Excellent Reception

On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the syncopated world of the TR-808 Drum Machine.  It's unique sound has helped to define numerous genres, such as Techno, Miami Bass, Electro and Trap.      On this episode we feature these songs:   Cybotron - Clear Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String T La Rock & DJ Jazzy Jay - It's Yours Hashim - Al Naafiysh (The Soul) Rick James - Cold...

From lesser know records to rare remixes to creative mash-ups, DJs have always had access to an exclusive arsenal of unique music tools.  On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going explore some of the classic party breaks that set off dancefloors worldwide throughout the 80's and 90's.   On this episode we feature these songs: Rude Rydims Experiment - Everybody Bounce Frankie Cutlass - P...

///  SPECIAL RE-RUN EPISODE //// \ In memory of Prince one year after his passing.\ As you know, the world lost one of it's greatest music icons. Prince Rogers Nelson, known simply as Prince, departed from the earth on Thursday April 21st, 2016 and left behind a gaping hole in the world of music. On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about the artist forever known as Prince...

On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about the downtempo fusion of hiphop and electronic music known as Trip Hop. This episode features these songs: Massive Attack - Lately Portishead - Numb DJ Shadow  - Midnight In A Perfect World Attica Blues - The Blueprint Esthero - Heaven Sent

  This time on Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the early works of some our favorite modern music makers: Anderson .Paak, SBTRKT, Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon, Kaytranada, and Noelle Scaggs of Fitz & The Tantrums.     The featured songs on this episodes are:   Anderson .Paak - "Maps" Aaron Jerome - "Angel Lady" feating Andreya Triana Shuya Okino - "Pieces of You" feat. Yukimi Nagano...

On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are taking a closer look at Positive K and his most well known song "I Got A Man". This time we are featuring these songs: Positive K - "Quarter Gram Pam" Positive K - "Step Up Front" Positive K - "A Good Combination" Positive K & Mc Lyte - "I'm Not Having It" Positive K - "I Got A Man" Positive K - "CarHoppers"

On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are highlighting 10 albums from 2016 that stood out but may have not received the fanfare they are worthy of.     This time, we are talking about these albums:   Yussef Kamaal - Black Focus Lee Fields & The Expressions - Special Night Max Graef & Glenn Astro - The Yard Work Simulator Oddisee - The Odd tape Machinedrum - Human Energy Homeboy Sandman - Kind...

This is a bonus follow up to episode 11.  Here are a few extra songs by other artists that are worth a mention.  On this bonus episode we feature these songs: Nicola Conte - Love In BADBADNOGOOD - Cashmere Soil & Pimp - Paraiso Bajka - Invisible Joy Jose James - Park Bench People Background beats by Free The Robots, Robert Glasper, Jazz Cronicles, Jazz Liberatorz, INO Hidefumi

On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the new wave of jazz musicians that have helped to reinvigorate the art form and drawn in a new breed young jazz enthusiasts.     On this episode we feature these songs: Kamasi Washington - The Rhythm Changes Theo Croker - I Can't Help It feat. Dee Dee Bridgewater Esperanza Spalding - Judas Cécile McLorin Salvant - You Bring Out The S...

On this very special episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to celebrate lil'dave's 20th year of doing radio by digging through his cassette tape archives. 

On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the syncopated world of the TR-808 Drum Machine.  It's unique sound has helped to define numerous genres, such as Techno, Miami Bass, Electro and Trap.  On this episode we feature these songs: Cybotron - Clear Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String T La Rock & DJ Jazzy Jay - It's Yours Hashim - Al Naafiysh (The Soul) Rick James - Cold Blood...

As you know, the world lost one of it's greatest music icons. Prince Rogers Nelson, known simply as Prince, departed from the earth on Thursday April 21st, 2016 and left behind a gaping hole in the world of music. On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about the artist forever known as Prince and some of the lesser known songs from his legendary vaults. On this episode we fea...

On this episode, we talk about jazz musician Bob James, who's song "Nautilus" became one of the most sampled songs in hiphop music. On this episode we feature these songs: Bob James - Nautilus Run DMC - "Beats To The Rhyme" Main Source - "Live At The BBQ" Slick Rick - "Children's Story" Bjork - "I Miss You" (Dobie remix) Kruder & Dorfmeister - "Original Bedroom Rockers" Nuyorican Soul - "Nautilus...

On this episode of Excellent Reception, we talk about the women who are producing and arranging the hiphop, electronic, and soul music you love.    We are featuring music by TOKiMONSTA Georgia Anne Muldrow Fatima Al Qadiri Maya Jane Coles Ikonika Muhsinah Linafornia VHVL Gwen Bunn Paris Strother (of KING) Patrice Rushen

On this episode, we will celebrate the life of J Dilla as we focus on the genius that can be heard in instrumental hiphop and explore the evolution of beat centric music.

This episode we talk about music from The Arcs, Lord Echo, Actress, Computer Jay, and Adrian Younge.  Please support these artists.

This episode we talk about a few of the best albums of 2015.  Please support these artists.

This episode we talk about music from Jamie Lidell, Jeremy Ellis, Low Leaf, Mo Kolours, and Chico Mann.  Please support these artists.

This episode we talk about music from Bilal, Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators, Mura Masa, Donnie Trumpet, and Phoney PPL.  Please support these artists.