Welcome to Episode 117 of the Musical Circle, hosted and co-produced by Ben Charles. This is an all-R&B and soul showcase episode highlighting the best R&B musicians of the past, the present, and the future. Ben also reveals a few plans of the Musical Circle in the near future, as well as a tease of another announcement for next Thursday here on the Musical Circle. Ben also debuts a couple of musicians, including the singer Felix Ames and the long-awaited debut of the R&B trio known as FLO. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

1. Where Did I Go?   -   Jorja Smith (from her 2018 album Lost and Found)

2. Crack A Smile   -   Felix Ames (from his 2026 album Can The Rain Stop?)

3. All My Love   -   Baby Rose (from her 2026 album YEARNALISM)

4.  Tell Me   -    by the singer 54 Ultra (2026)

5.  If   - Janet Jackson (from her 1993 album Janet)

6. Ex - Factor   -  Lauryn Hill (from her 1998 album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill) 

7. You and I (Nobody In The World)   -   John Legend (from his 2013 album Love In The Future) 

8. Honour   -  Elmiene (from his 2026 album Sounds For Someone)

9. Please Don't Go   -  Boyz II Men (from their 1991 album Cooleyhighharmony)

10. You Give Good Love   -   Whitney Houston (from her 1984 self-named album)

11. Is It A Crime?   -   Sade (from her 1985 album Promise) 

12. Who's Gonna Save My Soul   -   Gnarls Barkley (from their 2008 album The Odd Couple)

13. For The Love Of You Parts 1 and 2   -  The Isley Brothers (from their 1975 album The Heat Is On) 

14. You Send Me Swingin   -  Mint Condition (from their 1993 album From The Mint Factory)

15. Getting In The Way   -   Jill Scott (from her 2000 album Who Is Jill Scott, Words and Sounds Volume 1)            

16.  Don't Break Her Heart  -  by the R&B trio FLO (2026)

17. Overthinking   -   Masego featuring Musiq Soulchild (from Masego's 2026 album Fix Your Face) 

18. But, Nvm    -   Baby Rose (from her 2026 album YEARNALISM)

19. Reach Out  -   Victoria Monet (2026)

20. Words  -  Anthony David (from their 2008 album Acey Ducey) 

21. Under The Magnolia Tree   -   Pale Jay (from his 2021 album The Celestial Suite)

22.  All My Life   -   K-Ci and JoJo  (from their 1997 album Love Always)

23. In The Stone   -   Earth, Wind, and Fire  (from their 1979 album I Am)

24. Young Love   -   Cleo Sol (from her 2020 album Rose In The Dark)

The Musical Circle returns on the 7th of August, or August 7th, 2026, with episode 118 titled, "A Mountain You Can Climb"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Joshua, Derek, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Produced By: Melissa Rodriguez, Ben Charles, and Elizabeth Hughes

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisors to the Director: Jasmine Nichols, Kevin Truman, and Roger Bateman

Special Contributors: John Rogers and Derek Williams

Directed By: Ben Charles