Épisodes

  • Freestyle: Machine, Rochelle Jordan, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    Sep 21 2025

    🎶 This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… we freestyle with no theme, just vibes.

    Teal takes it back to 1979 with Machine’s disco anthem “There But for the Grace of God There Go I”, a dancefloor groove with razor-sharp social commentary.
    🌙 Ural leans into the futuristic R&B of Rochelle Jordan’s “Lay”, a track that feels like silk and basslines intertwined.
    ❤️ Tosha closes it out with Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell’s timeless duet “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing.” Pure soul, pure truth.

    It’s disco, it’s modern R&B, it’s Motown magic, all in one episode.

    📲 Listen live by downloading the KBLA1580 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
    🎧 Or catch the replay anytime — now streaming on all platforms.

    #kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #machine #rochellejordan #marvinandtammi #freestyleepisode #discovibes #rnbvibes #motownlegacy

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    38 min
  • Special Guest: Gordon Chambers
    Sep 14 2025

    When you talk about the greatest lyricists in R&B, Gordon Chambers is always in the conversation.

    From Anita Baker’s “I Apologize” to Brandy’s “One Voice” and so many timeless songs for Usher, Beyoncé, and more, his pen has defined generations.

    On this week’s KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, Gordon joins Tosha, Teal & Ural for an unforgettable conversation about lyrics, legacy, and the magic of songwriting.

    The full episode is streaming now on all platforms.

    #kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #gordonchambers #songwritinglegend #blackmusiclegacy #lyricloungeexclusive

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    41 min
  • Throwback Episode: Love & Marriage - Jonathan Butler, Lionel Richie Diana Ross, Larry Graham
    Sep 9 2025

    This episode of KBLA's Lyric Lounge takes a heartfelt look at "Love and Marriage," featuring an exquisite lineup of songs that delve into the essence of lifelong partnerships and romantic commitments. Join hosts Tosha, Teal, and Ural as they explore the melodies and lyrics that have become anthems of love and togetherness.

    Ural sets the tone with the timeless duet "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, a song that epitomizes the deep devotion and eternal bond of love. Its lush orchestration and soulful lyrics make it a classic ode to romantic idealism.

    Tosha selects Jonathan Butler's "Do You Love Me," bringing a touch of soulful inquiry into the dynamics of love and affirmation within a relationship.

    Teal chooses Larry Graham's "When We Get Married," a song that celebrates the joyous commitment of marriage with its dreamy and optimistic view of future happiness. Graham’s deep, resonant voice adds a layer of earnestness to the vows depicted in the song.

    This episode is now streaming on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeart Radio. For those who prefer the live experience, tune in every Saturday at 4 PM PST on KBLA1580 or catch the show via the KBLA1580 app, downloadable through the Apple App Store or Google Play. #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge #letthemusicplay

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    38 min
  • Terrace Martin Interview w/ Kenneth Crouch in Studio Guest
    Aug 24 2025

    🎷 This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… it’s all about Terrace Martin.

    Tosha, Teal, and Ural sit down with the Grammy-nominated producer, saxophonist, and cultural connector to dig into his music, his journey, and the heartbeat of L.A.

    As a bonus, legendary keyboardist Kenneth Crouch joins the studio to give Terrace his flowers in real time, praise from one great to another.

    It’s an episode filled with stories, laughter, and the sound of legacy.
    Now streaming on all platforms.

    #kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #terracemartin #kennethcrouch #jazzhiphop #soulmusic #losangelesmusic #blackmusicexcellence #musicianspotlight

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    42 min
  • Freestyle: Muni Long, Stevie Wonder, Little Simz
    Aug 10 2025

    This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, we’re freestyling.
    No theme. No rules. Just three hosts, three very different vibes.

    Tosha taps into the soulful confidence of Muni Long “Super Power.”
    🎹 Teal rewinds to 1985 for Stevie Wonder’s spy-groove hit “Part Time Lover.”
    🎤 Ural steps into the present with Little Simz “Only,” a lyrical masterclass.

    It’s a mix of decades, genres, and moods, proving good music is timeless.

    Now streaming on all platforms.

    #kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #munilong #superpower #steviewonder #parttimelover #littlesimz #only #freestyleepisode #musicwithoutborders #fromthe80stotoday

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    39 min
  • Special Guest BUDDY GUY
    Aug 5 2025

    This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… a living legend pulls up a chair.
    Tosha, Teal, and Ural sit down with the one and only Buddy Guy to talk about his powerful new album "Ain’t Done With The Blues."

    At 89, Buddy’s guitar still testifies, his voice still preaches, and his lyrics still cut through generations.
    We dive into the stories behind the songs, his legacy, and why the blues are far from finished.

    Now streaming everywhere.

    #kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #buddyguy #aintdonewiththeblues #blueslegend #chicagoblues #guitaricon #musicinterview #blackmusichistory #livinglegend #lyricloungeexclusive

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    40 min
  • Year 2000
    Aug 1 2025

    This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… we time travel to the year 2000.

    Back when flip phones snapped shut with sass, velour ruled closets, and music hit with emotion and edge.

    Teal floats through All Saints’ “Black Coffee” — a smooth, ambient brew of love and reflection.
    Tosha leans into the silk-and-tears R&B of Carl Thomas’ “My Valentine.”
    Ural goes left with Eminem’s “Drug Ballad,” where the party’s loud, but the pain is louder.

    It’s a playlist that captures love, loss, and lyrical truth at the turn of the millennium.
    Now streaming on all platforms.

    #kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #year2000vibes #allsaints #carlthomas #eminem #blackcoffee #myvalentine #drugballad #turnofthemillennium #early2000smusic #soulvibes #hiphoptruth #rnbclassics

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    37 min
  • 1978: Michael Henderson, The Rolling Stones, Grace Jones
    Jul 13 2025

    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.
    Listen live on KBLA1580 or stream it anytime on your favorite platform.

    #kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #1978vibes #rollingstones #gracejones #michaelhenderson #rnbhistory #discoera #soulclassics #blackmusiclegacy #missyou #takemeimyours #doordie

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    40 min