Kareem Ali is a Phoenix, Arizona-based DJ and electronic producer who is currently making waves on the underground electronic scene with a prolific stream of powerful, immersive, diverse releases. He discovered electronic production at the age of 19 and he's been obsessed ever since. Underground Chicago DJ Hakim Murphy released Kareem Ali's debut album on his label Synapsis Records back in 2014, and Kareem recently launched his own label CosmoFlux Recordings in 2018 to provide a platform for his own releases. Currently in the midst of a stunning creative outburst that has been capturing the ears of DJs and music critics alike, he's put out over 30 releases and shows no signs of slowing down.
Kareem's guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World places a spotlight on the talented Black producers in the contemporary underground electronic scene, as he takes the listener on an outer-galactic journey through atmospheric, kinetic, hypnotic deep house rhythms.
| ARTIST | TITLE |
|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| AceMo | Follow The Light |
| Leko On Puto | Nebula Drive |
| Leko On Pluto | UFO Disco-nection |
| MoMa Ready | Good Love |
| Devoye | Ohbliv Chills Remix |
| Stefan Ringer | FR Shawty |
| Stefan Ringer | SO |
| Hakim Murphy | Freshness |
| Hakim Murphy & Rev S. | Tryout |
| Afrikan Sciences | Screen Time |
| Tiro | Vista Viejo |
| t. Siza | Milk Wash Down |
| Kareem Ali | Get Up |
| Fred Buddah | Back 2 Black |
| AceMoMa | Soul Deep Management |
| Kush Jones | I Believe In Space |
| Aybee | The Pursuit |
| Brother Aten | Spores |
| Devoye | Dragon Fly |
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.
Puerto Rican husband-and-wife duo Buscabulla share a seductive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that explores the wide ranges of styles and influences found on their recent debut album 'Regresa.'
London's Wilma Archer shares an incredibly diverse guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that reflects the expansive sonic world showcased on his recent debut album A Western Circular.
Mexico City-based sibling duo Sotomayor share a guest DJ mix full of vibrant Afro-Latin rhythms and progressive electronic beats that reflects the addictive sound featured on their recent album Orígenes.
