James Blake's 2011 BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

Back in 2011, James Blake was invited to BBC Radio 1′s Essential Mix series, submitting a selection of his own favorite tunes, such as tunes by Arthur Russell, Snoop Dogg, Salem and more as well as a few of his (then) unreleased/unheard solo tracks. Now, the two-hour piece has been released for your free streaming/downloading pleasure by Blake’s label 1-800-Dinosaur. Appreciate and tune in below.

Erik Satie – “Gnossienne No.5
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James Blake – “Olivia Kept
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James Blake Versus Drake – “Half Heat Full Versus Up All Night
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James Blake – “Pan”

Salem – “Trapdoor
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Snoop Dogg – “Drop it like it’s Not (Harmonimix)
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[unknown] – “Unknown
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Klaus – “Tarry
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D’Angelo – “One mo’ Gin
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[unknown] – Sicko Cell

Blawan – “What You Do With What You Have”



James Blake – “No More Than A Road (Dub)
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James Blake – “At Birth (Dub)
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The Chain – “Suffer For Your Art

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Peverelist – “Roll With The Punches (Harmonimix)
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[unknown] – Navigator

OutKast – “Return of the G
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Africa Hitech – “Out In The Street”

DJ Nate – “3 Peat
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James Blake – “Deeds
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Gavin Bryars – “Three Elegies for Nine Clarinets II
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Gavin Bryars – “Three Elegies for Nine Clarinets III
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Odi et Amo – “Johann Johannsson
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Grouper – “Vessel
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James Blake – “Untitled
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James Blake – “Untitled
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[unknown] – “What Was It
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The Tallest Man on Earth – “Love Is All
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SALEM – “Redlights
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Rev. James Cleveland – “Jesus Saves
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Trim – “Confidence Boost (Harmonimix)
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James Blake – “Evening Fell Hard For Us
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James Blake – “Placing Us
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James Blake – “Words We Both Know
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Arthur Russell – “Love Comes Back
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Stevie Wonder – “You and I”

Source: Complex