Joe Kay Discusses 'Selection' Radio Show, Global Music, and 'Road to 700' Show

The Genesis of Selection

• 💡 Joe Kay discusses the origins of his Selection label, which he started in 2011.
• 🎯 The Selection radio show, broadcast weekly on Apple Music, has been running for 10 years, featuring a global and international sound.
• 🌍 Kay emphasizes that Selection represents not just soul music, but a diverse range of sounds from around the world, including music from South Africa, Nigeria, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.

Curating a Global Sound

• 🎶 Kay describes his approach to curating music, which involves playing a mix of recognized artists like Bryson Tiller and emerging talent.
• ⚡ The live shows, like the 'Road to 700' at the Hollywood Palladium, are a celebratory event for fans who are already familiar with the music from the radio show.
• 🧠 He adapts his playlist based on the energy of the crowd and the specific region or city, while staying true to his own musical identity.
• 🌍 Kay sees his role as introducing his audience to new music they might not have heard before, broadening their musical horizons.

The 'Road to 700' Show and Original Music

• 🎤 The 'Road to 700' show at the Hollywood Palladium is a milestone event, not a typical broadcast, focusing on a celebratory atmosphere for over 3,000 attendees.
• 🎧 Kay curates playlists of over 100-200 tracks for each show, but the final selection is determined by the crowd's energy.
• 🌟 His EP, 'If Not Now, Then When,' features original music and collaborations with talented producers, songwriters, and artists, aiming to recognize and support the next wave of talent.
• 🚀 Kay has a 3-to-5-year trajectory in mind for artists, identifying and supporting them early in their careers.
• 🎟️ Tickets for Joe Kay's 'Road to 700' show at The Hollywood Palladium are available on Ticketmaster.com, with the show starting at 9 PM.