Been looking forward to this trip for ages. We are heading to Nice, Cote D' Azur to sample the delights of this southern French city,do a few gigs @ Son et Savers and interviews with local heroes. IVOR BOROVIK President of ASSONANCE who specialises in SENZAR high power portable sound systems, Senegalese sensation: BADOU & Promoter, translator and mate: YOZO FOSS. On the our playlists we feature amazing sounds from: OXMO PUCCINO, LITTLE SIMZ ft Michael Kiwanuka, a special AFROBEAT inspired mix with brand new material from: KENNY ALLEN, BURNA BOY ft Jorga Smith and A wonderful mix from one of New Zealand's more progressive artists: WILD WILL RICKETT (wonderful Noise label)

Its a trip i have looked forward too for many reasons, such a long time since i have been to Bristol. I reached Temple Meads station to be picked up by my college friends,So long!! Jokes flowing, catching up in the car, seems like we have just met yesterday lol. After having a well earned pitstop, it's time to head into town to do my first interview with SHAY D RAP, TRUEMENDOUS & DJ ELLIE PROMAN @ Mr Wolf's 32 St Nicholas Street BS1 ITG, to chat about their Queens of Art UK Tour. Before I left London i did a fantastic interview with Brooklyn headz : STEEVE SAM & KNYDRO, we chat about life, collaborations and their killer tracks. On the playlist I will be throwing down a double Whammy from THE ROOTS, other artists include: PORTISHEAD, MASSIVE ATTACK, REXX LIFE RAJ, Bristol Born PAINE, KAYTRANDA, LTJ BUKEM, CLEO SOL & SMITH & MIGHTY

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Its another Journey into the unknown, as i get the chance to go to a secret location in Limehouse, to hear the amazing sounds of French born, London supremo: JOON SWITON & BAND, & gives us an exclusive interview. Then its off to DE MEZKA HOXTON, to drop some tunes & celebrate the birthday of my Producer FRANK ( French Toast). Next day its BRICKLANE to see the Other Art Fair, check out the local and international talent. The BBE Store after that to catch up with DJ Jonny Reckless. Finally its back to HQ to mix a sweet "Back to Back" session with DJ IGNACIO & SARA SDMA from RYMD records. In between, the playlist bulges with sounds from: ALICE COLTRANE, FIVE CORNERS QUINTET, KHRUANGBIN, LITTLE SIMS feat CLEO SOL, CHAKA KHAN, OMAR, ANGIE STONE & much more ....

I am back in London Town, investigating up & coming talent, heading to the fantastic Curtis Mayfield celebration concert at Union Chapel, & launching our monthly resident night in East London called: There goes the neighbourhood!!. Great interviews from NADINE LEE, TERRY LEWIS (Mamas Gun) & SIMON BARTHOLOMEW (Brand New Heavies). On the Ones and Two's come a delightful mix up of Underground sounds for your entertainment: MARK de CLIVE LOWE, PINK SWEAT, NAS, KOJEY RADICAL, CURTIS MAYFIELD, RAPHAEL SADDIQ, ETTA BOND & many more. OH yeah i also continue my BACK to BACK series against Tag team member for our monthly night: CORDELL

Its a wonderful edition tonight with the Soul Partizan Radio Roadshow hitting Sydney & Melbourne. I get to do some Sydney sightseeing, enjoy Bondi Beach and the glorious weather (not!) and sample the entertainment , parties and establishments that supply the Sydney nightlife. Melbourne has that "cool" factor, buzzing young vibe and beautiful scenery. I catch up with great friends and get the chance to interview: PISTOL PETE (Vice international), Danny De Lima (mister mister) & local Elaine who gave me a lowdown of Melbourne street culture. EXPECT to hear grooves from: PETE ROCK, L+J Experience, KANO, DEEP DELUXE & a "cheeky" DJ delights mix from: OSCAR DE LIMA

On this show iam heading to one of my favourite cities: LIVERPOOL, to sample the Fiesta Bombarda Festival & the Liverpool Cathedral. The festival is a vibrant event that travels around the UK most inspiring spaces with music performance & dance fuelled flavoured entertainment.

i have interviews with creative director of the event, SAMUEL GARLICK, BEARDYMAN,& DJ delight for this month: ADAM POOKY SPEECHLY. Music from; SKALPEL, THE BEATLES, JOE WHITE, ROMARE, DISCLOSURE, JORGA SMITH, FKJ, TOM MISCH, THE AVALANCHES , ANDERSON PAAK and much more...

On this show we head to Paris (Stalingrad) to sample the charm and delights of the area. I get the chance to be a part of the "Unplugged" sessions party, meeting artists, designers, from the community. I check out the latest cutting style of French music with GREM, WILLOW AMSGOOD and the wonderful MENNEL SALAAM providing the sounds.

Also listen out for exclusive tracks from: PAUL WELLER, DONNY HATHAWAY, THUNDERCAT, NAS feat AMY WINEHOUSE BIRDIE & FRENCH TOAST, FOLAMOUR and much more....

What more do you want!!!! lol x

Soulpartizan go halfway across the globe to do a series of radio roadshows in New Zealand & Australia. My first stop is Wellington, where i head to the HOMEGROWN FESTIVAL to check out the local bands performing. I get exclusive interviews with: Wild Bill Ricketts ( The Phoenix foundation), Koa & Thomas (Rhombus in dub) & Toby Laing ( Fat Freddys drop).

we have BRAND NEW tracks from: KUPLA, THE DOGGETT BROTHERS, LORD ECHO feat Mara TK & SIMBAD plus timeless anthems from: RAPSODY, FAT FREDDY'S DROP, THE BLACK SEEDS, CHRONIXX, ViBBAR & many more, so fasten your seat belts and prepare your self for a musical journey: Soulpartizan: Wellington New Zealand!!!

Soul Partizan 053: Brooklyn (NYC) by Rodger C. Grant

Its a early rise for my latest trip to the North of France. On tonights show Iam heading to the Soulpartizan "Vaults", an exclusive interview with Product team manager: Mike from Serato's Headquarter in Auckland, New Zealand to celebrate One year since i visited this beautiful country.

London born, Cophenagen producer: RICKY SMOOV meets up with me to chat about Denmark to promote his latest irresistable line of tracks especially for the show

HIPHOP YOU DONT STOP has a Afro-French Carribean lick to it, music from : A'MINE feat CHARLIE WILSON, BOOBA, LA FAUINE & MONKEY MERC, SIZZLA,CAPLETON,FANTAN, MOJAH & MISTA S

Finally i reminsce with my DJ DELIGHT guest: AGENT TREVOR while chatting in his car on a freezing winters night in NYC.