Music
Fall has officially settled in across Atlanta, and tonight’s Mellow Monday was all about that Autumn Soul — smooth grooves, love songs, and reflections that feel like your favorite sweater. Here’s what I played tonight on Classix at Nite with Donna — songs that keep you warm, grounded, and inspired: 🌆 Mellow Monday: Autumn Soul […]
Tonight on Mellow Monday: Autumn Soul, we’re celebrating cozy vibes, warm memories, and classic soul.And our Mellow Monday Video of the Night is “You Don’t Know My Name” by Alicia Keys — one of the smoothest, most soulful love songs of the early 2000s. Released in 2003 from her Diary of Alicia Keys album, this […]
In the era of Trump, there is a noticeable dearth of protest music calling out the current state of things and calling for radical change.
Soulful, raw, and always authentic — R&B powerhouse Leela James is back with new music that’s striking a chord with fans everywhere. Her latest video, “Honest,” just dropped, and it’s everything you’d expect from Leela: heartfelt, powerful, and straight to the point. I had the chance to sit down with Leela and talk about her […]
If your mama ever told you to “live your life” — this was the soundtrack. Junior (Norman “Junior” Giscombe) broke big with “Mama Used to Say” from his debut album Ji (1982). The single reached UK No. 7, US Hot 100 No. 30, US R&B No. 2, and US Dance No. 4 — a true […]
Laid-back bass, satin keys, and a vocal that glides—Bernard Wright’s “Who Do You Love” is the definition of Saturday evening cool. Released in 1985 as the lead single from Mr. Wright, it became his highest-charting R&B record, peaking at #6. Fast Facts: Press play, pour something smooth, and let this glide set the tone. Got […]
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It’s Blue-Eyed Soul Night on Classix at Nite with Donna, and we’re celebrating the artists who brought soulful vocals and R&B flavor with a unique twist. From Hall & Oates and Michael McDonald to Teena Marie and George Michael, these voices helped shape the sound of soul across decades. 👉 Check out this YouTube video […]
Few songs capture the essence of 1970s soul like Me and Mrs. Jones. Written and produced by the legendary Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, this track topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972 and earned Billy Paul a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The song’s lush arrangement, storytelling lyrics, and Billy Paul’s […]
Today’s Saturday Love Video of the Day is one of the most powerful ballads in music history — Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing.” Released in 1993, “I Have Nothing” was the third single from The Bodyguard soundtrack, which went on to become one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. Written by David Foster and […]
R&B Icon Karyn White Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Records and Radio Awards Atlanta, GA – August 5, 2025 – R&B international icon Karyn White was honored Sunday night with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Records and Radio Awards, held at Backstage Atlanta. A two-time Grammy nominee, White is best […]
This song had our listener Tanya in her feelings tonight! “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” by Cherrelle is that track that blends heartbreak and heat—and it was the perfect backdrop to tonight’s Dear Donna moment. Watch the video below and tell us your throwback song that takes you there.
