The art of storytelling is how we preserve the nostalgia of black culture. Each week, ShaRon and Melvin Dukes step to the mic in true southern style to give you a chance to reminisce about the good times from back in the day. Whether it’s laughter or heal
We asked if he was a Bad Boy and honestly he's WORSE!
FAMU went from annoucing they a check for $237 million dollars to saying "let's pretend this never happened." YIKES! Let's talk about it ...
This tea caught me off guard. Did you all know Pharrell is technically the beginning of the Drake and Kendrick beef? And Wayne is also involved? Or was it just me? Let's talk about it ...
I believe we all love our good sis Serena but one Tik-Toker hit the nail on the head ... why has she been looking a mess lately?! Yikes! Let's talk about it.
This is undoubtedly a turning point in music. The industry has created this idea that we only want "dumb" music, but the millions of views surrounding the analytics of Kendrick's songs says otherwise.
We all know Drake underestimated Kendrick but not only lyrically but academically. I guess he had to learn the hard way.
Part 2 of the beef ... we have to start from the bottom to understand why we are at war. Don't say Soulja Boy aint try to warn us.
These shenanigans have got yo' girl feeling amazing ... let's do an initial spill of Drake and Kendrick while remembering an oldie but a goodie ... Jay-Z vs Nas.
Let's discuss the media's hyper sensation of Caitlyn Clark and why Diddy won't go away.
Questions from this episode: Did you go to the mall in middle school? What stores did you shop at in middle/high school? Why the hell were we wearing Strawberries and Champagne? Tune in!
We're talkin' about getting to know YOU, honey! No more stumblin' through life like you lost your keys. It's time to channel your inner Inspector Gadget and solve the mystery of who you really are! If this isn't for you then you will definitely know who we are talking about. So tune in and get yo' life!
In this episode, we delve into the cultural significance of dressing impeccably within the Black community, but how that gets harder with age. Join us as we get our "fashion" lives together.
It's so hard to say goodbye after an HBCU homecoming. Let's do a recap of Homecoming 2024 before we officially go back to adulting.
This season we have focused on the concept of "time." We know we don't have time for fake friends and we need to prioritize building wealth with the people who really rock with us. But when do we need to make time to address the foolishness?
This is for all our educators who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Let's make a list of what we are NOT spending any energy or time on in 2024. Tune in and share with a teacher friend
On our first episode of 2024, let's have an honest discussion of the people we don't have time for this year. This episode was inspired by Lil Kim's 1996 debut single "No Time". Tune in and share with a friend. Become an email subscriber at nstylegia.com
Join us as we try to remember which morning shows we listened to on the way to school and whether or not we think DJ Envy is about to go jail!
Whether you want to Stomp or start a Revolution, Kirk Franklin has rocked the gospel industry for decades. But the news of his father has rocked him! Tune in to find out more.
From A Different World to Living Single, who was your favorite black tv couple from the 90s?
Apparently, Puff Daddy is out here giving publishing rights back to his Bad Boy artists BUT there is a plot twist.
From Shoney's to Quincy's tune in as we discuss all the buffets places our parents took us to after church in the 90s.
On this episode, listen as we review the HBO Max documentary BS High.
On this episode, we are going back to Freshman Orientation ... but HBCU style.
On this episode, Melvin and ShaRon continue their episode on the first days of school. This time, Melvin actually made it to the right school.
On this episode, Melvin and ShaRon discuss what they remember from their first days of school. This episode took a turn so tune in to find out what happened.
We are at the finale of this series. If you want to know, then listen.
So we've talked through the joy, now let's discuss the pain.
O College of Our Hearts Desire - Attending an HBCU in the early 2000s ... let's talk about it.
On this episode, ShaRon begins to unpack her ties to HBCU culture - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Tune in for Part 1.
On this episode we discuss how Keke Palmer came for Claire Huxtable and then her man came for her.
The Dukes Family took a devastating hit this past week. We were unsure of how to move forward until the support begin to pour in. Tune in as we discuss chicken and grief.
Do you remember your high school graduation? Disposable cameras? Getting a fresh sew-in? Having your family come to town? Tune in to the latest episode as we discuss graduation season.
At some point, Judas got kicked out the group and David Ruffin got kicked out the Temptations. On this episode, we discuss when it is time to let some folks go.
How many of you remember spending the night at Grandma's? Well come check out this hilarious episode. You have to listen all the way to end!
If you read the title as "the nine, nine and the two-thousand", then you are in the right spot! Tune in as we laugh about prom back in our day
T'was the night before Easter, and ShaRon was frying hair. Tune in as we laugh about going to church on Easter back in the day. This episode is hilarious!
On this episode, ShaRon and Melvin review the new Amazon Prime series, Swarm. This series was cray-cray! Did we love it or nah?
Ok before we start discussing walking into this next level of happiness, we had to talk about Swarm ... go listen now!
We can't even describe the shenanigans from this episode - just know it involves Andre 3000 and getting your life together. Go listen now!
Back in the day, you may have thought it wasn't the right season to do "the thing." Whether it was moving to a new place or starting a new business venture. You decided it was better to wait for the perfect season. But what does the perfect season look like?
As a little black girl in the south, red nail polish or red lipstick was a sign you that you were "fast" or "hot". But who came up with this concept and why did we even care? In this episode let's discuss/review the book Red Lip Theology and our experiences in the church.
From rushing out the door as kids to barely making it as adults, how do you take a few moments to collect yourself in the morning? Let's talk about it ...
After a lit homecoming, we have a question ... how do you maintain friendships in your 40s? It's alot but tune in to see what we come up with.
What happens when black people dress in black tie & sing trap music ... listen to this episode to find out
Is someone trying to take my man? Let's talk about it.
It is officially 2023 and we have BIG plans. But will everything really come to fruition?
Since the recent passing of DJ Twitch, the internet as expressed an urgent need to "check on your strong friends." But how? Listen to this week's episode to find out.
When you reach the end of the road, can you really let it go. Click on this episode to find out
It's a lot to unpack and not enough time