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SIMS takes the sample mix to new heights with 60 minutes of decadent dissections pairing Mobb Deep with Chick Corea, Russ with Sophy, Common with Ahmad Jamal, and many more. Plus a godbody goon salute from Doecino, Afro-French funk fire by Vaudou Game and mesmerizing soul cuts from Eleanore Mills and Windy City.

MattKilla globetrots from The Bay to Italy with golden era treats and battle-ready breaks from Souls of Mischief, Next Diffusion, Clementino, DJ Quantum and Rob Nasty. Plus a deep funk treasure by Don Pierce, shimmering South African grooves from Bazali Bam, and a double shot from lyrical firebrand Jean Grae

Cash Rules Everything Around Me: DJ Mystical Flex jumps in the mix for Funding Drive with a grip of hip-hop and sample classics from Biz Markie, Kid 'n Play, Big L, Marva Whitney, Zapp and more. Plus sizzling sister funk with Ann Bailey and Lynn Varnado, Xtra Special boogie from Dolette McDonald and a million dollar mashup from DJ Epik.

Deejay Irie kicks off Funding Drive 2024 with a stack of mouth-watering mashups and party breaks from Double A, Professor Shorthair, Osaka Monaurail and his labels It Takes Two and The Happy Digger. Plus soul elevation with Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight, swinging retro vibes from J.Period and a genre-melding smash from 1999 Write the Future.

Ladies First: We celebrate International Women's Day with special guest Ruby Jane and choice cuts across the queendom, from 70s soul purveyors Linda Lewis and Pointer Sisters to unsung rap pioneer Sha-Rock to next generation R&B torchbearers Amber Mark and Adi Oasis.

DJ Nomork dives into Soviet era rock breaks and blunted beats from across Eastern Europe featuring Pro Arte-Indexi, Ariel, 359 Rap Crew, Murovei, Vagskee and more. Plus blistering 90s cuts by Lord Finesse and Lin Que, relentless funk from Joe McLean and boombap perfection from Napoleon Da Legend and DJ Djel.

Jon Doe carries on the Southern Vangard tradition slanging underground bangers from Masta Ace, Bozack Morris, Heems, Crimeapple and Eddie Meeks. Plus a glorious P-Funk blast from Rob "Fonksta" Bacon, Nigerian heat from the Super Elcados, and a Dilla Month look back at the icon's sweeping catalog.

Gones touches down on planet soul with the powerful protest anthem "Ella's Song", falsetto love from James Ingram and old school hype with Malcolm McLaren and Grand Puba. Plus crafty blends from DJ Epik and Dibiase MTL, Waahli's ode to the diasporic nation, and the raw strength of Marlena Shaw's "Woman of the Ghetto".

JNR gets the party started with old school classics and deft reworks from Siedah Garrett, The Emotions, Father MC, Digital Underground, J.Period and The Reflex. Plus caramel connections from Jessica Jolia, a Mars mothership landing with Tra'zae Clinton, hard-hitting boomclack from Nomadic Massive and deep funk thrills from Phil Flowers and Gus "The Groove" Lewis.

Dr. Lutz careens through the funk with Swiss beats by DJ Tron and Merakey Collective, Puerto Rican breaks from Sophy and bootleg reworks by Double A and Alma Unit. Plus sweet headphone snacks by Yamuna and Doctor Bionic, smoky boombap from The Game, and a hype bboy anthem from turntablist royalty Mista Sinista.

DJ KhanFu delivers a blackbelt whooping with heavy boombap and international grooves from Onoe Caponoe, Tha 4orce, Songhoy Blues, I.F.Á. Afrobeat and Light Of The World. Plus retro madness from Beam and The SameOlds, bombshell revamps by Jazz Mafia and The Night Owls, and the ultimate Biggie party break from DJ Shepdog.

DJ Soul Safari takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through dusty grooves by Leno Phillips and Linda Williams, French hip-hop from Kheops and razor sharp edits from Paul Nice and Doc Adams. Plus tru-school reverence from Emskee & Muzikman Edition, disco touches from Mary Love and Jéroboam, and a clear-eyed invocation from Jai Nitai Lotus.

Krafty Kuts blasts us into outer space for our year-end finale with bodymoving funk by Tower of Power and Carl Carlton, hiphop bangers from Supastition and DJ Robert Smith, and mind-melting blends with Chali 2na, Suckaside, DJ Shadow and more. Plus a Twin Cities rarity from Soul Eqlipse, Bill Summers' exhilarating "Brazilian Skies", and soaring grooves from Inner Life and Donna Summer.

DJ DiBiase brings the ruckus with live-wire blends of Wu-Tang, Big L, Redman and a grip of golden era greats. Plus brand new heat from NYC legend The One Chadio, deep thoughts with Satisfaction Unlimited, and feverish disco dreams from Dean Anderson and Black Truffle.

Freddy Jay demolishes the mix with a stellar hiphop 50 set, then luxuriates in the soulful side with coolout vibes by Haile Supreme, X.Men, Sting and Rufus & Chaka Khan. Plus ill verses from the monotone master Sonnyjim, a latin break melee by Néstor Álvarez, and our tribute to Kool & The Gang's O.G. funky drummer George Brown.

Eric Brwn pitches a doubleheader with blazing disco grooves from Candido and Oeil Cube alongside lively posse cuts from the Hieroglyphics, Red Hot Lover Tone and more. Plus Amerigo Gazaway on a lyrical flex on "Right Here", a blistering Somalian flip by Kolo, new soul grit from Aphrose, and a return to the purple planet with Daniel Crawford.

Figub Brazlevič fires up Krekpek favorites including a ton of unreleased goodness from Raz Fresco, Kayla Macias, J.J. Whitefield, Fadi Ammous and ChillxWill. Plus frenzied funk by P.J. City and H. Andrews Congregation, deep groove fellowship with Bunny Sigler, and a nod to 2 era-defining albums from Tribe and Wu on their 30th anniversary.

Cidtronyck goes on a sonic adventure with chill grooves by Chico DeBarge and Ekkah, dextrous sample breakdowns, Malian vibes from Oumou Sangaré and Latin heat by Ray Barretto and Setenta. Plus a Paradise Garage sureshot from Fonda Rae, Mofak's infectious "Body Move", and a royal salute to Mark the 45 King.

Rawsoul raids the vaults for hiphop rarities by Poetess and Strugglin' Soul and lost UK grooves from Rohan Delano, Ciyo and FM Inc. Plus an early blast from the Youngblood Brass Band, King Most's heavy Stevie Wonder rework, and a toast to the lush life from Skratch Bastid and Shad.

Big Jacks stays in the pocket with 80s smoothness by Diane Tell, Eric Tagg and Yuming, and fresh knocks from SZA, Chung and King Bliss. Plus a funky feelgood anthem by Lyrics Born, odes to a higher consciousness from Noname and MMYYKK, and a soul-jazz odyssey with Shirley Scott, O'Donel Levy and more.

Mixshow heavyweight DJ SoulBuck fires off new street bangers from Tony Touch, Kid Capri, Kyah Baby, Musalini and Black Rob. Plus fiery pulpit rap from Killer Mike, rub a dub riddims by I-Roy and Michigan & Smilie, and lush zone-out grooves from Carrtoons.

DJ Marrrtin summons the Power of Zeus with a thunderbolt strike of psychedelic breaks from Federal Duck, Gentle Giant, Alpacas Collective, True Flavas Band and more. Plus supernatural soul from Howlin' Wolf and Dr. John, a neck snapping blend with Dilla and Mos, and rowdy 90s thumps from Shades of Culture and Y'all So Stupid.

Wicked resparks the flame between hip-hop and R&B with bonafide grooves by Adriana Evans, Dwele, Jodeci and Amel Larrieux. Plus blazing reggae crossover tracks from Jigsy King and Skeeta Ranx, Raye Cole's feminine punchout "I'm a Lady", and the glorious rise of "Black Renaissance".

Blaster B glides into orbit with an hour of boogie gold from Bobby Broom, Checker Kabb, Squirmin Herman, Mtume and Chocolate Milk. Plus Gary Davis's wild-eyed jam "Super Jake", space funk transmissions from Connie Case, champion sounds from Torae and Pete Rock, and a lyrical haymaker from rap royalty Sa-Roc.

Hiro homes in on feelgood grooves and jazz funk jewels from Brand New Heavies, Patrice Rushen, Ronnie Foster, Koka Mass Jazz and more. Plus Harvey Scales' impassioned "Trying to Survive", sun-baked breaks from Mayer Hawthorne, overproof G-Funk from Dezzy Hollow and Bishop Snow, and blazing bars on Fokis' "Show Ya How to MC".

DJ Missile stays on target with horrorcore raps from Ill Bill, cinematic bangers by Snowgoons and Substance810, and wild card treats from Adrian Quesada and Jefferson Airplane. Plus a modern funk KO by the Vapor Caves, cosmic jazz trips with Hiroshi Suzuki and Ramsey Lewis, and a brilliant "Ante Up" flip by DJ Nonay.

DJ Charlie Chase joins us to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with firsthand stories from the birth of the culture and a dope mix featuring OG breaks, his own booming remixes and handpicked rap heat. Plus a long lost gem from Danger Mouse & Jemini, Afrofunk power from Buari and Roger Damawuzan, and Jimmy Castor's iconic B-side "E-Man Boogie".

Kape kicks back with coolout vibes by J.Lamotta and Shaka Loves You, outernational hip-hop from Mijaca and powerful roots reggae from Fantan Mojah and Martin Jondo. Plus early Kaytra goodness on a Badu flip, a majestic entrance by the Whatitdo Archive Group, and soul sustenance from Bobby Boyd and Clifford Coulter.

DJ Juicy Juice sweetens the mix with feelgood skate jams by D-Nice and Topaz Jones, magnificent grooves from Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross, and a spotlight on Bay Area gems from Ozer, Rayana Jay, The Futurelics and more. Plus a lush Brazil-to-Wales journey with Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18, a West Coast stomper from Locksmith & Kxng Crooked, and “Brown Sugar” lifted to new heights on a KLM flip.

DJ Science delivers an electrifying mix of raw raps from DITC and Last Emperor, hard as nails funk by the Putbacks, slow burning soul from Hugh Masekela, and a pair of Hiero blends to mark 30 years of "93 Til Infinity". Plus a beautiful ode to hip-hop from Ken-C, jazzy lyricism from Jim Sharp and Marlon Craft, and in the pocket perfection from the "Crown Prince Of Dance" Rufus Thomas.

DJ Leecy T tags in from Brooklyn with golden era classics from Da Bush Babees and Heather B, subterranean heat by Jake Lefco and funk knockouts by the Bamboos and Stargard. Plus Julius Brockington's transcendent "Forty-nine Reasons", full-on soul satisfaction from Jalen Ngonda, and Africa on the rise on Teck-Zilla's posse cut "One Continent".

Groove and Static head back to the lab with Dr. John's magnetic New Orleans drawl, left field goodness from Moka Only, and a dope 2-parter from DJ Epik. Plus heavy Jamaican breaks from the Skatalites and Boris Gardiner, gospel gold by Trevor Dandy, and lyrical fury from LL Cool J and Big Daddy Kane.

Slynk opens a portal to the funk dimension with talkbox heat from Fingazz and Sergiio, G-funk grooves by 213 and top shelf collabos with Saucy Lady and Lazy Syrup Orchestra. Plus echoes of James Brown courtesy of Coflo and EJ Johnstar, uptown sizzle from Lord Sko, and disco edit mayhem from Chaps and Al Kent.

Rita Spirit moodswings from smooth lyrical vibes to hype trap and drill with heaters from Missy Elliott, J.I.D., Princess Nokia, BIA and many more. Plus a slice of vocoder perfection from Kleeer, monster reworks by Zuluzuluu and Alkalino, and a delicious dancefloor retelling of D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie".

DJ Dmoe lets off a rhythmic explosion with salsa from Ricardo Ray, latin funk by Nico Gómez, instrumental magic from Y Society and loads of Colombian sureshots by Los Pirañas, Wganda Kenya, Elia y Elizabeth and many more. Plus unquantized rawness from DJ Cutler, Montreal street philosophy from Pro-V and Rvlr Magz, and a straight up soul gem from Camille Yarbrough.

We revisit Marc Hype's legendary Birthday Ball Berlin 2023 as he jams out on 4 turntables with DJ Robert Smith, key wizard Jim Dunloop, and a fat stack of 45s. Plus delirious boldness from UK phenom Inflo, full tilt rhythm with Luchito and Mongo Santamaria, and irresistible South African disco from Teaspoon & The Waves.

Sugarface flirts with the outer limits of hip-hop with Kassa Overall and Benny Reid, then launches into soaring grooves by Kayroy and Brazilian twists from Tui and Smooth Operator 3000. Plus contagious summer vibes by Kaytraminé, a throwback classic from Kardinal, and a celebration of the explosive soul and fiery vocals of Tina Turner.

DJ Cutler takes it back to the essence with raw drums and breaks from Willie Bobo, Enoch Light, TSU Toronadoes, Pseudo Intellectuals and more. Plus glimmering soul from Amber Mark, off the dome madness from Meth and Ghost, and Kendra Morris's red hot take on a sample classic.

DJ Dropdead takes a bizarre ride to the far side with spiritual jazz by Michael White, Iranian grooves by Sattar and a heavy dose of the L.A. beat scene from Dibia$e, Jillesque, Knxwledge and Elusive. Plus cosmic lovin' from The Diddys, filthy flips from DJ Goce and Deejay Irie, savage mic work from Bad Seed and James Brown lighting the funk fuse at the Apollo.

DJ Moya drops heavy jewels from underground kings Rome Streetz, Daniel Son, DJ Krush, Dilated Peoples and more. Plus an all-element assault from bboy Wicket, a funk freakout with Jéroboam, and Nawlins hotsauce from Lee Dorsey & Professor Shorthair.

DJ Whut goes for the jugular with underground heat from Meyhem Lauren, Lloyd Banks, and Bentzon & Cliffy and golden era classics from CNN, Big Pun and M.O.P. Plus bruk bliss with Meitz and Deheb, a bullseye hit from Marcus Malone, and Adam Blackstone's dramatic entrance with Jill Scott and Da' T.R.U.T.H.

DJ M4RS captures the essence of the old school in a brand new light with hiphop funk covers and hard-hitting grooves by Will Sessions, Lettuce, The Pro-Teens and Five Alarm Funk. Plus vibe elixirs from Marc Rapson and EllMatic, an irresistible jam by Chromeo, and splashes of genius from Ivan Conti, Jeff Beck and Ahmad Jamal.

Dennis Infante keeps it all killer no filler with brass heat from Haggis Horns, bold reworks from Soul Supreme and Stro Elliot, instrumental magic by Chic and Bay area representation from Grease Traps and sndtrak. Plus Japanese koto breaks from Minoru Muraoka, roguish rhymes and sample moment with Slick Rick, and contagious energy from Joey Valence & Brae.

Get drenched in the funk as DJ Hunnicutt slangs choice cuts from 80s icons and modern day wizards Mndsgn, Temu, Midnight Star, Carol Williams and Cheryl Lynn. Plus a Chaka Khan original inspiration by Bugatti & Musker, sweet boogie heat from Raymun, a late-nite burner from Emotional Oranges and Mike Blankenship's whirlwind ode to the greats of black music.

DJ Stosunkowodobry brings a dizzying array of styles from Latin boogaloo to West African raps to spiritual jazz and raw funk, all tied together with turntablist flair. Plus vintage boombap from Mr Lif and Marc Hype, moody retro soul from Yebba, and jazz-funk serenity with Travis Biggs and the 1860 Band.

Leo J sets it off with new slaps and reinvigorated classics from Jarreau Vandal, Zikomo, 20syl, Daaliah, Duke Westlake and more. Plus a double duty collab from Hit-Boy and Alchemist, big band flourishes from Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro and rattling rock breaks by 3rd Ave Blues Band and Pacific Express.

Let your soul glow and the funds flow with our 2023 Funding Drive special! Featuring handpicked gems from the worldwide underground by Michael Kiwanuka, Cookin Soul, Frezidante, Green Cap Unity and more. Plus hip-hop anthems and uncut rawness from Heavy D and Doug E. Fresh, a soul rollercoaster with Merry Clayton, and masterful reworks by Kon and Nicholas.

DJ Epik dives into a stack of 80s grooves from boogie heavyweights Starpoint and Skyy, early electro by Chris Taylor and 2 Live Crew, and modern echoes with Buscrates and Disco-E. Plus Dee Edwards' infectious "Put Your Love on the Line", down home funk with the Meters and Jones Girls, and a Biggie salute cooked up by Vancity blend king Flipout.

SIMS goes into sample overdrive with a boss level mix pairing Mac Miller, Cozz, Benny the Butcher, Smif-N-Wessun and Pharcyde with the dusty originals. Plus a disco dub excursion with Lahaar, Bahamadia's '93 breakout cut "Funk Vibe", and mindwarp grooves from the Winston Brothers and Starship Gilbey.

DJ Nonay lends her smooth touch to an hour of universal soul with rising stars H.E.R. and Moonchild, underground icon Robert Glasper and R&B royalty Mary J. Blige and the Isley Brothers. Plus a boombastic lyrical flex from Little Simz, pure positivity with The Intruders and Roy Ayers, and a slinky slice of funk from lvusm.