ISSUE 1027: interviews include: Hollie Stephenson’s worldwide cover debut, Beverley Knight, Corrine Bailey Rae, Gallant, Louie Vega, Robin McKelle, The Doggett Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tristan and our one to watch Chloe Marriott.

We celebrate BBE Records 20th Anniversary, find the best festivals 2016 has to offer and continue our all time 500 B&S singles countdown (361-323) includes; The Four Tops, William Bell, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, 50 Cent, Gladys Knight and Arrested Development. Other charts action includes; Smoove Grooves R&B chart, Essentials House / EDM Chart and the huge tunes of tomorrow chart A.K.A. the B&S Hot chart.

Album reviews inc: Gregory Porter, Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed, Kandace Springs, Laura Mvula, Miles Davis/Robert Glasper, Harleighblu, Martha High, Constant Deviants, James Morton, Quantic, Theo Croker, Ziggy Marley, Wilko Johnson, Snarky Puppy and the Wag Club.