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KBLA"s Lyric Lounge

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge

Join Tosha, Teal, and Ural on KBLA"s Lyric Lounge, as they lead you on an enchanting journey. Immerse yourself in the realm of music, where the words wield extraordinary influence. Tosha, Teal, and Ural come together each week to analyze and engage in lively discussions about the profound lyrics that shape the soundtrack of our lives. From the rhythmic beats of R&B to the vibrant melodies of Reggae, the energetic flows of Hip-Hop to the soulful tunes of Jazz, the uplifting harmonies of Gospel to

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00:36:43

Grammy Nominations

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/11/25

KBLA’s Lyric Lounge: Grammy Nominations EpisodeTosha is out sick today, but Ural and Teal keep the lounge running smooth and steady.Ural’s pick: Clipse “Ace Trumpet”Teal’s pick: Ledisi “Love You Too”Tap in as they break down the craft, the emotion, and the nominations that have everybody talking.🎙️ The full episode is now streaming on all digital platforms.#KBLALyricLounge #GrammyNominations #Clipse #AceTrumpet #Ledisi #LoveYouToo #NowStreaming #KBLA1580

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00:39:13

Freestyle with Special Guest Co Host Kenneth Crouch

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/11/17

Special guest co host Kenneth Crouch joins the table for a soulful ride.Teal opens the show with Swindle’s Darkest Hour featuring Poppy Ajudha and Daley, a moment that cuts deep into what it feels like to be held in your heaviest season.Kenneth follows with his pick, Psalms 150’s Change It, a reminder that spirit, groove, and intention can shift any room.Tosha wraps it up with Eric Benet’s So Distracted featuring Chante Moore, a smooth back and forth that feels like two hearts trying to find the

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00:40:11

Outkast Stankonia 25th Anniversary

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/11/11

KBLA’s Lyric Lounge Presents: OutKast’s Stankonia — 25th Anniversary Celebration 🚂Now streaming! We’re celebrating 25 years of Stankonia, the album that redefined hip-hop and funk forever.🎤 Ural dives into “Slum Beautiful”🎤 Teal breaks down “Humble Mumble”🎤 Tosha unpacks “I’ll Call Before I Come”From wild wordplay to Southern-fried soul, this one’s a deep dive into the genius of André 3000 and Big Boi.🎙️ Listen now on KBLA 1580 AM, or stream the full episode on all digital platforms.📲 Download

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00:35:50

It's Cuffin' Season

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/11/04

❄️ cuffing season on kbla’s lyric lounge🔥 Ural slides in with alex isley “smoke & mirrors.”💋 Tosha turns up the slow-burn with tank “slowly.”🫶 Teal brings the late-night glow with vanjess “addicted.”🎧 stream the full episode now on all digital platforms.📲 download the kbla1580 app from the apple app store or google play.💌 got a track you’d like dissected next? email kblalyriclounge@gmail.com#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #cuffingseason #alexisley #tank #vanjess #rnbvibes #slowjams

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00:36:53

Freestyle: The Colleagues, After 7, Mac Ayres

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/10/26

This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, we let the music do the talking.Tosha opens the vibe with The Colleagues featuring October London “Patience.”It’s that slow-burn R&B that reminds you love can’t be rushed. A groove that moves like candlelight, steady, warm, and worth the wait.Teal slides in next with After 7 “Honey (Oh How I Need You).”Pure 90s elegance. Smooth harmonies, velvet vocals, and devotion you can feel in every note. This one’s for the grown folks who still believe in melody and

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00:36:06

D'Angelo Tribute

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/10/19

This episode of KBLA’s Lyric Lounge is a soulful tribute to the great D’Angelo.Tosha opens the groove with “Me & Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine,” a poetic reflection that captures D’Angelo’s early genius, where love feels like daydreams dipped in honey.Teal slides into “Spanish Joint,” a joyful fusion of jazz and soul, a song that moves like sunlight over rhythm, where musicianship and spirit become one dance.Ural closes the session with “One Mo’ Gin,” the bittersweet ache of wanting one more

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00:35:44

Freestyle: Bad Bunny, Isley Brothers & Party of Two

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/10/13

This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, Teal & Ural bring a masterclass in rhythm, range, and realness.Teal takes it back to 1972 with The Isley Brothers – “Work to Do.”A groove that’s part funk, part sermon — a song about responsibility, love, and that everyday hustle that never quits.Ural keeps it global with Bad Bunny’s “Monaco” — a track that moves like a luxury confession, where fame, rhythm, and reflection ride in the same lane.Then he slides into Party of Two’s “Friendly Fire,”From blue-collar

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00:38:13

Gospel Show: Karen Clark Sheard, Georgia Mass Choir,...

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/10/13

🙌🏾 This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, we lift our voices high for a Gospel celebration.🎶 Teal, Tosha & Ural dive into songs of faith, strength, and spirit featuring:✨ The Georgia Mass Choir – “Joy” (featuring Dorothy Anderson & Kirk Franklin)✨ Karen Clark Sheard – “Balm in Gilead”✨ Nathan Davis Jr. – “Woke Up This Moring”It’s a soul-stirring lineup filled with power, praise, and purpose — reminding us that Gospel isn’t just music… it’s medicine for the soul.📲 Download the KBLA1580 app

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00:19:47

Special Guest: Samora Pinderhughes

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/10/09

KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, is joined by the brilliant Samora Pinderhughes.Musician. Poet. Storyteller. Activist.Samora’s work transcends genres, blending jazz, soul, and social commentary into sonic truth.Tosha, Teal, and Ural sit down with Samora to unpack the heart behind his art, from his powerful compositions to the stories that fuel them. It’s a conversation about music as medicine, art as protest, and healing through sound.🎧 Now streaming on all digital platforms.📲 Download the KBLA1580 app from

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00:37:53

Freestyle: Machine, Rochelle Jordan, Marvin Gaye &...

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/09/21

🎶 This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… we freestyle with no theme, just vibes.✨ Teal takes it back to 1979 with Machine’s disco anthem “There But for the Grace of God There Go I”, a dancefloor groove with razor-sharp social commentary.🌙 Ural leans into the futuristic R&B of Rochelle Jordan’s “Lay”, a track that feels like silk and basslines intertwined.❤️ Tosha closes it out with Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell’s timeless duet “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing.” Pure soul, pure truth.It’s disco,

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00:41:01

Special Guest: Gordon Chambers

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/09/14

When you talk about the greatest lyricists in R&B, Gordon Chambers is always in the conversation.From Anita Baker’s “I Apologize” to Brandy’s “One Voice” and so many timeless songs for Usher, Beyoncé, and more, his pen has defined generations.On this week’s KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, Gordon joins Tosha, Teal & Ural for an unforgettable conversation about lyrics, legacy, and the magic of songwriting.The full episode is streaming now on all platforms.#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #gordonchambers

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00:42:05

Terrace Martin Interview w/ Kenneth Crouch in Studio...

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/08/24

🎷 This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… it’s all about Terrace Martin.Tosha, Teal, and Ural sit down with the Grammy-nominated producer, saxophonist, and cultural connector to dig into his music, his journey, and the heartbeat of L.A.As a bonus, legendary keyboardist Kenneth Crouch joins the studio to give Terrace his flowers in real time, praise from one great to another.It’s an episode filled with stories, laughter, and the sound of legacy.Now streaming on all platforms.#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580

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00:38:38

Freestyle: Muni Long, Stevie Wonder, Little Simz

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/08/10

This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, we’re freestyling.No theme. No rules. Just three hosts, three very different vibes.✨ Tosha taps into the soulful confidence of Muni Long “Super Power.”🎹 Teal rewinds to 1985 for Stevie Wonder’s spy-groove hit “Part Time Lover.”🎤 Ural steps into the present with Little Simz “Only,” a lyrical masterclass.It’s a mix of decades, genres, and moods, proving good music is timeless.Now streaming on all platforms.#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #munilong #superpower

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00:40:22

Special Guest BUDDY GUY

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/08/05

This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… a living legend pulls up a chair.Tosha, Teal, and Ural sit down with the one and only Buddy Guy to talk about his powerful new album "Ain’t Done With The Blues."At 89, Buddy’s guitar still testifies, his voice still preaches, and his lyrics still cut through generations.We dive into the stories behind the songs, his legacy, and why the blues are far from finished.Now streaming everywhere.#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #buddyguy #aintdonewiththeblues

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00:36:54

Year 2000

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/08/01

This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… we time travel to the year 2000.Back when flip phones snapped shut with sass, velour ruled closets, and music hit with emotion and edge.Teal floats through All Saints’ “Black Coffee” — a smooth, ambient brew of love and reflection.Tosha leans into the silk-and-tears R&B of Carl Thomas’ “My Valentine.”Ural goes left with Eminem’s “Drug Ballad,” where the party’s loud, but the pain is louder.It’s a playlist that captures love, loss, and lyrical truth at the turn

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00:39:53

1978: Michael Henderson, The Rolling Stones, Grace Jones

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/07/13

This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge… we take it back to the groove-heavy, glitter-drenched year of 1978.Tosha, Teal & Ural dig into the music and magic of the era:💋 The Rolling Stones sway through heartbreak with “Miss You”💄 Grace Jones brings the drama and disco with “Do or Die”❤️‍🔥 Michael Henderson & Rena Scott slow it down with “Take Me I’m Yours”From Studio 54 to soul-searching lyrics, we’re turning the dial to ’78.Listen live on KBLA1580 or stream it anytime on your favorite

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00:40:24

The Whispers

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/06/30

This episode of KBLA’s Lyric Lounge pays tribute to the smooth, unmistakable voice of Walter Scott, founding member of The Whispers.Tosha, Teal, and Ural reflect on a legacy built on velvet harmonies, grown-folk storytelling, and timeless soul. From "And the Beat Goes On” to “Say Yes,” Walter’s voice was the heart of love songs that never aged.He didn’t just sing the lyrics, he lived them.Join us as we honor a man whose sound defined slow dances, family barbecues, and late-night radio waves.Now

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00:40:43

Atlantic Starr

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/06/23

This episode of The Lyric Lounge is a heartfelt tribute to Wayne Lewis of the legendary group Atlantic Starr.Tosha, Teal, and Ural revisit the magic in three timeless tracks:“Let’s Get Closer” – grown-folks romance in groove form“Silver Shadow” – mystic, melodic, unforgettable“Fallin’ in Love” – the quiet ache of surrenderWayne’s keys, voice, and songwriting helped define a sound where love met elegance, and emotion moved in harmony.Now streaming everywhere.#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #atlanticstarr

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00:39:01

Freestyle: Logic, Janet, Avery Wilson

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/06/16

This episode of The Lyric Lounge is all freestyle—no theme, just feel.Tosha, Teal, and Ural dig into three tracks that hit in different ways but all speak the truth.🍼 Logic lays it out with “Dad Bod”—a relatable, unfiltered take on fatherhood and real-life rap.💔 Janet Jackson’s “I Get Lonely (TNT Remix)” feat. Blackstreet brings the emotion and harmony with a 90s remix classic.🌌 Avery Wilson’s “Kiss the Sky” aims high with powerhouse vocals and a message that lifts you.No rules. Just real.Now

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00:37:25

José James

KBLA"s Lyric Lounge ·

2025/06/09

This week on KBLA’s Lyric Lounge, Tosha, Teal, and Ural explore the rich, genre-blurring soundscape of José James. A sonic shapeshifter whose catalog reads like a love letter to jazz, soul, hip-hop, and everything in between.José James doesn’t just sing. He inhabits the music. His voice floats like steam from a midnight cup of tea, warm with memory and cool with intention. One moment he’s channeling the spirit of Gil Scott-Heron with spoken-word precision, the next he’s slipping into a velvet-smooth

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