Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 9, 2026
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

We’re halfway through the week, but there’s no halfway stepping when it comes to soundtracking your morning. We remember Biggie on the 25th anniversary of his death with a career-spanning set dedicated to the hip-hop innovator.
Plus, the Melbourne-LA connection continues: Hiatus Kaiyote have just announced a forthcoming remix album updating the flavoring of their latest album, “Mood Variant.” And Georgia Anne Muldrow, who’s always four steps ahead, laces the collective with a West Coast head bop flip that’s sure to wake you up.
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
TOKiMONSTA drops original mixes just for KCRW. Every Friday in January.