This week's episode is called Someone Somewhere. It's a reminder that, at this very moment, someone, somewhere is discovering a piece of music that's about to change their day, lift their mood or become the soundtrack to a lasting memory. That's one of the things I love most about music it connects complete strangers through a shared feeling.
Robbie
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David Kofi – Nights in London
We begin with London-based David Kofi, one of a new generation of artists drawing together soul, jazz and electronic influences into a distinctly modern sound. His music reflects the diversity of London's underground scene, where broken beat, house and jazz continue to inspire one another. Nights in London perfectly captures that after-hours atmosphere and makes a fitting opening to tonight's journey.
Tall Black Guy Productions – Mic Control
Detroit's Tall Black Guy—Terrel Wallace—is one of the most respected producers to emerge from the city's post-Dilla generation. His work bridges hip-hop, soul, jazz and house, earning support from Gilles Peterson, BBC 6 Music, Brownswood Recordings and DJs worldwide. His albums 8 Miles to Moenart and Let's Take a Trip have become modern classics among beat-makers and soulful music fans alike.
Kiefer – Dreamer
Kiefer Shackelford first came to wider attention through Stones Throw Records after founder Peanut Butter Wolf discovered his music online. A classically trained jazz pianist with a love of hip-hop production, he's collaborated with Anderson .Paak and Kaytranada while building a reputation as one of LA's most innovative young musicians. His albums continue to blur the lines between jazz improvisation and electronic beat culture.
Kelissa – Cut & Clear
Kelissa grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, in one of the country's most musical families. Alongside her sister Keida, she's helped bring conscious reggae into a contemporary setting, working with legendary producer Dean Fraser and touring internationally. Her music carries strong messages while remaining deeply soulful, proving reggae's continued relevance to today's audiences.
Treble T – Rock The Boat (Rampage Remix)
Treble T has become increasingly recognised within the soulful house community for productions that combine classic dancefloor influences with contemporary production. This remix refreshes a much-loved classic while preserving everything that made the original special, making it equally at home in modern house sets.
Brian Jackson, Masters At Work & Carl Cornwell – Moonshine (MAW Live Mix)
Few musicians have had the lasting influence of Brian Jackson. His partnership with Gil Scott-Heron produced landmark albums including Winter in America, helping shape jazz, soul and socially conscious music throughout the 1970s. Masters At Work—Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez—need little introduction, having defined New York house music for over three decades through countless remixes, productions and Grammy recognition. Bringing these musical worlds together feels completely natural.
Scott Hess – Bonus Track
Scott Hess has steadily built a reputation among deep house selectors for elegant, understated productions rooted in jazz harmony and organic grooves. While he may not be a household name, his records regularly find their way into the bags of discerning DJs looking for musical depth over obvious dancefloor moments.
Tee Mango – Never Leave
UK producer Tee Mango has become one of underground house music's most consistent voices through releases on labels including Local Talk, Millionhands and his own Millionhands imprint. Equally comfortable producing house, disco and Balearic sounds, his records are celebrated for their warmth, analogue character and timeless quality.
El Coco – Cocomotion (DJ Spen 2020 Revision)
Originally a disco project from the late 1970s, El Coco's music has enjoyed a new life thanks to DJs and remixers continuing to champion its infectious grooves. Baltimore legend DJ Spen has spent decades connecting disco, gospel and soulful house, becoming one of the genre's defining producers and remixers through labels such as Quantize Recordings.
The Grooveblaster – Angie Dickinson (DJ Spinna Mix)
Vincent Williams—better known as DJ Spinna—is one of the most influential DJs and producers of the last thirty years. Equally respected in house, hip-hop, soul and rare groove circles, he's remixed artists including Stevie Wonder, Roy Ayers, De La Soul and Shaun Escoffery. His productions are always musical first and foremost, making him one of the most trusted names in dance music.
BSC & Jessi Colasante – What You Do To Me (Boddhi Satva AfrikiSoul Remix)
Central African-born Boddhi Satva has pioneered the Afrikansoul movement, combining traditional African musical heritage with deep house production. His influential Yoruba Records label has introduced audiences to artists from across Africa and beyond, while his remixes remain favourites among DJs looking for depth, percussion and spirituality on the dancefloor.
Panna (BR) – Falei Assim
Representing Brazil's thriving electronic music scene, Panna combines the country's rich rhythmic traditions with modern deep house aesthetics. Brazilian producers continue to make a significant contribution to soulful electronic music, and this track is another example of why the country's sound remains so influential around the world.