DJ BabyK Love's crew brings you "The Sweet Spot" 3rd Thursday of the month for WBAI's Musical Chairs, co-host DJ OP!, minister of information Sirena Soul and board Op's Kyle McNeill. Special geust, hip hop legend, Producer/DJ Luis "Breakbeat Lou" creator of "The Ultimate Breaks and Beats" compilation with the late Leonard 'BreakBeat Lenny' Roberts.

This seminal "The Ultimate Breaks and Beats" compilation series has been sampled by many of hip-hop's elite producers like DJ Premier (Gangstarr), Large Professor, The Bomb Squad (Public Enemy), Pete Rock, Dr. Dre, Marley Marl and countless others. The series has been instrumental in the production of countless classic recordings over the years.

Contemporary producers and DJs such as J Dilla, Salaam Remi, Rhettmatic, Mr. Len, Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez and Just Blaze continue to depend on the compilation. Flores’ work with UBB became the blueprint for sampled music and remains relevant and integral to hip-hop music and culture. The UBB Collection has also birthed various genres of music such as Drum & Bass.

A record connoisseur and collector, music lover and historian, BreakBeat Lou is a consummate digger and repository of musical and cultural knowledge. BreakBeat Lou is truly “your favorite DJs favorite DJ” and his influence in the industry has been noted and applauded by a range of hip-hop movers and shakers, including DJ Clark Kent, DJ Spinna, J ROCC, Funkmaster Flex, DJ Ca$h Money, Peanut Butter Wolf and an array of others.

As a DJ, Breakbeat Lou has shared the stage with the likes of Afrika Bambaataa, KOOL DJ Red Alert, Grandwizzard Theodore, Biz Markie, Todd Terry, Rich Medina, Q-Bert, Lord Finesse, Boogie Blind, DJ Scratch and countless others. He has also rocked from the intimate club venues to festival stages including Soundfest Festival in Minneapolis, MN and the A3C Conference in Atlanta, GA. Furthermore, his record collection is elevated by the signature element of rare and unfindable 45s and recording sessions. 

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