Essential Music Sessions.: Recent Episodes
Essential Music Sessions.
Think of this podcast as not just another podcast about the hippest, most popular songs, but more, rather, of a curated playlist of new and undiscovered music, because that’s exactly what it is: a curated playlist. Complied and hosted by Nkully Luphindo, the ‘Essential Music Sessions’ podcast aims to bridge the gap between you (the listener) and the artist by putting the spotlight on unknown and deserving talent.
Hello! Welcome to episode 17 of the Essential Music Sessions. This week, we continue with the ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment featuring new cuts from Robert Glasper, Ego Ella May, SassyBlack, Anomalie & Masego, and Moonchild. The focus then shifts over to R&B/Soul songstress Ali Levy as we delve deeper into her “Warning Signs” EP. Lastly, we pay tribute to Phoenix the DJ (a friend to the podcast) with a dedication mix that also featured on his Unpacked Deeper Rhythm podcast. Be sure to check out the music on all your streaming platforms and, while you’re at it, follow the podcast as well on Spotify. Take care and, as always, see you in the next one. Peace! ♥
Hello! It’s December time and another episode of the Essential Music Sessions. As usual, our “Top 5 Newbies of the Week” segment kicks us off with new cuts from Full Crate, SAIYON, Amaria, Ego Ella May, and Conor Alber & Alice Auer. In the “Artist Spotlight segment, the focus shifts to future soul outfit Kyoshi as we cover their self-titled debut album. Lastly, we end off with another deep house mix from some of South Africa’s finest DJs/producers. Be sure to support the artists by purchasing their music and showing support. Until the next one, it’s bye for now. Happy festivities. Peace! ♥
Hey hey! It’s a new month and a new episode of the Essential Music Sessions. Brand new music this time around with cuts from Moonchild, Ego Ella May, SAIYON, and others. In the Artist Spotlight segment, the focus shifts to Electronic DJs/producers RaFa Sessions as we cover two cuts from their ‘I Know That Smirk’ EP. Lastly, we close things off with a hard-hitting Deep House/Deep Tech mix consisting of the finest South African producers. Be sure to like, share and stream the podcast and support the artists. See you in the next one. Peace! 🔥
Hello! It’s September 1st and another installment of the Essential Music Sessions. This week, we have brand new music from The Twelve Literary Arts & Tall Black Guy, Lakuna, Symphani Soto, Amahla, Georgie Sweet, and Devin Morrison in this week’s ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment. The focus then shifts to UK R&B/Soul artist Natalie Slade in the ‘Artist Spotlight’ segment with a particular focus on her debut album ‘Control’. Lastly, we end off with a fire deep mix consisting of South Africa’s finest DJs and producers at the forefront of the electronic music scene in South Africa. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you stream it and share with your mates. Take care and see you in the next one. Peace! 🥂
Hello! It’s been a while since the last podcast came out, but we are back again with episode 13 of another installment of the Essential Music Sessions. We had to take down the previous upload of episode 13 because of a sound issue, but it’s all fixed now. Anyway, we have brand new cuts from LayFullStop, Master Soul Boy, Zo! & Tall Black Guy, Matt Martians, and Madison McFerrin in another ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment piece. This week’s focus on the ‘Artist Spotlight’ feature American-based Japanese-New Zealand DJ, musician, composer and producer Mark de Clive-Lowe. Lastly, the podcast ends off with another house mix from the finest DJs the world has to offer. Be sure to like and share the podcast with your mates and do subscribe to ‘Essential Music Sessions’ on your preferred streaming podcast platform. See you in the next one. Peace! ♥
Hello! Welcome along to episode 12 of the Essential Music Sessions. In this episode’s ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment, we feature new cuts from TYSON, Hiatus Kaiyote, Devin Morrison & Amber Navran, Tall Black Guy, and Jordan Rakei. The focus then shifts one of Kanye’s favourite drummers Stro Elliot in this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’ segment as we go back in time to two of his critically-acclaimed projects. Lastly, we end off with another mix to round up the show. Be sure to check out the artists featured and follow the podcast on your preferred streaming platforms. Happy streaming and see you in the next one. Peace! ♥
Hello! Welcome to yet another episode of the Essential Music Sessions. First off, we kickoff the episode with new music from Ian Wallace, Kaidi Tatham, El Train., Intr0beatz, and Joel Holmes. The focal point then shifts to Melbourne’s future soul band Hiatus Kaiyote as we delve deeper into their creative process behind their latest single ‘Get Sun’ featuring Brazilian composer/arranger Arthur Verocai from their upcoming album, Mood Valiant. Lastly, we end off the podcast with a beautiful mix comprising of music from the likes of Jazzuelle, BillowJazz, Dunn Kidda, Zito Mowa, SGVO, and more. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast on all your streaming platforms so you can be notified of new podcast episodes. Happy Easter weekend and see you in the next one. Peace! ♥
Hello, hello! It’s another episode of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’ podcast. We are ten episodes within with new music, as always. This week’s ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment includes the likes of Full Crate, We Are King, Sample Kulture, and others. The focus then shifts to Australian musician/producer Dan Kye (who mostly goes by his real name Jordan Rakei with major releases) as we delve deeper into the man’s production style and discography. To close things off is another 30+ minute mix showcasing the freshest deep house gems. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred streaming platform and be sure to keep up the socials at @theemsessions for the lastest updates including song tracklists. Stay happy and healthy. Enjoy! ❤️
Hello! 😊 Welcome to episode 09 of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’. We apologize for the lengthy amount of time between this episode and the last (and the reason can be heard in the episode itself), but the return has been nothing short of triumphant. As always, we kick things off with a brand new selection of music in the podcast’s ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment. The podcast then focuses on South-African neo-soul band Seba Kaapstad in the ‘Artist Spotlight’ segment with a particular focus on their music artistry. Lastly, we end off with the podcast’s famed ‘Essential Music Mix’ with 30+ minutes of nothing but bass-thumping jams to properly close off the podcast. Kindly follow the podcast on the socials at @theemsessions on both Twitter and Instagram. Like and subscribe to the podcast as well to stay up-to-date with every podcast release. Happy Friday and enjoy! ❤️
Hello and welcome along! We are 8 episodes deep into the ‘Essential Music Sessions’. On this episode, our usual round-up of featured artists on the ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment includes the likes of Omari Jazz, UK songstress and newbie to the music scene Demae, Busty and the Bass and more. Also, the focus for this episode is on South African DJ/producer Essential 47 as he becomes the focal point of our ‘Artist Spotlight’ feature for this week. He also drops a mix for the podcast to round off the show. Show him and this podcast some love on all the socials and please subscribe to the podcast for notifications of new episode uploads. Stay safe and see you in the next one. Enjoy! ♥
Hello! It’s another jam-packed episode of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’. This week, we take it all the way to the UK with Kaidi Tatham as this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’ featured artist. Also, for the first time ever, we focus on the flips with commercial songs we all know and love flipped by the likes of Monte Booker, jabair, Terry Walker, cay caleb. and more. Lastly, we end the show with the weekly ‘Essential House Mix’. Enjoy! 🔥
Hello! Welcome to episode 06 of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’. This episode slows down the tempo from previous episodes by covering the R&B/Soul genre with features from artists such as TYSON, Arlo Parks, and others. Also, this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’ feature artist is National Institute of Dramatic Arts graduate OKENYO (real name Zindzi Okenyo). Lastly, we end things differently in this episode with an unconventional shift from the ‘Essential House Mix’ with an interview-like audio from K15. Don’t forget to share the podcast episode with friends and subscribe on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy! ❤
Hello! Apologies for the delay of this episode of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’. There were some technical difficulties that needed urgent attention. Anyway, on this episode, world renowned super producer Tall Black Guy is the focus on this epiode’s ‘Artist Spotlight’ segment. There are brand new songs (as always) in the ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week’ segment and end off with a lovely deep house mix in the ‘Essential House Mix’ for this episode. Please share the link to this episode with friends and family and be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as all the other streaming platforms. Enjoy! ♥
Hello! Welcome to yet another episode of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’. Yet again, this week’s episode is another house showcase with a first-time première of Nkully Luphindo’s new song. Also, Zito Mowa is this week’s focus on ‘Artist Spotlight’ and we close off the show with a guest mix from Johannesburg-based producer (and graphic designer by day) YJ Joel. Enjoy! ❤
Hello hello! Welcome to yet another episode of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’. This week, it is a house showcase as we delve into the South African deep house music scene with some of the bright energing artists. Also, French electronic duo Nikitch & Kuna Maze are this week’s featured artist on ‘Artist Spotlight’ and, as usual, we close off the show with another great mix. Do enjoy and don’t forget to share the link with your mates. Happy streaming! ♥
Welcome to the second episode of ‘Essential Music Sessions’ where this week, the focus shifts to the South African jazz scene with a highlight of Thandi Ntuli’s discography and her forward-thinking approach to reinterpreting jazz music in this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’. The usual 30-minute mix rounds up the show with particular focus on the South African deep house scene. Enjoy! ♥
Hello hi! Welcome to the première episode of the ‘Essential Music Sessions’ with Nkully Luphindo. In this episode, we focus on underground artists who are at the forefront of the modern day soul genre in the opening ‘Top 5 Newbies of the Week segment of the podcast. Also, there is another segment of interest: ‘Artist Spotlight’. It aims to focus weekly on a specific artist who has either released an album, EP or song, or has announced an upcoming album, EP or song, and this week’s segment focuses on South London’s fast-rising neo-soul songstress Ego Ella May. Lastly, we have a 30+ minute guest mix from South Africa’s emerging deep house duo (and close friends to the podcast) The Bishops of House. Enjoy and welcome along! ❤