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Alan King's Podcast
by Alan King
Welcome to the Podcast of DJ Alan King! Alan is one of Chicago’s original house music DJs and a member of the legendary DJ crew The Chosen Few™ (Wayne Williams, Alan King, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn). In a 2007 interview discussing his return to Chicago, Grammy Award winning DJ and producer Frankie Kunckles observed: "One of the best things about returning to Chicago is catching up with some of the home-grown talent. I like to hear the spin that some of them put on house music - that's what sparks me. The brilliant Andre Hatchett is the perfect example. He is one of two guys in Chicago who have the biggest impact on me. The other is Alan King. They are the truest to the house music form, yet there is soul, personality and individuality in what they're doing. They're the real thing." In the late '70s and early '80s, the Chosen Few DJs were among the DJs primarily responsible for spreading the soulful brand of dance music that came to b
Episodes
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Try Love (March 2020)
Was really rocked by some news yesterday in the house music community and I'm getting tired of all of the divisive discourse about presidential candidates and their supporters - and I need to do better too. But music always takes me away. Enjoy!
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The Impeach Mix (December 2019)
Well, it is Christmas and President Trump has been impeached. So there's that! Enjoy! AK
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"Disco Circus" (September 2019)
Been a minute since I recorded a Disco & Classics mix. Was not the plan, but I put on the first track and got inspired! Enjoy! AK
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Late Night Sessions (August 2019)
Ok good people, it's been a minute since I've had time to record! Here's the latest in my "Late Night Sessions" series. Enjoy! AK
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Black Music (April 2019)
Between the Tribe Tambor Cruise and my visit this week to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, so much inspiration! This is "Black Music" (April 2019). Enjoy! AK
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Music is Love (Christmas 2018)
2018 was a wonderful year full of music and love. My last deposit of the year. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all! AK
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Late Night Sessions (November 2018)
Still on a musical high from ADE and looking forward to closing out the year with some exciting dates in Chicago, Los Angeles and Toronto. The latest in the "Late Night Sessions" series. Enjoy! AK
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Into the Light (September 2018)
Hope you enjoy my latest mix,"Into the Light" (September 2018). Enjoy! AK
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Chosen (July 2018)
Another Chosen Few Festival in the books! So much love, community and great music! Humbled by your support, proud of what we've created, and proud to be one of the Chosen Few! AK
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Cruising (May 2018)
Man, I am still on a musical and spiritual high after last weekend's Tribe Tambor Cruise! Such a special gathering of some of the best DJs on earth, incredible music and beautiful people from around the world who are serious about dance and have a deep love and appreciation for house music. I'm...
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T'Chalan's Groove (February 2018)
So I've read a few posts over the last week or so talking about how cool it would be to have the Chosen Few Picnic in Wakanda! :) We can only dream...but I hope you enjoy this mix inspired by Black Panther & the Motherland! AK
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More Love (February 2018)
Music is love. <3 Enjoy! AK
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The Answer (December 2017)
House Music is the Answer! Enjoy! (Sorry, no downloads on this one for now) AK
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October Surprise! (October 2017)
Been sitting on this one for a few weeks waiting for some unreleased music to come out. So although it's November, this is my "October Surprise!" Enjoy!
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Disco Madness (September 2017)
The first time I ever played music for people to dance to at a party was in June of 1977, during the rise of disco. I was 14 years old, and disco music would remain a major part of the soundtrack of my teenage years. Over the course of 40 years as a DJ, I believe great dance music has been made…
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Gratitude (May 2017)
Still on a musical high after last weekend's Tribe Tambor Cruise! Such amazing DJs and music and beautiful people bound together by our love of House Music. I was also truly touched to hear from so many people from around the country who said they follow and enjoy my Podcasts. So inspiring! With...
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Feeling Free (January 2017)
Like everyone I have my challenges, issues and disappointments, but I'm feeling really good and optimistic right now about where I am and where I'm going in my music and law careers and with family life. I feel truly blessed and have far more than I deserve. I hope you enjoy my latest, "Feeling...
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The Gift (December 2016)
Decided to record one more before year end just to say thank you to the people who follow and enjoy my podcast. I'm touched all the time by stories of how my mixes get you through the work day or through your workout, through illness or even through law school. I sincerely appreciate all who take...
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Tribe & Tambor Cruise Mix (November 2016)
I recently recorded his one-hour promotional mix to for the Tribe & Tambor Cruise that will set sail May 5-8, 2017 from Miami to the Bahamas. The cruise will feature an incredible ineup of DJs, including Joe Claussell, Jellybean Benitez, Zepherin Saint, Stan Zeff, DJeff, Mark Francis, Wayne...
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Late Night Sessions (October 2016)
The latest in the "Late Night Sessions" series. Enjoy! AK
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Seasons (August 2016)
I really had a great summer, but I can feel it slipping away. Time to get back in the groove. I hope you enjoy my latest offering. Peace and blessings to all. AK
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Late Night Sessions (June 2016)
Day job has been a killer lately, but I am blessed and thankful all around. It's been a minute since I've had a chance to record anything. Hope you enjoy the latest edition of "Late Night Sessions." AK
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Marching On (March 2016)
Time. Haven't had a lot of it lately. Was finally able to get into some tunes tonight. Hope you enjoy the mix. AK
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Awakening (December 2015)
Deeply grateful and appreciative to all who have supported me over this past year! Looking forward to a music-filled 2016! With love, friendship and respect, AK
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Late Night Sessions (November 2015)
Wasn't planning to record again so soon, but you never know when the mood is gonna strike. The latest in the "Late Night Sessions" series. Enjoy! AK
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South Africa (October 2015)
When it comes to musical inspiration I swear I sometimes get it from the strangest places. Been searching for it of late and read an article today about some things going on in South Africa and just came home and hit record. Hope you dig it. AK
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Summer On the Vineyard (August 2015)
Put together a soundtrack for my annual trip to Martha's Vineyard. So need the R&R! I was going to keep this one for the private collection...but what fun is that? Enjoy! AK
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Celebrate (July 2015)
Still coming down from the high that was the 25th Anniversary Chosen Few Picnic! We did it our way and it was everything we planned and could've hoped for! Best of all we were able to share it with our friends and loved ones and fellow DJs and artists whom we love, respect and admire and who have...
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Late Night Sessions (June 2015)
The latest in the "Late Night Sessions" series. Some newer music and some classics with a twist. Enjoy! AK
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Thank You (April 2015)
Can't tell you how thankful I am to have a second bite at the apple at this DJ thing. As many of you know, my first DJ "hey day" was in the late '70s and early '80s before I took a detour pursuing life. To be able to come back and do what I love, and to still have people--old fans and new...
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Love (March 2015)
I don't always name my mixes and I never have a name for a mix before I record it. Usually at some point during the mix a name just comes to me based on the selections, the vibe or my emotions. So from me to you, with "Love." AK
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Late Night Sessions (January 2015)
Whew...got my January mix in just under the wire! Hope you dig it. Yes, with download. :) AK
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Christmas Mix (December 2014)
My last mix for 2014. Thank you for your support and Merry Christmas to All! AK
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Taking Flight (November 2014)
Wasn't planning to record again for a while, but I'm feeling inspired by some great new music, a great trip to Amsterdam and by the many exciting things going on for me individually and the Chosen Few DJs as a collective. I feel like I finally see the complete vision of where we're going, and now...
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Late Night Sessions (October 2014)
The latest in my "Late Night Sessions" series. I hope you dig this one. AK
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One World (September 2014)
One of the things I love the most about house music is its versatility. It's my favorite genre of music because it often incorporates the best of what other genres have to offer. In this latest mix hopefully you'll hear some jazz, gospel, Latin, African and even classic rock influences. #onehouse...
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Summer Dance (July 2014)
Had a great time playing the city's SummerDance festival yesterday. House music and house heads always seem to bring out the best in our city. Here's a mix I recorded a couple nights ago as I was getting some tunes together for SummerDance. Enjoy! AK
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The Drum (June 2014)
Been trying to find time to record since I got back from playing in Atlanta a couple of weekends ago with my man Stan Zeff and the Tambor Party family. No place beats Chicago when it comes to House Music, but I have to tell you that I am really digging the House scene down in the ATL. There's…
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Late Night Sessions (May 2014)
What a whirlwind the last month and a half has been! After a fun but exhausting week at WMC in Miami, I thought I was coming home to get caught up on sleep and back into the normal routine. Well, I was home exactly one day before the tragic news hit that Frankie Knuckles had passed. Since then…
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Reflections (April 2014)
Already did my "tribute" mix years ago...tonight I just hit "record" and played from my heart. Love Always, AK
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"Spring!" (March 2014)
It's been a brutal winter in Chicago but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Spring will soon be here. Here's a new mix inspired by thoughts of Spring! Enjoy! AK
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"AK's Groove" (February 2014)
I've been busy in the clubs this month so I haven't had much time to record. Got a session in tonight. I hope you enjoy the groove. AK
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Chicago History Museum Mix (January 2014)
I was honored to participate in a wonderful program tonight at the Chicago History Museum: "The House That Chicago Built." To mark the occasion, I recorded a little "classics" mix earlier this week. Some disco, some Italo, and some house classics. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks again to CHM and to…
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"Late Night Sessions" (January 2014)
The latest in the "Late Night Sessions" series. Let's go, let's go! AK
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"Thankful" (Christmas 2013)
Well, it's Christmas Eve. Lots going on today, but I took a little time out today to record a special mix to say "thank you" to the followers and supporters of my Podcast over the years. I am truly thankful and humbled by your support and the kind words you often express online and in person.…
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"December Heat" (December 2013)
It has been sooooo cold in Chicago! Stayed in tonight and played some hot tunes. Hope this gets you moving. AK
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"Late Night Sessions" (November 2013)
My latest session last night. Got a lot of suggestions of classics, but just wasn't in the mood to go there. A couple nods to the old school, but I'm in the here and now. You really have to be if you want to be in this game in any meaningful way. Hope you enjoy the tunes. AK
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"One" (September 2013)
Believe in the healing power of music. Pass it on. AK
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"Late Night Sessions" (July 2013)
It's fun playing all the old school stuff at the annual Chosen Few Picnic, but soulful house music is alive 364 other days a year. Please support today's house music artists and producers who, along with the DJs, are keeping this music and art form alive. Was up late last night just playing some...
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"Miami Heat" (March 2013)
A little traveling music for my trip to Winter Music Conference in Miami this week. A little old school flavor and some hot new tunes! Enjoy! AK
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Welcome to the Podcast of DJ Alan King! Alan is one of Chicago’s original house music DJs and a member of the legendary DJ crew The Chosen Few™ (Wayne Williams, Alan King, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn). In a 2007 interview discussing his return to Chicago, Grammy Award winning DJ and producer Frankie Kunckles observed: "One of the best things about returning to Chicago is catching up with some of the home-grown talent. I like to hear the spin that some of them put on house music - that's what sparks me. The brilliant Andre Hatchett is the perfect example. He is one of two guys in Chicago who have the biggest impact on me. The other is Alan King. They are the truest to the house music form, yet there is soul, personality and individuality in what they're doing. They're the real thing." In the late '70s and early '80s, the Chosen Few DJs were among the DJs primarily responsible for spreading the soulful brand of dance music that came to b
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