Vinyl Record Matters

From Shaolin to Your Turntable: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) with Ricole Barnes

The debut album that changed hip-hop forever takes center stage on this episode of Vinyl Record Matters. Join us as we dive into Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Cham

50 Years of Funk — Celebrating Look Out for #1 with DJ Mark Waldrum

In this special anniversary episode, Vinyl Record Matters celebrates 50 years of Look Out for #1, the groundbreaking debut from The Brothers Johnson. The show dives into

Mama’s Gun at 25: Why This Record Still Matters with DJ Heavenly C

This special episode honors the 25th anniversary of Erykah Badu’s iconic album Mama’s Gun, a defining work that reshaped the sound and spirit of neo-soul. Joined by DJ He

Good Times & Bold Moves: Chic’s Risqué Revolution with Blango Ross

In this episode we sit down with special guest Blango Ross to talk about the glittering grooves and cultural impact of Risqué — the 1979 masterpiece by Chic that changed

Rahsaan Roland Kirk's The Inflated Tear with Bill Shoemaker

In this episode we sit down with Bill Shoemaker to talk about one of the most powerful jazz albums ever recorded- Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s The Inflated Tear. Released in 19

Landing the Funk: 50 Years of Mothership Connection with DJ Mark Waldrum

In this special episode, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Parliament's legendary album Mothership Connection, a cosmic explosion of funk that forever changed music, c

Johnny Hammond "Gears" with Terry Moses

Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gears by Johnny Hammond. In this episode, we sit down with Terry Moses to talk about the iconic 1975 jazz-funk album by ke

De La Soul "3 Feet High and Rising" with DJ Dub

Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of 3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul. In this special episode, we sit down with DJ Dub to dive into the iconic album, its