Trevor Nelson began his broadcasting career in 1985 when Kiss FM was a pirate radio station. He moved to BBC Radio 1 in 1996 to present the first ever national RNB show ‘The Rhythm Nation’ and stayed with Radio 1 until 2013.
On July 9, 2016 he began presenting Rhythm Nation on Saturday evenings on BBC Radio 2, replacing his Wednesday evening soul show. The advertising for the show ran as follows:
“Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation, the perfect soundtrack to liven up your Saturday night.
In his first Saturday night show on BBC Radio 2, Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation will be the perfect soundtrack of Soul, R 'n' B, Disco, Hip Hop, with a touch of reggae to liven up your Saturday night. Drawing on his unrivalled record collection from the past 40 years, expect a show that showcases Trevor's love for all corners of soulful music featuring stone cold classics alongside the new breed of Soul and R 'n' B. If a record has soul at its core, it's got a new home - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation 8-10pm Saturday nights on BBC Radio 2."
In its current time slot (Monday-Thursday 22:00–0:00) and format, the show has been running since January 2019. The first half hour is titled Trevor Nelson’s Magnificent 7. Thirty minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks. The final hour and a half is titled Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation, soul, RB, funk, disco and everything in between.
The
show features three significant features: Trevor's signature game, 5 Seconds to
Name, He'll play you a musical mash-up from one act and you must identify who
it is. Secondly each night on the show, a return to your Musical Youth with your story and the song that transports you back to a memorable time in your life. Finally listen to Lights Down.
BBC Radio 2 FM Stereo - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
Wednesday 1 March 2023 / 10:30pm to 12:00
(This show is not individually tracked)
01. Beverley Knight - Greatest Day | single (1999)
02. Maverick Sabre - Slow Down (ft. Jorja Smith) | single (2019)
03. Carl Anderson - Buttercup | single (1985)
04. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Watching the Detectives | single (1977)
05. Mica Paris - One | single (1995)
06. Little Simz - Gorilla | No Thank You (2022)
07. Maze ft. Frankie Beverly - Twilight | single (1985)
08. SWV - Right Here | single (1992)
09. Daniel Merriweather - Change (ft. Wale) | single (2009)
10. Minnie Riperton - Reasons | single (1974)
11. Next - Wifey | single (2000)
12. Debbie - Is This Real Love? (Remix) (ft. Lucky Daye) | single (2023)
13. Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life | single (1984)
14. Mandrill - Fencewalk | single (1973)
15. U-Roy - Natty Rebel | single (1976)
16. Nicole & Timmy Thomas - New York Eyes | single (1985)
17. The Isley Brothers - The Highways Of My Life | single (1973)
18. Rag ’n’ Bone Man - Human | single (2016)
19. Kendrick Lamar - Die Hard | single (2022)
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