DJ Riz delivers a smooth late-night mix featuring Four Tet, Blood Orange, Quelle Chris, JusMoni, and Makaya McCraven. In his words, “In honor of KEXP’s mixtape week, here’s a little contemporary something I put together in my head then on ‘tape. I don’t think there’s an on air ‘selector’ here that hasn’t done dozens of these, made personally for someone they love, cherish, or even hate. This one’s a nocturnal mix.. ‘nocturne’ from wikipedia: “The name nocturne was first applied to pieces in the 18th century, when it indicated an ensemble piece in several movements, normally played for an evening party and then laid aside.” Like Ray Charles sang, “night time is the right time.” I dedicate this to ‘Bill‘ and everyone I’ve had the pleasure of exchanging a mixtape with throughout the years. Keep making em. Keep trading em. Enjoy.” —Riz
1. Kishi Bashi - Violin Tsunami
2. Four Tet - Dreamer
3. Makaya McCraven - The Fifth Monk (feat. Jeff Parker, Anna Butterss, Josh Johnson, Carlos Niño, and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson)
4. Sammus - 1080P (feat. Jean Grae)
5. JusMoni - Ready for Life
6. Blood Orange - Take It Back (feat. Arca, JOBA, and Justine Skye)
7. Brakebill - Don’t Call The Cops
8. Quelle Chris - Straight Shot (feat. Cavalier, Bilal Salaam, Eldar Djangirov, and James Acaster)
9. Super Djata de Banako - Bimoko Magnin (Pigmaliao Rework)
10. Hanssen - Real Age (Doza Remix)
