There are certain shows that feel like journeys, not playlists. This one begins with warmth and soul, slowly unfolding with that Sunday morning calm that invites you to just sit back and feel. We started smooth with the legendary Gladys Knight & The Pips performing “The Way We Were / Try to Remember,” and Leon Haywood following right behind with “I Want’a Do Something Freaky To You,” that silky groove that still makes heads nod fifty years later.

The energy then shifted slightly with the new generation of soul storytellers. Dylan Sinclair’s “What I Gotta Do” set a tone of intimacy and honesty. Amber Mark kept that spirit alive with “Sweet Serotonin,” wrapping melody and reflection into one perfect mood. From there, BeMyFiasco and Little Brother linked the past and present beautifully with “Outside the Lines,” bridging eras through soul and harmony.

Then came the pivot, that moment when the energy began to pulse heavier, the drums hit sharper, and the lyricism took over. The Internet’s “Partners in Crime Part Three” was the bridge that carried us into the next space, blending groove with groove until the beat quietly morphed into something deeper. Doja Cat’s “Attention” and Domani’s “Henny & Crystals” represented the new generation stepping into their zone with confident, clever, and unapologetically creative.

The vibe built stronger with Malz Monday’s “7 Day Theory,” full of reflection and resilience, and then L The Head Toucha and Molemen’s “Violate,” which brought a nostalgic Chicago underground edge into the mix. From there, Denzel Curry and Robert Glasper’s “Melt Session #1” melted the boundaries between jazz and hip hop, opening the door to the golden era that followed.

By the time Gang Starr’s “Take It Personal” came through the speakers, you could feel the room change. That raw 90’s energy hit hard with those real drums, real lyrics, real soul. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s “Carmel City” carried that smooth New York flavor, O.C. delivered the punch with “Time’s Up,” and then came the mighty A Tribe Called Quest with “1nce Again.” The flow continued with The Pharcyde’s “Hey You” and Souls of Mischief’s “Never No More,” reminding us that even decades later, that era still defines so much of the rhythm and message of hip hop today.

This mix wasn’t just about sound, it was about storytelling — the emotional connection between soul and hip hop. Every transition was designed to feel like movement through time: from the early days of R&B and soul storytelling to the refined energy of today’s lyricists and producers. It’s not nostalgia; it’s evolution, and every beat in this set proves that soul has never left hip hop!

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