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The Difference

by illvibe Collective

SInce 2003, The Difference has given listeners a taste of what else it out there. Mixed by various members of the critically acclaimed Illvibe Collective from Philadelphia, fans can expect to hear anything from funk to traditional jazz, hip-hop to bossanova, and soulful house.When considering what else you can expect on the airwaves on a typical day, this really is the difference.

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Episodes

  1. Illvibe Radio has MOVED

    Thank you for years of supporting The Difference Show. We've moved. Our new podcast can be found at www.illviberadio.podomatic.com Stay tuned for new music, interviews, and Illvibe related news. (ill!)

  2. The Difference #65 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    Mr. Sonny James has been on the road much of the year from Europe to Africa and across the U.S. He's back with this live mix recorded in December of 2011 in Philadelphia at his residency at The Walnut Room. Expect to hear current and classic tunes in multiple genres. Dancefloor business.

  3. The Difference #64 ft. DJ Manuvers

    Francisco "Pancho" de Pablo, aka DJ Manuvers, started DJing at the age of 13. What started as a hobby (and excuse to go to parties) became an instrumental part in developing his love for music. In 1999, he officially began his journey into producing. Manuvers made the natural progression from DJ…

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  4. The Difference #63 ft. Meistro & Deep Sang of Sol Power

    Sol Power is a bi-monthly event that takes place at Eighteenth Street Lounge in Washington DC featuring the musical stylings of DJ Stylus, Meistro, Deep Sang and Hermon Farahi on percussion also known as The Sol Power Allstars. The following mix for this episode of The Difference was recorded…

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  5. The Difference #62 featuring Special Guest Suga Shay!

    Shaina “SUGA SHAY” Robinson has been an avid radio addict since as far back as she can remember, and when she first got her hands on the internet, she immediately started downloading music. After she learned she could make her own, she dove headfirst into Logic Pro and met Producer Melvin “Chaos”...

  6. The Difference #61 - Afrobeat Special

    Dj lil'dave digs up some afrobeat heat for you! Je Nwi Temi - Fela Kuti Weya - Manu Dibango Che Che Cole Makossa - Antibalas Fela Day - Akoya Afrobeat Let It Roll - AIFF New Bell - Manu Dibango Kilode (Carl Craig remix) - Tony Allen Expansions (Opolopo remix) - Cha Cha Loka Funk Runaway - Ruth...

  7. The Difference #60 Mixed by lil'dave

    Mojave - Leonard Dstroy Beaucoup - Phantom Lover feat. Fatima B4 The Night IS Thru - Jesse Boykins III The Glow (Paolo Remix) - RJD2 Neon Rocks $$$ - Calvin Harris You Used To Hold Me So Tight - Thelma Houston Get To The Point - Tony Cook Hot Raw Sex - Jimmy Edgar Digital Age - New Sector…

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  8. The Difference #59 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    Back with some classics and new flavors, Mr. Sonny James returns to The Difference with a soulful and eclectic mix of tunes. Peep it. ---PLAYLIST--- Behind The Groove (12" Mix) - Teena Marie Run Fay Run - Isaac Hayes Perfect Kind of Love - Nicole Willis Skain's Domain - Wynton Marsallis More Hot...

  9. The Difference - Silhouette Brown Special

    Silhouette Brown is Dego of 4Hero, Deborah Jordan, Kate Phillips, Kaidi Tatham of Bugz In The Attic, and Alma Horton. In support of the upcoming Silhouette Brown debut performance in Philly, our own DJ Statik aka Mr. Sonny James plays a megamix of joints from the Silhouette Brown catalogue.

  10. The Difference #58 Mixed By DJ lil'dave

    The Difference returns with Dj lil'dave on the wheels taking us on a journey into sound. Computer Jay - Phantom Funkineven - Must Move The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets(The Revenge Rework) Bilal - Restart (Daedelus Remix) Gerd - Body & Soul edit J.Rocc - Party (Boogie Man Remix) Janelle…

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  11. The Difference Episode 57 Mixed by Foxx Boogie

    Philadelphia based DJ, Foxx Boogie makes a return to the Difference Radio! Since his last appearance on the podcast he's been working on a few notable side projects, one of which involved a hip hop documentary by James Hall about his organization the Get Free Movement, which won awards at the...

  12. The Difference #56 Mixed by lil'dave

    The Difference returns with a mid-tempo mix by lil'dave. Good vibes and lots of soul to go around. ---PLAYLIST--- B. Bravo - Dance Tettory Bad ft. Paul Randolph - Ruff & Tuff Mr. Scruff ft Andreya Triana - Hold On The Elektrons ft. Mpho - Classic Cliche Linkwood - Tears John Arnold & Jeremy Ellis…

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  13. The Difference 55 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    Statik returns to The Difference show with a mix to prepare all of you who are attending WMC 2010. There are some exclusive cookies and treats to keep your stomachs full on the plane ride to Miami. Check it out... ---PLAYLIST--- Mr. McGee - Zero 7 Heart Is Breaking - Ty Tout Passe (Waajeed RMX) -...

  14. The Difference 54 Mixed by DJ Skipmode

    Here is a live recording of DJ Skipmode's guest dj set at the Robotique Party. It's a crazy mix of soul and disco classics. Big up to MC Flipside on hosting duties. Sorry no tracklist.

  15. The Difference 53 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    The Difference Show returns with Mr. Sonny James at the steering wheel, guiding you through a mix of soul, hip hop, and electronica that is sure to move your soul. Playlist. Can't Hardly Wait - N'Dambi Son// - Suzi Analogue I'm Goin' Down RMX - Mary J. Blige ft. Mr. Cheeks Congradulations - DJ...

  16. The Difference 52 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    Statik returns to The Difference with a dope mix of new and older electronic joints. In the spirit of Michael Jackson (Rest In Peace), be prepared to dance right out of your seat for this one. ---Playlist--- Billie Jean (Opolopo RMX) - Michael Jackson Margueritas - Margueritas Rock N' Roll…

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  17. The Difference 51 Mixed by DJ Metrognome

    A sleeper in the Midwest, DJ MetroGnome is carrying Indianapolis on his back. Representing the school of thought that quality music deserves being in heavy rotation, you can find him at any one of his four weekly residencies dropping gems. Whether it be boom bap hip hop, dusty funk, undeniable...

  18. The Difference 50 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    Mr. Sonny James aka Statik returns to The Difference with a mix of feel good joints to prep you for WMC09. Please excuse the hiatus and enjoy the tunes. It's the Difference. ---Playlist--- Le Fox - Owusu & Hannibal Raindown - Brotherly Get Right or Get Left - Ishe Without U - Black Milk ft. Colin...

  19. The Difference 49 Mixed by Foxx Boogie

    The Wait is over! The Difference welcomes our Special Guest DJ, Foxx Boogie on this 49th Episode. After many years of bboying, Foxx Boogie decided to extend his love for the music and culture into DJing, where he continues to remain active in both scenes today. He is also a co-founder of the...

  20. The Difference 47 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    In this post election editon of The Difference, Mr. Sonny James takes you through a celebratory journey of house and funky electronic music to get you in gear for the next four years. The show returns to Four1Eight as WPEB goes through some changes. ---Playlist--- Bloodfire VS Funky President…

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  21. The Difference Radio # 46

    lil'dave is on the wheels and he is pretty excited about the Electric Soul party coming up. The Rah Band - Messages from the Stars PPP - On a Cloud (Tim K & JT remix) Tony Lee - Reach Up Motor City Drum Essemble - Raw Cuts 3 Bob Henzell - World Keeps Spinning (Alternative version) Domu - So Move...

  22. The Difference 10 Pt. II *ARCHIVE* BLACK JAZZ SPECIAL

    ***THIS IS AN ARCHIVE*** This show is one of our personal favorites of the past few years. The jazz played on this two part special is the real deal! Check it out. This is the Difference...

  23. The Difference 10 Pt. I *ARCHIVE* BLACK JAZZ SPECIAL

    ***THIS IS AN ARCHIVE*** This show is one of our personal favorites of the past few years. The jazz played on this two part special is the real deal! Check it out. This is the Difference...

  24. The Difference 13 *ARCHIVE* Mixed by Statik

    ***THIS IS AN ARCHIVED SHOW*** Statik takes you on another soundscape full of "soular" grooves. Fresh beats for the earpiece!

  25. The Difference 22 *ARCHIVE* Mixed by DJ Phillee Blunt

    *ARCHIVE FROM 2005* Phillee Blunt serves up the tasty selections. Expect new music from Erro, Aloe Blacc, Heavy, Rich Medina and more...

  26. The Difference 42 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James

    Statik is back on The Difference this week with an ill mix of soul, funk, and house. Enjoy tunes from Quincy Jones, Sade, Bugz In The Attic, and more. -------- PLAYLIST -------- Little Bit of Feel Good (Dorian Concept Mix) - Jamie Lidell Evil Ways (Kariem Riggins RMX) - Willie Bobo Maureen - Sade...

  27. The Difference 15 *ARCHIVE* ft. DJ Chicken George

    ***THIS IS AN ARCHIVED EPISODE*** Special guest DJ Chicken George drops a set! Make sure you check for Chicken George rockin a party in your city soon!

  28. The Difference # 41

    lil'dave holds it down with a bag of wax. Jazzanova - Let your heart be free Yellowtail - Gramercy Riffs Azymuth - Pieces of Impenema (Mark Pritchard rmx) Down to the Bone ft. Roy Ayers - Electric Vibes (Harry Coede rmx) John Arnold - Geminade Hajime Yoshizawa - Endless Bow (Fauna Flash rmx) Alix...

  29. The Difference 5 *ARCHIVE* Mixed by Statik

    Illvibe Collective brings you first Drum & Bass special. Statik plays classics from 4Hero, Adam F, Breakbeat Era and more. Tune into something different.

  30. CLASSIC EPISODE - The Difference 7 Mixed by DJ Lil' Dave

    ***Archive from 2004*** In promotion of "The Breakthrough," his soulful weekly at Loie in Philadelphia, DJ Lil' Dave brings the beats! Give a listen and find out what you've been missing.... It's The Difference on illvibe.net.

  31. The Difference 29 mixed by Lil' Dave, servin' up some fresh Nu-Jazz tracks.

    Illvibe's new enhanced podcast "The Difference 29" features all fresh Future Jazz tracks mixed by Lil' Dave...enable the artwork view to get the full enhanced experience.

  32. The Difference 28 ft. Bosco*34

    The Difference welcomes Bosco 34 from Houston, TX. He is one of Statik's musical mentors and one hell of a tastemaker. He and Lil' Dave take us through a musical journey of soulful vibes that can be understood anywhere in the world.

  33. The Difference 27 ft. DJ Stylus (Soul Controllers)

    DJ Statik returns to The Difference Radio Show with Special Guest DJ Stylus from Washington DC. This man has had his hands in everything; from The Boondocks, to working with Unspoken Heard, to the Washington Post, this man carries DC on his back. This is the Difference!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

SInce 2003, The Difference has given listeners a taste of what else it out there. Mixed by various members of the critically acclaimed Illvibe Collective from Philadelphia, fans can expect to hear anything from funk to traditional jazz, hip-hop to bossanova, and soulful house.When considering what else you can expect on the airwaves on a typical day, this really is the difference.

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SInce 2003, The Difference has given listeners a taste of what else it out there. Mixed by various members of the critically acclaimed Illvibe Collective from Philadelphia, fans can expect to hear anything from funk to traditional jazz, hip-hop to bossanova, and soulful house.When considering what...

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