DJ Riz: Samora Pinderhughes, Meshell Ndegeocello, Tristan de Liège

Riz Rollins, also known as DJ Riz, recently celebrated 35 years at KEXP. He hosts Drive Time every Monday from 4-7pm Pacific Time and is one of the rotating hosts on Expansions, the Sunday night mix show originally inspired by trip-hop and acid jazz. His sets incorporate jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, and everything in between, always with soul. To celebrate Riz's 35-year milestone, we get two extra song recommendations in this episode! Isabel joins Riz at his house to discuss 4 new songs and 2 old favorites (remixed, because Riz loves a good remix). They also talk about his origins and inspirations as a DJ, imposter syndrome, and the influence faith and gospel have had on his life and trajectory. As expected, Riz shares much wisdom along the way. (Note: the first song recommendation starts around 10:23). To finish the episode, Associate Music Director (and fellow Expansions DJ) Alex Ruder shares a song that's perfect for a chill out room or after party, and also serves as a nod to his mentor Riz. Samora Pinderhughes - “Better” Meshell Ndegeocello - “Trouble” The Folk Implosion - “Moonlit Kind” Tristan de Liège - “New Symmetry (feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto)" Erykah Badu - “Soldier (Supa Ape Remix)” Pharoah Sanders - “You Got To Have Freedom (Opolopo Tweak)” HNNY - “I Let Go” Listen to the full songs on KEXP's " In Our Headphones 2024 " playlist on Spotify or the “ What's In Our Headphones ” playlist on YouTube. Listen to DJ Riz on Drive Time every Monday from 4-7pm PT, monthly on Expansions, or anytime on the 2-week archive, at KEXP.org or the KEXP App. Hosted and produced by: Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili Mixed by: Emily Fox Mastered by: William Myers Editorial Director: Larry Mizell Jr. Our theme music is “ 好吗 (Hao Ma) ” by Chinese American Bear Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphones Contact us at headphones@kexp.org . Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.