Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera

All Of The Above (AOTA) Radio - A Journey through High Quality Music

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Transmitting live from the West Coast of the Milky Way, our weekly radio show explores high quality music of every genre. With no commercials and no playlist, All Of The Above is a non-stop journey through sound unlike any other found on today’s airwaves. Host Django Craig and DJ Ben Vera teamed up with the specific vision of achieving something ground breaking and sky shattering. What resulted was not only genre bending but also lively and infectious. Using rare vinyl, hypnotic drums and eclectic grooves we take you on a journey into sound and what is possible when all limits are removed. All...

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Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera

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“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 237 (W/ SPECIAL GUEST J.R & B-DAY TRIBUTES TO ROGER TROUTMAN AND DONALD BYRDE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 31.12.2019 1:53:24

This time we space all the way out with an interview w/ J.R. from The Block Report sharing an interview with Georgia Anne Muldrow. Then we dive into back-to-back birthday tributes to Roger Troutman and Donald Byrde!! Is an all the way upisode you don’t wanna miss and will probably play more than once! Away READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 236 (W/ SPECIAL GUESTS L. SCATTERBRAIN & TECHNIC MIGHTY THOR) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 30.11.2019 1:56:44

This week we come correct with some new music & an interview with L.Scatterbrain and his boy Technique The Mighty Thor. Dope raps & dope beats = yet another dope show – enjoy!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 235 – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 30.11.2019 1:50:27

Another funtastic fueled time finding all types of fire selections to melt your earlobes. As always – we got the treats for all of you cornucopias to consume!!! Away we grow…. Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 234 – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 30.11.2019 1:56:14

Sound, vibration – the universal language we call music is here for our exploration. Get your spelunking equipment ready because we’re gonna dig deep to find those gems to spark the light inside your mind… Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 233 (SPECIAL RIP TRIBUTE TO EDWING SANKEY) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 06.11.2019 2:38:23

It is with heavy hearts that we bring you this tribute of a dear friend, mentor, sensei, shaman, jazz legend – Edwing Sankey. A virtuoso on guitar but even more so a virtuoso of a man… RIP Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 232 (W/ SPECIAL SET BY E-MONSTER) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 06.11.2019 1:56:34

Blasting you off in all sorts of directions is what we do! This upisode is no exception so buckle up & get ready to grow… Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM – 4AM PST with your host READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 231 (ALL VINYL UPISODE W/ SPECIAL GUEST DJ 671) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 31.10.2019 1:57:25

Staying true to our roots, we decided to go all vinyl on this show with our fellow crate digger Dj 671. Special treats and unexpected feats of vinyl fetishism is taking place – we hope you enjoy!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 230 ( SPECIAL CHERRELLE B-DAY TRIBUTE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 31.10.2019 1:54:03

Playing all those funky jams you can always rely on. This time along with some throwbacks to celebrate the birthday of R&B singer Cherrelle and all her classics produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and more!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 229 – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 31.10.2019 1:57:46

Foraging fierce frequencies for the furrows of your mind. More tastier than grandma’s cookin’ on a holiday – its AOTA… Turn it up loud!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM – 4AM PST with your host Django READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 228 ( SPECIAL JEAN-LUC PONTY B-DAY TRIBUTE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 31.10.2019 1:54:58

Up to our usual tricks bouncing all over the place with musical tricks for your musical face – a musical jazz legend Mr Jean-Luc Ponty!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM – 4AM PST with your host READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 227 (W/ SPECIAL GUESTS CONWAY THE MACHINE, LISA VAZQUEZ & E-TURN) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 31.10.2019 1:56:22

This week we have some special treats! We sat down with Conway The Machine at Hieroday and chopped it up about all sorts of things. We also had a pair of home girls come in to rock the mic with live beats – Ms. Lisa Vazquez & E-Turn blessing the spot! We know y’all are READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 226 (W/ SPECIAL GUESTS RIVER NELSON & ABSTRACT RUDE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 29.10.2019 1:54:14

Another stellar upisode this time with 3 MCs in a triangle and 1 DJ on the wheels of steelz. Quite a fun predicament actually… Abstract Rude, Django & River Nelson with the freestyle flows & hip-hop infos so buckle up & away we grow!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 225 (SPECIAL HIERO DAY 2019 SHOW W/ PEP LUV, CASUAL & J STONE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 18.10.2019 1:56:34

This week Django & Ben head up to Oakland to experience Hiero Day up close and personal. While there, we caught up with both Pep Luv and Casual from Hieroglyphics as well as upcoming Oakland local MC – J Stone. Its totally vibrant & something you don’t wanna miss in the years to come. AOTA READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 224 (W/ SPECIAL GUEST ELLAY KHULE AKA RIFLEMAN & SET BY E-MONSTER) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 18.10.2019 1:58:11

Hey Y’all, this time we catch up again with local LA MC Ellay Khule AKA Rifleman to discuss his life “after shots”, beef with Talib and his new album Speech Therapy out now on Keep The Feel/ Alpha Pup Records. All tied up with a quick set by the homie E-Monster. Its an audio treat READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 223 (SPECIAL ALICE COLTRANE & JEAN-MICHEL JARRE TRIBUTE SHOW) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 09.10.2019 1:48:44

Join us as we have a birthday tributes for both Jean-Michel Jarre & Alice Coltrane. So we will take an audio journey with the master of synthesis and his uncanny abilities to create soundscapes for all times. Capped off with a special tribute to the late Alice Coltrane – a goddess of an artist proficient READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 222 (W/ SPECIAL GUEST M80) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 13.09.2019 1:49:10

This week we welcome the unofficial 13th member of The Wu-Tang Clan – MC and A&R extraordinaire – Matthew “M80” Markoff. We talk about how he broke the Guinness World Record for longest freestyle rap as well as preview his new album release “The Toledo EP” featuring all MCs and producers from Toledo, Ohio. Quite READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 221 – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 13.09.2019 1:56:58

More clouds coming your way in a fierce & beautiful way! All types of flavors & colors await your inner ears. Turn it up & enjoy the ride!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM – 4AM PST READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 220 (SPECIAL RAS-G RIP TRIBUTE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 28.08.2019 1:51:50

We now pay tribute to not only a pioneer & genius in the beat world but also to our friend!!! Just an all-around great dude – Rest In Beats… Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM – 4AM READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 219 – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 28.08.2019 1:56:16

Cosmic airwaves penetrating your pineal. Look out below because we’re rising into altitude and at this rate we may never come down!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM – 4AM PST with your host Django and DJ READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 218 ( W/ SPECIAL GUESTS SACH.ILL.PAGES, ANACRON, DJ JEDI, B. SQUID & BEAT SET BY P.U.D.G.E.) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 28.08.2019 1:50:27

This ones a doozy folks! A room full of awesome MCs, DJs and beatmakers come together to just vibe the hell out! Its waaay too much to put into words so do yourself a favor & just PRESS PLAY!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 217 (4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY W/ SPECIAL SET BY E-MONSTER) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 28.07.2019 1:53:10

Today we celebrate 4 years on KPFK radio!!! It has been an awesome journey & we are overwhelmed with the love & support of our listeners. Thank you for rocking with us as we keep blazing new trails in this legacy they call radio. We do it all for you!!!! Thank you for tuning in READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 216 (W/ SPECIAL GUEST OPIO FROM HIERO & SOULS OF MISCHIEF) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 28.07.2019 1:54:37

We are honored to welcome one of our West Coast hip-hop heroes. Opio from Hieroglyphics & Souls Of Mischief joins us live in-studio to talk about his musical career along with some freestyles. This is definitely one for the books. Turn it up & enjoy!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 215 – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 28.07.2019 1:57:30

Another audio journey through the corners of your mind. As usual – anything & everything goes!!! Light up & enjoy… Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 2AM – 4AM PST with your host Django and DJ Ben Vera READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 214 (SPECIAL DARKSIDE RIP TRIBUTE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 19.07.2019 1:51:25

This week we blast off with a tribute to our friend – The King Of Highland Park – DARKSIDE. We’re coming with a proper mix of his catalog as well as a few stories and freestyles with friends. Long live Jerald Amaya! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ READ MORE

“ALL OF THE ABOVE RADIO” – EPISODE 213 (SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY UPISODE + ICE CUBE 50TH B-DAY TRIBUTE) – SUNDAYS 2AM – 4AM PST ON 90.7FM – KPFK LOS ANGELES 19.07.2019 1:56:16

This week we give props & love to all the fatherly influences in our lives and also give a big birthday shout out to the West Coast OG Ice Cube for his 50th birthday! Another high quality episode for our high quality listeners.. Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A READ MORE