Archived episodes of my monthly multi-genre radio show on Rotterdam-based station Operator Radio, exploring the sonic intersections between vocal and electronic music.

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Operator Radio | 2024

Inspired by my home of Johannesburg, this mix traverses the sonic landscape of South Africa featuring some of my favourite classic tracks and some newly released gems.

Track List

mi-el - from the river to the sea 
Jazzuelle - The Shadow People 
FKA Mash & Samthing Soweto - Get Down Muzi - 
Tjuu Wena (feat. Setso) Alaska - Accuse (Instrumental) 
Yvonne Chaka Chaka - I’m In Love With a DJ TonicMotion, KNVL., MOJVKI - Phumelela 
Brenda Fassie - Jiva (Deeper Dub) 
Artwork Sounds - African Sax (ARTWORK b2b Remix) 
Jullian Gomes - Let Me Go feat. Sio 
SEI SIREN - Rambles Near Midnight 
Sha Sha - Tender Love (Surreal Sessions Bootleg) 
Freshlyground - Nomvula (After the Rain)

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Operator Radio Guest Show | November 2023

The Feb episode of my monthly show on Operator Radio delves into the crossovers between RnB and electronic music, chatting about my favourite tracks in the mix.

Track List:
Erika de Casier - Test It
serpentwithfeet - Spades
Bnnyhunna - feelings mutual?
Victoria Monét - Alright
Kaytranada ft. Goldlink - Vex Oh
FKA Twigs - darjeeling (feat jorja smith & unknown t)
Kelela - Happy Ending (A.G Remix)
Tinashe - Gravity
Little Simz - Mood Swings
Kelela - Raven (TYGAPAW Remix feat. Rochelle Jordan)
Mia Koden - Racket
Throwing Shade - 4Drake
Deena Abdelwahed - Complain (Ehua Remix)
Rochelle Jordan & LSDXOXO - Love You Good
Kelela - On the Run (ACONSTANTINO Remix)
Forest Drive West - Break
Erika de Casier - Lucky

Operator Radio Show | February 2024

Track List:

1. K-Lone - Water Palace
2. !Sooks - Cry Me A River
3. Tyla - No. 1 (feat Tems)
4. Lala & CE - FASTER (feat. Midas The Jagaban)
5. Logic1000 - (Promises feat. Rochelle Jordan) (VIP)
6. SUCHI - Bottlepop
7. Cloudsteppers - Duckstep
8. Introspekt - Ur A Jerk
9. Little Dragon - Twice (Etiquette Remix)
10. Erika De Casier - ice. (feat. They Hate Change)
11. Machinedrum - ZOOM (feat. Tinashe)
12. Nia Archives - Crowded Roomz
13. SZA - Saturn (Egnever Drum and Bass Edit)

Operator Radio Show | March 2024

Track List:

1. Adi Oasis - Multiply	
2. NxWorries, Anderson.Paak, H.e.r., Knxwledge - Where I Go (feat. H.E.R.)
3. Charlotte Day Wilson	- Forever
4. Lala &Ce - Jalouse
5. Tems - Free Mind
6. Cleo Sol - Nothing on Me
7. Adi Oasis -Stay Up (Pastel Remix)
8. Charlotte Dos Santos - Cupid's Bow
9. Cool Company - Floatin'
10. Hiatus Kaiyote - Red Room (Ki Pharaoh Basement Edit)
11. Hiatus Kaiyote - Make Friends
12. Destin Conrad - LUV N DEVOTION
13. Nia Archives - No Need 2 Be Sorry, Call Me? (feat. Maverick Sabre)
14. FRANK OCEAN – THINKIN' BOUT YOU (KLM FLIP)
15. Amaarae - Co-Star (Gaszia Edit)

Operator Radio Show | April 2024

Track List:

1. musclecars feat. Aden - Hello?
2. Electric Wire Hustle - Perception
3. JMSN - Inferno
4. Jamila Woods, duendita - Tiny Garden
5. musclecars feat. New Past - Water
6. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER
7. anaiis - transcending (Karen Nyame KG Remix)
8. Fat Freddy's Drop - Flashback (Jazzanova's Breathe Easy Remix)
9. musclecars - I Don't Remember the Last Time I Saw Stars
10. Machinedrum feat, DUCKWRTH - ILIKEU
11. Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay (Pj Bridger Refix)
12. K.P. & Envyi - Swing My Way (Pj Bridger Refix)

Operator Radio Show | June 2024

LightBeams is a DJ, radio host and writer from South Africa.

Through her deep-rooted love for music, she channels light and joyful sonic energy just as her name suggests. She has graced decks across South Africa, the Netherlands and Berlin, playing at iconic clubs such as Evol, Radio Radio and Garage Noord. With her eclectic taste and skillful track selection, her sets invite listeners to go deeper and listen harder.