The Groove Line w/MC C-Mack and DJ Lock

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  Special: The Luther Vandross Songbook 17.01.2026 1ч 12мин

  Before the show goes on hiatus for a semester, MC C-Mack gives you a tour through the career of one of our favorites on the show, and one of the greatest soul voices of his generation, Luther Vandross. MC C-Macks explores various eras of his solo career, his collaborations with icons of the music industry like Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, and CHIC, as well as his songwriting efforts and extensive career as a backup vocalist. Don't miss this Groove Line Special! Most of the information for this episode was gathered from a wonderful book called Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross by Craig Seymour. Follow the station on Instagram: @wbcr903
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  S5 E11: Tri-State Soul from Avco and H&L Records 21.11.2025 1ч 5мин

  This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the short but productive run of the labels run by producers Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, known as Avco Embassy/Avco/H&L Records, where they jump-started the careers of smooth soul superstars the Stylistics. Their roster of artists also included established musicians and singers like Della Reese, Van McCoy, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and the Softones. There are also a lot of hidden gems in this episode, and WBCR has new mics in the studio this week! Enjoy the newest episode!Follow the show on insta: @wbcr903
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  The Groove Line Podcast #4 24.10.2025 42мин

  This week, due to technical difficulties at the station, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack are here in Podcast form to discuss the modern state of R&B, song recommendations, earworms, and some of the best and funkiest tracks from R&B soul with some dumb jokes along the way. Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903
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  S5 E6: Nashville Soul at Sound Stage 7 05.10.2025 59мин

  This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore Nashville's burgeoning soul scene in the 1960s and '70s through one of its greatest labels, Sound Stage 7, with recording stars like Joe Simon, Fenton Robinson, and Lattimore Brown. Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903UNLOCK THE FULL GROOVE LINE ARCHIVES AT OUR BLOG: https://wbcrgroove.blogspot.com/
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  S5 E5: Chicago's One-derful Records 26.09.2025 1ч 1мин

  For the 50th episode of the Groove Line, MC C-Mack and DJ Lock cover one of the most underrated Chicago R&B labels that produced some of the most danceable soul singles that became a pivotal aspect of Northern Soul culture. Independently owned and operated from 1962-68, Onederful Records produced dynamite hidden gems for Chicago soul stars Otis Clay, Betty Everett, The Five Du-Tones and others. Don't miss this week's episode! Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903 UNLOCK THE FULL GROOVE LINE ARCHIVES ON OUR BLOG: https://wbcrgroove.blogspot.com/
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  S5 E2: The Infectious Grooves of Invictus Records 08.09.2025 1ч 5мин

  This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the underrated Detroit label founded by legendary Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, Invictus Records. Through a short yet sweet golden era in the seventies, they produced some of the grooviest hidden soul gems of all time. Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903 Unlock the full Groove Line archives at our blog here: https://wbcrgroove.blogspot.com/
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  S5 E1: Smoothest of The Seventies 03.09.2025 1ч 17мин

  For the premiere of our fifth season, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack go through some of their silky smooth summer finds and honor two legends who have passed away. THE FULL GROOVE LINE ARCHIVES RIGHT HERE: wbcrgroove.blogspot.com Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903
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  S4 E10: Casablanca and Chocolate City 03.04.2025 1ч

  This week we explore the funky super 70s and early 80s sounds of the short-lived record labels Casablanca and its subsidiary Chocolate City Records. Prepare to groove! Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903
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  S3 E12: The Sound of Philadelphia (PT. 2!!!) 06.12.2024 1ч 8мин

  After a year we're finally going back to the Philly Sound for some all-time smashes, slow jams, dancehall favorites and more this week. Enjoy! Follow the station on instagram: @wbcr903
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  (REUPLOAD) S3 E8: Spooky Soul Smashes 22.11.2024 1ч 12мин

  This is a re-upload of our Halloween episode this season that was removed for copyright. We go over some spooky soul classics and deep cuts, this is a fun show, enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram: @wbcr_groove Follow the show on Instagram: @wbcr903
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  S3 E11: Golden Soul from Goldwax Records 22.11.2024 1ч 3мин

  In this week's show, MC C-Mack and DJ Lock explore the southern soul label Hotwax Records. Full of groovy soul deep cuts, this one's for the crate diggers. Enjoy! Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove Follow the station on instagram: @wbcr903
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  S3 E7: 21st Century Retro Soul Grooves! 24.10.2024 1ч 3мин

  This week we take a little bit of a departure from our normal programming and highlight some modern soul classics and up-and-coming soul artists from this century! Enjoy the groovy sounds! Follow the show on insta: @wbcr_groove Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903
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  S3 E6: Old School 80s Jams 10.10.2024 1ч 14мин

  This week we delve into the funkiest grooves and the ear-worm hooks of 80s R&B, funk, and post-disco. We'll play some songs you know and some gems you'll love, let's get it kickin! Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove Follow the station on instagram: @wbcr903
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  S3 E5: Vee-Jay: The Birth of Soul 03.10.2024 1ч 3мин

  This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the storied and iconic legacy of Chicago's popular record label Vee Jay. From Doo-Wop to Blues to straight Soul, we track every hit and golden classic from 1953-1965. Enjoy this one!
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  S1 E11: Psychedelic Soul! 03.05.2024 1ч 7мин

  This week, join DJ Lock and MC C-Mack as they explore some classics and more obscure sides from the psychedelic soul movement of the late '60s and early '70s. This is an incredible show that we loved doing!
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  S2 E2: Neo-Soul Explosion! 19.04.2024 43мин

  Due to technical difficulties during the live broadcast of this episode, portions of it were lost. Most of it is still there but it may be a little disjointed. Even still there is so much amazing music here and join DJ Lock and MC C-Mack as they take you through the diverse and wonderful sounds of Neo-Soul, fusing classic sensibilities with hip hop inflections, rap verses, and one of a kind vocals, this is truly a special playlist. All the songs we played on the live broadcast were: On & On- Erykah Badu A Long Walk- Jill Scott Send it on- D'Angelo Think of You- Ledisi Real Love- Mary J. Blige Your Love is King- Sade Sunshine- Floetry Get It Together- India.Arie L.I.E- N'Dambi Follow the show on Instagram for all the latest updates and R&B content: @wbcr_groove Follow the station on Instagram: @wbcr903
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  Retro Rhythm Revival #6 11.03.2024 1ч 6мин

  This a fantastic show highlighting the angry, confused and politically charged funk, soul, proto-punk and early metal of the early 1970s. MC C-Mack hosts. Enjoy! Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove Follow the station on instagram: @wbcr903
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  Retro Rhythm Revival #5(with Jeremy Du Rivage) 01.03.2024 1ч

  Sorry for no episode last week folks, we went on the air but we seem to have lost the file. Also for those who don't know, the Retro Rhythm Revival is live on the air Thursdays from 5-6 cst on WBCR, listen in the Beloit area at 90.3 fm or WBCR903.com. As for this week, we have a phenomenal show featuring the brilliant Jeremy Du Rivage, who's new show Hotel Hex is Sundays from 8-9 cst on WBCR. This week we covered the storied life, career and legacy of musical titan Nina Simone. Join MC C-Mack and Jeremy as they have a great conversation about Nina and showcase some of her standout songs, although we couldn't get to nearly enough in only an hour. This is something that we've wanted to do on the show for a long time now and it was an absolute blast that we hope you enjoy. Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove Listen to WBCR live anytime!!!!!: wbcr903.com Listen to Hotel Hex, Sundays from 8-9 CST on WBCR.
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  Retro Rhythm Revival #3 16.02.2024 1ч 5мин

  This is the unedited live broadcast of the third episode of the retro rhythm revival. Join MC C-Mack as we rewind to what WBCR DJs might have been playing in the 80s and 90s, as we explore all the greatest college rock tunes. Alex Cambouris is also joining the show full time as a producer so look forward to hearing him on the show every week! Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove
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  Retro Rhythm Revival #1 02.02.2024 1ч

  This is the premiere episode of MC C-Mack's new show Retro Rhythm Revival. It's a carefully crafted mix of the finest rare grooves, underrated classics as well as all the rock, r&b, soul, jazz, funk, blues, disco, reggae that time forgot. So join MC C-Mack for this odyssey through the classics, Thursdays from 5-6 pm cst on WBCR. This episode is a sampler of all the great tunes that might be the basis for the themes of future shows. As well as a profile of the soul legend Syl Johnson. Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove