Songs that inspired Angels & Queens
In their first episode, Jacob, Ryan and Ari share the tracks that inspired their debut album Angels & Queens, featuring classics from Nina Simone, Prince, Gil Scott-Heron and more.
In their first episode, Jacob, Ryan and Ari share the tracks that inspired their debut album Angels & Queens, featuring classics from Nina Simone, Prince, Gil Scott-Heron and many more.
Formed in Los Angeles in 2016, they’re known for their infectious fusion of soul, gospel and pop, releasing their debut album Angels & Queens just last year. They’ve had a huge year with a stunning performance at Glastonbury and were named as one of 6 Music’s inaugural Artists of the Year for 2023. Now they make their 6 Music presenting debut as Artist in Residence, sharing songs that inform their creative processes and soundtrack their lives.
6 Music’s Artist in Residence series airs Monday-Thursday 9pm-10pm w/c 18th and w/c 25th December and is a journey into the musical soul of an artist, based around a theme or mood. Each episode finds the host playing records that have informed specific periods of their life.
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Prince
Breakfast Can Wait
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G Jones
Thought Tracing
- Illusory Records.
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Smokey Robinson
Baby That's Backatcha
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Busta Rhymes
Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See
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Celeste
Stop This Flame
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The Staple Singers
Respect Yourself
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Moodymann
The Thief That Stole My Sad Days (Ya Blessin Me)
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Gil Scott‐Heron
Me And The Devil
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Nina Simone
I Put A Spell On You
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Nina Simone
Four Women
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Gloria Ann Taylor
Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
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Al Green
Love and Happiness
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Prince
Sign 'O' The Times
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Ashford & Simpson
Found A Cure
Broadcast
- Mon 18 Dec 202321:00BBC Radio 6 Music
