Melomaniac Podcast

THE Queen or the Queen of the Beyhive?

We're back with the jump off! Tune in to the mini season premiere to get to know us again, what we've been listening to, and a little of what to expect this season on the Melomaniac Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/support

We KNOW you've seen all the controversy surrounding Cardi B and Megan The Stallion's W.A.P. single and video. We had some shit to say about women empowerment, sexual liberation, double standards and more! Check out this episode to hear our thoughts on female emcees past and present, and if we think the song is a bop or flop. (Obviously, it's a flop but argue with us on social media with your opinions). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/support

In this fourth and final installment of our Music As A Form of Protest series, we dive into Beyonce's "Black Parade" and give our opinions on her contributions, as both an artist and activist, to the Black Lives Matter movement.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/support

In our 3rd installment of this series, we dive into Lil Baby "The Bigger Picture" and Meek Mill "Otherside of America." Digging into systemic racist institutions and the roots of violence, crime and poverty within the Black community, we discuss how their latest musical contributions add to the conversation surrounding the current Black Lives Matter movement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/support

H.E.R. and Anderson Paak are musical talents that continuously produce unique and soulful artistry, pushing the culture forward. Listen as two Black women take a look at where we are in time and how these artists used their lyricism, musicianship, and creative mind to contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode also includes a spoken word interlude. Before you tune in to this episode, here's your homework! Go listen to: H.E.R. x I Can't Breathe Anderson Paak x Lockdown *Extra credit: H.E.R. x I'm Not Ok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/support

We had some shit to say when NoName inadvertently called out and apologized to J. Cole who responded defensively and his "BFF" Wale became an (appreciated) opportunist. Tune in for 2 Black women's perspective on divisiveness, artistry & activism, freedom of speech, individual humanity and emotional intelligence within our community. Before you listen to this episode, here's your homework - listen to the following: J. Cole x Snow On Tha Bluff Wale x June5/QueenZandGodZ *Extra credit: NoName x Song 33* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/support

Two Black melomaniac women take an informative & light-hearted approach to explore the depths of music composition, lyrics, philosophy, & creativity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melomaniacpodcast/support