Rhythm and Banter

Welcome back to Rhythm and Banter! Join us this week as we give you a little appetizer to hold you over before the main course: NEW EDITION. Tune in and check out what Lyandre and Jeremy have been listening to as they prepare for their reunion in Los Angeles.

Welcome back to Rhythm and Banter! This week, while discussing their favourite albums, Lyandre and Jeremy try to answer the age-old question, "What is a Ballad?".

Welcome Back to Rhythm and Banter! After a few weeks away your favourite music podcast has returned. Lyandre and Jeremy play catch up on each others lives and answer a few questions the only way they know how; with music.

Welcome back to Rhythm and Banter! This week Lyandre and Jeremy took a step back to prioritize their mental health and focus on taking care of themselves after a crazy few weeks. We highlight the songs that helped us through the week, giving us motivation and guidance to continue prioritizing our wellbeing. Featured Songs Jeremy: "All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls, "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness, "Jerry Sprunger" ft. T-Pain by Tory Lanez Lyandre: "Discipline" by Dead Prez, "What I've Learned" by Kindred & the Family Soul, "Keep on Moving" by Soul II Soul

Welcome Back to Rhythm and Banter! On this episode, Lyandre and Jeremy highlight their picks for some of the most underrated male R&B artists! Lyandre discusses Donell Jones, while Jeremy talks about Avant and they both highlight some of their favourite songs and why they think they are underrated. Tune in and Enjoy! See below the songs highlighted in this episode. Donell Jones: "Shorty Got Her Eyes on Me", "Where I Wanna Be", "U Know What's Up" ft. Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Avant: "Separated", "My First Love" and "Nothing in this World" ft. KeKe Wyatt

**Tons of spoilers in this episode** Insecure (an HBO comedy about young Black people living life in South LA) is one of our all-time favorite shows. It has especially been a single source of joy and relief during these troubling times. Insecure is also known for its great music. With music from both indie and mainstream artists in each episode, it has been a great resource for putting us on. Jeremy kicks off this episode by taking us all the way back to the Season 2 finale and a very important conversation between Issa and Lawrence. He highlights two beautiful songs from that critical scene “Sands” by Dawn Ri’chard and “Blessed” by Daniel Caesar. Lyandre makes a pit stop in the season 3 finale to show some love to Victoria Monet’s cover of the song “Glow” and then jumps ahead to season 4 episode 8 to talk about the moment we all have been waiting on and the incredible Blood Orange song “Out of your league” featuring Steve Lacy. Join us as we toast the show and the music of Insecure.

This week on Rhythm and Banter, Lyandre and Jeremy go "Back Down Memory Lane" and discuss songs they discovered growing up and how these songs influenced them. Lyandre talks about the first tape he ever owned “What’s the 411?” by Mary J. Blige and the importance of her song "Real Love” to R&B music. Finally, Jeremy discusses the song that made him fall in love with R&B, "Can You Stand The Rain" by New Edition.

Welcome back to Rhythm and Banter! This week Lyandre and Jeremy highlight some of their favourite R&B collaborations! Jeremy starts with "Could've Been" by H.E.R. featuring Bryson Tiller, a song that reminds him of the perils of toxic relationships and how the fear of missing out sometimes influences the outcomes of relationships. Lyandre goes into "Do You Like the Way" by Carlos Santana featuring Lauryn Hill and Cee-Lo Green. Continuing the conversation from last week's episode, Lyandre explains how this song is a rallying cry for the current movement against systemic racism.

Rhythm and Banter dedicates this episode to the ongoing efforts to eradicate racism in the United States of America and those on the frontlines fighting for equality. This week Lyandre highlights "Freedom" from the 1995 Panther Soundtrack. Featuring the top female R&B acts of that time it is a song that showcases exactly why we protest and why we must never give up. He also dives into "I'm Black" by Styles P ft Marsha Ambrosius, a song that reminds us of how incredible and human we are in these difficult times. Next, Jeremy discusses, "Changes" by Tupac Shakur, and "Superman" by Eric Roberson, one, a song describing the many layers of racism in this country and the other, a song that instils a sense of self-worth and confidence necessary to stand strong and fight for what you believe in. For those of you looking to contribute to the ongoing efforts demanding justice for the deaths of countless innocent black men and tangible reform of an unfair system see the two links below mentioned in the podcast. https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ www.blackvisionsmn.org

Another week another episode, welcome back to Rhythm and Banter. This week Jeremy and Lyandre face the challenge of highlighting an artist and song they have never heard before. In the search for a new artist both of them put each other on while lightening the mood and giving us summer vibes. Jeremy's pick, "Change" by Arin Ray ft. Kehlani, an upbeat poppy R&B song that reminds Jeremy of a summer fling. Lyandre's pick, "Slow Down" by Skip Marley ft. H.E.R., a smooth love song with that light island vibe that brings us right to the beach. Tune in and let us put you on!

Welcome back to Rhythm and Banter! This week Lyandre and Jeremy focus on the changes they are experiencing in life and how they are dealing with some of their self-doubts with music. Lyandre starts us off with "2 The Sky" by Robin Thicke which inspires Lyandre to continue to believe in himself and push forward. Jeremy then goes into "Come Home" by Groove Theory, a track with a new meaning as Jeremy deals with his transition out of the military and his journey back to where he grew up in Philadelphia. Tune in and Enjoy!

Welcome back to Rhythm and Banter! In this week's episode Lyandre and Jeremy discuss their reactions and coping mechanisms from the recent Ahmad Arbery tragedy. Jeremy explains how "Best Man I Can Be" by Ginuwine, R.L., Tyrese, and Case is helping him process his emotions after this tough week. Lyandre then talks about how "U Will Know" by Black Men United (B.M.U.) inspires him to continue pressing forward despite the disturbing national events that impact him as a black man.

Welcome to the very first episode of Rhythm and Banter! A podcast where two good friends and R&B lovers discuss their favorite songs as they relate to themes inspired by everyday life. This week's theme is "Quarantining" as we discuss what is getting us through the Stay at home order and this crazy pandemic. Lyandre dives into Janet Jackson's "I Get Lonely" and Jeremy discusses Groove Theory's "Keep Tryin". Please join as we share our grooves and discuss the moods that are getting us through this time.