The Boulevard: Forward-thinking jazz tracks and house music’s gospel roots

Waajeed at WDET

Waajeed

On this episode of The Boulevard, I spin forward-thinking jazz tracks — from Kaidi Tatham to deep house newcomers like Steve Crawford.

The second half of the episode dives deep into house music’s gospel roots with Krewcial and Detroit’s own Dames Brown.

See the playlist below and listen to the episode on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

The Boulevard Playlist for June 26, 2024

“Runnin’ Tru” – Kaidi Tatham

“Better Late Than Never” – Waajeed

“George Porgy (Armand Van Helden Remix)” – 3D

“Everybody Reach” – Jovonn

“Keep One (But Do It Again)” – Kerri Chandler

“Jeremiah ft.Vusa Mkhaya” – Brawther

“Burdens Down (DJ Deep & Roman Poncet)” – Scan 7

“Art Alfie” – Bondkatten

“Lets Do This (Sulfuric Dub)” – Deep Swing

“Mystery Solved” – Kaidi Tatham

“Until: Marvin Prather” – Steve Crawford

“Feelings” – The Journey Men

“11211 (Original Mix)” – The Martinez Brothers and Soul Clap

“Hot (Expansions NYC Dub)” Louie Vega and Willie Ninja

“We’re Still Here – (Original Mix)” – Atjazz

“Step by Step” – Unknown

“Savior (feat. Aaron Carl – Coyu & Edu Remix)” – Rennie Foster

“Runnin Around (Gospel Mix)” – Trailer Ends

“Thankful (Knox & Wozniak Mix)” – Aaron K. Gray

“After The Rain” – Pastor T. L. Barrett

“Testify (Jamie 326 Remix)” – Masalo

“Church Lay” – Dennis Ferrer

“His Name (Harlem Stomp Mix)” – Krewcial

“Go With Me” – Unknown

“Glory (Extended Mix)” – Dames Brown

“The Light (UBP Classic Mix)” – Michelle Weeks

“Nobody Else (Silk’s House Revival)” – Cece Peniston

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  • Waajeed
    Hailing from Detroit’s east side, Waajeed is a legendary DJ and producer who has been constantly shape-shifting to inspire the spirit of his people. A founding member of Slum Village and Platinum Pied Pipers, his over twenty year career has found him collaborating with musicians from all over the spectrum of sound.