Ray Prim joins us to unpack “Since 88,” tracing a journey from leaving his childhood faith to finding healing in melody and simple, soulful songwriting. We get honest about politics, algorithms, panic attacks, therapy, and why a song that sings first can teach later.

• origin of “Since 88” in religious break and political shift
• belief now centered on goodness, empathy, and action
• writing process where melody guides the lyric
• Bill Withers influence and love of simplicity
• “ear candy for the soul” as rhythm plus depth
• critique of social media and algorithmic bubbles
• AI as a session player for strings and riffs
• pandemic panic, therapy, and writing “Mr. Midlife”
• legacy grounded in connection over perfection

Please check out the links to Ray’s music underneath this video. Make sure you check him out, follow his social media, and come back for our next episode when we talk about more songs, more stories, and more soul

“We Are Love” – Song Commentary by Dr. Pelè

In this heartfelt commentary, Dr. Pelè shares the personal story and inspiration behind his original song “We Are Love.”

From his childhood in war-torn Nigeria—where his mother’s songs brought peace and hope—to the global pandemic that inspired this message of unity, “We Are Love” is a reminder that when we strip away all the fear, division, and noise, what remains is love.

In this episode, you’ll hear how:
• The song was born during the isolation of COVID-19
• A decades-old lyric from Dr. Pelè’s London bandmates (who worked with Prince and Mazarati) found new meaning
• The music and message merge into a timeless call for healing and togetherness

✨ “We Are Love” isn’t just a song—it’s a declaration of who we truly are.

🎧 Check out "We Are Love" on all streaming platforms:
-- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6HS5fyS5qp51u21f2TN358?si=4e5dfffa6a6d4c2e
-- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/we-are-love/1513976797?i=1513976803
-- YouTube (Video): https://youtu.be/iM0evAKWkfg
-- Dr. Pelè's Website: https://drpele.com

Musicians:
-- Dr. Pelè Ugboajah (keys, vocals, composition, and production).
-- Eric Lawson (Bass)
-- Jason Meekins (Drums)
-- Dave Scher (Guitar)
-- Obi Ugboajah (Background vocals)

Songwriting contributors:
-- Tony Christian
-- Marvin Gunn
-- Rajeev Daswani

💬 Share in the comments: What does love mean to you today?

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