The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show

Chris Jay
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Hosted by Chris Jay, The Soul Damn ’Phisticated Radio Show digs deep into classic and contemporary soul, alongside new and future cool —think vinyl warmth, silky vocals and the kind of grooves that make the body move. Expect layered mixes, rare cuts, artist stories and voice-led transitions that feel like a late-night conversation with your coolest friend.  The most recent episodes can be found here but the full catalogue can be found  at https://apple.co/3u9m1Rw

  1. Apr 12

    #269 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday April 12th, 2026

    There are playlists… and then there are experiences. On this week’s edition of The Soul Damn ’Phisticated! Radio Show, I opened with three uninterrupted tracks, gliding from Anthony Hamilton into the polished groove of After 7, before Atlantic Starr sealed the mood. From there, I stretched out into deeper territory with James Mason’s Sweet Power Your Embrace, a track that continues to influence.  The soul lineage was on full display… from Mtume’s sophisticated funk arrangements to the unmistakable DNA of The J.B.’s. The show is not all about nostalgia. The future was present - Moonchild’s collaboration with PJ Morton delivered modern soul with depth, while artists like Slowe and Em-Cee reminded us that the genre is evolving beautifully. moments of pure dancefloor joy came courtesy of Unlimited Touch before the show settled into the warm glow of D’Angelo and Roy Ayers . . . Just music that feels. Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Best of Me - Anthony Hamilton Can't Stop - After 7 Love Me Down - Atlantic Starr Sweet Power Your Embrace - James Mason Never Give Up - Brooklyn Funk Essentials Open Our Eyes - John Academia Fallin' - Switch Prime Time - Mtume Daughter Shine - Monique Thomas Temporary (You'll Be Gone) - Slowe Fear (Hey Friend) ft. PJ Morton - Moonchild All Night Long - Faith Evans I Hear Music In The Streets - Unlimited Touch Norf Side (feat. Tierra Whack) - Jill Scott Feeling You (Featuring Stevie Wonder) - Omar I'm Gonna Be - Donell Jones Please Hold Me feat. Säm Wilder - .multibeat Feel Good! - Em-Cee Ashleys Roach Clip - The Soul Searchers You're Getting A Little Too Smart - The Detroit Emeralds Givin' Up Food For Funk (Part 1) - The J.B.'s Whatcha' Gonna Do For Me ? - Average White Band Betray My Heart - D’Angelo and The Vanguard Time of Day feat. Oli Hannaford - Alexander IV The Pressure - MF Robots Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

  2. Apr 6

    #267 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday April 5th, 2026

    The Soul Damn ‘Phisticated! Radio Show doesn’t shout for attention, it draws you in. This week it is a journey through current soul, rare grooves, and timeless classics that still feel like they were made yesterday. We open in velvet mode with Terry Dexter and Alvin Garrett, glide through the jazz-tinged textures of Moonchild and Omar, then dig deeper into the crates with 24-Carat Black and the ever-silky Minnie Riperton. There’s a silken thread running through this one… from Janet Jackson sampling Change, to the cosmic soul of Marvin Gaye and Roy Ayers closing things out. Press play, settle in, and let the show connect the dots between then, now, and everything in between. #SoulMusic #NeoSoul #RareGroove #NowPlaying Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Too Much To Ask - Slowe Tough Love - Terry Dexter Until You - Alvin Garrett When You Know - Moonchild Latin Salsa - OMAR Can't Be A Fool - Incognito Lady Day & John Coltrane (feat. Rahsaan Patterson) - Brian Jackson & Masters At Work That's The Way - MF Robots La 132 - Ricardo Eddy Martínez y Expreso Rítmico Izit Everywhere - Izit I Thought About Love - Keith Eatmon Steppin' Into My Life - James Taylor Quartet All For You - Janet Jackson The Glow of Love - Change Norf Side (feat. Tierra Whack) - Jill Scott Better Man - Stefan Mahendra Do It - Sass 24-Carat Black (Theme) - The 24-Carat Black Young Willing And Able - Minnie Riperton Purpose Love (Edit) - Jhelisa Scorpion - Raquel Rodriguez & Amber Navran Ring The Bell - Harry Linacre In The Stone - Earth, Wind & Fire After The Dance - Marvin Gaye Mary Jane - Rick James Satisfied - Leela James Smile - Dennis Taylor Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

  3. Mar 31

    #267 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday March 29th, 2026

    This one week’s journey arrives with three uninterrupted tracks before stretching out with The MF Robots and Ned Doheny before Incognito glide in with a new classic. We have the unmistakeable rhythm section of The JB’s alongside musical architect, Dexter Wansel before embracing some classics not as nostalgia but musical anchors before closing, not with a full stop but more of a gentle fade Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Free - Sail On - Chanté Moore Lonely Girl - D.J. Rogers Jr. I Can't Wait (L's Remix) - Lalah Hathaway To Prove My Love - Ned Doheny Doin' It Cause It Feels Good - Chuck Strong The Pressure - MF Robots No Limits - Compton Feat. Ladybird (Somebody Got) Soul, Soul, Soul - The Wild Magnolias All Aboard the Soul Funky Train - The J.B's Slide - Slave Freedom - Flo Naegeli Come Touch Me - Bobby Valentino Running Away - Incognito Norf Side (feat. Tierra Whack) - Jill Scott Inhale, Exhale Featuring Wordsworth - Venus Malone The Sweetest Pain - Dexter Wansel With Terri Wells Ring The Bell - Harry Linacre Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn Heaven Only Knows - Teddy Pendergrass Runnin' For Your Lovin' - The Brothers Johnson Please Hold Me feat. Säm Wilder - .multibeat Time of Day feat. Oli Hannaford - Alexander IV Sundown (feat. Alamay) - Slowe High On Your Love - Vicki Sue Robinson Daughter Shine - Chris Baxter Remix - Monique Thomas Used To Be (Ft Christopher Williams & Bobby Lyle) - Norman Connors Feel Good! - Em-Cee Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

  4. Mar 22

    #266 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday March 22nd, 2026

    This week’s edition of The Soul Damn ‘Phisticated! Radio Show isn’t built like a playlist that you skip through… it unfolds like conversation, where every track has something to say and the transitions matter just as much as the music. We open in a place of light. . . with Golden from The Kingdom Choir, a voice of modern UK gospel that many will remember from a certain royal moment. From there, the journey glides seamlessly into the unmistakable storytelling of Jill Scott and the forward-thinking textures of .multibeat, establishing a mood that feels both grounded and future-facing. And just like that… you’re in. Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Golden - The Kingdom Choir Norf Side (feat. Tierra Whack) - Jill Scott Please Hold Me feat. Säm Wilder - .multibeat Nothing - The Degrees Time of Day feat. Oli Hannaford - Alexander IV Deja Vu - Paulinho Da Costa Things I Do For You - The Jacksons Got To Give - The Brand New Heavies It's Your World (Radio Version) - Brian Jackson, Masters At Work Freedom - Flo Naegeli Can't Let Go - Amerie Daughter Shine (Chris Baxter Remix) - Monique Thomas Tell Me - Toni Braxton Sweet Love - Anita Baker No Limit - Darrow Fletcher The Pressure - MF Robots Runaway - Coke Escovedo Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk - Weldon Irvine Let The Music Play - Dazz Band Another Star - Stevie Wonder Save The Best ‘Til Last - Alice Cohen & Fun City Sundown (feat. Alamay) - Slowe When You Know - Moonchild Time of Day feat. Oli Hannaford - Alexander IV Until You - Alvin Garrett Vibe with You - Will Downing Ring The Bell - Harry Linacre I Thought About Love - Keith Eatmon Pull it up! - Don-E Smile - Steven Thad Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

  5. Mar 15

    #265 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday March 15th, 2026

    This week’s edition of the Soul Damn ’Phisticated! Radio Show feels just right for the moment. Love, gratitude, and a little family spirit wrapped in sweet grooves and timeless soul. The show opens with a heartfelt salute to all of the mothers from October London, The Intruders and Samuel Jonathan Johnson before the journey begins to stretch out into modern soul, rare groove, and classic dancefloor moments. From there we journey between eras and moods. So, whether you’re listening with family, remembering someone special, or simply enjoying a quiet moment with good music, today’s episode was curated to feel soulful, sophisticated, and full of heart. Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Momma - October London I'll Always Love My Mama - The Intruders Thank You Mother Dear - Samuel Jonathan Johnson Adieu - Trina Broussard Daughter Shine - Chris Baxter Remix - Monique Thomas Latin Salsa - OMAR Home is Where The Hatred Is - Brian Jackson & Masters At Work Feel Good! - Em-Cee Can't Do It - Chanté Moore You Can't Run From My Love - Stephanie Mills You Got To Have A Mother For Me (Part 1) - James Brown Freedom And Good Times - O'Donel Levy Low Rider - War How Hard Can It Be? - Slowe Beautiful People - Jill Scott Afterglow (feat. Lalah Hathaway & Christie Dashiell) - Moonchild Everyday - Tracy Carter When I Think Of You - Alison Crockett Ginza Day - Paprika Soul I Come Off - Young MC Hecules - Aaron Neville Freedom - Flo Naegeli It's Time to Be Real - L.T.D. Never Gonna Give You Up - Patrice Rushen Crazy - The Manhattans Supafine - M.D. West 10:PM (extended R&B mix) - Skipp Whitman, Tane & Johnny Burgos Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

  6. Mar 10

    #264 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday March 8th, 2026

    Some radio shows are built like a playlist. Others move more like a conversation between records. This week’s edition of The Soul Damn ‘Phisticated! Radio Show leans firmly into that second lane, gliding between rare groove, neo-soul, and classic funk with easy confidence. The journey begins with Dayton setting the tone with the Sound Of Music, a track that feels like stepping into a room where the bassline already knows your name. O'Bryan brings that unmistakable 80s synth-soul glow on Right From The Start, while Gladys Knight & The Pips deliver dancefloor sophistication. There’s a strong thread of groove archaeology running through the middle of the show. Seven Minutes Of Funk from The Whole Darn Family remains one of the most sampled and beloved funk workouts ever pressed to vinyl. Moonchild glide in with Nothing to Prove, while newer voices like Flo Naegeli and Harry Linacre sit comfortably alongside established names, proving once again that soul music isn’t stuck in the past. Turn it up, pour something good in your cup, and let the music do what it’s always done best. Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Sound Of Music - Dayton Bag Lady - Erykah Badu It Must Be Love - Phajja Right From The Start - O'Bryan Save The Overtime (For Me) - Gladys Knight & The Pips Feel Good! - Em-Cee 10:PM - Skipp Whitman, Tane & Johnny Burgos Home is Where The Hatred Is - Brian Jackson & Masters At Work Freedom - Flo Naegeli Seven Minutes Of Funk - The Whole Darn Family One Way - Sly & The Family Stone Person To Person - Average White Band Baby This Love - AAries How Many Ways - Toni Braxton Leavin' - The Tony Rich Project Daylight - Ramp Nothing to Prove (feat. Rae Khalil & Brittney Carter) - Moonchild The Pressure - MF Robots Give Me Your Love - Active Force Sweet Vibrations - Latimore Ring The Bell - Harry Linacre Sincerely Do - Jill Scott I Need You - TheARTI$t Never Give Up - Brooklyn Funk Essentials The Truth - D. Folks Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

  7. Mar 10

    #263 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday March 1st, 2026

    On this edition of The Soul Damn ‘Phisticated! Radio Show we take a relaxed cruise through soul, deep groove and a few timeless classics along the way. It’s the kind of playlist that fits perfectly with a slow Sunday morning or an easy afternoon, letting the music do what soul music does best. We open with Sincerely Do by Jill Scott, a smooth way to ease into the vibe before things start picking up with Ring The Bell by Harry Linacre and I Thought About Love by Keith Eatmon, two modern soul cuts with plenty of style. There’s more fresh soul in the mix from artists like Moonchild, Slowe, and Flo Naegeli, showing just how strong the current soul scene really is. As the show rolls on, the groove deepens with tracks from MF Robots, a preview from their forthcoming III Part One, add the silky vocals of Will Downing and the mood settles nicely into a soulful groove. There’s also a moment where soul history loops back on itself; Alicia Keys, provides a reminder of how today’s artists keep the classic sounds alive. All in all, it’s a laid-back mix of new soul, classic grooves and a few musical connections along the way. Press play, turn it up - a lot, and enjoy the ride! Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Sincerely Do - Jill Scott Ring The Bell - Harry Linacre I Thought About Love - Keith Eatmon How Hard Can It Be? - Slowe Freedom - Flo Naegeli When You Know - Moonchild Never Give Up (Edit) - Brooklyn Funk Essentials Time of Day feat. Oli Hannaford - Alexander IV Tough Love - Terry Dexter The Pressure - MF Robots It's so Easy - Phonte & Eric Roberson Vibe with You - Will Downing Something Bout You - Babyface Simple Melody (Featuring Bootsy Collins) - Jon B. I Belong to You (Rollerskate Radio Mix) - Toni Braxton Feel Good! - Em-Cee Ghost - TheARTI$t You Don't Know My Name - Alicia Keys Prove My Love To You - The Main Ingredient The Other Side (Club Mix) - Ruby Turner Keep It Up - India T Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players Fairchild - Willie West Just Kissed My Baby - The Meters Do You Love What You Feel - Rufus & Chaka Khan Superwoman - Stevie Wonder Addictive Love - Bebe & Cece Winans Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

  8. Mar 10

    #262 The Soul Damn 'Phisticated! Radio Show - Sunday February 15th, 2026

    This week’s show was another easy ride through the good stuff… soul, rare groove, deep funk and a few timeless tracks that never lose their shine, tunes that fit perfectly with a slow Sunday morning, coffee in hand and the speakers doing their thing. We kicked things off with Glenn Jones and the stripped-back “Show Me (Live On-Air Unplugged at Kiss FM NY)”. A smooth, soulful and a perfect way to ease into the show.  The late Lynden David Hall stepped in with “Are We Still Cool?” – a reminder of just how special his voice was. There was plenty of newer soul in the mix too, Cleo Sol kept things warm with “Miss Romantic”, and Moonchild & PJ Morton added a thoughtful moment with “Fear (Hey Friend).”  We picked up the  groove with Em-Cee’s “Feel Good!” doing exactly what it says on the tin, while Ernie & The Family McKone kept the energy bubbling with “That Girl.” A little crate-digging took us back to some serious foundations with The Skull Snaps, Cymande, and Fred Wesley & The JB’s As we entered the final part of the show the vibe settled into something a little deeper with Omar’s “Latin Salsa”, Slowe’s new offering “How Hard Can It Be?”, and some Chaka Khan  before closing out with Marvin Gaye’s  “I Want You”, and the signature “Thank You Thank You.” with gratitude. Another show and another stack of great music. If you like your soul with a bit of depth, groove and history in the mix, this one’s definitely worth a listen – until next time . . . the full play list is below Welcome To The Soul Show (Soundsational) Show Me - Glenn Jones (Lay Your Head On My) Pillow - Tony Toni Toné No Lie (feat. Michael McDonald) - Lalah Hathaway Are We Still Cool? - Lynden David Hall Supastar - Floetry Feat. Common Through Enough (feat. GoldLink) - VanJess Miss Romantic - Cleo Sol Feel Good! - Em-Cee This Love Is for Real - Ron Banks That Girl - Ernie & The Family McKone Feat. Laura Jackson Never Give Up (Edit) - Brooklyn Funk Essentials Reach Out (12” Version) George Duke Vibe with You - Will Downing Vibe (feat. Paula) - Reel People 112 Featuring Notorious B.I.G. - Only You - 112 Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. I Get Lifted - KC And The Sunshine Band It's A New Day - Skull Snaps The Message - Cymande You Can Have Watergate But Gimme Some Bucks And I'll Be Straight - Fred Wesley & The JB’s Fear (Hey Friend) - Moonchild & PJ Morton Don't Play - Jill Scott Latin Salsa - OMAR How Hard Can It Be? - Slowe If I Had My Way - Lovelogiq Any Old Sunday - Chaka Khan Love In The Middle - Kevin Ross Are You Getting Enough (The Degrees Remix) - Natalie Duncan I Want You - Marvin Gaye Thank You Thank You - Roy Ayers

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Hosted by Chris Jay, The Soul Damn ’Phisticated Radio Show digs deep into classic and contemporary soul, alongside new and future cool —think vinyl warmth, silky vocals and the kind of grooves that make the body move. Expect layered mixes, rare cuts, artist stories and voice-led transitions that feel like a late-night conversation with your coolest friend.  The most recent episodes can be found here but the full catalogue can be found  at https://apple.co/3u9m1Rw

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