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Excellent Reception
by lil'dave
On each episode our host, lil’dave, talks about the stories and influences around a group of carefully selected songs. We want to expose you to music that you may have never heard before, as well as, help you build a better understanding of why these songs are so great. This is the perfect show for music nerds, vinyl collectors, and people who love an interesting story.
Episodes
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Do The Tighten Up
On today's episode of Excellent Reception, we are looking at a song that, for whatever reason, inspired a seemingly endless stream of reinterpretations. It was a number one hit in the 1960's, but it still has a way of getting the dancing floor moving after all of these years. This song is…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Rhythm Kings
On this episode, we are going to explore a few rhythm & blues classics that combine the sound of groove box drum machines with bare bones melodies and multi-track recording techniques to produce one of the more niche sounds of 70's soul music. We will be looking at these songs: Sly & The Family...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | 2020 Albums
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are looking a few of our favorite music releases from the year 2020. This is not exactly a "best of" or a top 10 list. This is a group of fantastic albums from the past year that I think you should absolutely check out. Albums featured: Cleo Sol "Rose in...
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Re-Run :: Excellent Reception | Episode 7 : Nautilus
Re-Run :: Classic Episode On this episode, we talk about jazz musician Bob James, who's song "Nautilus" became one of the most sampled songs in hiphop music. On this episode we feature these songs: Bob James - Nautilus Run DMC - "Beats To The Rhyme" Main Source - "Live At The BBQ" Slick Rick -...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Great Albums of 2019
On today's episode of Excellent Reception, we are talking about a group of songs, that even though they may not be from the most well know albums of 2019, they had a strong influence on the current musical landscape in their own way. We will be talking about these albums: Michael Kiwanuka -...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Transcendence Pt. 2
This is part two of our Transcendence episodes. We are looking at jazz musicians who have used their music as a way to transcend beyond the world we know by experimenting in the sub-genre know as spiritual jazz. There are almost too many noteworthy artists and songs to mention around this subject...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Transcendence Pt. 1
On today's episode of Excellent Reception, we are looking at jazz musicians who have used their music as a way to transcend beyond the world we know by experimenting in the sub-genre know as spiritual jazz. There are almost too many noteworthy artists and songs to mention around this subject...
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Re-Run :: Excellent Reception with lil’dave | One-Off : Sun Palace - Rude Movements
We're still working on new episodes. For now, enjoy this re-run. Here is another episode of the One-Off series. In order, to get you more episodes on a regular basis, we’ve decided to give you a few shorter simpler episodes in between our main shows. These will focus on a particular artist and a...
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Re-Run :: Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Think I'm Sexy?
*** While we are busy writing and recording a series of brand new episodes, here is one of of our favorites shows from a few years back. Enjoy!!! *** On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about a song that we actually don't think is that great but the stories that come from...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | The Mystery Of Jai Paul
This time we are going to talk about a singer/songwriter who went from one of the most promising cutting-edge artists to an almost mythological figure within the music industry. On today's episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to tell the story of Jai Paul. We'll focus on these songs: Jai...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | The Story of Iko Iko
We're looking at a classic song that brings about joy with just the uttering of a few lyrics and gets you dancing with the second your hear it's bare bones rhythm. On this episode of we are looking at the 1965 hit from The Dixie Cup called "Iko Iko" and it's connection to New Orlean's culture....
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | UK Rappers
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are looking at some MC's from the UK who can hold their own on a microphone and have used their music as a platform to push the sound of hiphop in new directions On this episode, we feature these songs: Roots Manuva - Witness (1 Hope) Wiley - 100%...
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Nohelani Cypriano - Lihue
We are taking a quick stop to visit the 50th state... Hawaii. When it comes to modern music, Hawaii has not just been been in a bubble all these years. The artists and musicians here have been hard at work to put their own stamp on genres like jazz, rock, reggae, hiphop, and soul music. On this...
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Great Songs of 2018
On today's episode of Excellent Reception, we are talking about a group of songs, that even though they may not be the biggest songs of 2018, they has a strong influence on the current musical landscape in their own way. Mononeon - Hot Cheetos Kadhja Bonet - Mother Maybe Tom Misch - Cos I love…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Jazzanova - L.O.V.E. and You & I
For today's show, we are going to talk about the ground breaking nu-jazz/future soul production crew known as Jazzanova. Mainly we are going to focus on one of their most well constructed songs "L.O.V.E and You & I", which took sampling to a whole new level. On this episode, we are talking about...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 21 : Japanese Sounds
On this episode, we are continuing our musical world tour in the East Asian country of Japan. We are following the careers of a handfull of music artists that draw their personal style from a variety of sources. They take these genres to new heights all while including elements that are uniquely...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | One-Off : Stevie Wonder - Journey Through The Secret Life of Plants
This episode is produced in honor of the Blackstar Film Festival, which has taken place here in Philadelphia every summer for the past 7 years. As they describe themselves, The BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 20 : Brazilian Trip
On this episode, we are continuing our musical world tour down in South America by taking a look at the ever evolving sounds of Brazil. We are focusing on a group of artists who got their start during the late 60’s and early 70’s and made huge contributions to the Brazilian songbook. On this...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 19 : Afro Boogie
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are talking about a group of songs by artists that take on Western musical influences and combine them with sounds that come from their African musical heritage. Featured songs: The Lijadu Sisters - Life Is Gone Down Low William Onyeabor - Body & Soul…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | One-Off : Herbie Hancock - Saturday Night
We are back with another One-Off episode. Today on Excellent Reception we are talking about the song "Saturday Night" from Herbie Hancock 1980 album "Monster". Herbie Hancock - Saturday Night
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 18 : Sounds of 2017
It would take a long time for me list all of the great musical releases of 2017, but instead I want to talk about a few albums of the past year that you stand out, but you might have missed. On this episode of Excellent Reception I'm going to talk about: Charlotte Dos Santos - "King of Hearts"…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | One-Off : Ladi6 - Guru
Here is another episode of the One-Off series. In order, to get you more episodes on a regular basis, we’ve decided to give you a few shorter simpler episodes in between our main shows. These will focus on a particular artist and a specific song. This episode focuses on this song: Ladi6 - Guru
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | One-Off : Sun Palace - Rude Movements
Here is another episode of the One-Off series. In order, to get you more episodes on a regular basis, we’ve decided to give you a few shorter simpler episodes in between our main shows. These will focus on a particular artist and a specific song. This episode focuses on this song: Sun Palace…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | One-Off : Nick Hakim - Bet She Looks Like You
This episode is the start of something new: the One-Off series. In order, to get you more episodes on a regular basis, we’ve decided to give you a few shorter simpler episodes in between our main shows. These will focus on a particular artist and a specific song. This episode focuses on this…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 17 : Think I'm Sexy?
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about a song that we actually don't think is that great but the stories that come from it are pretty amazing. By the end of this episode, you will have a new appreciation for it and the melody will definitely be embedded in your mind…
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Re-Run (808 Day Special) :: Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 9 : The 808
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the syncopated world of the TR-808 Drum Machine. It's unique sound has helped to define numerous genres, such as Techno, Miami Bass, Electro and Trap. On this episode we feature these songs: Cybotron - Clear Loose Ends - Hangin' On A...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 16 : Party Breaks
From lesser know records to rare remixes to creative mash-ups, DJs have always had access to an exclusive arsenal of unique music tools. On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going explore some of the classic party breaks that set off dancefloors worldwide throughout the 80's and 90's.…
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RE-RUN :: Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 8 : Prince Demos
/// SPECIAL RE-RUN EPISODE //// \ In memory of Prince one year after his passing.\ As you know, the world lost one of it's greatest music icons. Prince Rogers Nelson, known simply as Prince, departed from the earth on Thursday April 21st, 2016 and left behind a gaping hole in the world of music.…
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 15 : Trip Hop
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about the downtempo fusion of hiphop and electronic music known as Trip Hop. This episode features these songs: Massive Attack - Lately Portishead - Numb DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World Attica Blues - The Blueprint Esthero -...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 14 : Been Here For Years
This time on Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the early works of some our favorite modern music makers: Anderson .Paak, SBTRKT, Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon, Kaytranada, and Noelle Scaggs of Fitz & The Tantrums. The featured songs on this episodes are: Anderson .Paak - "Maps" Aaron...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 13 : Pos K
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are taking a closer look at Positive K and his most well known song "I Got A Man". This time we are featuring these songs: Positive K - "Quarter Gram Pam" Positive K - "Step Up Front" Positive K - "A Good Combination" Positive K & Mc Lyte - "I'm Not…
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 12 : 2016 Joints
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are highlighting 10 albums from 2016 that stood out but may have not received the fanfare they are worthy of. This time, we are talking about these albums: Yussef Kamaal - Black Focus Lee Fields & The Expressions - Special Night Max Graef & Glenn Astro -...
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 11.5 : Jazz Bonus Episode
This is a bonus follow up to episode 11. Here are a few extra songs by other artists that are worth a mention. On this bonus episode we feature these songs: Nicola Conte - Love In BADBADNOGOOD - Cashmere Soil & Pimp - Paraiso Bajka - Invisible Joy Jose James - Park Bench People Background beats…
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 11 : Jazz Thang
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the new wave of jazz musicians that have helped to reinvigorate the art form and drawn in a new breed young jazz enthusiasts. On this episode we feature these songs: Kamasi Washington - The Rhythm Changes Theo Croker - I Can't Help…
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 10 : Radioversary
On this very special episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to celebrate lil'dave's 20th year of doing radio by digging through his cassette tape archives.
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 9 : The 808
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to explore the syncopated world of the TR-808 Drum Machine. It's unique sound has helped to define numerous genres, such as Techno, Miami Bass, Electro and Trap. On this episode we feature these songs: Cybotron - Clear Loose Ends - Hangin' On A...
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 8 : Prince Demos
As you know, the world lost one of it's greatest music icons. Prince Rogers Nelson, known simply as Prince, departed from the earth on Thursday April 21st, 2016 and left behind a gaping hole in the world of music. On this episode of Excellent Reception, we are going to talk about the artist…
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Excellent Reception | Episode 7 : Nautilus
On this episode, we talk about jazz musician Bob James, who's song "Nautilus" became one of the most sampled songs in hiphop music. On this episode we feature these songs: Bob James - Nautilus Run DMC - "Beats To The Rhyme" Main Source - "Live At The BBQ" Slick Rick - "Children's Story" Bjork…
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 6 : The Ladies
On this episode of Excellent Reception, we talk about the women who are producing and arranging the hiphop, electronic, and soul music you love. We are featuring music by TOKiMONSTA Georgia Anne Muldrow Fatima Al Qadiri Maya Jane Coles Ikonika Muhsinah Linafornia VHVL Gwen Bunn Paris Strother (of...
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Excellent Reception Episode 5 | Beats For Dilla
On this episode, we will celebrate the life of J Dilla as we focus on the genius that can be heard in instrumental hiphop and explore the evolution of beat centric music.
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 4 : Analog Grit
This episode we talk about music from The Arcs, Lord Echo, Actress, Computer Jay, and Adrian Younge. Please support these artists.
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 3 : Great Albums of 2015
This episode we talk about a few of the best albums of 2015. Please support these artists.
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Excellent Reception with lil’dave | Episode 2 : One Man Bands
This episode we talk about music from Jamie Lidell, Jeremy Ellis, Low Leaf, Mo Kolours, and Chico Mann. Please support these artists.
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Excellent Reception with lil'dave | Episode 1
This episode we talk about music from Bilal, Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators, Mura Masa, Donnie Trumpet, and Phoney PPL. Please support these artists.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On each episode our host, lil’dave, talks about the stories and influences around a group of carefully selected songs. We want to expose you to music that you may have never heard before, as well as, help you build a better understanding of why these songs are so great. This is the perfect show for music nerds, vinyl collectors, and people who love an interesting story.
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On each episode our host, lil’dave, talks about the stories and influences around a group of carefully selected songs. We want to expose you to music that you may have never heard before, as well as, help you build a better understanding of why these songs are so great. This is the perfect show for...
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