Lexis is in Toronto and drops by his talented friend Raf Reza’s studio for another superb session of the Back 2 U show. Tons of discoveries, personal stories, laughs and cries.
What record would you send back in time? What do you like to sing in the shower? A record everyone loves but you hate? What record makes you cry? And many more.
Growing up in Tokyo, living in the UK, and now based in Toronto, Raf’s sound has progressed over the years drawing inspiration from his many different homes. His debut album ‘Ekbar’ continues to explore his obsession with all things dubwise, heavily referencing his UK connections as well as introducing Bengali cultural references into his work.
TRACKLIST
Raf Reza – Mirror of Love
A coming of age (pivotal) record
Herbie Hancock – Chameleon
Tirzah – No Romance
Hometown record you love
Jay W McGee – When We Party
1001 Est Cremazie – Bright Moments
Record you sing in the shower
Evelyn King – Personal Touch
Freddie McGregor – Natural Collie
Record that you can’t stand to hear (but everyone else likes)
Strafe – Set It Off
Steve Monite – Only You
Record You’d Take Into a Time Machine to Shock People in the Past
Christos Chondropoulos – The Turkish Bath
Krome & Time – The License (Neekeetone Speed Garage Edit)
Favorite intro or album skit
Raheem the Dream – So So Def Bass Contest
Black Sheep – U Mean I’m Not
A record you inherited
Metropolis – Hyporeel
Terrence Trent D’Arby – Sign Your Name
A record that makes you laugh
Giovanni T – Balla Mozzarella
Miami Band – Todo El Mundo
B-Side Wins Again
Bill Wolfer – Wake Up
Eddy Grant – Timewarp
A song that makes you cry everytime
Durutti Column – Sketches of Summer
Ezra Collective – Everybody
Demo Version You Love More Than the Official song
Man Friday – Winners (Demo)
94 East – If You See Me (Demo)
A record that doesn’t fit in any box
Arlin Godwin – Ed’s Place
Shabjeed & Al Nather – Nasheed
