Femi Koleoso is a London-based drummer, bandleader and DJ, best-known as the leader of Ezra Collective and a live drummer for the likes of Gorillaz and Jorja Smith. Last year, Ezra Collective released their third studio album Dance, No One’s Watching, a vibrant, genre-blurring record full of irresistible grooves "that captures the spirit of a night out in their city."
Femi's exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World wonderfully showcases his influences and inspirations. He kicks off with some classic Afrobeat before diving into contemporary Afrobeats, soulful house, UKG, and jazz, and he also sneaks in a few brilliant Ezra Collective tracks along the way.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 | Shakara (Oloje) |
| Femi Kuti | Truth Don Die (Kerri Chandler's Lagos Dub) |
| Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band | Gyae Su |
| Ebo Taylor | Mumudey Mumudey (Natureboy Flako Remix) |
| Sha Sha | Sing It Back (feat. DJ Metamorisa & Kabaz De Small) |
| Ezra Collective | God Gave Me Feet For Dancing (feat. Yazmin Lacy) |
| Bunny Mack | Let Me Love You (Bugz In The Attic Funkee House Mix) |
| Angie Stone | Wish I Didn't Miss You (Pound Boys Stoneface Bootleg Mix) |
| Ezra Collective | Body Language (feat. Sasha Keable) |
| N'Klabe | I Love Salsa |
| Burna Boy | Kilometre |
| ID | ID |
| EVM128 | Gamma Riddim |
| Fela Kuti | Zombie |
| Ezra Collective | Life Goes On (feat. Sampa the Great) |
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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