Soul Lounge Primetime

As tourism returns to New York City, Harlem benefits from being a primary destination to so many visitors.  Shops such as Harlem Underground , NiLu Gift Shop and Grandma's Place authentically represent the culture and community of Harlem and enhance the visitor's experience in Harlem.   Our Guests:  Katrina Parris , NiLu Gift Shop ; Carolyn Johnson , WelcomeToHarlem.com and Harlem-o...

With the first sales of legal marijuana in New York State commencing, we take a look back at the milestones and challenges in launching a new industry (while jumpstarting a new state agency).  Our guests: Hon. Crystal Peoples-Stokes, NY Assembly Majority Leader; Damian Fagon, Chief Equity Officer, NYS Office of Cannabis Management; Esther LeLievre, Cannabis Educator  Hosts: DJ LeRoy (Cur...

Last year, Soul Lounge Primetime did two shows on anti-Asian violence and the challenges facing primarily Asian communities such as NYC's Chinatown.  ,  In this show, Jan Lee, local businessman, community activist and 3rd generation Chinatown resident, returns to the show along with Karen Cho, director/ producer of Big Fight In Little Chinatown, a documentary that delves into the histori...

On the eve of the 2022 election, the potential implications of the results are huge at all levels of government.  Join us and our guests Dr. Basil Smikle Jr . and Prof. Wallace Ford II as we talk about this election, the factors that got us to this point and what we could see going forward.  Share, Watch, Listen and VOTE! DJ LeRoy (Curtis Archer) and NightWatchman (Bob Poncé) www.soullou...

Back in a time when FM radio was just starting to overtake AM, the voices of our guests became an integral part of the soundtrack of New York City and helped to change the sound of radio throughout the country and the world. Their voices were heard on WBLS, WRVR, 92 KTU, CD 101.9, 98.7 KISS and WBGO.  They have gone on to become producers, entrepreneurs and voiceover stars and on this show th...