European Podcast Nominee – The Truth

Renowned podcaster and DJ Mr Jay returns with a brand-new 2025 edition of The Truth, delivering a carefully curated selection of the finest Soul, Neo-Soul, and R&B. Known for his impeccable taste and deep roots in soul music culture, DJ Mr Jay once again sets the tone for soulful listening at its best.

Podcast 194 showcases our Top Tracks for December 2025, featuring an outstanding lineup of artists including PJ Morton, Eric Roberson, Kindred The Family Soul, Elmiene, Isaiah Falls, Dylan Sinclair, Devin Morrison, The ARTI$t, and GIVEON.

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a highly respected UK soul selector whose journey began in 1978. Over the decades, he has played countless gigs across the UK and performed at numerous high-profile venues, earning widespread acclaim within the soul, jazz, and funk community.
“A respected UK soul spinner with deep-rooted credibility.” — Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews

1. Please Be Good – PJ Morton
2. Fight Thru It All – Eric Roberson
3. For Life – Kindred The Family Soul
4. Useless (Without You) – Elmiene feat. Muni Long
5. Just A Dream – Isaiah Falls feat. Alex Isley
6. Harmonise – Eric Roberson feat. Micki Miller
7. He’s Not Me – Dylan Sinclair
8. Cinema – Devin Morrison
9. I Need You – The ARTI$t
10. I Can Tell – GIVEON

European Podcast Nominee “The Truth”. Original podcaster DJ Mr Jay has produced a new selection for 2025 with some of the finest in Soul/Neo-Soul and R&B.

Our featured artists for podcast 193 features our top tracks for October 2025 include: Leela James, Isaia Huron, Victoria Monet, Earth Wind & Fire / Lucky Daye, Pj Morton, Kevin Ross, Kem, Umi and Janine.

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a respected UK soul spinner whose roots go way back to 1978 and since then he’s played countless gigs all over the UK and worked in numerous high profile venues. (Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews).

Track Order:

1. Honest - Leela James
2. See Right Through Me - Isaia Huron, Kehlani
3. Coastin - Victoria Monet
4. You Want My Love - Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye
5. Please Don’t Walk Away - Pj Morton
6. Sweet Release - Kevin Ross
7. Rock With Me - Kem
8. RIGHT/WRONG - Umi
9. So Fine - Leela James, MyGuyMars
10. Happy - Janine

European Podcast Nominee “The Truth”. Original podcaster DJ Mr Jay has produced a new selection for 2025 with some of the finest in Soul/Neo-Soul and R&B.

For August 2025 we welcome Muhammad Ayers who will be hosting the show. Muhammad Ayers is a singer, songwriter, actor and has been nominated for a Grammy for his work on Robert Glasper's "Black Radio 2". Specifically, he contributed two compositions to the album.

He's known for his work as a vocal coach and background vocalist for Justin Bieber, and for touring with artists like Ron Isley, Musiq Soulchild, and Ne-Yo. He's also an actor, appearing in Tyler Perry's musical "Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned" and has toured with "The Book of Mormon".

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a respected UK soul spinner whose roots go way back to 1978 and since then he’s played countless gigs all over the UK and worked in numerous high profile venues. (Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews).

Track order:

1. Love - Doobie Powell - Love
2. Shine - Kenyon Dixon
3. Stingy - Jane Handcock
4. Mud - Giveon
5. Hands - Alex Isley
6. You - Coco Jones
7. Kevin Ross - Looking for Love
8. Eternal Light - Free Nationals feat Chronixx
9. Waiting On You - Camper feat Tone Stith
10. Mine Tonight - Muhammad Ayers
11. Anhelo - Reclamando Nuestro Espacio

European Podcast Nominee “The Truth”. Original podcaster DJ Mr Jay has produced a new selection for 2025 with some of the finest in Soul/Neo-Soul and R&B.

Our featured artists for podcast 192 includes; Blue Soul Ten, The Colleagues/October London, Eric Benet, Teyana Taylor, Leon Thomas, DAMEDAME*, kwn, JANE HANDCOCK, Amelie, Coco Jones.

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a respected UK soul spinner whose roots go way back to 1978 and since then he’s played countless gigs all over the UK and worked in numerous high profile venues. (Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews).

Track order:

1. Up To You - Blue Soul Ten, Shamain
2. Tell Me Your Name - The Colleagues, October London
3. Must Be Love - Eric Benet, India.Arie
4. Long Time - Teyana Taylor
5. Not Fair - Leon Thomas
6. FREEDOM (feat. Jorja Smith) - DAMEDAME*, Jorja Smith
7. Back of the club - kwn
8. Same Ol’ Love - JANE HANDCOCK
9. Mine - Amerie
10. Thang 4 U - Coco Jones

European Podcast Nominee “The Truth”. Original podcaster DJ Mr Jay has produced a new selection for 2025 with some of the finest in Soul/Neo-Soul and R&B.

This week we welcome Philip White who will be hosting the show. The new single from Philip White “Fix it Up” is an inspirational song about the concept of not needing to fix yourself up or fix your problems before you come to terms with who you are or what you're facing.

Our featured artists for podcast 190 includes this months top ten gospel songs chosen by Philip White; Cece Winans, Kirk Franklin, Pastor Mike Jr, Vashawn Mitchell, Darrel Walls & PJ Morton, Issac Caree, Juan Winans feat Lalah Hathaway, Philip White and Aarion Pace feat Kierra Sheard.

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a respected UK soul spinner whose roots go way back to 1978 and since then he’s played countless gigs all over the UK and worked in numerous high profile venues. (Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews).

DJ Mr Jay UK Gospel Top 10 List:

1 - That’s My King - Cece Winans

2 -Kirk Franklin - Do it Again

3 - Pastor Mike Jr. - Amen

4 - Vashawn Mitchell - Make a Way

5 - Jonathan Nelson - When I Think

6 - Darrel Walls & PJ Morton - Amazing

7 - Isaac Carree - Better

8 - Juan Winans feat Lalah Hathaway - Now

9 - Philip White- Fix it Up

10 - Aarion Pace Rhodes feat Kierra Sheard- Act Like You Know

Photography by: tin_of_air (Ayrton Prevost)

European Podcast Nominee “The Truth”. Original podcaster DJ Mr Jay has produced a new selection for 2025 with some of the finest in Soul/Neo-Soul and R&B.

This week we welcome Philip White to the UK to shoot the new video for his new song. The new single from Philip White “Fix it Up” is an inspirational song about the concept of not needing to fix yourself up or fix your problems before you come to terms with who you are or what you're facing.

Our featured artists for podcast 189 includes our top tracks for June 2025; Vedo, Summer Walker, Reggie Becton, The Colleagues, Philip White, XG, Alex Isley, Amelie, Elhae and Sweata.

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a respected UK soul spinner whose roots go way back to 1978 and since then he’s played countless gigs all over the UK and worked in numerous high profile venues. (Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews).

Track order:

1. You’re Invited - Vedo, Kenton Dixon
2. Spend It - Summer Walker
3. Die Young - Reggie Becton
4. Click Flash - The Colleagues, October London
5. Fix it Up - Philip White
6. Million Places - XG
7. Mic On - Alex Isley
8. Mine - Amelie
9. Is This Love - Elhae, PHABO
10. R&B Dreams - Sweata

Podcast 188 feat Dj Mr Jay

European Podcast Nominee “The Truth”. Original podcaster DJ Mr Jay has produced a new selection for 2025 with some of the finest in Soul/Neo-Soul and R&B.

Our featured artists for podcast 188 includes our top tracks for May 2025; Kevin Flournoy, Leela James, Eric Benet, Ledisi, Stevie Matthew, 4Fargo, Veda, Destin Conrad, Melanie Fiona and Muni Long.

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a respected UK soul spinner whose roots go way back to 1978 and since then he’s played countless gigs all over the UK and worked in numerous high profile venues. (Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews).

Track order:

1. Tell Me If You Still Care - Kevin Flournoy, Shannon Pearson, Phil Perry
2. Right Back In It - Leela James
3. Can’t Wait - Eric Benet, Kevin Hilton
4. 7 Days Of Weak - Ledisi
5. All The Time in the World - Stevie Matthew, Eric Bellinger
6. New Us - 4Fargo, TheARTI$t
7. Fine Shyt - Vedo
8. Kissing In Public - Destin Conrad
9. Make Me Feel - Melanie Fiona, LaRussell
10. Make Me Forget - Muni Long

European Podcast Nominee “The Truth”. Original podcaster DJ Mr Jay has produced a new selection for 2025 with some of the finest in Soul/Neo-Soul and R&B.

Podcast 187 features an exclusive new single from Bashiyra The-Voice, plus our top tracks for April 2025: Jacquees, Bashiyra, TheARTI$t, Kevin Ross, Ledisi, Ro James, Vedo, Jastin Martin, Noel Gourdin and Jamison Ross

DJ Mr Jay (Soul Inc) is a respected UK soul spinner whose roots go way back to 1978 and since then he’s played countless gigs all over the UK and worked in numerous high profile venues. (Bill Buckley, Soul/Jazz/Funk Reviews).

Track order:

1. Back Door - Jaquees, Dej Loaf
2. I Can’t Sleep - Bashiyra The-Voice
3. Ghost - TheARTI$t
4. Back 4 More - Kevin Ross
5. Love You Too - Ledisi
6. Platonic - Ro James
7. Take It Slow - Vedo
8. You or Nobody - Jastin Martin, Timberland
9. New Walk New Talk - Noel Gourdin
10. Tell Me You Love Me - Jamison Ross