Before Planet Patrol helped define the sound of electro-funk, Herb Jackson, Rodney Butler and their bandmates were known as The Energetics, a Boston R&B group built on soulful harmonies, sharp choreography and classic showmanship.

Then legendary producer Arthur Baker came calling. By combining the group’s R&B roots with the futuristic electronic sound Baker and John Robie were creating around “Planet Rock,” The Energetics were transformed into Planet Patrol, giving us influential records such as “Play at Your Own Risk.”

But behind the music was a much darker story.

In this honest conversation, Herb and Rod take us inside the wild parties, heavy drinking and drug binges that nearly cost them everything. They open up about the highs, the painful lows and the near-death experiences that forced them to confront where their lives were heading. Those moments ultimately brought them closer to God and helped them discover a new sense of peace and purpose.

Now, Planet Patrol is entering another chapter. Herb and Rod reveal how they’re reinventing the Planet Patrol sound while staying connected to the soul, energy and legacy that made the group unforgettable.

This is The Real Story of Planet Patrol: Addiction, Survival & Purpose.

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Historical details about The Energetics and the transition to Planet Patrol were verified through Herb Jackson’s retrospective interview and a 1983 Planet Patrol interview.


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Welcome to a special edition of The Felix Sama Podcast, recorded from the brand-new Sielo Miami, the new home of DJ Sama’s Freestyle Live every second Saturday of the month.

This episode takes You inside an incredible launch night filled with music, memories, familiar faces, and the energy of South Florida’s freestyle community.

Inside the Sielo podcast studio, Felix sits down with TU 94.9 program director and radio personality DJ Germain, legendary freestyle singer No Sarah, and Tamika from 360, who helped capture the night through photos and video.

We talk about the launch, the people, the music, the vision behind Freestyle Live, and what Sielo is bringing to the South Florida entertainment scene.

We also take You behind the scenes for a closer look at the performances, the crowd, and the moments that made the launch party such a special night.

Sielo Miami is officially open, and Freestyle Live has found a new home.

Join DJ Sama every second Saturday for Freestyle Live at Sielo Miami.

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Company B joins Felix Sama for a candid conversation about career highs and lows, changing members, and the fight over the Company B trademark. Plus, new music and their experiences with what they describe as black magic.

Hear their perspective on the struggles, the changes, and the next chapter.

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On this episode of The Felix Sama Podcast, Felix sits down with Frankie to break down the marketing and promotional strategies behind DJ Sama’s South Florida events.
We get into:
🔥 Freestyle Friday at Cafe 27
Every 1st & 3rd Friday
🔥 Freestyle Live at Sielo Miami
Old-school Freestyle meets Latin vibes
🔥 Bring It Back Fridays at Palm Garden Event House
Every 2nd Friday
We also talk about the Grand Opening of Sielo Miami and its new role as the home of The Felix Sama Podcast and upcoming Felix Sama events.
Frankie shares his approach to reaching the old-school audience, promoting events, building momentum, and keeping Freestyle music and culture moving forward.
PLUS:
🎙️ Freestyle Music Magazine
Who’s appearing in the next issue?
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Visit freestylemusicevents.com

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Go behind the scenes with DJ Felix Sama at the Ultimate Dance & Freestyle Experience, live from Hard Rock Hollywood.
Before the lights come on and the crowd fills the room, the work starts at sound check.
In this special episode of The Felix Sama Podcast, I take you backstage to see what goes into preparing for a major concert featuring some of the biggest names from the ’80s and ’90s.
We talk preparation, sound check, performance mindset, backstage energy, and what artists do in those final hours before hitting the stage.
We also get into a bigger question. What separates South Florida from every other market when freestyle and dance music hit the speakers?
The culture.
The history.
The people.
The music.
And most importantly, the ENERGY.
Featured artists include:
Exposé
Jody Watley
Safire
Timmy T
Trinere
Turbo B of SNAP!
Noel
69 Boyz
No Mercy
Janice Robinson
Voice in Fashion
Tony Moran
This episode gives you access to the part of the concert most fans never see. The preparation before showtime, conversations backstage, sound checks, rehearsals, and the anticipation building before thousands of fans experience the finished show.
From the stage to backstage, this is the real story behind the music.
The Ultimate Dance & Freestyle Experience
Sound Check With DJ Sama
The Icons of the ’80s & ’90s.

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Former Power 96 Miami personality Mindy Baer joins Felix Sama for a raw conversation about radio, betrayal, divorce, family, anxiety, injuries, reinvention, and starting over.

Mindy shares stories from the Mindy & Bo years, the good and ugly side of radio, rebuilding her life, finding love again, and learning how to communicate with clarity and confidence.

We also talk about health, identity, people pleasing, purpose, legacy, and what matters most in the next chapter of life.

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Felix Sama sits down with Laurie Miller, former member of Exposé, for a real behind-the-scenes conversation about the rise, the fame, the pressure, and the story behind one of dance music’s most recognized groups.

From unforgettable hits like “Point of No Return” and “Come Go With Me,” Exposé helped shape the sound of freestyle, pop, and dance music for an entire generation. But behind every hit record, there is a deeper story.

In this episode, Laurie opens up about her journey, her time with Exposé, what it was like being part of a group that became a major force in music, and what really happened behind the spotlight.

We talk about the music, the business, the sacrifices, the memories, and the moments that fans have always wanted to know more about.

If you love freestyle, classic dance music, 80s and 90s pop culture, girl groups, music history, or the real stories behind the records that changed the dance floor, this episode is for You.

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This episode of The Felix Sama Podcast sits down with the founder of TuneZ Footwear to talk about building a sneaker brand from the ground up, creating orthopedic-inspired sneakers with style, and turning comfort into a real business.

TuneZ describes its mission as blending orthopedic benefits, urban style, and smart innovation, with Michael leading the brand to help people walk comfortably and confidently.

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