Midnight In A Perfect World: DJ Sho Nuph

Local Music, Midnight In A Perfect World
05/24/2017
Alex Ruder

Ever since moving to Seattle from Lansing, Michigan, in 1989, Shomari Shanks (a.k.a. DJ Sho Nuph (f.k.a. Sho Nuff) has been immersed within the local music community, first connecting with seminal 1990s local hip-hop crew Tribal Music before diving into the electronic music scene in the early 2000s. Heavily active within the vibrant jungle/d&b community during this time, Sho became a staple at parties in venues all around town, whether it was keeping bodies moving from behind the decks or getting down on the dancefloor. Diagnosed with kidney failure in 2008, a battle he courageously continues to fight to this day, he continued to make his love for music a driving life force. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a stellar showcase for his smooth, slick, forward-looking style, fusing together a grip of contemporary underground club gems that blurs the lines between R&B, house, funk, spacious trap, and soul, while also sneaking in a pair of his own collaborative tracks.

ArtistSong
Midnight in a Perfect WorldIntro
aywy.Quiet Storm
Tall Black GuyUp In The Sky
StroElliotMarvin's Mood Parts 1 & 2
ROMYou Love Em (feat. Emmavie)
Vincent LeonWaiting
Electric Wire HustlePerception (Sam Champ Remix)
Bry.ZenCH@NG3S
Jared JacksonA Lover's Bounce
WD4D x Sutikeeree x Sho NuphEverybody (Black Box Rework)
The WeekndI Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk) (Zikomo Remix)
TEK.LUNAburoy
Monte BookerButta
aywy.The Thrill
Reva DeVitoFriday Night (prod. by Kaytranada)
Tom MischTwinkle Twinkle
WD4D x Sho NuphSwing It
MasegoSmall Talk (TrapScat T0 Cali)
GoldwashWaited Too Long
Planet GizaJazzed Up Science
AbJoGate 15
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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