Here's To You... With Char & Läis

In the season 2 finale we discuss the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul Mary J Blige and how her career has helped many to the light at the end of the tunnel.

Enjoy this episode as two 90s babies discuss R&B in the 90s and its impact over H2O and ginger beer.

Happy Pride Month! In this episode, we discuss the history of house music and its contributions.

In this episode, we discuss the Queen of Funk Chaka Khan!

Get on the floor! In this episode, we discuss the eighties, how it had everyone on the dance floor and its long-lasting impact on music. Eighties Era Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/80s-era/pl.u-RrKWFx7KdK6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6u2BNU5tRqe0COln06ChJ4?si=158996b7d4cf414d

What is disco without Donna Summer? What was Donna Summer without Disco? Join us as we reflect on the illustrious life and career of one of music's most daring divas. Donna Summer Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bad-for-the-summer/pl.u-V9D77G7caRpj9D Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UsMEJNH0sY6hFNEIXCNtM Song of The Week: Lais- I Feel Love Char-Working the Midnight Shift Documentary Link: https://www.hbo.com/movies/love-to-love-you-donna-summer

We're byke for season 2! In the Season 2 premiere, we discuss all things Disco from its complicated legacy, its impact on music/culture, and why it's political over our weekly choice of drink. Disco Era Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/disco-era-playlist/pl.u-b6jGCLe4m4N Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/687qE66CPW3qNm4NK3yc1D?si=2ce26f025c874f0d Song of the week: Love to Love You Baby x Donna Summer

For the season one finale, we discuss Beyoncé and her artistry c and why so many consider her "Queen Bey" over lemon ginger tea along with water & sweet muscadine wine. Beyoncé Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/beyonc%C3%A9/pl.u-YGpmcx4VpVa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YoeVBH6iWI7K1FJHdh2DF?si=72e4eb6b22814f46 Songs of the Week: Läis: Work It Out Char: FIND YOUR WAY BACK Album of the Week: 4 Pride: Twitter: @transhoodoofund

We discuss the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin and her artistry along with her activism that touched so many over tea & ginger beer. Aretha Franklin Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/aretha/pl.u-LRW3CkDyLyq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WfcvyRoxN5Sgww8xPuffW?si=7ff7d22642714fed Songs of the Week: Läis: Rock Steady Char: Rolling in the Deep (Aretha's Version) Album of the Week: Young, Gifted and Black Läis Socials: IG & Twitter: @geezlais Reasons why you should not visit Hawaii: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRDHBGiNkQi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9mh-5jwvl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://twitter.com/kbaygirl/status/1425394619987099655?s=20&t=OQ99rA-Ylb8goujdRycb1A https://twitter.com/kaikeanaaina/status/1425045236435210242?s=20&t=jZZLTzcWl17PRbSTfDnpaQ

In this episode, we celebrate "The Vocal Bible" Brandy over water & tea. Brandy Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-vocal-bible/pl.u-vv96C1DMGMo Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Er92HA3PUXljA9dNeYzMe?si=2ddc87e254e84188 Songs of the Week: Läis: Full Moon Char: Do You Know What You Have Album of the Week: Afrodisiac Läis Socials: IG & Twitter: @geezlais

In this episode, guest Läis comes back as we celebrate Whitney "The Voice" Houston over water & tea and also reveals some exciting news. Whitney Houston Playlists: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/whitney-houston-essentials/pl.0a229273179e4609b9728a7fd169a00b Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO476tMI Song of the Week: Läis: All The Man That I Need Char: Exhale (Shoop Shoop) Album of the Week: My Love Is Your Love

In this episode, my best friend Crystal joins me as we celebrate the Butterfly Legend and her upcoming anniversary over Crys's concoction & my red wine. Mariah Carey Playlists: Apple: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/mariah-carey-essentials/pl.f3044e774c85420abd9bf29c296390ab Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO2w0gZW?si=0bc4f1241bed4ca2 Song of the Week: Crystal: 8th Grade & The Distance Char: Stay Long Love You Album of the Week: Butterfly Crystal's Plugs: IG:curatedbyablackgirl Twitter:crys_steward

In this episode, I converse with guest-friend/sister Laïs about Diana "The Boss" Ross's music, artistry, and legacy as I sip on some bitter-ass red Pinot Noir. Diana Ross Playlists: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diana-ross-essentials/pl.6a9708a6c6b44d97ba720c2186ee8ff8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWShKBsKTomKK?si=f0507b30db064756 Song of the Week: Laïs: Tenderness Char: Missing You and Telephone Album of the Week: Diana

In this episode, I talk with guest-friend Kay as we discuss Jazmine Sullivan's music and artistry over some iced tea and ginger ale. Jazmine Sullivan Playlists: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/jazmine-sullivan-essentials/pl.834ca73c9af449dd801aeec161cccbf4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO4iOYZW?si=ed25306ef93547d5 Song of the Week: Kay-Brand New Char- Don't Make Me Wait Album of the Week: Reality Show

In the debut episode, I talk with guest-friend Tamerick as we discuss Janet Jackson's documentary and dive deeper into her artistry over some good ole and not-so-good ole Whiskey. Janet Jackson Playlists: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/janet-jackson-essentials/pl.c8eccc63957244edb3c1971667a8cb2c Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9FHSqYYoE8d?si=bbc90b351390411d Song of the Week: Tamerick- Velvet Rope Char-Come Back To Me Albums of the Week: Design of a Decade: 1986–1996 Best of Number Ones

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