Blended Beats
10.02.25
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.
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On this month’s episode, JELLY is joined by her Uncle Chris, aka Junior B.
Music has been the guiding light in every stage of Junior B’s life. His story begins in Jamaica, where he stayed with his beloved Auntie, while his Mother joined the Windrush Generation and moved to England. During this time, Junior B fell in love with the vibrant rhythms of Ska—the early heartbeat of Reggae.
At 10 years old, he reunited with his mother in England. During his four years there, he was introduced to a new wave of sounds—Elton John, Rod Stewart, and The Jackson 5. His journey took him back to Jamaica before leading him to a new chapter in Brooklyn. Inspired by artists like The Stylistics, Billy Joel, and Hall & Oates, Junior B quickly learned the importance of embracing all genres.
Now living in South Florida, his passion for music still burns bright. Whether he’s cooking up family feasts, hosting lively parties, or leading karaoke sessions, Junior B uses music as a way to bring people together and create lifelong memories.
Tracklist:
JELLY Quincy Jones – I Heard That!! Heatwave – The Groove Line A Taste Of Honey – Boogie Oogie Oogie The Isley Brothers – That Lady, Pt 1 Soul To Soul – Keep On Movin’ Ini Kamoze – Here Comes The Hoistepper (Allaam Mix) Dennis Brown – If This World Was Mine (Instrumental)JUNIOR B Byron Lee & The Dragonaires (feat. Keith & Ken) – Jamaica Ska Bob Marley & The Wailers – Simmer Down Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop Prince Buster – Wash, Wash Rod Stewart – Maggie May Elton John – Crocodile Rock The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back The Jackson 5 – The Love You Save The Stylistics – I’m Stone In Love With You The Chi-Lites – Marriage License The Hues Corporation – Rock The Boat Van McCoy – The Hustle The Trammps – Disco Inferno Chic – Le Freak Billy Joel – Tell Her About It Daryl Hall & John Oates – One On One Bee Gees – Too Much Heaven
JELLY Kenny G – Tell Me Beres Hammond – Can You Play Some More Babylon Warriors – Reggae Lives Mr. Vegas – Heads High Erykah Badu – Appletree Tribe Called Quest – We Can Get Down Madlib – Hang Out (Phone Off) Madlib – Two for 2 – For Dilla
