http://www.bsots.com a freeform music program featuring independent and unsigned artists from a variety of musical genres. hosted by Macedonia, Radio BSOTS digs through the crates and searches throughout cyberspace to bring you the best in hip-hop, electronic, soul, funk, and more. en-us 2005-2008 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:31:23 EST radiobsots@gmail.com 1 Show #65 veers off into jazz territory with selections from Nina Simone, Tony Allen, Steve Reid Ensemble, and others. this episode is 100% WORKSAFE. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:31:23 EST Show #64 features some great hip-hop selections from Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli, C.L. Smooth and Skyzoo, and more. this episode is 100% WORKSAFE. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:22:12 EST Show #63 boasts an all-female lineup featuring cuts from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Jean Grae, Betty Davis, Kirsty Hawkshaw, and others. this episode is 100% WORKSAFE. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:39:23 EST Show #62 goes globe trekking for good beats in a continous mix style, featuring selections from Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Aesop Rock, Hired Gun, and many more. this episode is NOT WORKSAFE. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:42:36 EST Show #61 gets freeform with selections from artists like Curtis Mayfield, Talib Kweli, Mike Ladd, Airpushers, and more. this episode is 100% WORKSAFE. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:14:27 EST Show #60 celebrates valentine's day with a continuous house and techno mix from macedonia, dedicated to his wife. includes selections from Peter, Bjorn and John, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Mark Rae, Sunshine Jones, and others. this episode is 100% WORKSAFE. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:54:06 EST Show #59 concludes the 2007 retrospective with choice cuts from Matthew Dear, Steve Spacek, The Heliocentrics, Sun Dula Amen, and more. this episode is NOT WORKSAFE. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:30:54 EST Show #58 returns to the 2007 retrospective with ten choice picks from the Podsafe Music Network. artists include Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Aceyalone, Simian Mobile Disco, TTC, and several others. this episode is NOT WORKSAFE. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:19:49 EST Show #57 kicks off 2008 with a continuous mix of hip-hop. a number of heavy hitters in this one, including music from Busta Rhymes and J Dilla, Jay-Z, Zimbabwe Legit, Duo Live, and many more. this episode is NOT WORKSAFE. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:06:24 EST Show #56 marks the halfway point in our four-part series, with a diverse selection of sounds from 2007. artists include Shape Of Broad Minds, Koushik, Small Sails, Orlando Julius, and much more. this episode is WORKSAFE. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:14:52 EST Show #55 is the first of four shows taking a look back at musical highlights from 2007. featured artists include Little Brother, Betty Davis, Lady Bug Mecca, Seun Kuti, The Harlem Experiment, and many more. this episode is NOT WORKSAFE. Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:41:20 EST Show #54 features electronic music from various netlabels, including No Type, Unfoundsound Records, Lo-Kiwi, and others. this episode is WORKSAFE. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:34:03 EST Show #53 includes mostly electronic cuts while hip-hop acts as audio bookends. featured artists include Jneiro Jarel, Apsci, Butta Verses, Divasonic, and others. this episode is NOT WORKSAFE. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:13:50 EST Show #52 is all hip-hop - fresh from the underground with artists from labels such as Hieroglyphics Imperium and Rawkus Records. includes selections from Prince Ali, Hezekiah, Spear Of The Nation, Soulstice, and others. this episode is WORKSAFE. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:34:11 EST Show #51 makes up for lost time with a stellar collection of hip-hop and soul. artists include Lupe Fiasco, Mr. J. Medeiros, Two Loons For Tea, Sixtoo, and more. this episode is WORKSAFE. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:30:46 EST Show #50 takes a break from the usual format. macedonia discusses the origins of Both Sides Of The Surface. includes songs from E.U. and Baby Elephant. this episode is NOT WORKSAFE. Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:12:25 EST Show #49 mixes it up with hip-hop, dub reggae, laid back soul, electronic selections, and even a kwaito track from South Africa. featured artists include Zap Mama, Ticklah, Maysa, Copperpot, and more. this episode is WORKSAFE. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:31:06 EST Show #48 continues the extended blends sessions. this one's for the head nodders, an hour-long mix of hip-hop and downtempo electronics. featuring songs by Lyrics Born, Bahamadia, Presto, and many more. Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:39:51 EST Show #47 is the first of two extended blends sessions. this one's for the rump shakers, as Radio BSOTS kicks it into high gear with some techno, house, and breaks. featured artists include Kraak and Smaak, Newcleus, Simian Mobile Disco, and many more. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:53:35 EST Show #46 quietly celebrates two years of Radio BSOTS with more great music. artists include Big Shug, Aloe Blacc, Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators, and others. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:13:11 EST Show #45 shines the spotlight on Brooklyn-based Daptone Records. it's a half hour of deep funk and soul featuring Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Sugarman 3, The Budos Band, and more. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:17:29 EST Show #44 will put more dips in your hip, more cut in your strut, and more glide in your stride with a serious soul and funk showcase. artists include Fela Kuti, The Brand New Heavies, Ray Barretto, and Otis Redding, just to name a few. Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:16:26 EST Show #43 returns to freeform fashion with some big tunes from Guru of Gang Starr, Zap Mama, Amir Sulaiman, Ror-Shak, and more. expect hip-hop, global soul, drum and bass, and glitch-fried electronics. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:26:37 EST Show #42 focuses on songs from the UK-based BBE Records label. hip-hop, soul, and house are in great abundance from Roy Ayers, J Dilla, Mark Ronson, Alice Smith, and others. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:44:43 EST Show #41 is a mixed bag of goodies featuring hip-hop, funk, electronica, psychedelia, and even some dancefloor latin jazz. artists include Betty Davis, The Free Design, Lifesavas, Quasimode, and more. Sat, 19 May 2007 19:18:34 EST Show #40 features another continous mix of hip-hop and downtempo electronics. artists include Zap Mama, Zion I, Thes One, Butta Verses, Hired Gun, and many more. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:54:37 EST Show #39 concludes the female-focused series with a mix of hip-hop, soul, rock, and spoken word. artists include Moloko, Kristin Mainhart, Martha Redbone, Theory, and more. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:03:43 EST Show #38 begins a two-part series dedicated to female artists. hip-hop, house, jazz, disco, and dark downtempo are all featured in this episode, with tracks from Jody Watley, Eternia, CocoRosie, LyricL, and more. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:08:13 EST Show #37 concludes our podsafe Blackness worldview. jazz, spoken word, hip-hop, and soul from Africa, Germany, and the States in this episode. artists include Hugh Masekela, Saul Williams, Vieux Farka Toure, Myka Nyne, and more. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:25:39 EST Show #36 begins a two-part podsafe music celebration of Blackness in various forms and genres. hip-hop, rock, and gospel-enhanced electronic selections are featured, including the likes of X-Clan, Black Sheep, TV On The Radio, King Britt, and more. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:52:05 EST Show #35 marks the first BSOTS blends session of 2007. it's a continuous mix of funk, house, uptempo jazz, and future soul. artists include Nina Simone, Roisin Murphy, Richard Dorfmeister vs. Madrid de los Austrias, Mark de Clive-Lowe, and many more. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:00:31 EST Show #34 concludes a look back at 2006 with some choice hip-hop and electronic selections from Dabrye, DJ Wally, Kankick, Frequency Activism, and others. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:45:40 EST Show #33 kick starts 2007 with more podsafe music highlights from the previous year. featured artists include C.L. Smooth, Richard Dorfmeister vs. Madrid De Los Austrias, Tommy Guerrero, Wale Oyejide, and more. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:54:54 EST