The musician known as Jitwam is a bit of an enigma. He was born in Northeast India, he's currently based in Brooklyn, he spent his formative years in New Zealand and Australia, and has lived in monasteries in Thailand, orphanages in South Africa, and washed out apartments in London. His constantly shifting surroundings is reflected in his brilliantly diverse music. His releases are a sonic melting pot of warped soul, house, R&B, hip-hop, woozy psych-pop, distorted blues, and everything in-between. He released his breakout debut full-length album last year, and just released a new EP titled Purple on The Jazz Diaries label. His exclusive guest DJ mix is a magnetic journey through a vast array of styles, touching upon psychedelic soul, hypnotic house, lively funk, spacey hip-hop, global pop, sultry R&B, and much more. Although wide-ranging in vibes, it's all held beautifully together by Jitwam's razor-sharp ear for track selection and ability to capture a groovy intoxicating zone.
| ARTIST | SONG |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Samba Mapangala | Yembele |
| Mu | Let's Get Sick |
| Kaidi Tatham | He Laughs She Cries |
| Manfredo Fest | Brazilian Dorian Dream |
| Rejjie Snow | Désolé |
| J Dilla | SHOOOOMP! |
| Wild Fire | Check It Out |
| El Alamo | Candy |
| Billy Boyo | Zim Zim |
| SiR | D'Evils |
| Kamaal Williams | High Roller |
| Horatio Luna | Work It Out (feat. Syrene Favero) |
| K15 | Be Glad You Create Anything |
| Mos Def | Umi Says |
| J Dilla | African Rhythms |
| M.I.A. | Mango Pickle Down River (with The Wilcannia Mob) |
| Benny B. Blonco | Tomorrow |
| Jay Electronica | How Great |
| Amnesty | We've Come A Long Way |
| Miguel Atwood-Ferguson | Magnolia |
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