Flying Lotus
Electronic · US · Active since 1983

Flying Lotus

Dizzying, cosmic beats where spiritual jazz meets futuristic hip-hop. A dense, psychedelic experience that feels like traveling through a digital nebula.

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Steven Ellison, professionally known as Flying Lotus, is an American producer, DJ, and filmmaker. His diverse discography blends electronic, experimental, jazz, and hip-hop influences, earning him a Libera Award. Beyond his seven acclaimed studio albums released via Warp and Brainfeeder, Ellison founded his own label, directed the film Ash, and produced music for Adult Swim. He also performs as Captain Murphy and curated the FlyLo FM radio station.

Our Catalog6 Albums · 2006 · 2019
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