KBLA's Lyric Lounge

The crew dives into the Go-Go sounds of Chuck Brown, Rare Essence and Wale for Black Music Month. Don't miss the Lyric Lounge airing every Saturday at 4pm and 11pm Pacific Standard Time. Tune in to KBLA1580 on your radio dial or download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Let the music play!!! with #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge

Did you catch the latest episode of KBLA's Lyric Lounge featuring Tosha, Teal, and Ural? Teal provided a review of Jon B.'s "Isn't It Scary" in a cinematic style, Tosha presented why George Duke's love has "No Rhyme No Reason," and Ural concluded with his analysis of Meshell Ndegeocello's "If That's Your Boyfriend." Don't miss the Lyric Lounge airing every Saturday at 4pm and 11pm Pacific Standard Time. Tune in to KBLA1580 on your radio or download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Let the music play!!! with #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge#kblalyriclounge

Were you able to tune in to the most recent installment of KBLA's Lyric Lounge, with Tosha, Teal, and Ural? Taking a journey through the realm of Blue Eyed Soul, Ural dissects Jamiroquai "Manifest Destiny", and Teal provided a review of a Soft Rock Classic, Ambrosia's "Biggest Part of Me.", then Tosha rounds it out with Average White Band "A Love of Your Own". Be sure not to miss the Lyric Lounge on the airwaves every Saturday at 4pm and 11pm Pacific Standard Time. For those interested, simply dial in to KBLA1580 on your radio, or alternatively, download the app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Let the music wash over you! #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge

This episode centers on songs that speak to right now. Music that meets 2025 where it actually is, complicated, heavy at times, but still full of possibility.🎤 Ural selects Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”Sometimes the year isn’t what it’s supposed to be. Plans shift, expectations miss, and life doesn’t follow the script. This song is about making your own magic, anyway, choosing transformation even when the moment feels off.🎤 Teal selects Jack Herrera – “Say You Got a Man”When your reality feels like a tariff, and all you’ve got is one good moment in time, you learn how to stretch it. In 2025, sometimes you have to make that one moment feel like a whole good year. This song lives in that space between memory, truth, and emotional honesty.🎤 Tosha selects Joss Stone – “Bruised but Not Broken”A reminder that resilience doesn’t mean untouched. It means still standing, still soft, still choosing to move forward even with the marks life leaves behind.This is Lyric Lounge connecting lyrics to life as it’s being lived right now.🎙️ Stream the full episode now on all digital platforms.#KBLALyricLounge #2025Soundtrack #LyricsMatter #LadyGaga #JackHerrera #JossStone #NowStreaming #KBLA1580

We celebrate 30 years of Waiting to Exhale with special guest Kenneth Crouch. We dive into the soundtrack that carried a generation, unpacking the emotion, the songwriting, and the voices that made heartbreak, healing, and self worth feel universal.From quiet strength to full release, this soundtrack didn’t just support the film, it became the story for a lot of us.Tune in and stream the full episode now on all digital platforms.#KBLALyricLounge #WaitingToExhale #30thAnniversary #SoundtrackClassics #KennethCrouch #SoulMusic #NowStreaming #KBLA1580

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

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 same rhythm.The episode is now streaming. Tune in, settle in, and enjoy the vibe. #kblalyricslounge #kbla1580 #kenethcrouch #swindle #poppyajudha #daley #psalms150 #ericbenet #chantemoore #newmusicvibes #losangelesradio #musicconversation

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 the KBLA app to catch every Lyric Lounge episode.💌 Got a track you’d like dissected next? Email kblalyriclounge@gmail.com.#KBLALyricLounge #Outkast #Stankonia25 #Andre3000 #BigBoi #SouthernPlayalistic #HumbleMumble #SlumBeautiful #IllCallBeforeICome #HipHop #NowStreaming #KBLA1580

❄️ 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 #cozyplaylist #blackmusiclegacy

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 meaning.Ural closes the session with Mac Ayres “Lonely.”A reflection wrapped in rhythm. Ural explores how solitude can sound sweet when sung with honesty, a song for anyone learning to sit with themselves and still find peace.Now streaming on all digital platforms.Download the KBLA1580 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to listen live.Got a song you’d like us to break down? Email kblalyriclounge@gmail.com#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #toshaspin #tealsmoment #uralsvibe #thecolleagues #octoberlondon #after7 #macayres #rnbvibes #soulmusic #blackmusiclegacy #freestyleepisode

On this episode of KBLA's Lyric Lounge, we turn our focus to the recent events in Los Angeles, drawing inspiration from the powerful lyrics of hope and resilience. Tosha opens with Sting's "Fragile," featuring the legendary Stevie Wonder, a poignant reflection on life's fragility. Teal follows with the timeless anthem "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers, a call for support and unity in times of adversity. Ural wraps up the episode with The Staple Singers' uplifting "Touch a Hand (Make a Friend)," reminding us of the strength found in human connection.Don't forget to download the KBLA1580 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, so you can listen live anytime. This episode is also streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, iHeartRadio, and all major digital platforms. #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge #letthemusicplay4o mini

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 chance, smooth, confessional, and endlessly human.From Brown Sugar to Voodoo, D’Angelo gave us soundtracks for the soul, honest, raw, and timeless.📲 Download the KBLA1580 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to listen live.🎧 Full episode now streaming on all digital platforms.💌 Have a song you’d love us to dissect? Email kblalyriclounge@gmail.com#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #dangelo #neosoul #brown sugar #voodoo #blackmessiah #toshaspin #tealsmoment #uralsvibe #soulandspirit #blackmusiclegacy

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 soul to reggaeton luxury, this week’s Lyric Lounge proves great music always meets you where you are.Download the KBLA1580 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.Now streaming on all digital platforms.Got a song you want us to break down? Email kblalyriclounge@gmail.com#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #theisleybrothers #badbunny #partyoftwo #worktodo #monaco #friendlyfire #tealsmoment #uralsmoment #freestyleepisode #blackmusiclegacy #musicwithoutborders

🙌🏾 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 from the Apple App Store or Google Play to listen live.🎧 Now streaming on all digital platforms.💌 Have a Gospel favorite you’d like us to break down? Email us: kblalyriclounge@gmail.com#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #gospelmusic #georgiamasschoir #karenclarksheard #nathandavisjr #sundaypraise #faithandmusic #blackmusiclegacy #soullift

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 the Apple App Store or Google Play to listen live.💌 Got a song or artist you’d like us to spotlight? Email: kblalyriclounge@gmail.com#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #samorapinderhughes #musicandactivism #jazzsoultruth #blackmusiclegacy #lyricloungeexclusive #artandresistance

🎶 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, it’s modern R&B, it’s Motown magic, all in one episode.📲 Listen live by downloading the KBLA1580 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.🎧 Or catch the replay anytime — now streaming on all platforms.#kblalyriclounge #kbla1580 #machine #rochellejordan #marvinandtammi #freestyleepisode #discovibes #rnbvibes #motownlegacy

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 #songwritinglegend #blackmusiclegacy #lyricloungeexclusive

This episode of KBLA's Lyric Lounge takes a heartfelt look at "Love and Marriage," featuring an exquisite lineup of songs that delve into the essence of lifelong partnerships and romantic commitments. Join hosts Tosha, Teal, and Ural as they explore the melodies and lyrics that have become anthems of love and togetherness.Ural sets the tone with the timeless duet "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, a song that epitomizes the deep devotion and eternal bond of love. Its lush orchestration and soulful lyrics make it a classic ode to romantic idealism.Tosha selects Jonathan Butler's "Do You Love Me," bringing a touch of soulful inquiry into the dynamics of love and affirmation within a relationship. Teal chooses Larry Graham's "When We Get Married," a song that celebrates the joyous commitment of marriage with its dreamy and optimistic view of future happiness. Graham’s deep, resonant voice adds a layer of earnestness to the vows depicted in the song.This episode is now streaming on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeart Radio. For those who prefer the live experience, tune in every Saturday at 4 PM PST on KBLA1580 or catch the show via the KBLA1580 app, downloadable through the Apple App Store or Google Play. #kbla1580 #kblalyriclounge #letthemusicplay

🎷 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 #terracemartin #kennethcrouch #jazzhiphop #soulmusic #losangelesmusic #blackmusicexcellence #musicianspotlight

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 #steviewonder #parttimelover #littlesimz #only #freestyleepisode #musicwithoutborders #fromthe80stotoday