1 hour 28 minutes | Thursday, 22 May 2025
This is episode ONE-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY-FOUR of Certified Bangers, being the State of the Radio Programme Address. Kgabo is joined by Ben Charles, the host of the Musical Circle, to discuss the future of CB. The following pieces of music will be played:1. Fred V & Richter – Games (feat. Lottie Jones)2. GLXY - New Day3. Lovescene - Silver (Lenzman Remix) (feat. Fox)4. Aether - Save Me From You (feat. Veela)5. Alpha Rhythm & Natus – Mars6. Lauren Ong - dandelion wineINTERLUDE: Kgabo and Ben announce:• Symphony of Pride IV, to be broadcasted on Wed, 4 Jun 2025• Certified Circle II, to be broadcasted on The Musical Circle on Thu, 12 Jun 2025• Overload VI, to be broadcasted on Wed, 25 Jun 20257. beabadoobee - The Way I Spoke8. Laraw - Kiss Me on the Floor9. Carla Chanelle - Comme ça10. Magdalena Bay - Image11. Matilda Mann – Just BecauseINTERLUDE: Kgabo and Ben announce:• Appreciation of Soundtracks and Classical Music II, to be broadcasted on Wed, 6 Aug 2025• Appreciation of Indie Pop III, to be broadcasted on Wed, 3 Sep 2025• Appreciation of Drum 'n' Bass IV, to be broadcasted on Wed, 24 Sep 202512. Breaking Benjamin – Shallow Bay13. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance14. Hiroshima - Providence15. René & Angela – I'll Be Good------------------The top 10 of the 2025 CB World Tour is as follows:1. Hiroshima – 65 pts2. Fred V - 50 pts3. KAYTRANADA – 40 pts4. Sub:liminal - 37.5 pts5. beabadoobee - 35 pts6. Carlos Abril - 35 pts7. Keeno - 35 pts8. Alpha Rhythm - 30 pts9. London Elektricity - 30 pts10. Jalen Ngonda - 30 pts------------------Please enjoy this broadcast.