Freedom Thursday: Soul, Hip Hop And House All Connected

Freedom Thursday featured a dynamic musical journey, starting with Kirk Franklin and transitioning through R&B with Orion Sun, SiR, and others. The first hour smoothly shifted into hip-hop with Lupe Fiasco and George Benson, while the second hour brought house music from DJ Spinna and Jax Jones, maintaining a consistent groove throughout.

ChuckDiesal

May 14, 2026

1–2 minutes

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Freedom Thursday opened with a strong sense of purpose, starting with Kirk Franklin and setting a tone that carried into soul with Orion Sun and SiR. That early stretch stayed warm and grounded, with Queen Naija and Syd building out the R&B layer while keeping the groove tight.

The shift into hip hop came naturally, with Lupe Fiasco and Q Tip adding depth before the first hour closed with George Benson bringing it back to a smooth, soulful finish.

Second hour flipped the energy completely, with house leading the way. DJ Spinna and Kimara Lovelace set the tone early, and from there the rhythm stayed consistent. Jax Jones and Louie Vega carried that dance energy forward, while Julio Bashmore and others kept the groove alive.

The second hour stayed locked into that house pocket, with soulful textures and steady movement that made it easy to get lost in the rhythm. It was a full transition from soul and hip hop into house, showing the range while keeping everything connected from start to finish.

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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!!