Music producer and musician D’Wayne Wiggins has mentored superstars like Beyoncé, Kehlani and Zendaya, all while touring with his own Grammy award-winning band Tony! Toni! Toné!. In this episode, D’Wayne reveals how he found his sound and helped others do the same. These are his songs.

Hot Fun in the Summertime - Sly and the Family Stone

Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix

Strawberry Letter 23 - The Brothers Johnson

Imagination - Earth, Wind & Fire

The Jam - Graham Central Station

Be Thankful for What You Got - William DeVaughn

What's Really Going On (Strange Fruit) - D'Wayne Wiggins

Listen to D’Wayne Wiggins’ full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected].