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Riggsy has amassed over 400,000 tracks of rare groove, funk, soul, 80s groove, disco & house in his DJ career. 1978- 1980 Started to play soul, funk & disco around friends houses. 1980 to present doing live events. in and around the UK. 1987 One of the 1st DJs in London to play the new sound from Chicago “ House Music “ @ Hoofers in Kingston. 1987 to present 100s of residencies, including Harpers -Guildford, Vermont Exchange – Cobham, The Theatre Night Club – Wandsworth, The Rhythm Station – Aldershot, Ritzy – Kingston, Legends – Epsom, Hoofers – Kingston, Pals – Hampton Court , Edwards – Wimbledon, Frames - Church Crookham, Park Avenue – Richmond, Club UK- Wandsworth, Options- Kingston, El Devino- Ibiza Radio Stations - Involved with Capital Radio & Kiss FM on their outside events ( The Theatre was voted best London nightclub 3 years running back in the mid 90s as Capital Radios club with Riggsy at the helm) warmed up from Graham Gold Kiss FM & Dave Pearce Radio 1 at a few of their events. Presenter on Ebba FM with Foxy, A1 Radio, Dance UK, the breakfast show host on Soul Central Radio & Zero Radio plus Soul Cruises down the Thames currently deejaying on around 5 a year. Currently. Set up Cyprus Soul in 2022 which has been a highlight in Riggsys career to date and roll on this year.. Riggsy is still gigging around London, home counties & Cyprus each month. DJ highlights 1st person to introduce Take That live on stage for their 1st ever live performance, DJing to 3000 people in Ibiza, opening up Harpers nightclub and playing to the prince of Bruni, The The Theatre nightclub being voted Capital Radios club of the year 3 years running with Riggsy at the helm.. Being asked to warm up for Jamiroquai @ the 02. Previously owned the Disco Shop in the early 90s supplying DJs with equipment & under took a few nightclub installs. I have also owned 2 nightclubs, a lap dancing club plus 8 pubs ( all at the same time ) 10 years ago hence no hair!!!!
I have been Djing since 1983 in local wine bars and clubs and also mobile eventt and presenting At Cyprus .Soul Holiday event since 2022. I have been a soul boy for as long as I can recall will be playing mix of Rrare and unknown tunes , mixed in with some popular floorfillers and the odd new tune, caatch me live on Friday drive time and with The Soul Motion Show every saturday afternoon & Tuesday nights with House Nation
To me music with soul is more than ‘Soul Music’ if a tune moves me, if a song inspires me or if it connects with me emotionally or physically that`s what drives me musically. If I play it… can you sing it… I grew up listening to all types of music but it was Soul that really captured my spirit and has remained with me ever since. If you don’t know me yet love soul music then we already have something in common, my passion lies with Soul, Funk, R&B, Soulful house, and anything that moves me…. Better still anything that moves the crowd!!
Started dj,ing in and around Hastings since 2018 playing Rare Groove Nights which then has led me into radio in 2020, I've been lucky enough to DJ at festivals around the country. I love to share the music, always searching for a track and love a dance
Born and raised in Sudbury, Suffolk, listening to and buying great tunes from the very early 80's to today. Moved to Amsterdam in 1985 for 2-years where I worked in Club Escape helping build and design their state of the art lighting shows. Heading to Australia in 1989 for a 1-year holiday, where, amongst other things, I got a weekend gig at Players Nightclub in Bondi Beach. That years holiday was now over 32-years ago and i'm still here doing the odd live gig here and there, and finally radio beckons. Those that know me will tell you music is my life, in particular anything Jazz, Funk, Soul or Disco.
I was born in 1964 and from about aged 7 I was heavily exposed to all genres of music – inevitable, I guess, being the youngest of ten! There was always music in the house.
In the early seventies I discovered pirate radio stations and was hooked. I started to buy records with my pocket money (or borrow them from my sisters!) and soon started a vinyl collection. Towards the end of seventies I started to play at friends’ house parties and soon became established in my circle of friends as, “The DJ”.
It’s fair to say that every DJ develops their own style and my early influences were David Hamilton, Roger Scott, Graham Dean and then on the soul scene, Tony Blackburn and Greg Edwards. These outstanding DJs inspired me enough to eventually work on Kiss FM pirate station between 1985 and 1989. I then joined Kiss100 when the station became legal and presented the weekend Breakfast Show from 1990-1995.
In 2008 I joined Solar Radio covering various shows. Two years later, I started presenting the weekday Breakfast show and did this for ten years. In 2019 I started to think that I wanted to present a show focussing on love songs and chilled sounds which eventually led to Solar’s Quiet Storm show. In 2021 I began presenting Solar’s Soulful Shindig each Sunday afternoon, 2-4pm. The show was directed towards the more mature soul audience and an opportunity to present the new soul that continues to be released, blending in some of the classics as well as a touch of disco.
June 2023 opened a new chapter for my broadcasting career, working as part of the management team of Soul Music Radio whilst also continuing to present a show each weekend, The Sunday Boogaloo. Soul Music Radio offers the listener a fresh perspective on soul in its widest sense and I am very much looking forward to playing a central part in the success of the station going forward.
I was lucky enough to have been born into the original soul family. My mum, dad and 3 older brothers all share a love for Soul Music, singing and dancing.. Being 51 and brought up in the 80's George Benson, Luther and Anita Baker was always getting blasted through the house, along with the likes of Mezzoforte, David Sanborn, Kenny G and The Rippingtons. We all loved our Jazz Funk, we used to dance round the TV Friday nights when Soul Train and Solid Soul was on seeing who could do the best moonwalk(thanks Jeffrey Daniel LOL). My first concert at the age of 13 was George Benson at Edinburgh Playhouse with the family, we met GB back stage as his music brought my brother out of a coma after a horrific motorcycle accident. The whole family would go to soul nights and take over the dancefloor at the Legendary Bobby Jones, where my good friend and dj Bob Jeffries first started. Bob introduced me to Soul Weekenders at the age of 17, my first soul weekender was at Blackpool Cala Gran Holiday Park in Fleetwood, where the likes of Sam Dees, Mary Love Comber, Will Downing, Jean Carne, Gerald Alston and Willie Clayton played. I never looked back, weekenders helped shape my life. I've always been a dancer and then took up singing. I was lead singer in a band called Soul Defanition with my brother Mark, who sang and played drums. I'm also into writing poetry and have written a few of my own songs adapted from poems I wrote. Although music is absolutely everything to me, I never really thought of dj'ing if I'm honest, not because I didn't want to I just didn't think I would be any good and probably best to leave it to the professionals plus I'm more known for being first up and last off the dancefloor LOL. It wasn't until lockdown when a good friend and dj Gary Michael said to me 'why don't you dj with your knowledge you would be awesome' so I thought okay lets give it a go, so I started uploading my mixes to Mixcloud and to my surprise went straight into the Global Neo Soul Charts and was getting amazing feedback which has brought me to here and now been offered my own show on SMR, to say I'm excited is an understatement. I feel blessed and very lucky to be offered this amazing opportunity and I can't wait to get started and play some awesome tunes for you all. Much love, Angie D
Peterborough born and bred I have spent the last 45 years living in Suffolk. My first steps as a wannabe DJ came in '72 at the local Youth Club where I stood in for the resident while he went to the loo, twenty minutes later I was still playing as he had been side tracked and I was hooked.
The Northern scene had just taken off and I went to various All Nighters buying a few records along the way until a brief career in the Merchant Navy took me round the world before I left and found myself here. A different Youth Club, then mobile - doing all the gigs which served as an apprenticeship - followed by residencies before getting married and giving it all up!
Lured back a few years later to play some Old School Soul nights and playing a bit of Northern along the way the offer of internet radio came along in 2013 and I've been there ever since with the occasional Soul Night to keep my hand in.
DJ Fish, a long time friend from here, suggested me for the Northern/Tamla show and here I am. Join me for 'Too Darn Soulful' on Sundays from 3 p.m. where I'll scrape the dust off a few and offer up some background too, I'm no expert but I know what I like and hope you will like it too.
Hertfordshire boy, born in the very early 70’s, fell in the love with Soul when I first heard “Chic good times” and never looked back from there. Dj’d and compared from the age of 19, in various pubs, clubs & bars always pushing the soul, R&B, funk, soulful garage/house music. Gained some radio experience in the late 90s with a number of London based radio stations before focusing on my business from 2002. Came back having retired in 2019 to continue with my biggest passion beyond my family, music. I currently present 2 shows on SMR, the R&B lounge, 9-11.00 am on a Thursday morning. Here we celebrate R&B music from the 90’s to current day, with a slice of Neo Soul and Afro beats. The show has a feature called “Big up your boss” where you can tell the world on my show what’s great about your boss On Friday between 9-11am I present the Reminisce show. Here we remember classic soul from the 70’s 80’s & 90’s A feature on the show allows our listeners to vote for their Band/Artist of the month. We will dedicate 2 tracks per show to that band/artist with a 30 minute mix in the last show of the month.
A lover of Soul, R&B and Funk from throughout the eras I just love music with groove and a soulful edge. I’ve been DJing since I was 15 and massively into my R&B and Soul music. The last 20 years has flown but but my love for anything soulful, funk and groove laden has just got more intense! My favourite artists range from Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Prince, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, Maxwell etc etc all the usuals! I’ve been doing radio bits for a few years and my “R&B Slowdown” podcast on Mixcloud has done well over the last couple of years. Friday nights on Soul Music Radio 7pm to 9pm are gonna been the funkiest and grooviest around!
I've been DJing for about 30 years. Pubs, clubs, mobile, corporate and over the past 5 years radio broadcasting. Bit of a jack of all genres but love house, soulful house, Funk and disco. I have a massive passion for mixing and love playing out to crowds of people. It's a proper buzz watching a dance floor "ave it" when you're spinning the big choons. A GT quote, "If you can't feel it it's not loud enough!" Catch me on soulmusicradio.uk Mondays and Tuesdays 11am-1pm with my Brunch into Lunch Show.
My name is Paul Rochester, AKA DJ Rochie One, a serious music loving connoisseur specialising in Soul, RnB, Jazz Funk, Disco, Boogie, Rare Groove, Smooth Jazz & Gospel who loves collecting, listening to and playing music. My love for music started seriously after leaving school, buying vinyl at a staff discount from CBS Records, my first job after leaving school and then it grew from there. Sometimes being asked to play at house parties in the 80’s and then getting into volunteering in hospital radio for 10 years at Radio Northwick Park as studio manager. Previously on The Soul Of London/Grenada, Saturday's 3-6pm GMT, broadcasting live to the Eastern Caribbean on FM with the London Marathon, 3 hours of famous birthdays/anniversaries, sport and music. Then Sunday’s nights (10pm-12am) playing Soul, Rare Groove, RnB and Slow Jams.
In Lockdown I was doing my own daily breakfast shows (7-10am) on London Soul Radio, an RnB independent artist show on Thesoultrainradio.com Tues/Weds 2-3pm & Thurs 7-8pm GMT, after previously presenting the Grenada Soul Chart. This was particularly rewarding interviewing Eddie Saunders of the New Jersey Connection and RnB singers Erin Stevenson and Mike Decole. In 2021 I was one of the presenters of the Network Soul Chart with Nigel Waymark & Mark O'Connell and 2022 presenting the Smooth Chart Show. I am always looking for the next new challenge. Join me for my Saturday show every Saturday"Soul Food To Go" right here on Soul Music Radio
Peace and Bless the Funk..
My Name is Malcolm Aubrey! I was first introduced to Soul music at a very young age, my father was always playing Jazz, Funk and Soul tunes in the house, and it helped when his brothers were also DJ`s in the States and would send over white labels and imports before they reached the shops over here. I liked what I heard, one of the tunes sent to me from my uncle was Soul Power 74 on a 7" by Maceo and the Macks and it is still one of my favorite tunes in my collection. That is when I decided I wanted to play tunes. My first party I played at was when i was 11 years old and I loved it. I then started playing at a Thursday night youth club and school parties and college disco`s. My first big gig was playing on the island of Rhodes in Greece, only went there for a holiday and ended up playing there on and off for 12 years and loved every minute of it. I had a regular bar and night club playing Jazz, Funk and Soul and I also had my own radio show as well during the day. Being back here in this country I have had the privilege of playing at various events around the country, the one event I look forward to every year is playing at Summer Soulstice - I was invited to play there with an excellent team of DJ`s 6 years ago and love it. My style of music has changed over the years. Now I like playing Soulful House, Latin Beats afro house and anything FUNKY!! My favourite DJ is the one and only Louie Vega.
I am originally from the Glasgow area and moved to Ayrshire in 1974. As a child I would sit enjoying listening to Radio rather watching to much TV and with being at a young age radio was his turning point and that's when he wanted to be involved within the music industry. I have been a DJ for many years covering a wide range of music from nightclubs to cafe bars, to pubs, and done corporate events just to name as well as DJ.ing overseas. work in many areas of the industry include backstage tech crew aiding famous artists and actors to working in retail music stores.. I have also been involved in presnting on Hospital & many other in the past. others. I specialise in many genres of soul within the soul scene, Hopefully you can join me on Soul Music Radio on Sunday evenings from 9pm till 11pm, and Monday and Tuesday afternoons at 1.pm till 3.pm
Started playing on a local radio station in 2019, then moved on to an Internet station. I have been lucky enough to play at some UK festivals. I enjoy all types of music but Hip Hop has a special place for me. Since 2022 i have been involved in curating live music for outdoor events.
Steve , born & raised in Aberdeen, Scotland, started djing doing mobile discos at around 16, but my interest in soul music really took place in the early 70's hearing the early Motown & Stax & then the Philly songs on radio that really got me hooked.
Travelling to the legendary all-dayers at The Highland Room at Blackpool Mecca & Manchester Ritz was, despite the incredibly long journey back in the mid 70's, just increased the thirst to hear more music, despite the geographical disadvantage of staying in the North East Of Scotland.
Djing led to a path in radio, firstly hospital broadcasting then when Aberdeen was awarded it's own licence to broadcast in mid 1981, and knowing already some of the presenters there, started hassling them to get in front of the management. A desire to play soul music on radio & much patience led to the first soul show on Northsound Radio in April 1982 where, through some station idents that were recorded for me, I quickly became known as The Soul Master, which still sticks to this day. Through full time overseas work commitments, I eventually had to leave Northsound in 2012, coinciding with my 30th anniversary with the station, a record which to this day is hard to beat.
It was also at the legendary Southport Weekenders in the very early 90's that Steve first came across Starpoint Radio who did the weekender radio & started doing shows for them at the bi-annual event & across their own weekly schedule.
Since then, and juggling with continued overseas travel, Steve & Starpoint Radio continued being connected one way or another for quite some time & have also previously presented shows on Soul 24/7, BBC Radio Scotland, Soul Café Radio (NYC) & a few others.
Early 2021 saw me move to Soul Groove Radio where I have presented a number of shows, mostly new music based.
That brings me bang up to date in January 2023, ready for the next chapter at Soul Music Radio where I will be presenting a new show called JAZZ, FUNK & SOUL, every Friday night between 9 & 11pm.
I started djing with my brother Steve in late 70,s doing mobiles then realised my genre was Jazz Funk, Soul and Disco. So I started playing at venues on my own , expanded to nightclubs having residential nights all over London etc. I then became involvedl In Radio doin mixes for various djs .I'm still djing now doing Soul,Funk gigs.iplay Jazz Funk Soul and Disco Grooves and old skool house and soulful house.
Angela D N Crowe has a passion for Reggae as a musical genre, particularly embracing Lovers Rock – known as the ‘gentler’ side of reggae with a leaning towards female artists.
Angela has a rich ethnic heritage and having spent her early years in her birthplace, Georgetown, Guyana – eternally connected to the Caribbean islands - she naturally grew up on soul, blues, jazz and of course, reggae including ska and rocksteady.
The love of this style of music was cemented in her dancing years in the 80’s where ‘blues’ parties were taking place in London and the iconic ‘Lovers Rock’ sound was truly born.
Angela .. aka “Selecta Ange” is delighted to present the Reggae Lovers Rock Show to Soul Music Radio where she will share sweet reggae vibes and the wonderful memories evoked with this beautiful style of music..
DJ Blue is considered much of an icon on the music scene.
Music has always been part of his life.
He has presented on various radio stations and has a wealth
Of music knowledge. From an early age he grew up listening to
Soul, Motown, Reggae & Popular music.
DJ Blue is also one half of the music/production team MS1 Project
Alongside his Brother GEO. He has written & produced tracks by the likes
Of Raja Nee, Kim Tavares & Heidi Tann to name a few as well as their own music.
Catch DJ Blue on Soul Music Radio with his show “The Sound Therapy”
On Saturday’s 5pm to 7pm GMT playing R&B, Soul Classics, Jazz & More
When I was 16 and leaving school in 1978 with a passion for music, my uncle invited me along to see his DJ friend playing at The Cafe Royal in regent Street London, From that night I was hooked, watching the Dj & his lights flashing around the room & a full dance floor, I'm saying to myself, I'll have a bit of that & that's where it started.
Got myself a Sound system & deck from my mum's catalogue, remember those days, took me ages to pay for it with my 1st new job, 2 weeks later I'm up & running, bought my first 7" single which Earth Wind & Fire's "September", still a great tune today, spinning the tunes at family & friends parties.
I still have that passion today as I did when I first started all those years ago, did a bit of work on the cruise liners over the years, also spinning the tunes with my music videos old & new in Clubs, Bars, at Weddings, birthday's, corporate events in the UK & abroad, you name it, 40+ years I'm still doing it, also do Karaoke, Played on another soul radio station for two years before taking a break, Busy Busy Busy, I'm now looking forward to getting back on air to spin some great tracks for my listeners on my 1st show "La Dolce Vita" on Thursday 2nd Feb from 5pm till 7pm on Soul Music Radio.
Looking forward to having your company.
When it comes to age it’s only a number though, I will say I am old enough to remember those great jazz funk records coming out, back in the 70’s and 80’s! Born and raised in Essex, I have worked in the radio industry across Essex on FM, DAB and online for most of my adult life as well as I run my own mobile disco for 30 years. I decide a few years ago to take early retirement and concentrate on my radio career. and alongside presenting, I’ve been working away on producing an presenting the Network Soul Chart, which is a Run-down of the bestselling Soul & Soulful that the UK listener is downloading! Each Wednesday at 3pm I will give a rundown of the top 25 and add a few “Breakers” (tracks that could be charting in the Network Soul Chart in weeks to come) right here on Soul Music Radio. So join me Each and every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm for ‘The Network Soul Chart’ right here on Soul Music Radio
Terri started her career with a #1 song in both Spain and Italy, the infectious Oh La La LA as founding member of the band 2 Eivissa. The title also topped Italys’ top 100 radio charts at #1 and the rest is history. The overactive powerhouse vocalist went on to perform top 100 hits for Future Breeze (Keep the fire burning), Special D (There’s Nothing I Won’t do), Avantgarde (Get Down) and a massive catalogue that has her still maintaining over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Accomplished chart topping Dance Vocalist/MC/DJ, Songwriter and remixer, is has recorded multiple hit club records with solid names like Laidback Luke, Cazzette, Roger Sanchez, Ralphi Rosario, ATB, Bob Sinclar, DJ Antoine, MOGUAI and many others. Her vocals have landed on the remix boards of Avicii not once but twice and she collaborated with a who’s who in electronic music. Reaching more than 65 million streams with Blind Heart, she has maintained a steady presence in dance. Terri was the first major remix for Avicii, when he was given the chance to remix Bang that Box for her collaboration with Roger Sanchez and soon after became a household name. In 2022 she has reached the Billboard top 30 Adult Rnb Airplay charts, and other career highlights include three #1 singles in the US Billboard Club Songs Charts, four #1 UK Soul Chart, four #1 Indie Soul Charts entries and a Indie Soul Grammy in 2022 for Best Female vocalist with her soul Project The Terri Green Project. Dance songs Releases on all the top dance labels including, Spinnin’,Ultra, Universal, Sony, Ministry of Sound, Kontor, Defected, Joia/Nero, Z Records, Nervous, Armada, Positiva, Sony, Carrillo and more have led her to a long and relevant career in dance music. Her songwriting talents for multi platinum Danish star Medina, Germanys Sarah Connor, ATB, Roger Sanchez, Laidback Luke and more global artist have kept her relevant in an ever changing dance scene. Touring the biggest venues and festivals in the world was a dream come true.
A Soulful House Music Veteran.
Franks’ musical roots go back to the mid 70’s Northern Soul scene, where is love for upbeat soulful music originated. Witnessing first hand the music & the scene evolving through disco, jazz funk and boogie to house.Frank DJ’d throughout that time at various clubs across the North of England including regular spots at Edzy’s Funk Labs in Leeds, Harrogate & Middlesbrough. In the mid-nineties he got involved in record production & distribution including a number of cheeky mash-up bootlegs, record company blags and a few releases on his own imprints Inhouse Recordings, Casa Latido and 4BFour under the FusionInc:Music banner.In 2009 Frank started a weekly show on Pressure Radio with Funky Street (the name of his former record shop) and has been a mainstay on Fridays since then.He has been resident at the Vocal Booth Weekender since 2011 and guests at Soulfusion (Birmingham), Interlaced (London), Tempo (Manchester), Reachin' (Manchester), Country Beat (Shropshire) & Welshfest.In 2018 he was invited to play a regular Sunday slot on 99.9 Emergency FM, reuniting with station owner Edzy (Unique 3). Sadly a great station closed in 2021.2023 joins Soul Music Radio and his first broadcast is on his birthday.
SoulShyne with Mick Fuller
The sound of SoulShyne has been experienced primarily on the South Coast of the UK but has spread across many parts of Europe and beyond. The music is lovingly selected and mixed by resident DJ and SoulShyne founder Mick Fuller and is aimed firmly at a more discerning listener.
During his career, Mick's adaptability and good musical taste have been the secret of his success, taking in many different styles of soul music in all of its various forms, from Rare Groove & Disco through to US Garage & Deep Soulful House. As a guest DJ, he’s also been welcomed everywhere from international house nights like Soul Heaven & Defected in the House to old school hip-hop jams and original soul sessions.
have been a DJ since 1980 and have played in Clubs and Bars to the present day. I play classic /soul/funk/disco/ old school to nu cool Hour 1 - I play a selection of new releases back to back & then i go (In The Mix)…
The year was 1988 and at the tender age of 16, Matthew was at a DJ in a local youth club. The youth club entered him into a DJ competition in which Matthew came first. From this he propelled himself working as a DJ in nightclubs, and ever since this has been Matthew's full time job, he has spun either records, CD's or a digital controller in every city and most major towns throughout the United Kingdom. Catch Matthew for 60 minutes of specially crafted music in the mix, right here at Soul Music Radio every Sat from 11pm.
Well where do we begin. Started of DJing at youth clubs aged 14. Moved onto doing under 18’s Discos and a local social club. From there the sky’s opened. Resident at Alexander’s , Bentleys, Scott’s and the Water mill in Surrey. Footstalls in London. Worked on Pirate radio 1985-86. Went on to the mobile circuit of weddings parties etc etc . Many corporate nights for large companies. All under the banner of my Entertainment company Nightlife. Worked on Ebba FM as presenter and programme controller. Also worked in Kavos Corfu for the summer back in 87. Resident at the Spring in Ewell and the Vermont Exchange in Cobham for 3 years at each venue. A few clubs and pubs along the way around Surrey London and Sussex. Took a break then went into radio in a big way Done 2 years on A1 radio Cheeky radio 1 show on Solar radio 5 years on Starpoint radio Doing the legendary soultrain shows Lovers rock Reggae shows Soulful Sunday Late Night Soul Many boats along the Thames And also Portugal Soul Weekender in 2021 with Jean Carne and Kathy Sledge Cyprus Soul in 2022 And now looking forward to joining Surrey Soul Train for 4 gigs in 2023 a long with Cyprus Soul 2023 gig and many gigs for soul music radio and presenting 3 shows a week on SMR. And a busy diary of private functions along with the Sound Lounge gigs in Sutton So much more in-between.
I always start off with I am not a DJ. I have not grown up DJing at gigs or pubs or clubs or anything like that. Somehow I was invited to ‘present’ a show on a local community station in Essex which gave me the bug for radio broadcasting. Being dragged up in Romford, the birth place of the original Soul Boy, and Perm! While also having an older brother into the scene at the time Jazz funk/Soul was the norm in our house. To be able to present a soul show is a privilege and a pleasure I absolute love. Come and join me every Saturday and Sunday morning 7-9am and I’ll get you out of bed, get you to work or get you home if you had an all nighter. There’s nothing better than any listener messaging and saying ‘haven’t heard this for ages, love it’ or ‘never heard this before what is it’ means we’re doing something right. Come along with me and I’ll bring back the memories of when music was and still is the best and had the fashion to match. You know your in the right place
Born in London but having spent my formative years in Stevenage, I have been a soul boy since the very early eighties (stay press trousers, piped jeans, Pringle Jumper, soul belt and the rest).
I have spent the decades since listening to and discovering the massive spectrum of Soul Music. Listening to radio shows; reading various magazines, such as Blues and Soul and the back of numerous record sleeves; have all fuelled my passion and hunger to discover even more.
I first put my record collection and knowledge to good use at the ripe old age of 40, by buying the necessary equipment and getting on the decks at various parties and fund-raising events, all with a soulful theme.
Soul music is so varied, with many different avenues, but with one main thing for me that makes it soulful is if it literally touches my soul and makes me feel good.
I only made my presenting debut in August 2019, with no previous broadcasting experience and I consider it one of the best things I have ever done as “ I am so privileged to be able to play the music I love, to a radio audience.”
There is nothing complicated or pretentious about me or my shows, I’m only there as a conduit, it’s all about the music not me, so join me for The Soul, The Whole Soul and Nothing But The Soul.
I first got into soul music when I was very young via my sisters playing records on Motown, Stax, Atlantic, etc. in the house and by listening to Mike Raven and then Dave Simmons on the radio regularly during the mid 70s. As we got from the mid to late 70s, my main influences were Robbie Vincent and Greg Edwards whose shows were of course legendary and a key part of soul fans’ weekly listening.
During the 80s Martin Collins and Louie Martin were regulars on local radio (Chiltern) doing soul shows and I became friends with them and in the late 80s and early 90s I did quite a few gigs with Louie.
Following on from that I did some residencies in my hometown of Bedford and surrounding areas but by 2011, I decided to concentrate mainly on doing radio and so I’ve been playing soul music ever since - on my local urban music station (In2Beats)
I also enjoy doing new soulful house mixes from time to time, which can be found on my Podomatic pages.
I am also joining Soul Music Radio as it is building a good following quickly, and is very popular, and some of my DJ friends have also joined. I will be live on Thursday evenings and some weeks it will be new soul and some weeks, oldies.
Started to DJ when I was at school doing family and friends birthdays and at that time had a Citronic twin record deck. Yes I started on vinyl (slate).
Leaving school I started to continued to grow my mobile disco and playing around with sounds and visuals.
Having an interest in electronics and audio I created a road show using projection techniques and it was then I discovered Jean Michel Jarre. He inspired me even more with his shows to add more into mine, with at one point I built a 13 foot man for a fashion show and adding music and fx lighting. From here my show started to grow to at one stage doing events with lighting and music for companies like Jaguar, Fiat, Nissan to name a few. The side of my dj shows changed as well taking a keyboard along with my road show.From here I ended up being a Dj in clubs in east sussex and kent as well as fantastic venues like Leeds castle, Herstmonceux Castle and the Savoy London.
Always at the back of my mind the lighting and creativity side of me wanted to do more, so with some friends of mine we created a projector screen so big we had to make it on a football pitch.
On this I created a dj show with a live orchestra and 6 projectors.
Moving quickly to 2023 I have created a small studio where I now produce my own music that is available on all major streaming sites. My Lighting shows have now grown into multi RGB lasers in sync with music, as well as large searchlights and moving heads.
I am mainly a Producer/ Dj Laser artist and thank Soul Music Radio for supporting my music and look forward to entertaining you the listeners with my Remixes of Soul, Funk, Disco and EDM.
Hi I'm DJ Mr P Aka Paul Baker. I have been a DJ since I was 17 doing weddings etc but my love is Soul Funk late 70's early 80's I have worked on a few radio stations over the years also hospital radio. I am also Manager of UK Soul Funk Band, SoulFusionSeven Join me every Wednesday From 1pm - 3pm With "The Soul Funk Theory Show' live on Soul Music Radio.
My love for all things soulful goes back to the 70’s. I would always look out for the reggae and soul bands over all else on Top of the Pops. Watching Janet Kay sing Silly Games, Odyssey or Rose Royce. Enter the London Pirates back in the day. Amongst others , Victor Anderson, WJ Goodgroove, Jasper The Vinyl Junkie and Mistri . I have always been one for promoting the vast array of talented soul artists that for whatever reason did not break through and get the recognition they deserved, during those golden years. I am still buying vinyl today ( I Know 
) and amazed at the amount yet to be discovered. For me I like nothing more than uncovering the next ‘hidden gem’ and giving it a spin.. Join me, TJ Dravids for my Rare Affair….
Chris "The Shirt" Elliott was brought up in SE London on a diet of Reggae,Soul and Jim Reeves (blame his Jamaican dad for that one). He started playing on internet radio a few years back on the original Sunrisefm and since then his stations have included the now defunct Vinyl Morpher Radio, Platinum Grooves Radio of which he was part owner, He has been known to hit the floors on various dance floors at Soul Nights and of course the infamous Caister Soul Weekenders but as his got older its more of a crawl rather than a spring. Shirtys dress sense (loud shirts) and choice of football teams (Millwall) have had people questioning his sanity, but his choonz are good so we let him in lol.
At age 15, Graham started as a DJ at a mobile disco with friend named Duncan Uren, called the Funky Road Show. In 1975 Gold opened a night club, called Champers located at the Railway Hotel in In 1978 he joined Royalty team in Southgate, London and also worked as a DJ on Southgate, London hospital's radio station.[From 1980 to 1989 Gold worked as a DJ at Gullivers located in Mayfair. Gold was also a DJ on JFM, which was part of Pirate radio in the United Kingdom and also played Radio London Soul Night Out.
On 1 September 1990, Kiss went on air and Gold played his first show on the station on launch day. Gold was assigned the breakfast show and chart show. In 1993 when Judge Jules and Danny Rampling left for BBC Radio 1, Gold inherited their show and began his run at what later became the famous Friday night show. Gold's weekly shows would end on KISS FM in 2003.
In 1993, Peach nightclub was opened at Camden Palace Theatre by Kiss owners, and Gold was hired to DJ at the nightclub and also be the front-man.Peach and Kiss provided the platform that would launch him internationally, and eventually Gold was 8 times listed in DJ Magazine's Top 100 Poll and sold 700,000 albums, seven of which gold.] Graham has played at Glastonbury Festival, Homelands, Gatecrasher, Godskitchen, Passion, Slinky, Impulz, Earthdance, World Electronic Music Festival, Summadayze, Pacha Group, Es Paradis, Ku (now called Privilege Ibiza), Full Moon Party, and Street Parade. Grahams residency at Peach would end in 2004 when Camden Palace Theatre was purchased by Oliver Bengough who terminated Peach's lease, and thereby ending Gold's 11-year run as its DJ and front-man. On 4 May 2014, Graham headlined the Peach Camden Palace Reunion, which was held at Camden Palace Theatre.
My musical journey started at the age of 12 listening to Colin Dale and Colin Favor on Kiss FM. I then moved onto hardcore and jungle in the early 1990's. I went to free parties as well during this time and a few clubs. Exodus was the main influence on my younger years and has carried me forward to today. I'm currently in a crew called Rebel Culture and we have a huge sound system that we take to parties and festivals. Our crew has original Exodus people in it and some of the speakers were donated from people associated with the Exodus Collective. I mainly play drum and bass and old skool jungle on either vinyl or digital. I DJ on a number of different radio stations and also at free parties.
Having always loved the jazz-funk, soul and rare groove scene, I got into presenting and DJing quite later on in life.
My opportunity opened five years ago when the late, great Les Adams, the famous Mixdoctor, advertised whether anyone would be interested in presenting or producing shows. Answering the advert and meeting Les, he said give it a go! He took me under his wing and taught me the rights and wrongs of presenting. My demo tape was sent to Solar Radio, the day before, sadly Les passed away, and as they say, the rest is history!
Started my Radio show on Solar and have had just under four fantastic years with them. It is now time for a change and a move to Soul Music Radio
Andy
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Ashley Scott is a talented vocalist from Philadelphia, PA. Known for international radio charting singles like the 2022 release “Together,” the lush ballad “Words” (2016), the groovy “Thought of You” (2021) and “Dance The Night Away” (2020) and his international anthem “Don’t Throw Our Love Away” (2021). He began singing and discovering music at the tender age of 3 from listening and watching is aunt Helen Scott of The Three Degrees and The Delfonics. Ashley continues to releasemusic across the Soul, Jazz, and Dance genres globally.
The biggest part of Ashley’s life and musical path came when he attended Howard University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music. At Howard University Ashley studied jazz voice under legendary jazz drummer and vocalist Grady Tate, Kehembe Eichelberger, and the late Webster Lewis. Ashley also joined the Howard University Gospel Choir, which has produced R&B artist Angela Winbush, Tawatha Agee of Mtume, Pure Soul, and Gospel great Richard Smallwood. During his tenure with the Howard Gospel Choir, Ashley has performed behind Edwin and Walter Hawkins and Dorinda Clark of The Clark Sisters. The choir was also privileged to perform for President Bill Clinton at The Department of Agriculture for the unveiling portrait of former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy.
Professionally he has sung background for Lady Alma and Jean Carn as well as shared the stage
with Bilal, Marcus Johnson and Grammy Award Winners Take 6. In the studio he has recorded
vocals for Chavous, Sarah’s Girl, Geneva Renee, Tye Tribbett, Jim Stephens, and Will Downing.
In other musical attributes Ashley has served as a Board Member and Vice President of The
Recording Academy Philadelphia Chapter. Ashley is the Founder of The Soulful Sounds Series
that is an R&B Educational Program. He co-founded a non-profit The Artists United with
his partner Lox Knox that educates youth on the entertainment industry through its
I.C.A.R.E Academy program. In his personal life he is a man who gives back to the
community.
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I am from the North West of England. I've been collecting and listening to music since the early 80s, influenced by soul music played on radio back then from Richard Searling, Robbie Vincent, Andy Peebles, along with the underground stations back then, plus the amazing venues and soul weekenders.
Shaping the love of this music into my favourite genres Rare Groove, 2 step, 70s Modern/ Crossover and 80s/90s independent /contemporary mellow soul. The passion for this music is still present today and will never go away. I just love soul music. Today's midtempo music is just unbelievable even with the change from major to independent labels to now artists bringing the music out themselves via the digital age. I love my vinyl, however the key is not the format anymore it is ensuring that the music is quality with a Capital Q.
I have my regular venue which I DJ at, along with guesting at weekenders and other gigs.
I've been in radio in some format since the late 80s and in last decade now presenting my own shows.
It's an honour to be on this station playing this amazing music.
If you love your warm, sophisticated and mellow midtempo tunes. Looking at classics, rare and underplayed from these beautiful music genres, then please hop on and take a ride with me looking at a journey of Soul Across The Decades from the late 60s to the present day and beyond.
See you every Thursday 11pm - 2am
Regards
Gary.
listened to the 'less than legal' London soul stations such as JFM, Horizon, Contact & LWR in the early & mid-eighties & always had a desire to get involved in radio, but never had the guts to do it! When a friend told me there was a community radio station opening locally in Leatherhead, Surrey, I went down & knocked on the door to see how I could get involved. At this point the studio was still being built. I offered to make the tea & they gave me a show! That was back in June 2014.
The man who most inspired me to do this was The Mixdoctor, Les Adams. An absolute genius, pioneer & gentleman. I travelled to venues around South London to watch him do his mixing. Does anyone remember Chemies in New Malden and The Sussex in Norbury?
I’ll be presenting ‘Mark B’s Soul Shack’ on Soul Music Radio, from 11pm to 1am every other Monday night into Tuesday morning. It’s the place to go for a late-night cocktail to relax, dance or just tap your toes listening to the best in new and old disco, jazz funk & soul.
My musical interests are many & varied. Having grown up listening to glam rock, prog rock, punk, new wave & new romantic, the soul & dance music of the 80's was where I found my passion. I love to go to concerts. Over the years I have been lucky enough to see many artists from many musical genres including Luther Vandross, Maze, George Benson, Kool & The Gang, Level 42, The Cool Notes, Prince, Shalamar, Kraftwerk, Stranglers & my favourite guilty pleasure, Al Stewart who I’ve seen around 20 times!
Mark B
I only started to dj in 2021 after a 30 year break running a music venue in Hampshire . In the 2 years I've been back in Essex I've started The Soul Nights In Essex Facebook Group and performed at various venues at Home and Abroad . My earliest influences were Robbie Vincent and Greg Edwards on the Radio,and Chris Hill and froggy at live events when I was very under age. Catch me Tuesdays from 11pm - 1pm with "Going Back To My Roots" right here on Soul Music Radio.
A bit about moi - I must have been born to be a soul sista as from the earliest age my only vinyl were Diana Ross, Jackson’s, Marvin, and the Motown tracks … my first ever dance was to Hey there lonely girl,So my musical prowess has expanded and deepened and now I’m a crate digger I love my Phillys ,Rares,blue eyed soul and smooth classy mix of mid and up tempo tracks definitely favour those deep male soulful voices and of course essential you have to be able to shake your groove thing.
So it’ll be pleasure to reacquaint you and very possibly introduce you all to some very classy soul tunes - Chilled Cyprus Connection coming from my sunny fatherland
My first soul gig I was 17 in a club called Rockys in Putney and Mr Macawbers Putney, The Stoned Crow in Stretham (good days) Ollie’s bar in Ascot resident for 11 years and not only in the bar but also the function room where we had acts play like Roy Ayres, The Crusaders, Light of The World, Average white band, Jean Carn, Fatback band, Womack and Womack. In my radio career I started at Quest FM in London in 1983 from there I moved to Slough were I joined JCR Radio then Green Apple Radio and finally Point Blank FM for the past 27 years. Now you can findme at Ruby Soul in Ruslip, Salou Soul and various guest spots including, the legendary Boating Club and Soul Shack. I Got Soul, and Soulful Delights, my radio show is called Soulful Saturday at 1 till 3pm Follow me on facebook.com/djiandee and on mixcloud.com/djiandee
Always loved Jazz Funk, Soul and Disco at the age of 14 I got in to the scene by listening to the likes of Greg Edwards on Capital radio’s Best disco in town, and Robbie Vincent’s shows.. I started DJing not long after that in bars around Bethnal Green and Hackney and then on to a few night clubs. I regularly went to Soul gigs seeing the likes of Edwin Starr , Cameo, Slave and the cool notes to name a few! I like playing music that brings back memories of the 70’s ‘80’s etc and I have been fortunate to co host on a few radio shows over the past few years along with having my own two shows on another station untill last year. I am looking forward to being a part of Soul Music Radio!
Hi I am Ted and 10 years old a cocker spaniel who is a trained therapy dog who visits hospitals and care homes for the elderly suffering from Dementia and Alzheimers. I enjoy walks and playing with my toys and love being with my Dad Paul especially when he is playing music in the studio..
From being a schoolboy and spending almost every penny in Black Wax Records in Streatham, buying the latest 7 inch import singles, to now, soul music has always been my passion.
From the early days of doing mobile discos, weddings, birthdays, youth and social clubs, to playing some of the top nightclubs in London, and despite hanging the headphones up on a few occasions, the passion has always been there.
All these years later and to now have the opportunity to play the music I love, for people who love the music, it doesn’t get much better than that.
I started out DJ'ing at my local youth centre back in late 70s and doing gigs as a spotty roadie. Building up a large 12" collection which I still have today, music has always fired my soul and when I got the opportunity for my own show on Zero 7 years ago I jumped at it. Since then I have played at some awesome gigs such as the Margate Soul Weekend, Lagoona Soul, Boutique Soul and Campsoul. Running my own promotion called Souleaze, partnering with TonyMac and playing regularly in our home town of Stevenage, working alongside some top names such as Greg Edwards, Louie Martin, Dr Bob Jones, Sean French, John Jules, just to name a few. Not forgetting my mentor and tutor Les Adams, who taught me so much, I was truly blessed. I have been told my show has a unique style, I love that, it's all about the music and the artists, I like to add a bit of info about them, the weirder the better. My passion is for uptempo music, from Jazz Funk from back then to Soulful House today, but nothing beats seeing people enjoying the music with me. My show is called The Soul Soundout, reason being I like to sound out the wealth of new music out there and bring it to you, mixed in of course with some favourite Old Skool. So join me, BP, Wednesday evenings 7pm right here on your Soul Music Radio.
I Started way back in my teens (early 80's) Djing for friends and also putting on a few gigs (Soul Music of course)..Then after taking time out to start a family. I decided I needed to get back into the soul scene. Firstly doing warm up at a local event and then leading on to doing a regular Soul Night at Roberts Night Club for around 4 years. My passion was to get into radio and was invited to sit in on a show on zeroradio. Loved it and was given my own show The Soul Armoury was born..14 years later still going strong. Looking for a new challenge I was offered a show on Soul Music Radio and jumped at the chance... I'm loving doing radio and hope you can join me every Sunday evening from 5pm...Its still making a bang...
DJ Carl Hinds's musical journey began in Welling, Kent, with reggae and soul-loving Jamaican parents. Soul music became his true passion when he discovered his dad's record collection featuring artists like Jimmy Ruffin, Johnny Bristol, Cameo, and Kool and the Gang. From a young age, Carl showcased his talent on his top 20 show, spinning records on the family's Grundig Gram. His love for music led him to iconic clubs like Flicks, Goldmine, Hilltop, and Stage Three, where DJ legends like Froggy, Robbie Vincent, and Chris Hill inspired him. Pirate radio in the early 1980s further fueled his love for soul music. While Carl is a versatile DJ, using various digital media for live shows both online and offline, his heart remains dedicated to vinyl. Since his teenage years, he has amassed a vast private collection, cherishing the authenticity and unique sound of original music. For Carl, "absolutely nothing will ever beat it!" His purist approach celebrates the snap, crackle, and pop of vinyl records. In 2010, Carl made a significant move to South East Asia, where he left an indelible mark on the music scene. He curated the renowned 'STOMP' series, featuring soul, funk, and disco in Malaysia and Singapore. Carl co-founded 'Gimme Shelter,' an exclusive vinyl-only event collective with sought-after DJs from the region. His performances graced prestigious events, including The Iskandar Puteri Jazz Festival in Southern Malaysia, where he showcased his skills as both a DJ and Emcee. Carl's expertise extends to curating and performing at large-scale functions, such as Gala Dinners for Associations, Chambers of Commerce, and Private Members Clubs, catering to diverse clients in Asia. During the lockdown in Malaysia, Carl launched the popular 'Stir Crazy Live' show, broadcast on Mixcloud. Building on its success, he expanded his brand with 'Music for the Soul,' featuring the weekly show 'Sunday Soul Sessions.' With a wealth of musical knowledge, Carl skillfully reads the crowd and curates unforgettable experiences that uplift and entertain diverse audiences. Seamlessly blending different genres of music, he aims to infuse any event with a joyous energy. Currently residing in Lisbon, Carl continues to inspire and captivate audiences with his live shows.
From the age of 18 I honed my DJ skills performing in local South London pubs, I was lucky enough to be trained on Radio Jackie I then presented the Horizon Radio weekend breakfast show in the 1980s.
For more than 30 years I played in most of the west end nightclubs including Muppets, Tingles, The Roof garden Kensington, The Birds Nest’ in Chelsea, Scamps wine bar in Fulham and South London’s Bon Bonne’
My passion for great music is clear, whether I’m playing at a private party, public events, nightclubs or presenting radio shows.
I presented weekly Soul & House shows on two well-known Soul Stations Over the last 5 years.
I am also resident DJ as a well-known soul bar in Margate, and I’m officially one of the Margate Soul Festival DJs playing at the festival every year.
I’m looking forward to playing Music at my new Home @ Soul Music Radio
Saturdays 9-11pm ‘It’s A Soul Thing’