Lyris Greene
Playlists
Nostalgic Dance Music
29 August 2024
The best dance music from the 20th Century. Featuring artists like: E.U., New Edition, Cameo, Donna Summer, The Temptations, MC Hammer, The Prodigy, Underworld
If It Isn’t Love – New Edition
28 May 2024
This sound became my musical blueprint. New Edition’s dance routine was another highlight. If you know anything about our culture, you know we love a good dance routine.
My Boo Hitman’s Club Mix – Ghost Town DJs
28 May 2024
“My Boo” is another summer anthem. Have you ever heard of Freaknik? It was an event where young college students, mostly from HBCUs, would go down to Atlanta. This was another reason I wanted to be grown.
Da’Butt – E.U
28 May 2024
That song came out on the School Daze soundtrack, one of the first movies I saw with my dad. It’s centered around HBCU life, and the scene features a go-go song.
Non-Romantic Love
9 February 2024
Love isn’t just for lovers, it’s for everyone and everything. Featuring artists like: The Pursuit Of Happiness, Tom Freund, Marlene Kuntz, phem, Renegade, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, The 1975, Queen, Emancipator, Whitney Houston.
Spooky Nostalgia
25 October 2023
DJ Lyris from WLAG spins up the classics. Featuring artists like: Geto Boys, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Rockwell, Bill Mitchell, Levi Stubbs, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Gnarls Barkley
Bass!
15 March 2022
Feel the Vibration, featuring artists like: The Temptations,Joe Jackson,Selena Gomez,Rage Against The Machine, A Tribe Called Quest, Marcus Miller,Stanley Clarke, Vulfpeck,Chaka Khan,
As – Stevie Wonder
26 May 2020
In the midst of all the craziness in the world, music is at the forefront of healing. Music is now recognized as an integral part of people getting through these uncertain times…
The Second Time Around – Shalamar
4 February 2020
Kicking off 2020, I wanted to focus on songs that carry the instrumentation that really evokes the soul, such as funky bass lines, strings, and horns…
When Somebody Loves You Back – Teddy Pendergrass
11 September 2019
I couldn’t have a playlist full of soulful songs to warm the soul without the incomparable Teddy Pendergrass. While Teddy Pendergrass has multiple songs that I could choose from, countless hits with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and numerous solo hits, “When Somebody Loves You Back” has been my favorite Teddy P song for many years…
Never Knew Love Like This Before – Stephanie Mills
16 July 2019
Another great soul filled track, that fits perfectly on this playlist. “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills was released in 1980, off the heels of the disco era. Still consisting of those familiar disco-pop feels built around twinkly electric piano and a sharp, syncopated guitar, this song hold an everlasting feel good quality…
Everybody Loves the Sunshine – Roy Ayers
11 June 2019
Gearing up for the summertime, I couldn’t think of a more warming track than Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves the Sunshine. Another classic soulful jazz record from the 70s that gives you summertime feels no matter the season…