Midnight in a Perfect World: Different Sleep

Midnight In A Perfect World
03/16/2016
KEXP
photo by Jasmine Safaeian

Currently based in Los Angeles, San Diego native and emerging electronic producer Rafa Lavarez (a.k.a. Different Sleep) has been steadily evolving his underground style over the past 5 years, adding upon his early lush downtempo aesthetic to incorporate a more physical and abstract sound that adventurously touches upon juke, garage, and ambient styles, while still sneaking in infectious R&B and pop moments. His guest mix for 'Midnight In A Perfect World' explores the colorful intersection between all these styles in thrilling fashion, blending contemporary favorites with his own recent productions and remixes. This mix also arrives just a week before the release of his new 'Last Nerve' EP via the excellent L.A. label Friends of Friends, a highly recommended release if you're feeling the vibes in this mix.

ArtistSong
Midnight in a Perfect WorldIntro
SepalcureFight For Us (feat. Rachelle Jordan)
Ana CaprixTill I Die
YppahIn Two, the Weakly
The RangeFive Four
LoneCthulhu (feat. Machinedrum)
Different SleepBorder Riddim
Peter WilliamsNites
Frederic RobinsonMood Swings
HieleSay
Different SleepAdvanced Life Support Unit
no romeain't coming back
Different SleepSo Afraid 2 Cry
BeyonceMine (Machinedrum Remix)
Drake / Different SleepCenter of Marvins Room
JoJoBaby It's U (Different Sleep Remix)
BrankoLet Me Go (feat. Nonku Phiri & Mr. Carmack)
WetAll The Ways (Arnold Remix)
Different SleepArtillery
Justin BieberLove Yourself (DJ Fourth Drop & Different Sleep Kizomba Edit)
RYAN PlaygroundFolders (feat. Ryan Hemsworth)
MssingNoInta
DrakeTake Care (feat. Rihanna) (Paris Jones Trill Alternative)
HavenReal Friends
Midnight in a Perfect WorldOutro

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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