SOUNDTRACK SOUL

SOUNDTRACK SOUL welcomes back UK hip-hop super-producer JONNY CUBA for Episode 21, "Golden Age Raps From The Silver Screen," selected and mastered by Worldexpo aka Jonny and DJ Ollie Teeba (of The Herbaliser) on the Wheels of Steel.  This episode features the dynamic duo's deep dive into Hip Hop at the movies – with 30 masterfully mixed cuts taken from original vinyl soundtracks. Expect a journey including some well-known sites along with eye raising archeological digs. CUT!

JONNY CUBA is not only one of the most respected UK super-producers in the game, but also the host of the superb original series JONNY CUBA & FRIENDS, live & direct from South London, featuring guests from a veritable who’s who of top UK DJ and production talent, where a short phrase determines the musical direction…with sounds old and new through the prism of a different theme for every show…SUBSCRIBE Now on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts, and always live & direct (with full playlists!) on the series’ page at jasoncharles.net

OLLIE TEEBA is one-half of the global jazz-hip-hop phenomenon The Herbaliser, one of the best-known acts to come from the ‘90s Ninja Tune stable of artists, who have continued to release albums on their own label, as well as on k7! and BBE.  Ollie is also part of Jonny’s UK hip-hop Supergroup SOUNDSCI.

To hear Jonny’s first SOUNDTRACK SOUL appearance, check out Episode 16: Rare TV & Film Funk, forty-five minutes of action-packed sounds! Featuring Jonny Pate, Dave Grusin, Roy Budd, JJ Johnson and much more!

And for more ‘90s hip-hop soundtrack action, inna Brooklyn stylee, don’t miss SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 18, featuring Brooklyn’s finest, Master DJ MONK-ONE’s ‘90s Rap Soundtracks Megamix for this NYC All-Star’s take on the genre.

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Kicking off the first of two Soundtrack Soul “UK All-Stars” editions, we are beyond honoUred to present a rare TV & film mix from UK broadcaster/pro DJ and veteran UK music industry exec JO WALLACE!!! SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 20, “Did Someone Say Soundtrack,” features Jo’s mix of sensational selections, featuring stunning lush piano vibes and deep, beautifully orchestrated cuts from her favorite soundtrack masters, including Rota, Schifrin, Budd, Mancini, Barry, Elmer Bernstein, Herbie Hancock and much much more…

See the full setlist on the SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 20 page on jasoncharles.net.

In addition to her many years of record collecting and showcasing her extraordinary DJ talent on numerous national radio shows and legendary clubs around the UK and Europe since 1976, including her own London club night, 'These Old Shoes.' Jo was also Head Of Paper Archiving at Universal/Island/Motown Records UK for over six years, spearheading incredible projects like the “Island Records 50th Anniversary” collection, cataloguing Chris Blackwell’s decades-in-storage 45 collection, and putting together soundtracks for the Versace and Vivienne Westwood exhibitions at the V&A, among other extraordinary contributions to the world of recorded music.

Jo is the founder and Label Boss of the indie UK label (and working DJ’s favourite) Ramrock Records, known for their super dope reggae, jazz, hip-hop, blues, funky breaks, swamp rock, electronica and everything in between featuring releases from Ashley Beedle, Joseph Malik, Kameelah Waheed, Errol Lamzi, Darren Morris, North Street Crew , and so much more – now in its 10th year!!!

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For Episode 19 of SOUNDTRACK SOUL, we are thrilled to feature another New York City All Star working DJ and broadcaster, live and direct from her home-base in Staten Island, DJ LUCY EUCLID.

With an inventive and original take on the Soundtrack Soul series format, Lucy serves up “The Soundtrack of My Life," featuring a trip through her ‘60s and ‘70s Latin Soul and Boogaloo roots that inspired the native New Yorker to embrace the taste and rhythms she continues to share at venues all over the city and beyond. This incredible mix of classics and rarities includes tracks from Mongo Santamaria, Joe Cuba Sextet, Ray Barretto, the Fania Allstars, Charlie Palmieri, and much more fuego for you!

While young DJs spun classics in disco, funk, salsa and house music, young DJ Lucy listened in a basement stairwell in Brooklyn and inspired her to become the fabulous musical selector and deck slayer she is today. A resident at Empire Outlets, 45 Bandits, Soul In The Horn and House Music Nation, among others, you can follow all things DJ LUCY EUCLID @ssblucy on Instagram.

Check out her “Stairwell Sessions & Beyond” radio show on Maker Park Radio where she shares classic and new dance, disco and house with you, live & direct from Staten Island NYC!

See the full setlist on the SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 19 page on jasoncharles.net.

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For SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 18, we are honored to have Brooklyn's finest, DJ MONK-ONE on board for a stunning set of '90s rap movie cuts.  From BDP to Wu-Tang, and everyone in between, Monk serves up over 35 tracks, masterfully mixed of course, and sure enough to bring you back and/or school you on the greatest sounds from classic Boyz In The Hood-era movie music. Featuring cuts from iconic films like Juice, Menace II Society, Friday, Crooklyn, Poetic Justice, The Nutty Professor, Ghost Dog, CB4, High School High and more, and featuring tracks by Eric B. & Rakim, Cypress Hill, Dr. Dre, House Of Pain, Slick Rick, the Pharcyde, Naughty By Nature, Mary J. Blige, Mobb Deep, Ice Cube, among other '90s hip-hop superstars.

DJ Monk-One, aka Andrew Mason, co-founded Wax Poetics Magazine and remains its Contributing Editor. One of New York City's most respected veteran selectors, he is known for his musical diversity, on display via a long-time residency on WBAI-FM's Underground Railroad Radio Show and many of the city's finest, funkiest parties, including the monthly all-vinyl dance night "Shake!" with DJ Prestige at Brooklyn's Friends & Lovers. Monk has released numerous records through his Brooklyn-based label Names You Can Trust and, as one half of the renowned production squad Greenwood Rhythm Coalition, has done remix and original work for labels in the UK, South America, Japan and Europe. He has DJ'ed his way around the world, playing in diverse locales from Bogotá to Barbados, Barcelona to Budapest and beyond. For all the latest Monk-One news and upcoming DJ tours and events, follow him @monk_uno on Instagram.

See the full setlist on the SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 18 page on jasoncharles.net.

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 17 features one of LA's finest, special guest DJ CLIFTON aka Clifton Weaver (aka DJ Soft Touch).  Clifton serves up an exclusive master class in psychedelic soundtrack selections...sixty sensational minutes of sixties and seventies psychedelic rock and soul film and TV tracks from Roy Budd, Lalo Schifrin, Peter Cook, Isaac Hayes, Alan Price, George Harrison, Ike & Tina, Serge Gainsbourg, a rarity from PBS's classic children's show "The Electric Company," and more!

One of the most sought-after selectors in California nightlife Clifton’s deep roots in Los Angeles’ soul community and superb taste in everything from funk to Bollywood, Afrobeat to ‘60s go-go and Britpop, have landed him gigs opening for Daptone Records legends such as Charles Bradley at The Getty, and setting the scene for Mayer Hawthorne, Adrian Younge, and Stones Throw’s Peanut Butter Wolf.

As a member of Love Grenades, Clifton opened for Janelle Monae and another one of his bands, The Mercury Wheel, was backed by Nolan Porter.  His most recent music project, The Violent Mindfield, released their new LP on the French label Disques Rogue.

Catch Clifton at any of his regular DJ gigs around Los Angeles, Tuesdays at The Edmon in Hollywood, Saturdays at The Fable in Eagle Rock, and the monthly Soul Shakedown at Zebulon.

For more info about Clifton, go to www.cliftonweaver.com and follow him @clifton1775 on Instagram.

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For SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 16, London-based hip-hop producer and selector JONNY CUBA digs super deep into his massive collection for a nonstop 45 minute set of dope soundtrack sounds from soundtrack greats Dave Grusin, Gil Melle, Stu Gardner, Piero Piccioni, JJ Johnson and more...

Jonny Cuba made two LP's for NINJATUNEin their golden age before going on to found international Hip Hop crew Soundsci. As a producer he has recorded a shelf full of records, including music for the legendary UK sound Libraries: KPM, Boosey & Hawkes and Bruton. Jonny's most recent project is 'Other Mirror', a live band encompassing all the influences of a lifetime's digging.

Check out his original podcast series “JONNY CUBA & FRIENDS,” on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network and wherever you get your podcasts, featuring exclusive themed DJ sets from his uber-talented crew of fellow UK producers and top selectors.

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 15 features the first ever official soundtrack mix from the phenomenal NYC-based top producer and selector DJ SPINNA!!!!

This exclusive sixty-minute action-packed set features two dozen rare and classic blaxploitation soundtrack vibes from Weldon Irvine, Marvin Gaye, The Blackbyrds, Curtis Mayfield, Edwin Starr, Willie Hutch, Roy Ayers, Joe Simon, Johnny Pate, the Bar-Kays and more.

DJ Spinna is something of an anomaly in music. A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. With a steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library and the willingness to pursue the full extents of his roots (Funk, Soul R&B and Jazz), foundation (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) without any restraints

It's true that there are other like-minded DJ/Producers in the world comparable to DJ Spinna, but for the most part, they choose a genre and master it. Ask them to flip another variety with the same intense knowledge and sleek-savvy and you’ll be hard pressed to find someone that can do it to Spinna’s extent.  We are thrilled to have the first ever official soundtrack mix from the mega-talented worldwide superstar selector.

For more information about DJ SPINNA check out www.djspinna.com and follow him on Instagram @djspinna

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 14 features an exclusive "Masters of Italian Horror" mix by special guest DJ ALFONSO of LA’s Rendezvous film/dj collective.This spectacular 45-minute mix features 14 soulful and groovy sounds from some of the most iconic composers in the genre from the last sixty years, including soundtrack masters like Morricone, Alessandroni, Goblin, Orlandi, Cipriani and Fabio Frizzi, taken from horror classics by Dario Argento, Onetti, Lanfranchi and more...

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DJ ALFONSO is a DJ, promoter, podcaster, and most importantly, a FAN of late '60s through early '80s exploitation films, soundtracks, library music, and odd bits of sound. He is also the founder of the Los Angeles based DJ collective, RENDEZVOUS!  The RENDEZVOUS! DJs run a monthly event that screens exploitation films and hosts guest DJs from around the world who specialize in soundtrack and library music. More information can be found at www.rendezvousLA.net and follow them @rendezvous_la on Instagram.

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 13 features an exclusive set of all Bollywood grooves from DJ REKAH! Yes indeed, the international badass of bhangra and one of NYC’s top selectors, DJ Rekha, has created an exclusive mesmerizing mix of over thirty funky and groove-oriented Bollywood soundtrack sounds, featuring some fine ragga rhythms and bhangra beats from recent and classic Bollywood film soundtracks.

DJ REKHA is one of the hardest working DJs in the business, a true superstar selector and awesome personality.  Rekha, also known for the world-renowned and long pioneering bhangra and bollywood-meets-electronic music party Basement Bhangra in NYC, is the recipient of numerous community and activist awards, a Drama-Desk nomination for “Bridge and Tunnel,” an in-demand remixer and producer, event creator and even performing at the White House (for Obama of course…)

Check out Rekha's weekly #podcast “Bhangra and Beyond” on www.btrtoday.com and wherever podcasts are available…and go to www.djrekha.com or follow @djrekha on Instagram for more information, latest news and events.

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SOUNDRACK SOUL Episode 12 "Sampled Soundtracks" features an exclusive 60-minute mix of heavy source tracks for some of the finest hip-hop samples ever created from DJ/Producer/Label Owner SIMON S of Futuristica Music UK.  As a massive fan of creative and innovative sampling from the classic era of 90s hip-hop, master DJ selector and label owner SIMON S pieces together some of his favourite original source material used in countless classics, plus a few rare and unusual gems from the furthest reaches of his vinyl shelves. So much beautiful music from so many incredible soundtracks to condense into one hour but hopefully you’ll be reminded of when you first heard the original piece or the classic hip-hop track which made such good use of the dusty nugget.  Featuring epic tracks from Marvin Gaye, Piero Piccioni, Lalo Schifrin, James Brown, Isaac Hayes, The Cyrkle, JJ Johnson and more.

For more information about Simon S and Futuristica Music, "Music 4 Alternative Souls," check out www.futuristicamusic.bandcamp.com

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 11 features special guest, musician/filmmaker/dj SCOTT JOHANSSON’s “Mo’ Better Scores,” an exclusive sixty minute mix of all African-American soundtrack composers.  From sixties classics and Spike Lee films, to blaxploitation and more recent Marvel TV shows, this tribute includes tracks from some heavy hitters (Herbie Hancock, “Q,” Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, et.al) as well as up-and coming talent, and a few deep cuts and surprises thrown in for good measure.  Based in Birmingham UK, Scott is a longtime visual artist with the cult band Pram (Domino Records) and is also a super talented composer and musician himself, creating live soundtracks for The Mask (1961), La Jetee (1962) and UNARIUS: The Arrival (1979), among others.  He is co-owner of the Ondes Positives record label, putting out obscure early electronic soundtracks in lavish vinyl and tape editions.  For more information about Scott check him out on Twitter @ScottJohannsson

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 6, The Chase Part 1, features DJ Devon E. Levins' exclusive action-packed '60s, '70s and '80s soul and funk sounds from chase scenes, car chases, boat races and other dynamic action tracks jams from TV and film - 26 cues from legendary composers Lalo Schifrin, Ennio Morricone, Willie Hutch, Don Ellis, Curtis Mayfield, Francis Lai, Giorgio Moroder and many more!

Devon E. Levins' long-running soundtrack show "Morricone Island" can be heard live every Tuesday at 7pm on WFMU in the NY/NJ area and anytime on WFMU.ORG.  His band Morricone Youth has been creating original scores and live score production for classic soundtracks for over 20 years.  Check out www.morriconeyouth.com for more information and merch.

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 7, The Chase Part 2, features MORE funk, soul and action-packed sounds from chase scenes, car chases, boat races and other dynamic tracks from TV and film - 26 cues from legendary composers Ennio Morricone, Dave Grusin, Keith Mansfield, David Shire, Barry de Vorzon and more!

Devon E. Levins' long-running soundtrack show "Morricone Island" can be heard live every Tuesday at 7pm on WFMU in the NY/NJ area and anytime on WFMU.ORG.  His band Morricone Youth has been creating original scores and live score production for classic soundtracks for over 20 years.  Check out www.morriconeyouth.com for more information, updates on upcoming shows, and merch.

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Episode 8 of SOUNDTRACK SOUL features an exclusive dj session selected & mixed by special guest DJ and mega talented international recording artiste URSULA 1000!!!  60+ minutes of soundtrack favorites from the collection of DJ and phenomenal producer URSULA 1000, featuring deep OST joints from legendary composers and musicians John Barry, Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Andre Previn, Burt Bacharach and much much more! 

For more information about URSULA 1000 go to www.ursula1000.com and follow him on Instagram @ursula1000

Get URSULA 1000’s brand new album “ESOTERIQUE” NOW on all formats AND special limited edition 2xLP colored vinyl, available at Fat Beats

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SOUNDTRACK SOUL Episode 9 features a 45 minute exclusive mix from Porto, Portugal-based DJ and soundtrack collector Martin Domingues of @cinema_sounds_cool the Instagram page that showcases daily posts of original jazz, soul and funk on the screen. This mix features iconic and cult '50s and '60s jazzy, soulful and funky television themes, featuring Henry Mancini, Lalo Shifrin, Pete Rugolo, Nelson Riddle and more.

From worldwide hit soundtracks to rare and hard-to-find tv and film vinyl, check out @cinema_sounds_cool for more information. 

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Episode 10 of SOUNDTRACK SOUL features an exclusive "library music" mix from DJ Jonny Trunk, one of the world's foremost authorities, collectors, authors and bon vivants in the world of soundtrack music.  Jonny hosts the long-running OST program on Resonance FM in London, and his prestigious Trunk Records label releases rare and important soundtrack reissues and collections.  For this episode Jonny creates a beautiful mix of classic and rare library music, originally created specifically for film and television use by the finest composers and musicians in the business, including Piero Umiliani, Lee Konitz, Brian Eno, the KPM Library archive and more.

For more information about JONNY TRUNK go to www.trunkrecords.com

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