Africa Incorporated: “The Double Up” Hip Hop and Soul Sets

In this episode of Africa Incorporated, “The Double Up” showcases the works of influential artists through two-song features, allowing the music to resonate deeply. The journey spans genres from funk and soul to hip hop, highlighting key figures like The Meters, Luther Vandross, H.E.R., and A Tribe Called Quest, concluding with Robert Glasper’s fusion of…

ChuckDiesal

March 5, 2026

1–2 minutes

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For this episode of Africa Incorporated I built the show around a simple idea called The Double Up.

Instead of touching artists once and moving on, every set featured two songs from artists or groups that helped shape the culture. It allowed the music to breathe a little more and let the listeners sit inside the sound.

The show opened with the deep funk pocket of The Meters. That New Orleans groove laid the foundation before sliding into the timeless soul of Luther Vandross.

From there the energy shifted into modern soul with H.E.R., proving that real songwriting and musicianship are still alive in the new generation.

Once the groove was established, the hip hop side stepped in with Q Tip and Busta Rhymes, before moving deeper into the catalog of A Tribe Called Quest. Their sound has always been the bridge between jazz, rhythm and lyricism.

The ride continued with The Foreign Exchange, whose music blends hip hop and soul effortlessly. Then we doubled up on Kelis, revisiting the sonic textures that made her debut album Kaleidoscope such an important moment in late 90s R&B.

From there the show leaned into the raw side of hip hop with Kanye West and then two powerful records from De La Soul, one of the most important groups to ever push the culture forward.

To close the journey, Robert Glasper brought everything together with a blend of jazz, hip hop and soul musicianship that perfectly reflects what this show is about.

The Double Up format reminded listeners that sometimes the best way to honor great artists is simply to let their music ride a little longer.

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ChuckDiesal

A Chicago Native, I grew up on the North Side in Chicago’s iconic Lincoln Park. Empowered with a host of diverse experiences that I expressed through my work, I began climbing the corporate ladder through sales and quickly learned my passion for marketing would evolve into my own consulting, event planning, & catering business!! I love Traveling, especially if it’s outside of the U.S. Bike Riding, video games, music, and all new technology, YES I’m a gadget boy! I write from my sight and my experiences!!