Niña Mendoza is a Vancouver, BC-based DJ renowned for her exquisite taste and deep knowledge of soul, R&B, hip-hop, boogie, and funk that spans everything from the deep cuts of past decades to breaking the latest jams from new underground artists. A trusted staple in the nightlife scene of her home city, Niña has set the stage and vibe for headlining acts such as Erykah Badu, Shabazz Palaces, Frank Ocean, Thundercat, and Little Dragon. Her exclusive mix for Midnight in a Perfect World flexes her love for slinky mid-tempo R&B, soul, boogie, and pop grooves, sneaking in glorious throwback 80s cuts alongside brand new material from the likes of Majid Jordan and Anderson .Paak.
Artist | Song |
Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
Patrice Rushen | To Each His Own |
Herb Alpert | Diamonds (feat. Janet Jackson) (Cool Summer Mix) |
Hiroshi Satoh | Say Goodbye |
Alicia Myers | You Get the Best from Me (Say, Say, Say) |
Thelma Houston | You Used To Hold Me So Tight |
Majid Jordan | Day and Night |
Madi Diaz | Trust Fall (Jensen Sportag Remix) |
Jensen Sportag | Let The Queen Be The Boss |
Mark Ronson | Crack In The Pearl II (feat. Stevie Wonder & Jeff Bhasker) |
Tame Impala | The Less I Know The Better |
Anderson .Paak | Am I Wrong (feat. ScHoolboy Q) |
Chloe Martini | Volatile Dreams (feat. Azteka) |
Johnny Hates Jazz | Shattered Dreams |
Jeffrey Osborne | Stay With Me Tonight |
Whitney Houston | Someone For Me (12" Dance Remix) |
Midnight in a Perfect World | Outro |
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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