DJ ZAI is the alias of Seattle native Isaiah Hinojosa, a self-taught vinyl DJ that strives to connect the dots between a variety of global club sounds every time he gets behind the decks. With a refined taste that covers a wide range of genres and tempos, he can frequently be found spinning at progressive club nights such as Research, Jet, Customs, FWD, and OMW. ZAI's ability to handle numerous styles has also enabled him to lend support for a variety of world class talent, including Hodge, R3ll, Jacques Greene, Cooly G, and Rizzla. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a premier showcase of his eclectic and cutting-edge style, smoothly bouncing between the outer fringes of techno, house, UK funky, Gqom, and other fledgling experimental club rhythms from all over the world for an immersive and thrilling sonic journey.
| Artist | Song |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| DJ Yellow | Ride the Rhythm |
| DJ Lag | Ghost On The Loose |
| NKC | BTD150 |
| TLC Fam | No 2 Beef (Slima) |
| Big Homie & Habibiboi | Carne Guiso |
| Markee Ledge | Underground Railroad |
| Dean Lyon | How Deep Is Ur Luv (deanlyon dub) |
| Black Magic | Let It Go (M.A.W. Dub) |
| Drew Sky | Temper Tantrum |
| Ikonika | Stick Shaker |
| Paul Johnson | Tenacious |
| Randomer | Stupid Things I Do (New School Mix) |
| F | Slow Down |
| 4G | Booty Hunting |
| Breach | Fatherless (Doc Daneeka MRR SNRZZ Remix) |
| D.O.K | Funky |
| Dominowe | Umthakathi |
| DJ Lag | 16th Step |
| Imaabs | Cautiverio |
| DANNN | Audio Drama |
| The Cyclist | Born in '92 |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Outro |
Midnight in a Perfect World, KEXP's weekly hour-long guest DJ show, airs Fridays at midnight. This multi-genre program features eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJ’s, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Midnight in a perfect world is made possible with support from New Belgium Brewing.
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