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The Payback

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Music
Music Box Radio
Drum and Bass
Music Box Radio UK
Disco
London
House Music
Funk
Dance Music
Hip Hop
Reggae
Living Room Disco
Afro Grooves
London, United Kingdom
Southport Weekender
Hip-Hop
Latin Grooves
Soul Music
Amapiano
UK Garage

Old-skool vs nu-skool dance music brought to you by DJ D’Francisco fresh and classic disco, house, funk, drum & bass, reggae, soul, hip hop, beats and more for open minded listeners.

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House, funk, soul, disco, reggae, hip hop, afrobeats, UKG, drum & bass and all manner of beats for open-minded listeners. Fresh releases and classic gems, presented by DJ D'Francisco direct from London. New episode every Sunday night.

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House, funk, soul, disco, reggae, hip hop, afrobeats, UKG, drum & bass and all manner of beats for open-minded listeners. Fresh releases and classic gems, presented by DJ D'Francisco direct from London. New episode every Sunday night.

Catch the pod ... more

House, funk, soul, disco, reggae, hip hop, afrobeats, UKG, drum & bass and all manner of beats for open-minded listeners. Fresh releases and classic gems, presented by DJ D'Francisco direct from London. New episode every Sunday night.

Catch the pod ... more

House, funk, soul, disco, reggae, hip hop, afrobeats, UKG, drum & bass and all manner of beats for open-minded listeners. Fresh releases and classic gems, presented by DJ D'Francisco direct from London. New episode every Sunday night.

Catch the pod ... more

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Recent Guests

Norman Sann
MC/rapper referenced as a new favorite at the time
Independent artist
Episode: The Payback ft. Norman Sann, Henri Pierre-Noel, Kumail, The Last Poets & Tripz
The Last Poets
Influential hip-hop/ spoken-word group mentioned in program notes
Independent artists
Episode: The Payback ft. Norman Sann, Henri Pierre-Noel, Kumail, The Last Poets & Tripz
Aja Monet
Poet, musician, old soul
Episode: The Payback ft. Betty Bibbs, Masta Ace, Oscar Perry, Deodato & Lester Sterling
Oscar Perry
Guest referenced in the episode; discussed political commentary
Episode: The Payback ft. Betty Bibbs, Masta Ace, Oscar Perry, Deodato & Lester Sterling
Bob Power
Renowned audio engineer who worked on notable hip hop records; discussed via interview excerpts
Independent/Various hip hop projects
Episode: The Payback ft. Asta Hiroki, Smiley Culture, Drop Out Orchestra, Dr Chaii & Rufige Kru
Eva Lazarus
Artist collaborating with Mungos Hifi on a re-visioning of a classic
Episode: The Payback ft. Mungos Hifi, The Crusaders, De La Soul, Jesse Jackson & Rogue Unit
Mungos Hifi
Collaborating artist on a re-visioning of a classic track
Episode: The Payback ft. Mungos Hifi, The Crusaders, De La Soul, Jesse Jackson & Rogue Unit
Mike Eklektiq
Great producer, DJ
Eklektiq
Episode: The Payback ft. Eklektiq
El Michels Affair
Guest artist; featured in the episode title
El Michels Affair
Episode: The Payback ft. El Michels Affair, Greg Blackman, London Elektricity & Bruise

Hosts

De Francisco
Host of the show, a London-based DJ and radio presenter known for mixing old-school and modern dance music with a community-focused approach.
D'Francisco
Variant spelling used across several episode credits for the same host, a central figure steering the program's mix-led format.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • ‘Beats’heaven 🙏

    Only recently came across this podcast ,wouldn’t miss it now ,❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gustybeez
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Endlessly eclectic, effortlessly cool

    The Payback is essential listening if you love music. D’Francisco pulls together such and eclectic range of sounds from Hip-hop to House, Reggae and Dub to Drum

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daigotsu
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Great for listeners who love a warm, community-driven DJ set with shout-outs and stories.
Eclectic and endlessly cool—essential listening for diverse sounds.
The host curates an eclectic range from Hip-hop to House with a strong sense of club culture.

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What is The Payback about and what kind of topics does it cover?

An eclectic, DJ-led music program curates a expansive journey through old-school and contemporary dance-floor sounds, weaving hip hop, house, disco, reggae, drum & bass, and beyond with open-minded curation and frequent crew shout-outs. Episodes blend live mixing, cultural context, and occasional guest contributions, delivering a club-like experience anchored in London's music scene while spotlighting a broad spectrum of artists and movements. Noteworthy strengths include a strong sense of community, a heritage of cross-genre exploration, and a format that balances seamless storytelling with high-energy sets, making it appealing to listeners who value sonic breadth and club culture history.

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3. V Podcast - Drum and Bass / Jungle
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The Payback launched 7 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Payback include:

1. Norman Sann
2. The Last Poets
3. Aja Monet
4. Oscar Perry
5. Bob Power
6. Eva Lazarus
7. Mungos Hifi
8. Mike Eklektiq

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