The Jazz Hour on OMR 29Dec24 with DJ Grizz- Mellow Grooves

 Mellow jazz special with Bob James, Stanley Clarke, Nancy Wilson and more- Grizz

DJ Grizz- The Jazz Hour on Our Music Radio 01Jan23 Mellow Special

 An hours worth of chilled out Jazz inc Ramsey Lewis, David Magram, Dwight Trible, Freddy Cole and more.

Jazz n Peace

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DJ Grizz- The Jazz Hour on Our Music Radio 26Dec21

A mellow selection of great Jazz just for Boxing Day inc Donald Byrd, Milt Jackson, Billy Cobham, Roy Ayers and more...

Jazz n Peace

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DJ Grizz- The Soul Niceness Show on ourmusicradio.com 6th Apr 20

The usual great music in unusual times... includes Greg Henderson, Gap Band, Leon Russell, Roy Ayers, Solomon Burke and many more

Stay Soulful and safe

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Ridym - RnB Session 28 "Reggae Lockdown"

This weeks RnB mix is a reggae special for anyone on a lockdown right now due to the Corona virus.

Changing things slightly from the norm I've decided to pluck out some of the best reggae tracks performed by RnB artists.
Anthony David teams up with "Gramps" Morgan from the family band Morgan Heritage. John Legend gives us his take on Prince Lincoln's Humanity although although nothing beats the orginal. Ms Dynamite and Estelle representing the UK continue the reggae vibe and we have Don-E and Lauryn Hill covering Bob Marley's classics plus more.

Let the vibes flow and keep safe.

1. Ms Dynamite - Fall In Love Again
2. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad
3. John Legend - Humanity
4. Bilal - Home Is Where I Wanna Be
5. Jamie Sparks - Fun Tonight
6. Anthony David - Livin' It Up
7. Lauryn Hill - Turn Your Lights Down Low
8. Don-E - Waiting In Vain
9. Estelle - Come Over
10. PJ Morton - Love You More
11. Georgia Anne Muldrow - Dubby Time!

DJ Grizz- The Soul Niceness Show on ourmusicradio.com 16th Mar20

Take a break from all the madness and tune into to some quality old Soul n grooves.... with Gene Chandler, AWB, Ronnie Mcnier, The Meters, Floaters, Isley Bros... and more!

Spread the Soul Love (safely!)

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DJ Grizz- The Soul Niceness Show on ourmusicradio.com 9th Mar20

Stop hoarding them toilet rolls and stock up on great Soul Music from way back when... inc. BB and Q, Cloud One, Funk Inc, James Brown, Bt Express, OC Smith and more!

The Soul will get you through it!!

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DJ Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog 2nd March 20

Mondays mix of marvellous music includes Lenny White, Blair, Issac Hayes, Willi Bobo, Chosen Few, Aretha, Commodores and much much more

Spreadin' the Soul Love

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Ridym - RnB Sessions 27

Featured on this weeks RnB Sessions we have funksters Anderson Paak, Free Nationals, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges and Thundercat featuring Steve Arrington on vocals plus more.

1. Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - C Side
2. Sunni Colon - Mornin' Dew
3. Summer Walker - Grave
4. Thundercat - Black Qualls
5. Mac Miller ft. Anderson .Paak - Dang!
6. Anderson .Paak - King James
7. BJ The Chicago Kid - Champagne
8. Emmavie ft. DT Soul - Distraction
9. Mick Jenkins - What Am I To Do
10. Free Nationals ft. Chronixx - Eternal Light
11. Goldlink - Justine's Interlude
12. Swsh - How You Feel
13. Common ft. Jill Scott - Show Me That You Love

DJ Grizz- The Soul Niceness Show on ourmusicradio.com 24th Feb20

Monday's marvellous mix of Soul n Grooves including Slave, Weeks and Co, Tom Browne, Tito Puente, Larry Young, Rene and Angela, Smokey.... and more!

Spread that Soul Love

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DJ Grizz- Soul Niceness Show Valentines Edition on Ourmsicradio.com 10th Feb20

A special 'loved-up' version of the show tonight with funky and soulful love songs from The Jammers, Barry White, Bill Withers, Jeffree, The Elgins, Leroy Hutson to name a few...

Spread that Soul Love guys!

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Ridym - Old Skool 80's Volume 22 Valentines Day Mix

Welcome mixtapers to my Valentines day 80's mix. If your thinking about that special person in your life (or that you want to be in your life!) just kick back  and get your groove on to this.

1. Jaki Graham - Love Under Moonlight
2. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
3. Bryan Loren - Stay With Me
4. Howard Hewett - Shadow
5. Glenn Jones - Everlasting Love
6. Cherelle - When You Look In My Eyes
7. SASS - Much To Much
8. Bobby Broom - Find Yourself
9. Keni Burke - Hang Tight
10. Surface - Falling In Love
11. Marcus Miller - Suddenly

Ridym - Old Skool 80's Volume 21

Here I am back after a well deserved break and I'm kicking off 2020 the way I mean to go on with an 80's selection I'm sure will get your feet moving and you heads bobbing!

I've featured in this mix a couple of tracks produced and written by The System's Mic Murphy and David Frank from artists Jeff Lorber and Howard Johnson. Much too Much is a cover of Mic Murphy's scorching original which he done with his group SASS, no doubt I'll stick this on one of my future 80's mixes.

Until next time. Peace 🔯

1. Gavin Christopher - Love Is Knocking At Your Door
2. Cashflow - I need your love
3. Ingram - We Like To Do It
4. Jeff Lorber - Best Part Of The Night
5. Howard Johnson - Much To Much
6. Glen Jones - You're The One I Love
7. Fatback Band - The Girl Is Fine
8. Change - Take You To Heaven
9. Howard Hewett - I Got To Go
10. S.O.S Band - Do You Still Want To
11. BB&Q Band - I Could Never Say It's Over

Ridym - Old Skool 80's Volume 20

Finally the weekend's here and I got a good selection of 80's to see you through a well deserved break.

1. Max Beasley - I'm So Happy
2. Sherrick - Tell Me What It Is
3. Vesta Williams - Don't Blow A Good Thing
4. R.J's Latest Arrival - Broken Heart (R)
5. The Jones Girls - You Can't Have My Love
6. The Controllers - Undercover Lover
7. The Strangers - Step Out Of My Dreams
8. Valentine Brothers - Lonely Nights
9. Club Nouveau - Share Your Love
10. Change - You'll Never Realize
11. Bobby Caldwell - You Belong To Me

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 11

We all need a little chill time sometimes and todays mix will give you that chance to ‘put your foot up’ and zone out .... its Mellow Soul Classics Vol 11!

We kick off with a lovely Atlantic Starr quite storm ballad, Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes get romantic, some laid back latin from Joe Bataan, a well loved Dionne Warwick take on a David and Bacharach gem and ending on the big Billy Preston and Syreeta hit... plus more Wind-down goodies to re-charge your batteries to!

Back real soon Mixtapers

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Atlantic Starr- Second to none

Lonnie Liston Smith- If you take care of me

Harold Melvin - you know how to make me feel so good

Stephanie Mills Teddy Pendergrass- Feel the fire

Patrice Rushen - Settle for my love

Isley Brothers- Hello

Joe Bataan- Ordinary guy

Dionne Warwick- Walk on by

Billy Preston Syreeta- With you I’m born again

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 10- Valentines Special

Its that of time year that love songs are back on the agenda so we’ve a wind down special on the decks today- its Mellow Soul Classics 10 - Valentines Special.

A selection of Soulful songs that Cupid could have penned himself from the likes of Al Green, Curtis, Aretha, The Isleys, The Temps and more to snuggle up to!

Share the Soul Love mixtapers!

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Al Green- Look what you done for me

Curtis Mayfield- So in love

Jerry Butler- Would you mind

Aretha Franklin- Call me

Teena Marie- God has created

Conscious Roots- Lifetime

Isley Bros.- At your best You are love

Minnie Ripperton- Could it be i’m in love

Temptations- Just my imagination

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 9

The Xmas madness starts here, so why not take 5 to chill and relax with a dose of Mellow Soul magic... here's Mellow Soul Classics Vol.9!

The laid back Soulfest starts with a heartbreak anthem from Dorothy Moore, there's a massive MJ hit ballad, Neicey Williams feels a bit Silly, the Isley's bring their usual quality and we end on some mellow niceness from Gladys Knight... plus more wind-down 70's and 80's goodies.

Talking of Xmas I've my annual seasonal mix to bring you next week... til then stay chilled!

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Dorothy Moore- Misty Blue

Michael Jackson- One day in your life

Jerry Butler- Aint understanding mellow

Denise Williams - Silly

Average White Band- A love of your own

Larry Graham - One is a million you

Slave - for the love of you

The Isley Brothers- Dont say goodnight

Gladys Knight- Neither one of us 

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 8

Nights are getting long, temperatures are falling as we eak out the last of Summer- time to wrap up on the sofa with a tall glass and chill! Heres the perfect accompaniment- Mellow Soul Classics 8!

The mellowness starts with the Queen of the 80's 'quiet storm' and ex Chapter 8 vocalist Anita Baker, keeping the Aretha flame burning with a 1973 gem written by her sis' Caroline, we've some great Luther, Bill Withers does his thing (and what a perfect thing it is) and we end on a Michael McDonald hit plus more laid back nuggets to check out.

Catch you all real soon!

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Anita Baker- Caught up in the rapture of love

Gene Dunlap- Before you break my heart

Aretha Franklin- Angel

Jean Carne- You light up my life

Luther Vandross- If this world were mine

Bill Withers- I dont know

A taste of Honey- Sukiyaki

Blackbyrds- Love don’t strike twice

Michael McDonald- I keep forgettin’

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 7

It's the weekend, the suns shining, the parks and beaches are calling.... time to sit back with a tall glass of something and chill-out with Mellow Soul Classics 7!

The laid back good stuff starts with an Al Wilson classic, Smokey- the king of smooth features, we've a great Bill Withers and Ralph MacDonald collaboration, there's an 'end of the party' Rare Groove anthem from Tyrone Davis and we end on Nancy Wilson telling it like it is... plus more wind-down goodness!

Keep the Soul love going people!

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Al Wilson- Show and tell

Smokey Robinson- Just my soul responding

Leroy Hutson- When you smile

Marvin Gaye- Come live with me angel

Timmy Thomas- Why cant we live together

Ralph MacDonald Bill Withers- In the name of love

Yvonne Elliman- Love me

Tyrone Davis- In the mood

Nancy Wilson- Go away little boy

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 6

Its chill-out time again with a selection of much loved old Soul and Jazz-funk gems- its Mellow Soul Classics 6!

The chill-fest gets underway with a beaut of a track from Aretha, theres a Rare Groove fave from Ethel Beatty, an often covered Bobby Womack nugget, a great Commodores ballad and end on some timeless Luther... plus more good stuff to lay back and take 5 with!

Stay Mellow mixtapers!

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Aretha Franklin- Day Dreaming

Diana Ross- All of my life

Ethel Beatty- Its your love

Bobby Womack- Womans gotta have it

Hi Gloss- Youll never know

Earth Wind and Fire- Wait

Donny McCullough- Falling in love

Commodores- Still

Luther Vandross- So amazing