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Songs that inspired Angels & Queens

In their first episode, Jacob, Ryan and Ari share the tracks that inspired their debut album Angels & Queens, featuring classics from Nina Simone, Prince, Gil Scott-Heron and more.

In their first episode, Jacob, Ryan and Ari share the tracks that inspired their debut album Angels & Queens, featuring classics from Nina Simone, Prince, Gil Scott-Heron and many more.

Formed in Los Angeles in 2016, they鈥檙e known for their infectious fusion of soul, gospel and pop, releasing their debut album Angels & Queens just last year. They鈥檝e had a huge year with a stunning performance at Glastonbury and were named as one of 6 Music鈥檚 inaugural Artists of the Year for 2023. Now they make their 6 Music presenting debut as Artist in Residence, sharing songs that inform their creative processes and soundtrack their lives.

6 Music鈥檚 Artist in Residence series airs Monday-Thursday 9pm-10pm w/c 18th and w/c 25th December and is a journey into the musical soul of an artist, based around a theme or mood. Each episode finds the host playing records that have informed specific periods of their life.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 18 Dec 2023 21:00

Music Played

  • Prince

    Breakfast Can Wait

  • G Jones

    Thought Tracing

    • Illusory Records.
  • Smokey Robinson

    Baby That's Backatcha

  • Busta Rhymes

    Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See

  • Celeste

    Stop This Flame

  • The Staple Singers

    Respect Yourself

  • Moodymann

    The Thief That Stole My Sad Days (Ya Blessin Me)

  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    Me And The Devil

  • Nina Simone

    I Put A Spell On You

  • Nina Simone

    Four Women

  • Gloria Ann Taylor

    Love Is A Hurtin' Thing

  • Al Green

    Love and Happiness

  • Prince

    Sign 'O' The Times

  • Ashford & Simpson

    Found A Cure

Broadcast

  • Mon 18 Dec 2023 21:00