World Cafe Playlist for 06/30/2026

DJ Jazzy Jeff joins host Stephen Kallao

Before he was a hip hop hero and beloved producer, DJ Jazzy Jeff was a kid learning his craft at West Philadelphia block parties, where DJs were local celebrities, and the music brought entire neighborhoods together. For Sense of Place Philadelphia, DJ Jazzy Jeff looks back on the early days of Philly hip-hop. Plus, a 2006 interview with Questlove of the Roots looking back on the women-centric open-mic that fostered the city’s neo-soul scene.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

The Roots “You Got Me” Things Fall Apart

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince “A Touch of Jazz” Rock the House

Korner Boyz “Jazzy Jeff Scratch (It’s On)” Jazzy Jeff Scratch (It’s On)

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince “Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble” Rock the House

Chet Faker “1998” WC REC

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince “I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (Live at the Grammys)”

Jill Scott “Exclusively” Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Volume 1

DJ Jazzy Jeff “Phil. Theme x FIFA World Cup 2026” Phil. Theme x FIFA World Cup 2026

Chemical Brothers “No Reason” For That Beautiful Feeling

Jill Scott “Golden” Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2

The Roots “Clock With No Hands” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Lady B “To The Beat Y’all” To The Beat Y’all

Hour Two

Grandaddy “The Crystal Lake” The Sophtware Slump

Interpol “See Out Loud” This Mirror Weighs A Ton

Medium Build “Last Time” Last Time (single)

Brittany Howard “Stay High” Jaime

Snail Mail “Dead End” Ricochet

St. Vincent “Birth in Reverse” WC REC

Shawn Mullins “Shimmer” Recorded Live for World Cafe

The Decemberists “We Both Go Down Together” Recorded Live for World Cafe

The Strokes “Going Shopping” Reality Awaits

Valerie June “You Can’t Be Told” Pushin’ Against A Stone

The Clash “Rock the Casbah” Combat Rock

Paul McCartney “Maybe I’m Amazed” McCartney

Noah Kahan “Doors” The Great Divide

Paris Paloma “labour” Cacophony

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Exodus” Exodus