Each episode our host, lil'dave, talks about the stories and influences around a group of carefully selected songs.
Episodes
Feb 8, 2017
Feb 8, 2017
31 min
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".
This time we are featuring these songs:
Dec 23, 2016
Dec 23, 2016
46 min
Nov 28, 2016
Nov 28, 2016
19 min
This is a bonus follow up to episode 11. Here are a few extra songs by other artists that are worth a mention.
On this bonus episode we feature these songs:
Nicola Conte - Love In
BADBADNOGOOD - Cashmere
Soil & Pimp - Paraiso
Bajka - Invisible Joy
Jose James - Park Bench People
Background beats by Free The Robots, Robert Glasper, Jazz Cronicles, Jazz Liberatorz, INO Hidefumi
Nov 20, 2016
Nov 20, 2016
39 min
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.
On this episode we feature these songs:
Oct 17, 2016
Oct 17, 2016
52 min
On this very special episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to celebrate lil'dave's 20th year of doing radio by digging through his cassette tape archives.
Aug 14, 2016
Aug 14, 2016
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.
Jun 7, 2016
Jun 7, 2016
41 min
Apr 28, 2016
Apr 28, 2016
32 min
On this episode, we talk about jazz musician Bob James, who's song "Nautilus" became one of the most sampled songs in hiphop music.
Mar 16, 2016
Mar 16, 2016
51 min
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we talk about the women who are producing and arranging the hiphop, electronic, and soul music you love.
Feb 8, 2016
Feb 8, 2016
44 min
On this episode, we will celebrate the life of J Dilla as we focus on the genius that can be heard in instrumental hiphop and explore the evolution of beat centric music.