Blended Beats: 1 Year Anniversary
02.05.26
Inspired by JELLY’s wide range of interests, Blended Beats serves as a space where anything is possible.
Ever heard an anime intro over a house track? Or a wholesome voice memo blended with Smooth Jazz? You will now! This show fuses diverse genres, eras, and core memories to create a harmonious soundscape.
JELLY also invites guests to join the show ranging from casual playlist curators to booked-and-busy DJs. All sources of inspiration are not only welcomed, but celebrated here.
On this month’s episode, JELLY is joined by her father, Courtney Smith. In honor of Black History Month, Courtney will be taking us on a sonic journey through the history of Reggae.
Originally from Jamaica and now living in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Courtney Smith embodies the charm and energy of a true Caribbean soul—charismatic, welcoming, and hardworking. A natural storyteller, he uses music to connect to his roots and the people closest to him, especially his children and grandchildren, who remain at the heart of everything he does.
To Courtney, music is memory. Every song carries a story of family gatherings, lifelong friendships, and cultural history. Through sound, he honors the past while keeping those memories alive in the present. His deep respect for music drives him to explore the stories behind each record he plays, allowing him to connect with the music on a spiritual level.
Courtney’s musical taste is expansive and open-minded, moving effortlessly through disco, hip hop, jazz, classical, and beyond. This is a testament to his curiosity and passion for life.
Tracklist:
JELLY Barrington Levy – The Vibes Is Right Dennis Brown – Money In My Pocket Tarrus Riley – She’s Royal lni Kamoze – World-a-ReggaeCOURTNEY SMITH Lord Messam & and His Calypsonians – Linstead Market Keith & Ken with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires – Jamacia Ska Alton Ellis – (Get Ready) Rock Steady Delroy Wilson – Have Some Mercy Burning Spear – Columbus Marcia Griffiths – First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop Peter Tosh – Legalize It Dave Kelly – Pepperseed Riddim Wayne Smith – Under Me Sleng Ting Shabba Ranks – Dem Bow Protoje – Who Knows (Feat. Chronixx) Jah9 – Open Heart Mortimer – My Child Koffee – KOFFEE Terror Fabulous – Promote The Ganja (Produced by Courtney Smith and Stumpy) Beres Hammond – Rock Away Dennis Brown – Have You Ever Dennis Brown – Lovelight
INTERVIEW TRACKS Bob Marley And The Wailers – So Much Trouble Dawn Penn – No No No Riddim Sinky Beatz – Steel Riddim Free Nationals – Eternal Light (Feat. Chronixx) Bunny Wailer – Rock ‘N’ Groove Riddim
