Lyris Greene

Lyris Greene
Lyris Greene is a disk jockey (dj) hailing from Nashville, TN, now residing in Atlanta, Ga. Lyris’s name is derived from the word “lyric”, meaning words of a song. Lyris gravitated to music immediately as a child, influenced by her father’s passion for music. At nine years old, Lyris began collecting her own music collection, discovering and developing her connection with music. Now, Lyris is a full time dj and music curator, spending her days consuming and creating custom music experiences to connect people. Lyris feels her life’s purpose is pretty simple, “To spread love through the art of music.” DJ Lyris The Hybrid Specialist WLAG - Timeless Radio Soundcloud.com/DJ_Lyris

Nostalgic Dance Music

29 August 2024

The best dance music from the 20th Century. Featuring artists like: E.U., New Edition, Cameo, Donna Summer, The Temptations, MC Hammer, The Prodigy, Underworld

If It Isn’t Love – New Edition

28 May 2024

This sound became my musical blueprint. New Edition’s dance routine was another highlight. If you know anything about our culture, you know we love a good dance routine.

My Boo Hitman’s Club Mix – Ghost Town DJs

28 May 2024

“My Boo” is another summer anthem. Have you ever heard of Freaknik? It was an event where young college students, mostly from HBCUs, would go down to Atlanta. This was another reason I wanted to be grown.

Da’Butt – E.U

28 May 2024

That song came out on the School Daze soundtrack, one of the first movies I saw with my dad. It’s centered around HBCU life, and the scene features a go-go song.

Non-Romantic Love

9 February 2024

Love isn’t just for lovers, it’s for everyone and everything. Featuring artists like: The Pursuit Of Happiness, Tom Freund, Marlene Kuntz, phem, Renegade, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, The 1975, Queen, Emancipator, Whitney Houston.

Spooky Nostalgia

25 October 2023

DJ Lyris from WLAG spins up the classics. Featuring artists like: Geto Boys, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Rockwell, Bill Mitchell, Levi Stubbs, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Gnarls Barkley

Bass!

15 March 2022

Feel the Vibration, featuring artists like: The Temptations,Joe Jackson,Selena Gomez,Rage Against The Machine, A Tribe Called Quest, Marcus Miller,Stanley Clarke, Vulfpeck,Chaka Khan,

As – Stevie Wonder

26 May 2020

In the midst of all the craziness in the world, music is at the forefront of healing. Music is now recognized as an integral part of people getting through these uncertain times…



The Second Time Around – Shalamar

4 February 2020

Kicking off 2020, I wanted to focus on songs that carry the instrumentation that really evokes the soul, such as funky bass lines, strings, and horns…



When Somebody Loves You Back – Teddy Pendergrass

11 September 2019

I couldn’t have a playlist full of soulful songs to warm the soul without the incomparable Teddy Pendergrass. While Teddy Pendergrass has multiple songs that I could choose from, countless hits with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and numerous solo hits, “When Somebody Loves You Back” has been my favorite Teddy P song for many years…



Never Knew Love Like This Before – Stephanie Mills

16 July 2019

Another great soul filled track, that fits perfectly on this playlist. “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills was released in 1980, off the heels of the disco era. Still consisting of those familiar disco-pop feels built around twinkly electric piano and a sharp, syncopated guitar, this song hold an everlasting feel good quality…




Everybody Loves the Sunshine – Roy Ayers

11 June 2019

Gearing up for the summertime, I couldn’t think of a more warming track than Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves the Sunshine. Another classic soulful jazz record from the 70s that gives you summertime feels no matter the season…