The Smoothication Experience

This week we feature Jafunk, one of the most talented producers and DJs on the planet whose soulful chords, funky bass lines, and luscious lead solos always put you in a smooth groove!

This week we present one of the legends of smooth, Jay Graydon who is an American songwriter, recording artist, guitarist, singer, producer, arranger, and recording engineer. He is the winner of two Grammy Awards [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award] with twelve Grammy nominations, among them the title "Producer of the Year" and "Best Engineered Recording". Graydon has written over 200 songs. His catalog includes the Grammy winners "Turn Your Love Around [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turn_Your_Love_Around]" as performed by George Benson [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Benson] and "After the Love Has Gone [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/After_the_Love_Has_Gone_(Earth,_Wind_and_Fire_song)]" as performed by Earth, Wind & Fire [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire], as well as "Who's Holding Donna Now" by DeBarge [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeBarge], "Friends in Love"  by Dionne Warwick [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionne_Warwick] and Johnny Mathis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mathis], and many songs written with and for Al Jarreau  including "Mornin'", "Breakin' Away", "High Crime", "After All", and "Roof Garden".

This week we present one of the freshest new sounds in music today in Wake the Wild. Wake the Wild is an LA based trio of lifelong friends that fuses funky live instrumentation with electronic, nu-disco & funk music. The band is made up of Forrest Mitchell on the drums and triggers, Chase Jackson on the mallet synths, guitar & bass, and Zach Sorgen on the vocals and keys. These guys grew up listening to classic Prince, Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye, as well as modern jazz fusion artists like Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Weather Report, but are also hugely influenced by modern artists like Disclosure, NAO and Oliver Nelson who fuse electronic production with organic live sounds and funky feels. Besides being some of the most genuine and real people on earth, these guys produce a super sweet, succulent, and smooth brand of music that will have you dancing and grooving all day and all night long.

This week we feature one of the smoothest entrepreneurs and creators in the world, Tim Salau, Mr. FoW. He's been recognized by Amazon, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, SXSW, Toptal, Opportunity Hub, LinkedIn, The Millennial Mogul, and other global media platforms for his work as a global tech authority, Nigerian-activism, and leader on the Future of Work, leadership, and innovation! He's also recently embarked on a new musical journey releasing Damaia Joseph, An Experiential LP by Mr. FoW. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/smoothicationexperience/?hl=en

This week we welcome the facilitator of smooth, saxophonist Dave Koz who has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and appearances on a multitude of television shows, including “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “The Tonight Show,” “Entertainment Tonight” and more. A Platinum-selling artist, Koz is also known as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host and instrumental music advocate.