Sparklmami is a Texas-raised, Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist of Mexican and Indian heritage who transcends mediums to build a world untethered to conventional structures. Having grown up singing in church, Sparklmami uses instinctual improvisation reminiscent of Brazilian jazz, experimental soul, Mexican bolero, and funk to express the sentient nature of being. In 2024, she released two breakout singles in anticipation of her debut album In This Body that's due to arrive in 2025. The album is composed of kaleidoscopic vignettes that tap into her confessional subconscious as Sparklmami explores how our perception of the past shapes our present identity.
For her exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, Sparklmami has titled it "It was 2AM and I danced in my living room." It's dedicated to solo nights inside the crib or out in the world and it showcases her deep love of house music.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Voice of Progress | Conductor of Dub |
| Moodymann | 1988 |
| JT Donaldson | Stay Inside (feat. Liv.e) |
| Bobby Analog | Dreamer |
| Andrés | 313 Love |
| Galaxy 2 Galaxy | Timeline |
| Dames Brown | What Would You Do? (feat. Amp Fiddler & Andrés) (Two Soul Fusion Remix) |
| Workerz | Something Different |
| Analog Jungs | Surrender |
| Rosalía | Saoko (Vlado Remix) |
| Les Sins | Grind |
| DJ Kemit, Carl McIntosh & Kai Alce | Digital Love (Remix) |
| Steven Spacek | Where We Go |
| Jamiroquai | Space Cowboy (David Morales Mix) |
| Jhelisa & Sunship | Friendly Pressure (Into the Sunshine Mix) |
| Little Louie Vega | Seven Mile (feat. Moodyman) |
| House 2 House | I Need Your Love (Love Mix) |
| Terrence Parker | Love's Got Me High |
| Patrice Scottie | The Detroit Upright |
| Yves Tumor | That Feeling When You Walk Away (SWISHA Remix) |
| DJ Seinfeld | These Things Will Come To Be (LSDXOXO Remix) |
| Zo! & Tall Black Guy | Blackout (Daz-I-Kue Re-Edit) |
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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