Soul Focus FM Podcast

Lots of heat in this episode from all over the spectrum of sound you'll learn some things from this one. Plenty of the new new, with flashes from the past…best served cold & chilled. Curated by one of Oakland's finest, CAPS…making his triumphant return to curator duties at Soul Focus FM. The post EP044 – Baby Blue appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Fall is officially back in full effect here in the pacific northwest. To celebrate the seasonal change our longtime friend & music collector Tyler Thomas assembled a playlist for us here at Soul Focus FM, and we're here for it, eclectic vibes from around the world. The post EP043 – After-Summer Ennui appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

JUSTA is back with a compilation of sensual slow jams just in time for cuffing season. The post EP042 – Slow Jams Vol. 6 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

JUSTA provides a few selections for the change of season. Something groovy to fall back into. The post EP041 – Fall Break appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

WHEEEEEW.  After a long break in the curation action, Mister Moon returns with a playlist full  of moods, vibes, slappers, heaters, bangers, knockers, etc. Life comes at you fast, and music can help get you through. Enjoy these vibes. The post EP040 – Life Changes appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

As we wind down another summer JUSTA delivers another hot list of curated soulful turn-up music. This playlist is a whole ass vibe featuring an eclectic mix of bangers, slaps, and jams. Enjoy yourself. The post EP039 – Another Summer appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

More summer vibes & heat curated by JUSTA The post EP038 – Let's Do It Again appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

JUSTA returns and pulls together some absolute heat rocks just in time for summer.  2 Hours of vibes! The post EP037 – JUSTA Summer Playlist appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

As many of y'all know….I've been super busy working on building out the new arts & event space in West Seattle, Jet City Labs. Since the last post, we've moved to put up new playlists on our Spotify and Apple Music feeds. So if you want the latest and greatest be sure to add us […] The post EP036 – Springtime's Funky Heat appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Here’s something you may or may not know.  Since around October 2020 I’ve been co-hosting a monthly showcase of Seattle-based musicians, DJs, and curators on WorldwideFM (London UK), with a musical young fellow by the name of Jason Justice.  I’ve been hella busy trying to get the new Jet City Labs space open, and I […] The post EP035 – Mister Moon WorldwideFM 1 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

It’s been over a year since most of us have been able to travel anywhere because of this pandemic. When the opportunity arose for me to dip out of Seattle for a much-needed sabbatical, I did that.  These grooves are what I was listening to over the last couple of weeks, great stuff to chill […] The post EP034 – Vacation appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Welp…we’re smack dab in the middle of the winter season. This is the time of year Seattle is cold, rainy, and dark at 3pm.   The warm sensual embrace of soulful music is necessary.   Fear not, JUSTA has arrived with a healthy dose of that good therapy… Volume 5 of the beloved Slow Jams series. Get […] The post EP033 – Slow Jams 5 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

And we’re back… After taking December to marinate and recalibrate on the 5-alarm house fire which was 2020, I decided to start to assemble some of my favorite tracks from last year. This episode contains Hip-Hop, Soul,  Jazz, and R&B that made it onto my radar last year.   2.5 hours of heat… Enjoy! The post EP032 – 2020 Notables appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Installment number 4 of the Slow Jams series compiled & hosted by JUSTA. The post EP031 – Slow Jams 4 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

My, my, my…how the world has changed since our last episode. There must be something in the air.  Episode 030 is an eclectic mix of new bangers and old standards. The post EP030 – Change in the Air appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

We’re pleased to welcome JUSTA back to the selection seat for installment number three of the ever-popular Slow Jams series. Just in time for Halloween weekend. Enjoy! The post EP029 – Slow Jams 3 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

This episode of SOUL FOCUS FM comes to you directly from Chicago courtesy of producer, Scott Freebass. He compiled a 90-minute playlist of innovative Chicago hip-hop from the past & present, and it slaps. Give those speakers a workout and turn this one up. The post EP028 – This Life appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Summer is slowly fading away here in the PNW, it literally went up in smoke.  Makes no difference…we still proceed. Here’s a bunch of bops & ditty selected for the vibe I’m on right now. The post EP027 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

The last time JUSTA did a slow jam compilation I admit I was a little worried that folks may not be ready… perhaps that is the DJ in me, knowing that in 2020 folks sometimes just aren’t prepared mentally for a slow jam. In the last decade or two, folks wanna be lit, hyphy, crunk, […] The post EP026 – Slow Jams Vol. 2 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Mister Moon returns to the selector seat for Episode 025. The west coast of the United States is literally on fire, and for the last few days Seattle has been choked out with the resulting smoke.  The air quality here has been hazardous, the worst on the planet, forcing most residents indoors to really coalesce […] The post EP025 – The Air Up There appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Episode 024 is from our homegirl, Soul Set Crew collaborator & one of Seattle’s finest DJ Blyssful.  She’s hit us with a one-hour mashup of all kinds of throwback gems to get your head nodding. Volume up on this one. The post EP024 – Sounds for Thought I appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Episode 024 showcases some new and classic sounds from Africa and beyond. Afro-Colombian, Tanzanian Singeli, Maghreb future sounds, Japanese bolero, the bow of Xhosa folk and capoeira, chimurenga music, and more. Guest host Hans Kelstrup from Seattle-based radio show African Airwaves (www.africanairwaves.org). Tracklist Etran – Disclosure w/ Etran Finatawa Alech taadini – AMMAR 808 Vamo […] The post EP023 – African Airwaves appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Episode 22 features a feel-good mix from one of my favorite DJ’s, and favorite people, Ronnal Ives…better known as DJ Buttnaked. Founding member of the Soul Set crew, and someone I regard as an absolute pro.  I’ve never been to a party this guy hasn’t completely set off. The mix was featured on his own […] The post EP022 – Late Nights Early Mornings 4 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Justa returns to Soul Focus FM with a playlist of certified Slow Jam heat. Perfect vibes for relaxing with your quarantine bae or anyone special in your life….you could have an addition to your family by next summer if you ain’t careful. #BeSafe⁠ Tracklist Let’s Talk (feat. Rick Ross) – Omarion,Rick Ross Unbelievable – Brian […] The post EP021 – Slow Jams Vol. 1 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

This playlist is something like a typical morning at my house this summer. From the glory and blessings of the first cup of coffee being poured to the slow caffeine-powered ramp up into normalcy… I’m weird tho. Features gospel, soul, jazz, hip-hop, funk selections from the past & present. Tracklist ————————————– Heart Fixer – Harold […] The post EP020 – Morning Coffee at the Chateau appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Bay Area native, now Seattle resident Ichy the Killer dropped an ill Run The Jewel mix this week.  About 45 minutes of Mike & Jaime heat rocks to bang out to when you really want to get something off your chest. Enjoy! The post EP019 – Run the Jewels – The Mike & Jamie Mix appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Episode 018, compiled by Justa. “This playlist is a collection of songs that formed together to help communicate my Groove Theory better, when  good portion of us are spending the majority our time indoors. These songs can be listened to indoors or outdoors and inspire great vibes. When I hear music it always creates a visual […] The post EP018 – Inner-Space Jams appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

A collection of warm weather vibes compiled by Mister Moon Tracklist First Class – Khruangbin Sunshine – Tom Misch Atlantic Oscillations – Quantic Cosmic Echoes – Lord Echo Aloula – Fairuz Thina – Seba Kaapstad Ride – Login F.I.Y.E (feat. Tony Ozier) – Tall Black Guy Message In A Bottle (ft. Coultrain) – Shafiq Husayn […] The post EP017 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

The next two episodes of straight heat rocks were pulled together by someone I’ve been trying to convince to get some decks for years. Oakland native, Seattle resident, CAPS – @iamcaps …There’s over 4 hours of current and throwback soul, hip-hop, jazz. This selection is pure Saturday afternoon vibes, best enjoyed with a sack of […] The post EP016 – PBnJ, Palm Blunts, & Scotch – Part 2 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

We’re very pleased to present a special 2-part edition of the SOUL FOCUS FM Podcast. The next two episodes of straight heat rocks were pulled together by someone I’ve been trying to convince to get some decks for years. Oakland native, Seattle resident, CAPS – @iamcaps …There’s over 4 hours of current and throwback soul, […] The post EP015 – PBnJ, Palm Blunts, & Scotch – Part 1 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Greetings music fans. In the spirit of calm and introspection, the Soul Focus FM Podcast returns.  This episode is compiled by Derek Moon digs deep into jazz and its intersection with soul, funk, & hip-hop. Some of the selections here have been sampled into golden age hip-hop standards, and others are more recent creations. Tracklist […] The post EP014 – Jazz and … appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

The events of this past week in America make me want to scream. Folks are fed up. I pray for the safety of the folks in the street, and I pray for justice for the families of those murdered, and I pray for peace. However, I fully understand that for peace, there needs to be […] The post EP013 – People in the Glow of the Fire appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Okay music fans — we’re venturing beyond our usual DJ selected curation to bring you a playlist from my good friend, Seattle-based ceramics artist Shannon Wallack.   Shannon has always been one of my favorite people to discuss music with, and I’m always pretty blown away from his range of musical knowledge.  So I’ve been begging […] The post EP012 – Quietness of the Mind appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Mister Moon compiled a playlist in tribute of legendary drummer and pioneer of afrobeat, Tony Allen. Who passed away April 30th, 2020 at the age of 79.   Tracklist ================================ Asiko – Tony Allen Road Close (Dance Dub) – Tony Allen Afrodisco Beat – Tony Allen & Africa 70 Nepa – Tony Allen No Discrimination […] The post EP011 – A Tribute to Tony Allen appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Tracklist ===================================== Pick Up the Pieces – Average White Band Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) – Parliament The Boy’s Doin’ It – Hugh Masekela A Chance for Peace – Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes Mysterious Vibes – The Blackbyrds Brothers on the Slide – Cymande People Make the […] The post EP010 – Soul Set Crew [Part 2] appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

First episode of a special 2 part version of the SOUL FOCUS Podcast. Episodes 009 & 010 consists of the joint playlist from DJ Blyssful, DJ Buttnaked, & Mister Moon made especially for the Soul Set event that took place back in January at the Paragon in Seattle. Tracklist ===================================== This Is Sad – Fela […] The post EP009 – Soul Set Crew [Part 1] appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

The newest episode of the podcast is smorgasbord of old and new sounds, a little something to vibe to. Tracklist No Worries – Seven Davis Jr Don’t Cha Wanna – Kon Venus And Mars – Faze Action Like Sugar – Chaka Khan Paradise (feat. Thalma De Freitas) – DJ Center & Sly5thAve Island Letter – […] The post EP008 – Human Error appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Soul Focus FM Podcast’s very first guest mix is from DJ KP, one of the earliest collaborators on our monthly DJ event at Supreme in Wes Seattle. Every time I’ve seen DJ KP throw down the room is always moving. He captured that vibe in the his new mix “Quarantine No.1″…we’ll let him explain… ” […] The post EP007 – DJ KP Quarantine No. 1 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Here’s a very special edition of the podcast. This recording came from our monthly SOUL FOCUS gathering, which wasn’t possible due to the “Stay at Home” order during the nationwide COVID-19 crisis. Rather than canceling the event, we managed to put together a virtual event via our website….and it was an absolute jam. So we […] The post EP006 – April 2020 First Thursday Virtual Gathering appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

Tracklist Lift Off (feat. Rocco Palladino) – Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes C-Side – Khruangbin & Leon Bridges Tony Sendo – Underground Canopy, Bluestaeb & S. Fidelity Vitamin V – Vic Spencer Last Sniff (feat. MF DOOM) – Wilma Archer The Goings On ft. Ralph Real – Oddisee READY OR NOT – SBTRKT Mirope (feat. […] The post EP005 – March Feels appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

If you haven’t been paying attention, the jazz world has been ablaze in the past few years. Always the bastion for musical innovation, jazz has been making a resurgence on the strength of embracing new trends & genre-crossing collaborations.  Join Mr. Moon for the first of many jaunts thru some great jazz cuts new and […] The post EP004 – Jazz Joints 01 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

In commemoration of what would be the 46th birthday of late great master producer/MC, James Dewitt Yancey (b.k.a. J. Dilla) our own Mister Moon pulled together a 97 minute playlist of his productions. Tracklist The Official – Jaylib That Shit – A Tribe Called Quest & JD Of Slum Village Dynamite! – The Roots Secrets […] The post EP003 – 27 Dilla Tracks for Heads appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

About this Episode Compiled by Mister Moon for Soul Focus FM Tracklist  Mysterious Vibes – The Blackbyrds A Chance for Peace – Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes Brothers on the Slide – Cymande The Boy’s Doin’ It – Hugh Masekela Diamonds – George Duke Somewhere (Deep In The Night) – Onra  U Say […] The post EP002 – Mysterious Vibes appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.

About this Episode Choice grooves encountered by Mister Moon throughout the year of 2019. Not really a “best of” list, but more of a sampler of sounds from some of the best projects & new discoveries made over the course of the year. Over 3 hours of tracks of all genres. Be sure to get […] The post EP001 – 50 Tracks for the Heads 2019 appeared first on SOUL FOCUS.