Soul II Soul with Heather Small, Greg Wilson, and more

Heather Small joined Hot House in the late 80s, then rose to fame with M People hits Moving on Up, One Night in Heaven and Search for the Hero. M People won Brit Awards and the Mercury Prize for Elegant Slumming. She later released solo albums Proud and Close to a Miracle.

London sound system collective led by producer/songwriter Jazzie B, blending breakbeat hip-hop and house with disco-era R&B. Their 1989 debut Club Classics Vol. One spawned hits Keep On Movin’ and Grammy-winning Back to Life.

Craig Charles, born in Liverpool, England, is a multifaceted talent known as an actor, comedian, and celebrated funk and soul DJ. He gained widespread recognition for roles in Red Dwarf and Coronation Street, and as a presenter for Robot Wars. Charles's musical style encompasses funk, soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. He hosts a popular BBC Radio 6 Music show, which received a Gold Aria award, and has released "Trunk of Funk" compilation albums.

Greg Wilson, an English DJ from Merseyside, pioneered the UK dance scene. He is known for electro-funk, disco, and re-edits, holding influential residencies at Wigan Pier and The Haçienda. Wilson was the first DJ to mix live on British TV and received DJ Mag's Industry Icon Award. His "Credit To The Edit" compilations are celebrated, and he has remixed artists like Grace Jones and The XX. He also authored "Discotheque Archives".