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”. Listen: DOWNLOAD (right click and save as) | Subscribe This time we are featuring these songs: Positive K – “Quarter Gram Pam” Positive K – “Step Up Front” Positive K…
Excellent Reception | Episode 12 : 2016 Joints
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.
Excellent Reception | Episode 11.5 : Jazz *Bonus* Episode
This is a bonus follow up to episode 11. Here are a few extra songs by other artists that are worth a mention. Listen: DOWNLOAD (right click and save as) | Subscribe On this bonus episode we feature these songs: Nicola Conte – Love In BADBADNOGOOD – Cashmere Soil & Pimp – Paraiso Bajka –…
Excellent Reception | Episode 11 : Jazz Thang
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. Listen: DOWNLOAD (right click and save as) | Subscribe On this episode we feature these songs: Kamasi Washington – The Rhythm…
Excellent Reception | Episode 10 : Radioversary
On this very special episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to celebrate our host lil’dave’s 20th year of doing radio. From the Down Lo Mix Show to Eavesdrop Radio, he has built a legacy exposing people to great music. We are going to take some time to dig through his cassette tape archives and see…
How the TR-808 drum machine added the low end to modern music.
[From Excellent Reception : Episode 9] By lil’dave The classic drum machine known as the “808”, has maintained a place in the backbeat of popular music since it’s creation in the early 1980’s all the way up to today. It’s unique sound has helped to define numerous genres, such as Techno, Miami Bass, Electro and…
Excellent Reception | Episode 9 : The 808
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the syncopated world of the TR-808 Drum Machine.
Exploring Prince’s signature sound through 5 marvelous demo recordings.
here are only a handful musical artists that reach the zenith of fame and success in popular culture, of course the most notable being Michael Jackson, Madonna, and our featured artist, Prince.
Excellent Reception | Episode 8 : Prince Demos
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
How Bob James’ classic song “Nautilus” influenced the sound of hiphop.
In the hip hop world, there is a drive to find the most unusual or hard to find songs to sample from. Beatmakers are known for spending hundreds of dollars and man hours digging through dusty record bins just to unearth a rare sample that no one else ever used before.
Excellent Reception Episode 7 | Nautilus
On this episode, we talk about jazz musician Bob James, who’s song “Nautilus” became one of the most sampled songs in hiphop music.
Excellent Reception Episode 6 | The Ladies
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we talk about the women who are producing and arranging the hiphop, electronic, and soul music you love. Some are just starting to make a name for themselves, while others have achieved legendary status.
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