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 lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com.

D’Wayne Wiggins on Tony! Toni! Toné!, Beyoncé and beyond