Soulection Returns to Its Roots for a Milestone 15th Anniversary Celebration
After a decade and a half of defining the intersection of R&B, electronic, and hip-hop, the influential collective Soulection is heading back to its birthplace. To commemorate 15 years of shaping global music culture, the crew is hosting “The Soulection Experience” in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 3. Hosted at Framework’s Reframe Studios Outdoors, the event serves as a homecoming for the brand that transformed from a niche radio show into a worldwide cultural movement.
A Star-Studded Lineup at Reframe Studios
The Los Angeles showcase follows a successful international run, including a high-energy edition at London’s Magazine Open-Air, which featured performances from artists like Leon Thomas and Wayne Wonder. For the LA installment, the collective has curated a roster that highlights both its foundational pillars and its future trajectory.
Headlining the event are Soulection founder Joe Kay, the genre-bending Sango, and the Grammy-winning powerhouse KAYTRANADA. The supporting bill is equally robust, featuring sets from esta., DJ Miss Milan, and Ayanna Heaven. Additionally, the schedule includes a “Soulection & Friends” segment, which is expected to feature unannounced guest appearances-a hallmark of the collective’s unpredictable and community-focused live shows.
KAYTRANADA’s Historic Debut with the Collective
The most anticipated aspect of this anniversary is the official collaboration between Soulection and KAYTRANADA. While the producer’s influence has been woven into the fabric of Soulection Radio for years-his signature fusion of house, funk, and soul-drenched R&B helped define the “Soulection sound” during the platform’s formative years-this marks his first time performing a live set alongside the team.
This booking is more than just a concert; it is a symbolic milestone. Given that KAYTRANADA’s early remixes were instrumental in building the collective’s initial momentum, his presence on the stage at Reframe Studios represents a full-circle moment. It highlights how far both the artist and the brand have evolved since their early days of digital discovery, moving from online tastemakers to industry-defining live performers.
The Evolution of a Global Sound
Since its inception in 2010, Soulection has grown from a small LA-based radio project into a global powerhouse with a massive digital footprint. According to recent industry data, the collective’s influence has helped bridge the gap between underground electronic producers and mainstream R&B, with their radio show consistently ranking as a top destination for discovery. By returning to Los Angeles, the team is reinforcing the city’s role as the anchor of their identity, proving that even as they tour major international hubs, their creative heartbeat remains firmly rooted in the California scene.
