This week on Soul of the Streets, G Waterz sits down with Ricky Jones — an R&B vocalist whose journey through Motown and Universal Records reflects the foundation of real soul music.

From his early roots in the church to navigating the music industry, Ricky shares the experiences that shaped his voice, his discipline, and his purpose. He speaks on artist development, longevity, and what today’s R&B scene is missing when it comes to feeling and intention.

The conversation also highlights his latest single “Set It Off,” produced by Keith Andes, and what he describes as a rebirth — a new chapter rooted in clarity, growth, and renewed passion for the music. 

More than an interview — this is a conversation about evolution, resilience, and the return of soul with purpose.

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This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into R&B, Personified — a sound that lives, breathes, and connects on a deeper level.

This is Soul Eclectic.

A blend of timeless voices and rising energy, where every record carries intention, emotion, and identity.

From smooth vocals to records that speak from real experience, this playlist reflects what R&B is at its core — not just music, but feeling.

No rush. No noise. Just presence.

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This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into Street Optics — where presence, pressure, and perception all collide. 🎤🔥

This isn’t just about what’s being said… it’s about how it’s being seen.

The energy. The delivery. The way records move before they ever hit the mainstream.

From hungry voices to established names, this lineup reflects the side of Hip Hop where image meets intent — where every bar, every move, and every release carries weight.

Some records speak loud. Others move quiet but hit just as hard.

Either way, if it made this playlist, it passed the ear test.

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This week on Soul of the Streets, G Waterz sits down with GoGo Morrow — a rising voice in R&B bringing confidence, vulnerability, and intention back to the forefront of the genre.

In this conversation, GoGo reflects on her journey before the spotlight, the meaning behind calling herself an “R&B superhero,” and the emotional balance that shapes her sound. We dive into her EP SET, including the impact of “Hard To Love,” and what she wants listeners to feel when they hear her music. 

She also speaks on key moments in her growth — from working with artists like Lady Gaga and Kanye West’s Sunday Service to stepping into her own spotlight with major platforms and performances — all while defining her place in the next chapter of R&B. 

More than an interview, this is a conversation about identity, purpose, and stepping fully into your moment.

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This week on Soul of the Streets, we step into a space where the music feels personal… Body & Soul.

This is R&B that settles in —

not rushed, just felt.

Records that speak to both the physical and emotional.

The tension. The release. The vulnerability.

Vocals that connect.

Lyrics rooted in real feeling.

Production that gives every moment room to breathe.

Because R&B lives in two places —

the body that feels it,

and the soul that remembers it.

Late-night energy.

Quiet reflection.

Honesty you can’t fake.

This isn’t about chasing moments —

it’s about creating ones that stay with you.

🎧 Soul of the Streets — where R&B is curated with intention, and the feeling always comes first.

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This week’s episode is about elevation —

the kind that comes from staying locked in when nobody’s watching.

“Bar Risings” is for the artists sharpening their pen in real time.

The ones building momentum off discipline, not noise.

Where every verse feels intentional and every record sounds earned.

These records carry focus —

hungry flows, sharp delivery, and energy that reflects the climb.

Because in this space, bars don’t just exist — they rise.

And while the levels go up, the mentality stays grounded.

Because the streets never sleep —

they’re always watching, always listening, always deciding what’s real.

This is the soundtrack for the ones putting the work in daily.

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Bar Risings — where the work shows in every line.

This week on Soul of the Streets, we tap into a space where the feeling runs deeper… Soul Fire.

This is R&B with heat —

not loud, not forced… but felt.

The kind of records that sit in your chest a little longer.

Vocals that carry emotion.

Lyrics that come from real places.

Production that lets the feeling burn slow.

From timeless voices to artists moving with intention, every record in this set understands that R&B isn’t just about sound —

it’s about connection.

That late-night energy.

That reflection.

That honesty you can’t fake.

This isn’t about chasing attention.

It’s about creating moments that stay with you.

Because when the soul is in it…

you don’t just hear it —

you feel the fire.

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This episode is about the core of Hip Hop without the distractions.

No narratives to debate. No sides to pick. Just music rooted in expression, skill, and presence.

These records carry the energy of artists who are focused on the craft —

bars that hit, flows that move with intention, and production that keeps everything grounded in the essence of the culture.

From emerging voices carving their lane to artists sharpening their sound, every track stands on its own merit.

Different perspectives, different sounds — all connected by a shared respect for what Hip Hop is at its core.

No noise. No agenda.

Just culture speaking clearly through the music.

If you listen for authenticity, energy, and the art itself — this episode is for you.

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This week on Soul of the Streets, G Waterz sits down with Sheree Brown — the legendary singer, songwriter, and author whose voice helped shape the emotional language of modern R&B.

Best known for timeless records like “It’s a Pleasure” and the classic album Messages From The Soul, Sheree Brown represents an era where soul music carried intention, musicianship, and message.

In this conversation, she reflects on growing up in Los Angeles, creating music that blended soul, jazz, funk, and gospel, and witnessing her sound travel far beyond America — especially through London’s rare groove scene where her music found a whole new generation of listeners.

Sheree also speaks about collaboration, longevity, and what it truly means to create music that people keep, not just hear. From working alongside legends like Patrice Rushen to embracing her voice as an author and cultural storyteller, this discussion becomes a reflection on purpose, resilience, and the flowers artists sometimes receive far later than they deserve. 

More than an interview — this is a conversation about soul, intention, and legacy.

If you believe music should still carry feeling, truth, and message, this episode will resonate deeply.

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🎧 Tap in — this is soul history speaking in real time.

This week’s episode steps into the space where legacy speaks louder than trends.

“Soul Legendary” is a reminder of what R&B sounds like when it’s rooted in truth, history, and timeless feeling.

These aren’t just records — they’re standards.

Songs that carry weight.

Voices that helped shape the sound we still move to today.

Moments that didn’t chase the culture — they became it.

From iconic runs to overlooked gems, every record in this set holds a piece of the foundation.

The kind of music that doesn’t age — it evolves with you.

This is R&B that lives beyond the moment.

Not for hype.

Not for algorithms.

Just legacy, soul, and intention curated the way it’s supposed to be.

Because when the music is legendary, it doesn’t need validation —

it just needs to be felt.

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🎧 Tap in. Let the music remind you why it lasts.