This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… we take it back to the groove-heavy, glitter-drenched year of 1978.

Tosha, Teal & Ural dig into the music and magic of the era:
💋 The Rolling Stones sway through heartbreak with “Miss You”
💄 Grace Jones brings the drama and disco with “Do or Die”
❤️‍🔥 Michael Henderson & Rena Scott slow it down with “Take Me I’m Yours”

From Studio 54 to soul-searching lyrics, we’re turning the dial to ’78.
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This week on the Lyric Lounge, we're thrilled to have the legendary Wayne Vaughn as our guest! Dive into the stories behind the classic hits he's penned and uncover musical treasures. He talks about working with Earth Wind and Fire, The Emotions, Vesta, and stories about Prince and Todd Bridges. Tune in every Saturday at 4 PM PST for our live session, or enjoy the divine encore at 11 PM. Missed it live? No worries! You can relive the magic anytime on Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio in our sacred archives. And for our devoted listeners, don't forget to download the KBLA1580 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. It’s your pass to exclusive content, blessings, and revelations. Let's unite in the spirit of music and elevate our hearts with every note of this celestial symphony! #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge #letthemusicplay #waynevaughn

This episode of KBLA’s Lyric Lounge pays tribute to the smooth, unmistakable voice of Walter Scott, founding member of The Whispers.

Tosha, Teal, and Ural reflect on a legacy built on velvet harmonies, grown-folk storytelling, and timeless soul. From "And the Beat Goes On” to “Say Yes,” Walter’s voice was the heart of love songs that never aged.

He didn’t just sing the lyrics, he lived them.

Join us as we honor a man whose sound defined slow dances, family barbecues, and late-night radio waves.

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This episode of The Lyric Lounge is a heartfelt tribute to Wayne Lewis of the legendary group Atlantic Starr.

Tosha, Teal, and Ural revisit the magic in three timeless tracks:
“Let’s Get Closer” – grown-folks romance in groove form
“Silver Shadow” – mystic, melodic, unforgettable
“Fallin’ in Love” – the quiet ache of surrender

Wayne’s keys, voice, and songwriting helped define a sound where love met elegance, and emotion moved in harmony.

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Were you able to tune in to the most recent installment of KBLA's Lyric Lounge, with Tosha, Teal, and Ural? Taking a journey through the realm of Blue Eyed Soul, Ural dissects Jamiroquai "Manifest Destiny", and Teal provided a review of a Soft Rock Classic, Ambrosia's "Biggest Part of Me.", then Tosha rounds it out with Average White Band "A Love of Your Own". Be sure not to miss the Lyric Lounge on the airwaves every Saturday at 4pm and 11pm Pacific Standard Time. For those interested, simply dial in to KBLA1580 on your radio, or alternatively, download the app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Let the music wash over you! #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge

This episode of The Lyric Lounge is all freestyle—no theme, just feel.

Tosha, Teal, and Ural dig into three tracks that hit in different ways but all speak the truth.

🍼 Logic lays it out with “Dad Bod”—a relatable, unfiltered take on fatherhood and real-life rap.
💔 Janet Jackson’s “I Get Lonely (TNT Remix)” feat. Blackstreet brings the emotion and harmony with a 90s remix classic.
🌌 Avery Wilson’s “Kiss the Sky” aims high with powerhouse vocals and a message that lifts you.

No rules. Just real.
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This week on #KBLALyricLounge, we’ve got a diverse and soulful lineup! Ural dives into Doechii's uplifting track "Sunday Best," Tosha explores the smooth and sensual "Love Around the Clock" by Raheem DeVaughn featuring Goapele, and Teal takes us back in time with James Brown and the James Cleveland Choir's gospel-infused classic, "The Old Landmark."

Tune in to KBLA1580 every Saturday at 4 PM PST or stream live through the KBLA1580 app on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Missed it? The episode will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeart Radio.

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This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, Tosha, Teal, and Ural explore the rich, genre-blurring soundscape of José James. A sonic shapeshifter whose catalog reads like a love letter to jazz, soul, hip-hop, and everything in between.

José James doesn’t just sing. He inhabits the music. His voice floats like steam from a midnight cup of tea, warm with memory and cool with intention. One moment he’s channeling the spirit of Gil Scott-Heron with spoken-word precision, the next he’s slipping into a velvet-smooth falsetto that could make a neon-lit club feel like church.

His style is eclectic, elegant, and earthy, rooted in jazz but reaching toward the stars. Think D’Angelo in a Monk suit. Think Billie Holiday echoing through an MPC. José is what happens when a poet studies rhythm like scripture, when a crooner learns to swing, and when a beatmaker falls in love with Coltrane.

In this episode, the Lyric Lounge crew uncovers the layers, how José James bends genre into emotion and makes you feel like every note was meant just for your ears.

Now streaming wherever music meets meaning.

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