A trusted local favorite that's been rocking parties and precisely-crafting renowned mixtapes for over two decades, Seattle's DJ Topspin is well-known for his harmonic ear, deep knowledge, signature blends, and innovative remixes, all characteristics that ultimately yielded his alternative alias, Blendiana Jones. DJ Topspin, a.k.a. Blendiana Jones, is also a co-host on the 'Can You Dig It!?' podcast alongside fellow Midnight in a Perfect World contributor DJ Supreme La Rock, providing listeners with an insiders' view on DJ life and culture. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a supremely smooth showcase of his premier track selection and seamless mixing techniques, cruising through some of his current favorite R&B, hip-hop, and soul jams that also includes one of his exclusive blends and unreleased material from Seattle's Sax G.
| Artist | Song |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| P. Diddy | The DJ... |
| Daniel Merriweather | Pot Of Gold |
| Phonte & Eric Roberson | Thru The Night |
| Tiny Hearts | Snowcold |
| Miguel | Adorn (esta ting) |
| A Tribe Called Quest | Melantonin |
| SiR & Tiffany Gouch | Bring It Back |
| Zo! | Lifelines (feat. Dornik) |
| Azealia Banks | Along the Coast |
| GoldLink | Sober Thoughts |
| Tears For Fears | Shout (The Slick Top of the Lungs Shout'n Twist) |
| Phife Dawg | Nutshell |
| Sax G | True Love Is Too Much |
| Solange | Cranes In The Sky |
| Bahamadia | One-4-Teen (Funk For You) (feat. Slum Village) |
| D'Angelo | Brown Sugar (DJ Harrison Remix) |
| Kaytranada | Free Things In Life |
| 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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