Day Soul Exquisite are a rising Seattle-based, QTBIPOC-led band pushing a colorful, psychedelic, neo-soul sound. They released their debut EP Sanguine & Cardamom on January 19th via lead singer and guitarist Francesca Eluhu's independent label La fem Records, as well as on cassette tape through Seattle-based label Den Tapes, and it's become a instant favorite amongst KEXP DJs and listeners.
For their exclusive mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Day Soul Exquisite piece together a soulful and eclectic mix that brings together some of their favorite cuts embodying powerful lyricism, head-nodding grooves, joyful abandon, and the beauty in breaking barriers.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| B. Cool-Aid / Pink Siifu / Ahwlee | Cnt Go Back (feat. Liv.e, Butcher Brown, Jimetta Rose, V.C.R & Maurice II) |
| Azymuth | Villa Mariana (De Tarde) |
| Lady Wray | Through It All |
| Liv.e | NoNewNews!!! |
| Ogi | Let Me Go |
| Luedji Luna | Pele (feat. Mereba) |
| The Physics | Seward Park |
| SZA | Wavy (Interlude) (feat. James Fauntleroy) |
| Kali Uchis | Muñekita (with El Alfa & JT) |
| Taylar Elizza Beth | Ninety Three (WD4D Remix) |
| Muito Kaballa | Money.Equal.Trouble (Lua Preta Remix) |
| Lous and The Yakuza | Tout es gore |
| Athletic Playground | Danish Design, pt. 2 |
| Le Tropical Jazz | Kiko Medina |
| Masanka Sankayi & Kasai Allstars | Wa Muluendu |
| Yussef Kamaal | WingTai Drums |
| Dijon | Talk Down |
| Fela Soul | Breakadawn |
| A Tribe Called Quest | Jazz (We've Got) |
| Yelfris Valdés | Worlds (Maxwell Owin Trying Times Mix) |
| Mos Def | Love |
| Sade | Cherish the Day |
| Pink Siifu / Fly Anakin | Creme's Interlude (feat. Fousheé) |
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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