Good Vinyl Mornings with PL Sweets

“Build your own generator, so if someone tries to turn the lights off… you still have light.”

That’s not just a lyric-inspired affirmation—it’s survival. It’s legacy. It’s soul preservation in a world that loves to cut the cord on those who shine too bright. Today on Good Vinyl Mornings, PL Sweets dives into this layered anthem from Kanye West’s magnum opus, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The track is a wall of sound—a ...

This morning, we turn up the heat—literally and spiritually.

We’re grooving to “Fire,” the blazing 1974 hit by the legendary Ohio Players, a band that helped define the funk era
That iconic opening—sirens blaring, drums dropping like thunder—it’s not just a sonic signature. It’s a spiritual alarm clock. One that shouts: Wake up. Change is coming. And if you let it, it’ll burn away what no longer serves you.

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This morning, we’re slowing it down to examine something tender, raw, and essential: the testing of your faith.

Inspired by the smooth falsetto and emotional honesty of The Stylistics’ classic “Break Up to Make Up,” PL Sweets invites you into a moment of soulful reflection. Because sometimes, the biggest tests in life don’t come with warning signs or clear instructions. They come in heartbreak. In silence. In moments where ...

Today’s track is upbeat, alive, and bursting with joy—but beneath the groove lies a soul-level question that echoes through every turning point in life: “What do I do?”

On this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, Prentiss "PL Sweets" Thompson spins Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do,” a timeless classic with more than just musical brilliance—it’s a masterclass in emotional truth. Stevie doesn’t just ask the question in the lyrics...

Today’s groove is deep, cosmic, and quietly powerful—just like your dreams. On this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, host Prentiss "PL Sweets" Thompson guides you through the lush, synth-rich landscape of Herbie Hancock’s “Stars in Your Eyes”. With its shimmering keys and soul-funk fusion, the track invites you to reflect inward and protect what matters most.

Because dreams don’t expire—they evolve. And sometimes, the best w...

This morning, we’re digging into a groove that laid the groundwork for a cultural shift. On this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, host Prentiss "PL Sweets" Thompson drops the needle on “Scratchin’” by The Magic Disco Machine—a pulsating instrumental track that helped shape the foundation of early hip-hop and DJ culture. Released in 1975 under Motown’s Soul imprint, “Scratchin’” wasn’t a mainstream hit, but it became a secre...

This morning on Good Vinyl Mornings, host Prentiss "PL Sweets" Thompson drops the needle on a dancefloor classic with a powerful message—Inner Life’s 1981 rendition of "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough." Originally a soul anthem made famous by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, and later Diana Ross, this version explodes with energy, thanks to powerhouse vocals from Jocelyn Brown, lush orchestration by Patrick Adams, and the si...

There are moments in a creative life when everything changes—quiet, powerful moments that may not come with fireworks, but set a new course in motion. For Leroy Burgess, one such moment came in the form of a groove, a rhythm, and a melody that would become the iconic anthem “Weekend.” But the story behind that song goes far deeper than a chart hit. It is the story of a man protecting his creative spark through shifting tid...

Good morning, groove lovers! Today on Good Vinyl Mornings, we don’t just celebrate bass—we celebrate the man who redefined it: James Jamerson. If you've ever felt your spirit move while listening to a Motown classic, chances are, Jamerson was the one behind that heartbeat.

Before bass playing was cool, he made it art—playing with one finger (lovingly nicknamed “The Hook”), Jamerson laid down lines that danced, wept, and sho...

Good morning, soul risers! Today’s Good Vinyl Mornings hits hard with attitude, groove, and unstoppable energy as we climb into the mindset of owning your power, fueled by the electrifying funk of James Brown’s “Super Bad.” Host Prentiss "PL Sweets" Thompson breaks down how to channel that “I got soul, and I’m super bad” spirit into your daily grind. James wasn’t just talking about swagger—he was preaching about knowing yo...

Sometimes the biggest difference between stuck and successful is simply showing up. In this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, host Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson explores how the act of showing up — in the grind, in the face of fear, in the middle of chaos — is the beginning of breakthrough.

Anchoring this message are two iconic songs from different eras, both carrying the weight of survival and self-determination.

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There’s soul that comes from struggle. There’s soul that’s born from tradition.
 And then… there’s Blue-Eyed Soul — a bridge. A cross-cultural heartbeat.

In this powerful edition of Good Vinyl Mornings, your host, Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson, curates a sonic journey through the Top 15 Blue-Eyed Soul tracks — songs performed by artists who may not have looked like the soul pioneers, but carried the same emotional fire a...

Today’s groove is about power—shared, not hoarded.

On this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, your host Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson unpacks the message behind “Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty by Nature, a certified anthem of celebration, inclusion, and community. But we don’t stop there—we rewind the record back to its soulful roots in “Make Me Say It Again Girl” by The Isley Brothers.

The Isley Brothers gave us tenderness, intima...

This isn’t just a phrase—it’s a philosophy. On this special edition of Good Vinyl Mornings, your host Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson, breaks it down with depth and soul, anchored by two timeless tracks: Michael McDonald’s “I Keep Forgettin’” and “Regulate” by Warren G & Nate Dogg. 

Michael’s smooth delivery in “I Keep Forgettin’” taps into the ache of repetition—those moments where we keep giving energy, love, or time to...

Before autotune. Before hooks were crafted by committees. There was sound—raw, undiluted, and electric. The 1970s birthed a golden age where instrumentation wasn’t just the backdrop—it was the story. And for this special edition of Good Vinyl Mornings, PL Sweets spins deeper than the grooves on the record. He’s pulling the needle back to a time when rhythm and melody didn’t need lyrics to speak straight to the soul.

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Entitlement is loud, impatient, and expects the reward without the responsibility. But hard work? That’s quiet, steady, and rooted in the kind of truth you can’t fake. Today’s message is simple but sharp: if you don’t work for it, you’ll never fully value it.

Willie Hutch’s “Brother’s Gonna Work It Out” wasn’t just music—it was a movement. A soulful, gritty anthem that preached perseverance with every horn stab and gospel-t...

Songs: “Hurry Up This Way Again” by The Stylistics & “Politics As Usual” by Jay-Z

Pain isn’t always the enemy—it can be the teacher we didn’t ask for but desperately need. In this episode, we unpack the complex idea that suffering might not just be a setback, but a setup for something deeper, wiser, and stronger.

The Stylistics’ “Hurry Up This Way Again” floats in with smooth falsetto and lush Philly soul strings. On the...

In this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, we travel into the late-night vulnerability of “Two Occasions” by The Deele—a quintessential slow jam that captured the ache of longing and the illusion of love held together by moments rather than mutual understanding.
With its smooth synths, delicate keys, and Babyface’s tender yet haunted vocals, the song paints a portrait of someone in love on “two occasions”—day and night. Bu...

On this special edition of Good Vinyl Mornings, host Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson brings you into a pivotal chapter of 1980s music history—a moment when elegance met innovation, and one silky voice helped define a generation.

We journey into the story of Change, the transatlantic funk/disco group whose polished production and infectious grooves became the gold standard of post-disco sophistication. Anchored by early vocal ...