MEET THE DJS

I first got bitten by the Soul Bug back in 1973 when I bought the self titled album by Creative Source, followed by the Ohio Players with Fire in 1974. In 1978 I started Djing at private Parties. Then in 1979/80 Harmony Soul Sound was started. Playing at various events. Then in mid 90’s teamed up with Sugar RG and S.S. Harmony was formed playing mainly at our own promotions. Started DJing on the Radio in 2013.

My love for music started at a young age, with a love for vinyl, I bought my first decks in 1986 and started DJ’ing and I haven’t looked back since. In 1984 I saw Grandmaster Flash perform for the first time and my love for gigs still continues to this day. My music genre consists of new and old soul, with some surprises thrown into the mix

I am an East End Boy, ex DJ and long time musical collector of all things Soul and Jazz from back in the day. Started collecting in 1980 and still going strong. The Soul Niceness Show will bring you the best in 60’s 70’s and 80’s Soul, Rare Grooves, Funk and Jazz (with maybe occasional Reggae), from the classic anthems through to the rare cuts from deep in crates”

Born and Bred in the East End.
Both my parents were huge vinyl collectors so what choice did I have?. I grew up listening to Soul music so that was my first love, in the 80’s I stumbled upon David Rodigan & his reggae show and was hooked. There was a Soul Sound in our area (Canning Town) Funkadelic Soul sound that used to play Rare Groove . On a Saturday I would go to the West end to buy my soul and Rare Groove And on a Sunday I’d go to Petticoat Lane to buy my Reggae. Been Collecting for over 40 years. 
I hope you enjoy my selection

SoulNRnB has been collecting music since the early 80’s and was a founder member of the Double Trouble sound crew. When the crew moved on to make music, he continued to play out with various DJ’s including our own DJ GRIZZ and DJ RIDYM as part of the Soul Mixtape Collective.  

You can hear Mr S, every 2nd Friday on the Crate Diggers Podcast, a monthly mixture of chat and music about a different aspect of Black Music.

Rob grew up in East London, he started at a very young age recording on his Mum’s cassette tape, taping over his Mum’s cassettes. In 1985 he got his first buzz, which was Paul Hardcastle’s rainforest then came the sweet sound of 80’s soul.

Rob’s show will feature a selection of his favourite genres of music.

DJ Spika from East London, was passionate about all genres of music from an early age. Back in the day he was in a sound system playing Hip-Hop, Soul, RnB, Rare Groove, House, Reggae and Soca. Then he moved into Jungle/Drum and Bass and then into the UK garage Scene. Currently deep in the Afro House/Afrobeat Scene, but always ready to play any genre of good music. (Music is Life).

Passionate about music since the age of 13, I owe my musical journey to my older brother and sister, who introduced me to the electrifying world of music through their weekly raves. Those beats were the heartbeat of the dance floor at the time. From that point on I embarked on my own musical path, cultivating a unique funkadelic soul sound. My decision to embrace all genres of music has led me to where I stand today, ready to groove and make the world dance.

DJ XPERIENCE from East London, I have been passionate about music since I was a child “Music is my life” My show will have a selection of my favourite genres, which include R&B, Reggae, Lovers Rock, DanceHall, Hip Hop/ Rap & Soul . Tune in and enjoy. One Love!

Richard Blackman better known as “Boogie”. Originally from Custom House East London. My Parents used to listen to a lot of Soul Music. The closest I got to any reggae music in my household growing up was John Holt, Bob Marley & UB40. I have been lucky to play music all over the world.