1 hour 50 minutes | Saturday, 14 February 2026
This is a special Valentine's Day bonus episode number 9 that is curated, hosted, and guided by Ben Charles for the Musical Circle. Ben dedicates this one to all the lovers and future lovers out there by curating this episode by himself. Ben also shares a couple of stories about love and the music that may stick out to some people by the end. At the end of this episode, Ben reveals the date for the next one. Here are the songs in order:1. The Way - Jill Scott (from her 2000 album Words and Sounds Volume 1: Who Is Jill Scott)2. A Universe - Jill Scott (from her 2026 album For Whom This May Concern)3. Love Me - JMSN (from his 2023 album Soft Spot)4. More Than A Woman - Angie Stone and Calvin Richardson (from her 2001 album Mahogany Soul)5. Weak - SWV (from their 1992 album It's About Time)6. Float - Olivia Dean (from her 2021 EP called Growth)7. Come Away With Me - Norah Jones (2002)8. Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel (from his 1977 album The Stranger)9. You're The Inspiration - Chicago (from their 1984 album Chicago 17)10. Open Arms - Journey (from their 1981 album Escape)11. Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon (from their 1980 album Hi Infidelity)12. My Mind - Ella Mai (from her 2026 album Do You Still Love Me?)13. Dance Tonight - Lucy Pearl (2000)14. Folded (A COLORS SHOW) - Kehlani (2025)15. Need U Bad - Jazmine Sullivan (from her 2008 album Fearless)16. Say Yes - Floetry (from their 2002 album Floetic)17. Bullet Proof Soul - Sade (from her 1992 album Love Deluxe)18. Caught Up In The Rapture - Anita Baker (from her 1986 album Rapture)19. Sweetest Lullabye - Alex Isley (2026)20. Settle For My Love - Musiq Soulchild featuring Aaries (from his 2000 album Aijuswanaseing)21. All I Can Say - Kali Uchis (from her 2025 album Sincerely)22. Hold On - En Vogue (from their 1990 album Born To Sing)The next Musical Circle Bonus Episode will happen on the 9th of May, 2026, or May 9th, 2026. Special thank you to Melissa for the advice for this bonus episode. Curator, Voice, and Produced by: Ben Charles