Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.
Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat available here: https://waxpoetics.com/products/looki...) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.
In this episode, Arthur sits down with DJ/producer John “Jellybean” Benitez. From marathon sets at the Fun House to shaping Madonna’s early hits, remixing Sting, and defining the sound of an era. Expect untold stories, rare insights, and the search for that one elusive groove: the perfect beat.
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Best guide to hip hop, soul, reggae concerts & events in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles & New York City + music, videos, radio and more
Don Carlos
Friday, June 12 @ The Chapel, SF
J Boog
Tuesday, June 16 @ UC Theater, Berkeley
DaBoyDame w/ Keyshia Cole, Plies +more
Friday, June 19 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Buju Banton & Stephen Marley
Saturday, June 20 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Khalid
Friday, June 26 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Thee Sacred Souls
Saturday, Aug 15 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Jungle
Wednesday, Oct 7 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
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