Samurai Del is the alias of Seattle-based artist Alex Lawrence. Producing music since 2011 and DJ'ing since 2017, Samurai Del's music blends R&B, boogie, funk, house, hip-hop, alternative, and pop to create a fresh, funky, and fluid sound. In addition to his steady output of singles, EPs, albums, and frequent collaborative projects over the past 9 years, he's also set the tone at live shows opening up for the likes of TOKiMONSTA, Keys N Krates, Big Gigantic, Louis Futon, and more.
For his exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Samurai Del pieces together a super smooth and sleek set of house, funk, boogie, R&B, and pop-forward club vibes, sharing the 3 words "groovy," "ethereal," and "sunset" to describe his mix. On this ideal nighttime cruising soundtrack, he shares music that has been a major part of his life as well as a few of his own unreleased tracks.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Samurai Del | Lightwaves [Unreleased] |
| Chris Lorenzo | I Don't Care |
| Coeo | Like It Is |
| Steven A. Clark | Found (Amtrac Remix) |
| Black Coffee | Wish You Were Here (feat. Msaki) |
| Sharam & Bengle | The Rain (New York Mix) |
| Bellaire | Sunset Ballad |
| ODESZA | This Version of You (Joseph Jay Extended Remix) |
| Cut Snake | Echo |
| Amtrac | Little Tokyo (Cosmonection Remix) |
| Camden Fox, Oden & Fatzo | Lady Love |
| Samurai Del | Ivory |
| Ludeji Luna | Bahno de Folhas (Maz (BR) Remix) |
| Cassian | Magical (feat. ZOLLY) (Cassian Remix) |
| Mindchatter | Math (Westend Remix) |
| Didier Armeni | sambucaatje voor d'r bij |
| Theos | ROOTS |
| The Knocks | R U HIGH (Samurai Del Remix) [Unreleased] |
| Katya, Me & George | Every Time I Fall (Logic1000 Remix) |
| Samurai Del & ILA | Feng Shui [Unreleased] |
| LOSTBOYJAY | COULD BE WRONG |
| Jaded & Dombresky | Sound of the Drums |
| Duskus | Let Go |
| Sammy Virji | Moonlight |
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.
Fresh off the release of their breakthrough 'Ramble in the Rainbow' EP, Tokyo-based four-piece band TAMTAM offer up a trippy and groovy guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.
Seattle-based DJ and 'Routine' booker/promoter Austin Robertson delivers an ideal late-night guest DJ mix that showcases his love for slower club tracks.
Rising Seattle-based band Day Soul Exquisite share a soulful and eclectic guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.
