Soulful Sounds of Derbytown – Embracing Opportunities 📅 November 30, 2025 🎙 Host: Toi Lewis (filling in for Marjorie Marshall) 🎧 DJ: Harry J Recorded just after Thanksgiving, this episode of Soulful Sounds of Derbytown reflects on the holiday weekend and meaningful conversations around family, healing, and growth. The show highlights the YMCA Team Tech Center and the positive work being done for local youth, featuring music from Prominent Youth of America. We also spotlight a song from Kumane Barry and discuss The Bishop Table and its impact on the community. The episode continues with a deep dive into Louisville’s music legacy, including the contributions of legendary R&B group Playa, along with a conversation about pricing opportunities and support for local artists. We close the show by embracing the future with new music from Marjorie Marshall’s granddaughter, celebrating the next generation of talent coming out of Derbytown. This episode is all about Embracing Opportunities — honoring the past, supporting the present, and building the future.

Soulful Sounds of Derbytown – 11/16/25 Hosted by Marjorie Marshall and Toi Lewis DJ: Harry Johnson (the legend himself) This episode of Soulful Sounds of Derbytown centered on the powerful theme of grieving and healing, as we lovingly celebrated what would have been Toi’s late grandmother’s 65th birthday. The conversation carried real heart, faith, and reflection on family. We also highlighted the historic Juice Bowl football game — a longtime Louisville tradition — and discussed the community’s efforts to revamp it and bring it back stronger for the next generation. Throughout the show, we explored podcasts featuring historic Louisville musicians, shared stories about the city’s cultural roots, and addressed real issues affecting our community and families today. With the warm voices of Marjorie and Toi guiding the conversation and DJ Harry Johnson setting the mood with his signature sound, this episode delivered soul, history, and hometown pride straight from Derbytown.

Soulful Sounds of Derbytown – 11/16/25 Hosted by Marjorie Marshall and Toi Lewis DJ: Harry Johnson (the legend himself) This episode of Soulful Sounds of Derbytown centered on the powerful theme of grieving and healing, as we lovingly celebrated what would have been Toi’s late grandmother’s 65th birthday. The conversation carried real heart, faith, and reflection on family. We also highlighted the historic Juice Bowl football game — a longtime Louisville tradition — and discussed the community’s efforts to revamp it and bring it back stronger for the next generation. Throughout the show, we explored podcasts featuring historic Louisville musicians, shared stories about the city’s cultural roots, and addressed real issues affecting our community and families today. With the warm voices of Marjorie and Toi guiding the conversation and DJ Harry Johnson setting the mood with his signature sound, this episode delivered soul, history, and hometown pride straight from Derbytown.

High Horse is a smooth, soulful R&B gem produced by Static Major and Smoke E. Digglera, performed by Caren featuring Toi Real McCoy. Originally recorded in 2003 at The Sound Castle Studios in Los Angeles with Engineer Dino, this track captures the authentic early-2000s R&B sound. Remastered and remixed at Faderz Up Studios, High Horse blends classic soul with a fresh modern touch that keeps real R&B alive.

Gangster Stories (Remastered)” brings new life to a Louisville classic first recorded in 2000. The original track featured T-Money a.k.a. The Toi Real McCoy with the legendary group Hung Jury, and quickly became a neighborhood favorite passed around on CDs, mixtapes, and late-night studio sessions. The song was recorded at Russ Studio 550’s on Fifth Street in Louisville, Kentucky, capturing the raw hunger, real street storytelling, and early 2000s energy that shaped an entire era. The beat was crafted by Ray Mass Studio in St. Louis, Missouri — delivering that gritty Midwest sound that made the track stand out. Twenty-five years later, by request of long-time friends, day-ones, and fans who kept asking for it, the song has been fully brought back to life. The original CD was recovered, transferred, updated from CD to MP3 and WAV, and officially remastered at Faderz Up Production in Louisville, KY to give it the clarity, depth, and modern punch it deserves. The featured artists of Hung Jury on this classic include: Man 2 Man, Tommy Seed, Black Doom, Asiatic Black Man, and Little B. This 25th Anniversary Remaster celebrates not just a song, but a moment in history — a time when creativity, struggle, and storytelling came together to make something that still hits today. It’s a chance for old fans to relive it and for new listeners to experience it for the first time. Special Thanks: To my oldest brother La Juan Lewis, for keeping the music safe and backed up for over 25 years. Faderz Up forever.

D1 Kentucky 2.0 Championship Highlights From the first snap of the playoffs to the final whistle of the championship games, D1 Kentucky 2.0 delivered nonstop action, emotion, and big-time football. These highlights showcase every clutch moment — overtime battles, goal-line stands, game-winning drives, and the plays that turned contenders into champions. Each team fought through the pressure, the intensity, and the cold game-day weather to earn their spot. From explosive runs and deep passes to defensive shutouts and sideline energy, these young athletes proved why D1 Kentucky 2.0 is the top youth football platform in the state. This is the journey — from playoffs to champions — where heart, talent, and teamwork created unforgettable moments. D1 Kentucky 2.0… greatness earned, not given. 🏆🔥

D1 Kentucky 2.0 Playoff Highlights — Powered by Faderz Up The D1 Kentucky 2.0 playoffs brought out the best in every team — big hits, clutch plays, and that true championship grind. These highlights capture the battles that decided who kept their season alive and who went home. From explosive touchdowns to lockdown defense, turnovers, and elite coaching, every moment counted under playoff pressure. Brought together and presented by Faderz Up, this is the energy, the excitement, and the heart of youth football at its highest level. D1 Kentucky 2.0 — Playoff Football at Its Finest. 🏈🔥

Gospel 101.9 FM WLLV – “Soulful Sounds of Derbytown” Hosted by Marjorie Marshall, with co-hosts Barbara Boyd and Toi Lewis This episode of Soulful Sounds of Derbytown takes a heartfelt look at the strength and sacrifice of Black men who served in the U.S. Army during the 1930s and 1940s — including our own grandfathers, uncles, and fathers like Mark and Uncle Poot Man. We discuss their courage, the discrimination they faced, and the pride they carried as they fought for a country that didn’t always fight for them. We also shine light on Dr. Wilson, the second Black man to earn a Ph.D., and talk about how his powerful contributions are too often overlooked in today’s history books and even in the White House. The conversation wraps up with love for the community and the soul food at St. Stephen’s Church, reminding us that faith, food, and fellowship still bring us together in Derbytown.