — out now on Play Me Records.

Stream and buy now on all platforms.

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Celebrate the release of LMNOP's sophomore album "PSYOP" with a special release day livestream!

Join us live on Kick or Twitch to celebrate this milestone release.

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Play Me Records founder Reid Speed is set to perform at Beyond Wonderland, Insomniac's flagship spring festival in Southern California.

This marks another major festival appearance for Reid Speed, continuing to represent Play Me Records on the biggest stages in bass music.

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Play Me Records artist LMNOP celebrates the release of his sophomore album "PSYOP" with an official album release party at Respect, Los Angeles' legendary weekly drum & bass night, on February 5th, 2026.

Running for over two decades, Respect is one of the longest-running drum & bass events in North America and a cornerstone of the LA bass music scene. This marks the perfect venue to celebrate LMNOP's biggest release to date.

LMNOP sits down with EDM Identity for an in-depth interview covering his rise through the LA drum & bass scene, his upcoming album "PSYOP" (out January 30 on Play Me Records), and his perspectives on the current state and future of drum & bass music.

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Play Me Records took over Academy LA as Reid Speed, Dr. Apollo, and LMNOP opened for UK drum & bass collective Rudimental.

The East London quartet—known for bringing soul to electronic music—headlined a massive night at the Hollywood venue, with the Play Me crew warming up the crowd in style. This marks another huge support slot for the label's artists, continuing an incredible run of high-profile bookings in 2025.

Three Play Me Records artists shared the stage with drum & bass royalty as Dr. Apollo, LMNOP, and Dip Vertigo opened for the legendary Andy C at Academy LA for Bassrush.

The night showcased the strength of LA's homegrown drum & bass talent. Dip Vertigo, now in his 20th year in the LA scene with credits on Hospital Records and ProgRAM, brought his signature multi-deck energy. LMNOP continued their incredible 2025 momentum following their Hedex Palladium victory, while Dr. Apollo rounded out the Play Me representation.

Opening for Andy C—widely regarded as the greatest drum & bass DJ of all time—is a massive milestone for all three artists and a proud moment for the Play Me family.

Play Me Records artist LMNOP made history at the Hollywood Palladium, opening for UK drum & bass heavyweight Hedex after winning the My Home Is The Rave DJ competition.

The all-original set proved LMNOP to be more than just a rising act, delivering a high-energy performance that set the tone for the night. Hedex, known for massive tracks like "Free Range," "Let Me Go," and "Nightmares," brought his signature jump-up sound to Los Angeles for an unforgettable evening.

This victory marks a major milestone for LMNOP and the Play Me roster, showcasing the label's commitment to developing artists who push the boundaries of bass music.