By now, the night has slowed to a heartbeat.

 The lights are dim, the world is quiet, and it’s just you — unwinding in your truth.

Segment 4: Deep Soul & R&B is that space where emotions rise to the surface and vulnerability becomes the soundtrack.

Tank’s “Maybe I Deserve” opens the segment like a confession whispered in the dark.

 It’s raw, honest, and unguarded — the kind of song that mirrors self-reflection. Tank’s vocals are smooth but heavy with truth; it’s not just about love lost, but accountability found. For educators and givers who carry the emotional weight of others, this track feels like permission to turn that empathy inward.

Then comes Carl Thomas’ “I Wish.”

 A timeless classic — drenched in nostalgia and gentle ache. Carl’s voice sounds like memory itself: warm, wistful, and real. It’s the sound of late-night reflection, the kind that plays when you’re thinking about what could’ve been, or simply grateful for what was. His delivery reminds us that even in longing, there’s beauty.

To close, Sam Smith’s “How Do You Sleep?” brings modern edge to timeless emotion. The glossy production carries their soaring vocals through tension and release — a perfect end to this segment’s emotional arc. It’s self-interrogation wrapped in rhythm; a reminder that healing often happens quietly, long after the world has gone still.

Together, these three tracks create a soul-deep moment — a bridge between reflection and renewal.

 For teachers, artists, and real ones alike, this segment is a slow, tender exhale — an invitation to sit with your feelings and let the music speak what words can’t.

So tonight, pour something smooth, dim the lights, and let the soul do what it does best — heal you through honesty.

🎧 Listen to the playlist:

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5Zgl1niMYdZ2Mx-ZsKspcSgW3CFVaFl&si=aTKkFoyE6qUkEFXg