De La Soul ‘3 Feet High and Rising’ Legacy Playlist
A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Digable Planets, Camp Lo and many more were inspired by the jazz-influenced sounds of De La Soul. Check out this playlist of music that was inspired by De La Soul.
Kae Tempest on Roots Manuva ‘Brand New Second Hand’
Kae Tempest discusses the impact of Roots Manuva and how lyrics changed the way she viewed music and her creative approach.
Nightmares on Wax on ‘Smokers Delight’
George Evelyn joins Colleen to celebrate 25 years of 'Smokers Delight' discussing his musical roots and the evolution of Nightmares on Wax.
The Avalanches ‘Since I Left You’
Since I Left You was created using more than 3500 samples and original music but it is no cloyed nostalgia trip. Pieced together humbly by Aussies who are probably telling you the truth when they say they listen “to a little bit of everything.”
The Roots ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Musical Lead-Up Playlist
Check out our playlist including Jean Carn, Minnie Ripperton, Double Trouble, Mountain, Biz Markie and more.
Nas ‘Illmatic’
The 1994 hip-hop landmark is a sterling example of how great rap can be.
The Avalanches ‘Since I Left You’ Legacy Playlist
Check out this playlist of music that inspired by The Avalanches including Ariel Pink, RJD2, Madvillian, Panda Bear, The Go! Team, Animal Collective & more.
My Classic Album: Jazzie B on Soul II Soul ‘Club Classics...
Jazzie B revolutionised black British music when he founded the band Soul II Soul. Their debut 1989 album became an international phenomenon; its blend of soul, reggae and funk landing perfectly amid the exploding house music culture of that year.
My Classic Album: Nubya Garcia on Wayne Shorter ‘The Soothsayer’
Multi award winning saxophonist and compose Nubya Garcia joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy for a deep dive into Wayne Shorter 'The Soothsayer'.
