The Jheri Curl Chronicles

This show was recorded the day before Mike Joseph's birthday, and contains a motley crew of friends and former guests who are helping him celebrate. The theme is "party songs", and the setlist features a variety of uptempo show starters, including hits by Prince, Mobb Deep, Jesse Johnson, Michael Jackson and more. Set list: The Gap Band "Party Train" Prince "Controversy" Shannon "Let the Music Play" Michael Jackson "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" Kool & The Gang "Celebration" The Bar-Kays "Freaky Behavior" Marvin Gaye "Got to Give It Up" Rick James "Give It to Me Baby" Funkadelic "One Nation Under a Groove" Luther Vandross "Never Too Much" Michael Jackson "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" The Time "777-9311" Shalamar "A Night to Remember ((12" Inch Version))" Onyx "Slam" Laid Back "White Horse (U.S. Edit)" Mobb Deep "Shook Ones, Pt. II" Prince & The Revolution "Let's Go Crazy" Dazz Band "Let It Whip" Jesse Johnson "Crazay (feat. Sly Stone)" The Isley Brothers "Livin' in the Life"

Saxophones were a prominent instrument in much '80s music, and the latest JCC show pays tribute to the iconic musical instrument. Every track played features a sax solo or a saxophone otherwise featured in the song. You'll hear music from Teena Marie, Freddie Jackson, Tina Turner, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and more. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five "freedom" Phil Collins "Sussudio (2016 Remastered)" Sheila E "Sister Fate" Paula Abdul "Forever Your Girl" Glenn Frey "You Belong to the City" Janet Jackson "He Doesn't Know I'm Alive" Cameo "I Just Want to Be (12" Version)" Howard Hewett "I'm for Real" Whitney Houston "Saving all my love for you" The Jets "You Got It All" David Sanborn "Chicago Song" Sheena Easton "The Lover in Me" Deniece Williams "Do What You Feel" Teena Marie "My Dear Mr. Gaye" Kenny G & Kashif "Love On the Rise" Duran Duran "Rio" Prince "Hot Thing" Kool & The Gang "Too Hot" LL Cool J "Going Back to Cali" Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" Sade "Is It a Crime" Freddie Jackson "Nice 'n' Slow" Tina Turner "Private Dancer (2015 Remastered Version)" Wild Sugar "Bring It Here" George Michael "Careless whisper"

Are you a fan of '80s soul music? Are you a fan of karaoke? JCC host Mike Joseph devotes this show to songs he's performed in front of an audience. Even if you don't care about karaoke, you'll enjoy the playlist...it features hits by Michael and Janet Jackson, as well as Prince, The Notorious B.I.G., Bobby Caldwell, Vanity 6 and more. Prince "P Control" Rod Stewart "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" The Jacksons "Shake Your Body (Down To the Ground)" David Bowie "Let's Dance" Childish Gambino "Redbone" Janet Jackson "What Have You Done for Me Lately" Vanity 6 "Nasty Girl" The Notorious B.I.G. "Hypnotize (2014 Remastered Version)" Nate Dogg & Warren G "Regulate" Kendrick Lamar "i" Todd Rundgren "Hello It's Me" Bobby Caldwell "What You Won't Do for Love" Luther Vandross "Never Too Much" Mint Condition "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)" Justin Timberlake & The Benjamin Wright Orchestra "Set the Mood Prelude / Until the End of Time" Michael Jackson "Billie Jean" Philip Bailey & Phil Collins "Easy Lover" Prince "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" Rick James "Super Freak" Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On" Disclosure "Omen (feat. Sam Smith)" New Edition "If It Isn't Love" Johnny Gill "My, My, My" Daryl Hall & John Oates "Sara Smile" Stevie Wonder "I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)"

Singer/songwriter Ryan Whitman joins Mike Joseph for a new episode of the JCC. Ryan curates this episodes's musical selections, which includes classics by Whitney Houston, Shanice, Prince and more. Ryan also discusses his musical and songwriting inspirations and has a very special message for Gloria Estefan. Lionel Richie "All Night Long (All Night)" Whitney Houston "I'm Every Woman" Prince & The Revolution "Raspberry Beret" Chaka Khan "I Feel for You" Cheryl Lynn "Got to Be Real" Faith Evans "You Used To Love Me" Toni Braxton "You Mean the World to Me" Brandy "I Wanna Be Down" Shanice "I Love Your Smile (Single Version)" Lil' Kim "Crush On You (feat. Lil' Cease) [Remix]" Janet Jackson "Got 'Til It's Gone" Bobby Brown "Every Little Step" Stevie Wonder "All I Do" Rose Royce "I'm Going Down" P.M. Dawn "I'd Die Without You" Sade "Kiss of Life" Brownstone "If You Love Me" Natalie Cole "Miss You Like Crazy" Klymaxx "I Miss You" Ryan Whitman "If You Really Want To" The SOS Band "Just Be Good To Me – Radio Edit"

The latest JCC show consists of songs with parentheses in the title. Two hours of classic old school jams from Michael Jackson, Loose Ends, New Edition, Information Society, Luther Vandross, Freddie Jackson and more. Playlist: Loose Ends "Hangin' On a String (Contemplating)" Parliament "Gloryhallastoopid (Pin the Tale On the Funky)" Rene & Angela "Save Your Love (For #1)" Jermaine Jackson "Come to Me (One Way or Another)" Beastie Boys "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)" Patrice Rushen "Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)" New Edition "A Little Bit of Love (Is All it Takes)" New Kids On The Block "You've Got It (The Right Stuff)" Shalamar "You Won't Miss Love (Until It's Gone)" James Brown "Hot (I Need to Be Loved Loved Loved Loved)" Information Society "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)" George Benson "Lady Love Me (One More Time)" Prince "17 Days" Alexander O'Neal "You Were Meant to Be My Lady (Not My Girl)" Gladys Knight & The Pips "You're Number One (In My Book)" Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five "It's Nasty (Genius of Love)" Samantha Fox "Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)" Billy Ocean "Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down)" The Pointer Sisters "Jump (For My Love)" Daryl Hall & John Oates "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) [Single Version]" Dhar Braxton "Jump Back (Set Me Free)" Pet Shop Boys "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money) [2001 Remaster]" Michael Jackson "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" Freddie Jackson "He'll Never Love You (Like I Do)" Luther Vandross "My Sensitivity (Gets In the Way)" Peabo Bryson "Take No Prisoners (In the Game of Love)" Boogie Down Productions "Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)"

The team from It's All Nice on Ice (itsallniceonice.podomatic.com) joins Mike Joseph for a new JCC show. This show features music by Sade, A Tribe Called Quest, Rick James, and Devo. The special guests turn out to offer Mike an assist as he seems to be a bit under the weather.

The latest episode of the JCC features a return appearance by Aaron Ford and the first show appearance by Young Charles. In addition to playing classic jams by Barry White, Slave and Michael McDonald, we discuss Prince's legacy, Nina Simone's Rock Hall induction, the shock that comes with discovering that Bobby Caldwell isn't black, our hatred towards New York's transit authority, and much more. Prince & The New Power Generation & Eric Leeds "Gett Off" Barry White "Playing Your Game, Baby" Rick James "Mary Jane" Weldon Irvine "We Getting Down" Minnie Riperton "Baby, This Love I Have" The Intruders "I'll Always Love My Mama" The Turtles "I'm Chief Kamanawanalea (We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts)" Bobby Caldwell "Open Your Eyes" Michael McDonald "I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)" Timmy Thomas "Why Can't We Live Together" Nina Simone "Sinnerman" The Whatnauts "Help Is On The Way" Slave "Just a Touch of Love" ESG "U.F.O." Edwin Birdsong "Cola Bottle Baby" Kano "I'm Ready" Boney M. "Sunny" Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway "Be Real Black for Me"

The latest JCC show features special guests Chris Cruz and Chris Calabrese (of RFB's "It's All Nice On Ice"). The trio discusses reunion concerts, Jesus, Santeria and more. The playlist includes hits by Eric B & Rakim, Yo-Yo, Don Blackman, Rick James, Big L, Lauryn Hill, and Jocelyn Enriquez.

Blogger Eli Taylor (objectivesubjectivity.tumblr.com) joins Mike Joseph for an episode in which they discuss the music discovery process, a theme central to Taylor's blog. The playlist includes songs by OutKast, TLC, Michael Jackson, Prince, Duran Duran and Robyn. Cee-Lo "My Kind of People" Steely Dan & Tom Scott "Peg" Robyn "Show Me Love" D’Angelo and The Vanguard "The Charade" Janet Jackson "R&B Junkie" Michael Jackson "Dirty Diana" Beyoncé "Rocket" Rihanna "Shut Up and Drive" Public Enemy "Pollywanacraka" Duran Duran "Lonely In Your Nightmare" TLC "Sumthin' Wicked This Way Comes" A Tribe Called Quest "Check the Rhime" De La Soul "Bitties In The BK Lounge" Amy Winehouse "He Can Only Hold Her" Prince "A Million Days" Seal "If I Could" Stevie Wonder "Knocks Me Off My Feet" Little Brother featuring Darien Brockington "All For You (feat. Darien Brockington)" Beastie Boys "Shadrach" Outkast with Erykah Badu "Humble Mumble (with Erykah Badu)" Krs-One "I Can't Wake Up"

The latest episode of the Jheri Curl Chronicles features special guest Elann Danziger, who hosts Lost & Rewound on Radio Free Brooklyn each Thursday afternoon. The playlist for this show contains songs by James Ingram, Biz Markie, Lakeside, George Duke, Sylvester and more.

Nor'easter blues getting you down? Want to dream of sandy beaches and sunshine? I've got just the mix for you. The 70th episode of the JCC features summer-reminiscent hits by Sade, Dr. Dre, Loose Ends and more. Joining host Mike Joseph are Radio Free Brooklyn's own Billy C. and Shane.

The latest JCC show features special guest Mitch Ski The Rapping Comedian, who is notorious for his '80s single "Brooklyn Blew Up The Bridge". In addition to playing some classic golden era hip-hop jams by Whodini, Boogie Down Productions and X-Clan, Mike Joseph and Mitch Ski discuss the recent death of Craig Mack, their shared home of Brooklyn, and why old school hip-hop still rules. Playlist below: Craig Mack "Flava In Ya Ear Remix (feat. The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes & Rampage)" MC EZ & Troup "Get Retarded" The Fatback Band "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" UTFO "Roxanne, Roxanne" Whodini "Funky Beat" Beastie Boys "Hold It Now, Hit It" Trends of Culture "Valley of the Skinz" MC Mitchski the Rapping Comedian "Brooklyn Blew Up The Bridge" Mc Shan "The Bridge" Boogie Down Productions "The Bridge Is Over" Herman Kelly & Life "Dance to the Drummer's Beat" Big Daddy Kane "Raw (Remix)" Eric B. & Rakim "Microphone Fiend" X-Clan "Funkin' Lesson" Public Enemy "Welcome to the Terrordome" Prince Rakeem "Ooh I Love You Rakeem" Ice Cube "Jackin' for Beats" Run-DMC "Sucker M.C.'s (Krush-Groove 1)" Spoonie Gee "Spoonin' Rap"

This episode of the Jheri Curl Chronicles finds host Mike Joseph having to throw together a show because his co-host couldn't make it to the studio on account of snow. So the songs played aren't themed like they normally are, but the mix of songs features hits from Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Keith Sweat, Billy Ocean, Diana Ross and more. The Boys "Crazy" Bobby Brown "My Prerogative" Mary J. Blige "You Remind Me" Hi-Five "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)" The Egyptian Lover "Egypt Egypt" Ashford & Simpson "It Seems to Hang On" Diana Ross "My Old Piano" Wham! "I'm Your Man" Billy Ocean "Stay the Night" The Jacksons "Everybody" Shalamar "You Can Count On Me" Lenny Kravitz "Heaven Help" Rockie Robbins "You And Me" Everything But The Girl "Get Back Together" Greg Phillinganes "Behind the Mask" Ralph Tresvant "Do What I Gotta Do" Keith Sweat "Don't Stop Your Love" Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame "Weak At the Knees" Sly & The Family Stone "If You Want Me to Stay" Delegation "Put A Little Love On Me" Phonte "Cry No More" Vanessa Williams "Work to Do" Mtume "Give It On Up (If You Want To)" Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio "It's Time to Party Now" Junie Morrison "Gyrate" Childish Gambino "Redbone" Heatwave "Look After Love"

Chris Lammer (@chazzslumber) joins Mike Joseph on a new episode of the JCC. They talk about Chris's days as a college radio DJ and also pull the episode's playlist from Chris's DJ dad's record collection. The '70s are the primary decade referenced here, with songs by Sly & The Family Stone, James Brown and The Temptations, but music is also played by Prince, Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson. Enjoy. Check out the playlist below. Dizzy Gillespie "Dizzy Atmosphere" Junior Parker "If You Can't Take It" The Temptations "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" James Brown "I Got the Feelin'" Hugh Masekela "Adede" Kool & The Gang "This Is You, This Is Me" Stevie Wonder "I Was Made To Love Her" Al Green "Let's Stay Together" Betty Wright "Pure Love" Gladys Knight & The Pips "I've Got to Use My Imagination" Sly & The Family Stone "Hot Fun In the Summertime" Betty Davis "F.U.N.K." The Impressions "Love Me" Rasputin's Stash "I'd Like to Know You Better" Tower of Power "You're Still a Young Man" The Beatles "Why Don't We Do It In the Road?" Emitt Rhodes "You Must Have" David Bowie "Hang On to Yourself" Squeeze "There At the Top" Elvis Costello & The Attractions "Radio, Radio" Prince "Do It All Night" Whitney Houston "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" Janet Jackson "Miss You Much" Madonna "Over and Over"

Musicians Christopher Cruz (So Hideous) and Aaron Ford (founder of Lost Colony Music) join Mike in the studio and discuss racism, basketball and music. We play songs by Parliament, Solange, Shalamar and more.

For all the lonely hearts and broken folks out there, here's an episode of breakup songs, cheating songs, and songs that celebrate the end of a relationship. Along with '80s classics by Kool & The Gang, DeBarge and Millie Jackson, we include more recent songs by Amy Winehouse, Justin Timberlake and Ceelo Green.

The latest episode of the Jheri Curl Chronicles pays tribute to soul, funk and dance classics that peaked somewhere between #41 and #50 on the pop chart, and later went on to become classics. Songs are included by Shalamar, Freddie Jackson, Five Star, Jodeci, and more.

With Mike Joseph indisposed, "The Jheri Curl Chronicles" is taken over by the team from "It's All Nice On Ice" (Sundays on Radio Free Brooklyn at 10 PM). A mix of old and new tunes, the show features music from Michael Jackson, The Weeknd, and more.

The Jheri Curl Chronicles flips a previous theme on its ear. An older episode played rock-oriented songs by R&B and funk artists. This one gives examples of R&B and dance songs by traditionally rock artists. '80s hits by Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Pat Benatar, Phil Collins and more are included in this mix.

Our special guest for this episode is songwriter/producer Michael Goldwasser. Goldwasser has produced records for a variety of acts including the Easy Star All-Stars, and he currently performs as R&B act Goldswagger. As a lover of '80s R&B, he is perfect for this show, which features his selections by Young and Company, The Jacksons, Indeep and New Edition, among others.