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🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, Soul Steppin. Feel Good. brings together R&B made to move to. Smooth grooves, grown soul, love, rhythm and feel good energy come together in one playlist built for stepping, vibing and letting the music ride.
SWV, Trey Songz, Sevyn Streeter, Christopher Williams and Avery Wilson bring familiar R&B flavor, while Ali Caldwell, José Quervo, Semaj B, Lizzen and Merce represent the independent and rising voices keeping soul music moving forward.
🎧 Tap in. Soul Steppin. Feel Good. 🕺🏿🎶
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Real music. Real curation. Real culture.
🎧🔥 This week on Soul of the Streets, Street Access. By Law. brings together proven names and hungry voices moving Hip Hop through the streets on their own terms.
Fat Joe and Remy Ma connect on “Dead or Alive,” while Busta Rhymes links with D’Angelo for “This Woman.” Cardi B turns the energy up with “Ah Ha,” and Meek Mill joins Silvver Surf on the “Goose Coat” remix.
The independent side stays just as strong. CrooklynBorn keeps it honest with “Can’t Complain,” Juxx Diamondz goes all in on “By Any Means (Brick By Brick),” King Beamo steps sharp on “Suit & Tie,” WayVee Porter brings the crew together for “Two Step,” and JackBabi Jay keeps his momentum going with “That’s Ok.”
🎧 Street Access. By Law. No waiting for permission. No shortcuts. Just records earning their way into rotation.
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🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, Jose Quervo joins G Waterz for a powerful conversation about surviving stage 4 cancer, rediscovering his purpose and refusing to let adversity end his story.
The Puerto Rican R&B artist discusses how his battle changed his outlook on life and music, the creative vision behind his album Aqua Man and the meaning behind his single “N.O. Nights.” Jose also opens up about resilience, artistic independence and using his second chance to pursue his calling with greater purpose.
This interview is about survival, rebirth and finding the strength to keep creating when life tests you the most.
🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets, where real conversations meet real music.
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🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, Soul Precision. Real Feels. brings together R&B that hits with intention. Love, reflection, desire, heartbreak and grown soul all meet in one playlist built around records that feel as strong as they sound.
Lalah Hathaway, Joe, Sevyn Streeter, Christopher Williams and Lisa Fischer bring familiar R&B excellence, while José Quervo, Ali Caldwell, Lizzen, Semaj B and Merce represent the independent and rising voices continuing the story.
🎧 Tap in. Soul Precision. Real Feels. 🎯❤️🔥🎶
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Real music. Real curation. Real culture.
🏆🔥 This week on Soul of the Streets, G Waterz presents Streets For The Win. Just Different. 💎 A Hip Hop playlist fueled by hungry bars, indie hustle and winning energy.
Featuring music from Fivio Foreign, Cardi B, Remy Ma, Meek Mill, Millyz, Jack Babi Jay, HB Benii, Shmann Dawgg, Losk33 and Lady Slim, this mix brings established voices and rising talent together with something to prove.
30 records. Real motion. Indie hustle. Street energy.
🎧 Tap in, turn it up and keep going.
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🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, Chicago R&B artist Semaj B joins G Waterz for a conversation about discovering his musical calling, growing up on the South Side and realizing there was more to life than the streets.
Semaj B discusses beginning his musical journey on the alto saxophone, performing at his first open mic in college and the influence his grandfather had on his path. He also speaks about developing his sound, working with Grammy winning producer Guitar Boy and creating music that feels honest and personal.
The conversation explores the story behind “Love Ain’t Fair” and his upcoming single “Quit This 9 to 5,” a record inspired by his own experience that he believes could become a world anthem.
This interview is about purpose, taking a chance on yourself and following the lane that feels like home.
🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets, where real conversations meet real music.
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🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, Soul Intuition follows the feelings that speak before words ever can. Love, heartbreak, healing and desire meet in an R&B playlist built on one message: trust what your soul is telling you.
Lalah Hathaway, Semaj B, Q Parker, Lizzen, Christopher Williams, Apollo Liberace, Xscape, Ali Caldwell, Eunice Rivers and Merce bring established soul and rising energy into one experience.
🎧 Tap in. Soul Intuition. Trust It.
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🎧🔥 This week on Soul of the Streets, Urban Tides. Never Stop. brings together established names and rising voices pushing Hip Hop forward.
Busta Rhymes connects with D’Angelo on “This Woman,” Cardi B turns up the pressure with “Ah Ha,” and Yung Miami, Kodak Black and Lil Baby unite for the “Spend Dat” remix. The next wave stays strong with WayVee Porter and Abillyon on “Two Step,” AO Aliente and Neek Bucks on “Home or Nah?,” and HB Benii with Lil Zay Osama on “Super Freak.”
JackBabi Jay keeps moving on “Slippin,” OnPointLikeOP and Kay Glizz chase the paper with “Getting the Mula,” King Beamo steps out sharp on “Suit & Tie,” and Ovi Jozi shows his determination through “40 Nights.”
🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets where real music, real curation and real culture connect.
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🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, Eunice Rivers joins G Waterz for a conversation about her musical journey, community impact and milestone 60th birthday celebration.
They discuss how her signature record “I Can’t Breathe” grew from one song on an album into a fan favorite reaching audiences in South Africa and Scotland, performing it with Will Traxx, and receiving continued support from her hometown of Jersey City.
Eunice also shares her commitment to bringing live shows and recognizable talent into Jersey City while helping change the narrative surrounding entertainment in her community.
This interview is about longevity, purpose, hometown love and celebrating every chapter of the journey.
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🎙️ This week on Soul of the Streets, G Waterz presents Soul Resilient, an R&B experience celebrating the strength, vulnerability and spirit that keep soul music moving forward.
The playlist connects the uplifting energy of Kenny Bobien, the timeless elegance of Stephanie Mills and the unmistakable voices of Monifah, Joe and Melba Moore with a new generation of soul storytellers deserving to be heard.
Eunice Rivers brings purpose and conviction with “I Can’t Breathe,” while Lizzen and Luca Cuni explore heartbreak through “Apologies” and “Sympathy.” Merce offers warmth and devotion with “My Guy,” and SemajB speaks for everyone ready to reclaim their time on “Quit This 9 to 5.”
This playlist is about resilience in every form: holding on, letting go, loving again and finding the strength to keep moving. Established voices and independent artists share the same space without separating the soul we grew up on from the music being created right now.
🎧 Tap in with Soul of the Streets, where intentional song selection allows the music to shape the moment in real time.
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Soul of the Streets (SOTS): The Living Archive of Culture
Soul of the Streets (SOTS) is more than a podcast—it is a culture-driven living archive documenting the voices that shape R&B and…
The platform’s legacy includes identifying cultural moments before the world catches on. In April 2014, months before the “Shmoney Dance” became a global phenomenon, Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel won the Soul of the Streets “Rock Yo Set” competition at the legendary Pyramid Club in New York City performing the record that would later become the NYC classic “Computers.” Moments like this reflect the platform’s commitment to documenting the culture while it is still unfolding.
Hosted by G Waterz—a veteran songwriter, vocalist, and artist manager behind BPE (Beyond Platinum Entertainment)—Soul of the Streets brings a perspective rooted in professional artistry and cultural stewardship. With professional credits including songwriting for Freddie Jackson and background vocals for Joe, G Waterz brings a creator’s understanding to every conversation.
With 500+ episodes and over a decade of consistent programming, Soul of the Streets bridges generations through in-depth interviews, cultural commentary, and curated music programming that documents the voices shaping music history.
Past guests include Valerie Simpson, Melba Moore, Karyn White, Ray Chew, Glenn Jones, Alyson Williams, 3× Grammy-winning producer Darius “Deezle” Harrison (Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III), and Grammy-nominated songwriter Dustin “Dab” Bowie (Beyoncé).
Weekly signature programming includes Hip-Hop Saturdays—featuring themed playlists and commentary reflecting the pulse of the culture—and R&B Sundays, celebrating legendary voices while spotlighting rising artists carrying the torch forward.
Distributed via RedCircle and available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, TuneIn, and more, Soul of the Streets continues to serve as a living archive preserving the voices, stories, and music history shaping the culture today.
As the archive continues to grow, Soul of the Streets remains committed to discovering new voices and documenting the next chapter of R&B and Hip-Hop culture.
Soul of the Streets — We saw the future first.