Italian electronic producer Andrea Mangia has been creating boundary-pushing electronic beats under the Populous alias since his debut album in 2002. Influenced by his extended travels around the globe, his latest releases explore an immersive, bass-heavy, intricately-layered sonic world that's enhanced with a lively, tropical, worldly flair. His exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World does indeed spotlights his top-notch international tastes, showcasing a colorful selection of cuts from all over the world, with a strong focus on underground Latin electronic grooves.
| Artist | Song |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Intro |
| History Of Colour | Jineteada |
| Populous | Guadeloupe |
| Capibara | 15 |
| El Búho | Mar Profundo Mar Abierto |
| Equiknoxx | A Rabbit Spoke To Me When I Woke Up |
| Godwonder | Capo (feat. Dari Caramelo) |
| Dengue Dengue Dengue | Badman |
| Chancha Via Circuito | Eco |
| El Jans | El Baile Del Tao (King Doudou Remix) |
| Milangeles & The Clerk | La Danza |
| Los Mirlos | Sabor a Selva (DJ Caution Remix) |
| Umoja | Mo Fiya! |
| Frikstailers | Vakum |
| M.I.A. | Talk |
| The Green Door All-Stars | Set Upon The River |
| ShuShupe | Selva Negra |
| Dj Khalab & Dj Hendrix | 6THPRLL |
| Midnight in a Perfect World | Outro |
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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