Gina Sedman on Mi-Soul Radio (London, UK)  (DAB RADIO)

Recent Achievements: DAB Radio Station Airplay

Gina Sedman has made a significant impact with her latest single, Smile, from her upcoming album, Valuable People. The song, praised for its heartfelt message and uplifting energy, has earned a spot on several leading UK radio stations, including BBC Radio London (Robert Elms Show), where Gina was recently interviewed and performed a live acoustic rendition of My Destiny. Accompanied by her husband, Andrew Sedman on percussion and Ryan McCafrey on piano, the performance received glowing praise from listeners. Additionally, Smile has been celebrated as DJ Dave Flemming's Record of the Week on Solar Radio, entered the Solar Radio Sweet Rhythms Chart, and was named Winter Pick of the Week on Michael K. Amil's TeeRex Radio Show in Canada. It also secured a spot on the Jazz FM DAB Radio Station Playlist in the UK, where esteemed presenters such as Danielle Perry, Simon Phillips, Yolanda Brown, and John Osborne have shared Gina’s inspiring music with their audiences.

Produced with care and creativity, Smile features Gina’s soulful vocals, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Michael J. Calhoun, award-winning producer Kevin Flournoy on piano, and Andrew Sedman on percussion. Together, they create a sound that resonates with audiences searching for hope and positivity through music.

Gina’s reach extends far beyond her UK success. Her music continues to be championed on DAB stations, including BBC London, Mi Soul, 1BTN, Stomp Radio, Jazz FM, Solar Radio, Starpoint, GFM, Harbour Radio, Rhythm and Soul Radio, Floradio, JFS, and In2Beats. Just from her album Valuable People alone, Gina has received nearly 200 plays across 25+ stations, reaching an audience of over 600,000 listeners.

Gina Sedman: Radio Highlights and Achievements

General Plays, Comments, and Features

• Featured as Mi Soul’s Ones To Watch

• Spotlighted on Soul and Jazz and Funk by Bill Bucks

• Included on Soul and Jazz and Funk, an independent music site

• Featured on BBC London Radio, Robert Elms Show, with a live acoustic performance

• In the mix for Jazz FM’s Record of the Week

• Added to the Jazz FM Playlist

Radio Plays

• Smile

  • BBC Radio London (Robert Elms Show): Live acoustic performance featured

  • Mi Soul: Featured consistently with multiple plays

  • 1BTN: Aired multiple times in September

  • Stomp Radio: Regularly played throughout September and October

  • Jazz FM: Playlist feature with extensive airplay through October and November

  • Solar Radio: Played multiple times in October and November

  • Additional plays on Starpoint, GFM, Harbour Radio, Rhythm and Soul Radio, Floradio, and JFS

• My Destiny

  • BBC Radio London (Robert Elms Show): Live acoustic performance featured

  • Broadcast on LMR, Colourful Radio, London Soul Radio, Solar Radio, Stomp Radio, In2Beats, and Zero Radio

• But What's On The Inside

  • Aired on JFS, Solar Radio, and In2Beats

• Grace

  • Featured on Radio 2 Funky, Solar Radio, Spice FM, Street Sounds, Afro Disiac, Starpoint, Nova Radio North East, and One Luv

• Prodigal

  • Aired on Mi Soul and Starpoint Radio

• I Refuse

  • Played on Solar Radio and Mi Soul

• Living In A World

  • Aired on JFS and Solar Radio

• Through The Waters

  • Broadcast on Starpoint Radio

• Valuable People

  • Aired on Solar Radio and Mi Soul

• What The World Needs

  • Played on Solar Radio

Awards and Recognition

• 2024 Album of the Year (Soul Sation Radio, UK)

• 2024 Top 40 Album at Radio TeeRex in Canada

• 2024 Solar Radio UK Chart

Gina Sedman’s captivating music is being broadcast worldwide, reaching new audiences across DAB, FM, and online platforms. With her unique sound resonating across the globe, Gina’s artistry continues to make waves, delivering unforgettable experiences to listeners everywhere. Originally from California and now based in the UK, Gina's music, especially Smile, continues to captivate audiences with its heartfelt message and uplifting spirit.

QUOTES

Jazz FM quotes – Smile

John Osbourne – This works so well , lets enjoy ‘Smile’. Californian Soul Singer Gina Sedman who now has a new UK band and has been doing some gigs and lets hope they do some more so we can see them. 

Simon Phillips – not often do the songs to videos match these days but I point you in the direction when they do. This is new and my final ‘hot new play’ for this afternoon from Gina Sedman and this is smile… It can change your mood and also make someones day and its one of my favourite things to see , do give one out today its free.. 

Simon Phillips – Lets wrap up this hour with a song that has really hit the spot the last week or so.. love love love the sentiment on this , this is Gina Sedman and Smile

Simon Phillips – Hot new play from Gina Sedman with a song that’s going to warm your heart. Hot new play for this hour is something I’d like to see more of and its such a simple thing to do & costs nothing .. and your’e doing it now , go on crack one. It’s nice isn’t it? 

Danielle Perry – Gina Sedman’s got her fingers in so many pies, an internationally renowned Soul & R&B artist song writer of which we are most obsessed with on this show , film and music producer as well, film maker , journalist and CEO and founder GNA Universal Media & its partnering companies The Indie Post Magazine , Indie Soul Radio , the CV Indie Film Awards and it just goes on and on and on , its outrageous ..aside from that Lets get the music to Talk and its called Smile.

Mi-Soul Radio quotes – Smile

Gordon Mack Mi Soul Radio - “Record of the week, I do love this record I think it is so good!”

Craig Williams – “I’m sure Ronnies gonna put this on the playlist, it deserves it , very nice”.

Chris Johns Mi Soul Radio – “hold hold up we say rewind , lets play that one more time man that is so dope!. we gotta have it again from the T.O.P

Mike Vitti Mi Soul Radio – “Awesome song we love it ”

Ronnie Herel Mi Soul Radio – “Very nice indeed, you can here it on every daytime show”

Michael Angol Mi Soul Radio – “What a wonderful track!”

Other Quotes

Jay Blades (MBE) Award Wining BBC Presenter (of BBC show Repair Shop) - There’s a number of tracks on here that I really really like so please pass on my warm congratulations on producing a beautiful LP which I will be happy to add to my collection. 

Ray Hayden – Opaz Productions “Awesome”

Victor Orlando – Hollywood Actor & Percussionist to the stars “Very nice”

Devon Howard – “I LOVE this Gina! And your voice is incredible”

Randy Hall “Wow! Beautiful voice and fantastic track!”

Michael J Calhoun – Kinsman Dazz Band “I'm so very proud to be a part of this amazing hit record”

Juan Escovedo –(Shelia E’s brother from the Escovedo Family) “Sounds great Gina, and your husband Andrew sounds great on percussions , Love this”

Mel’isa Morgan “I feel your vibe Gina Sedman ! I like it!”

Joe Leavy – “I love your music”