Dusty Henry takes us back to 1977 when a young DJ from the Bronx, Theodore Livingston, debuted a technique so powerful, so innovative, that it’s become an essential part of hip-hop: scratching.
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Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Gabriel Teodros, host of Early on KEXP, is "Someplace Somewhere" by King Zaae, a 2022 self-released single.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Fatal Flaw" by Thrillhouse, a 2022 self-released single.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Eva Walker, host of Audioasis on KEXP, is "Spinning Circles" by Pilot Seat, a 2022 self-released single.
Larry Mizell Jr. talks about the art of DJing with fellow KEXP DJs Supreme La Rock and Vitamin D, along with Dr. Daudi Abe, DJ Lady Love, and a special appearance from Grand Wizzard Theodore.
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Roddy Nikpour revisits 2010 with the track "Zodiac Shit" by Flying Lotus.
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Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Amnesia" by M83, from the 2023 album Fantasy on Mute.
Eva Walker speaks with Vin Rock of Naughty by Nature about the legacy of their track “Hip Hop Hooray.”
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Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "I Smile for E" by Rahill, from the 2023 album Flowers At Your Feet on Big Dada.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Henny Lavender" by JusMoni & Nappy Nina, a 2023 self-released single.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Eva Walker, host of Audioasis on KEXP, is "Call Me Up" by Cherry Ferrari, a 2023 self-released single.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of Drive Time on KEXP, is "Feed My Desire" by Grove, a 2022 single on Memorials of Distinction x Grove.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Gabriel Teodros, host of Early on KEXP, is "Water My Heart (feat. Mereba)" by rum.gold, a 2023 single on Leola LLC.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of the Morning Show on KEXP, is "To Decide" by Caution, a 2022 single on Hardly Art.
Roddy Nikpour revisits 1986 with the track “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” from the Beastie Boys’ debut album.
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Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of the Morning Show on KEXP, is "My My Orca Card" by Who Is She?, a 2023 single on Father/Daughter.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of the Midday Show on KEXP, is "Bang Bang" by Momma, a 2023 single on Polyvinyl.
Dusty Henry revisits 2012 with the track “Oldie” by Odd Future. The posse cut led to the rise of one of the most influential groups of the last decade.
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Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Then It Hits You" by Outside, a 2023 single on Dorado Records Limited.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Reeling" by Say She She, a 2023 single on Colemine/Karma Chief.
