Each episode our host, lil'dave, talks about the stories and influences around a group of carefully selected songs.
Episodes
Jan 15, 2018
Jan 15, 2018
51 min
Dec 11, 2017
Dec 11, 2017
10 min
Here is another episode of the One-Off series. In order, to get you more episodes on a regular basis, we’ve decided to give you a few shorter simpler episodes in between our main shows. These will focus on a particular artist and a specific song.
This episode focuses on this song:
Ladi6 - Guru
Oct 23, 2017
Oct 23, 2017
12 min
Here is another episode of the One-Off series. In order, to get you more episodes on a regular basis, we’ve decided to give you a few shorter simpler episodes in between our main shows. These will focus on a particular artist and a specific song.
This episode focuses on this song:
Sun Palace - Rude Movements
Oct 9, 2017
Oct 9, 2017
8 min
This episode is the start of something new: the One-Off series. In order, to get you more episodes on a regular basis, we’ve decided to give you a few shorter simpler episodes in between our main shows. These will focus on a particular artist and a specific song.
This episode focuses on this song:
Nick Hakim - Bet She Looks Like You
Sep 13, 2017
Sep 13, 2017
39 min
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about a song that we actually don't think is that great but the stories that come from it are pretty amazing. By the end of this episode, you will have a new appreciation for it and the melody will definitely be embedded in your mind for the next few days. We are talking about Rod Stewart's song "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy".
On this episode we feature these songs:
Rod Stewart - "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy"
Bobby Womack - "(If You Want My Love) Put Something Down on It"
Millie Jackson - "Put Something Down On It / Da Ya Think I'm Sexy"
Jorge Ben - "Taj Mahal" (1972 version)
Jorge Ben - "Taj Mahal" (1978 version)
Taj Mahal & the International Rhythm Band - "Jorge Ben"
Steve Dahl & Teenage Radiation - "Do You Think I'm Disco?"
La Cumbia Moderna De Soledad - "¿Crees Que Soy Sexy?"
Banda Los Hijos de la Niña Luz - "El Sapo/Crees Que Soy Sexy"
Aug 8, 2017
Aug 8, 2017
36 min
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.
Jul 9, 2017
Jul 9, 2017
34 min
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 - Puerto Rico
Stik E & The Hoods - Shake WhatCha Mama Gave Ya
Masters at Work - Just A Lil' Dope
Showbiz & AG - Party Groove
Apr 21, 2017
Apr 21, 2017
41 min
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.
Apr 13, 2017
Apr 13, 2017
35 min
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
Mar 9, 2017
Mar 9, 2017
36 min