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The Payback

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

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

Notting Hill Carnival Warm Up Special. 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 epis... 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

Kennedy Ryan
Singer and performer featured in a live Read the Room segment
Read the Room
Episode: The Payback ft. Kennedy Ryon, Harvs le Toad, Mystic State, KayGeeRsa & Fats McCourt
Harvs le Toad
Hip-hop artist featured on the lineup
Episode: The Payback ft. Kennedy Ryon, Harvs le Toad, Mystic State, KayGeeRsa & Fats McCourt
Mystic State
Musician/artist referenced in the set
Episode: The Payback ft. Kennedy Ryon, Harvs le Toad, Mystic State, KayGeeRsa & Fats McCourt
Fats McCourt
Artist introduced in the set
Episode: The Payback ft. Kennedy Ryon, Harvs le Toad, Mystic State, KayGeeRsa & Fats McCourt
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

Host

D'Francisco
Host of the show, associated with Music Box Radio UK; central figure behind the mix-driven 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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A essential, genre-spanning dance music journey with warm host banter.
Eclectic, effortlessly cool energy that keeps you listening for more.
Community vibes and a love for both classic and new tracks shine through.
Renowned for wide-ranging selections and a personal, club-like atmosphere.

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

A long-running, open-format music show that weaves two-hour DJ mixes across disco, house, funk, drum & bass, reggae, soul, hip hop, and related scenes. The host curates broad, multi-era selections with tributes, shout-outs, and personal anecdotes, often blending live performance moments with reflective touches about artists and scenes. Episodes emphasize a warm, community-driven vibe, cross-genre exploration, and a clubby, radio-style delivery that appeals to open-minded listeners who love deep cuts, nostalgia, and fresh combinations. A standout aspect is the host's strong sense of musical lineage and global club culture, which helps the program feel both timeless and contemporary for potential guests and sponsors alike.

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3. The Disco, Funky and Soulful House Sessions
4. Defected Radio
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How many episodes of The Payback are there?

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. Kennedy Ryan
2. Harvs le Toad
3. Mystic State
4. Fats McCourt
5. Norman Sann
6. The Last Poets
7. Aja Monet
8. Oscar Perry

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