A podcast featuring Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, Claude Kelly, and Chuck Harmony. Listen as these music business veterans give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format.
In this episode of the We Sound Crazy podcast, our co-hosts celebrate the 25th Anniversary of "My Way", the sophomore release by multi-platinum and Grammy-winning superstar Usher. The co-hosts are joined by the superstar and his co-visionary Jermaine Dupri as the album's co-creators celebrate all who contributed, share leadership knowledge, and drop gems that you can only find here on the We Sound Crazy podcast. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to music and culture. Three music industry veterans and a music aficionado unlock the secrets of your favorite moments in entertainment and have one-on-one conversations with household names. Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors, The National Museum of African American Music and Visit Music City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special bonus episode of the We Sound Crazy podcast, our co-hosts share their latest spiritual and inspirational listens and are joined by special guest, Dove award-winning Gospel and Christian Contemporary artist, Brian Courtney Wilson as they discuss not only his musical inspirations, but also his work in mental health, healing, and wellness in the black community. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode, Phillionaire, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck commemorate the legacy of twelve-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Ledisi while being joined by the legend herself. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode, the guys talk songs that have that magic sheen and are joined by legendary six-time Grammy nominated recording artist, Tamia. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode, the guys are joined by the legendary recording artist and House music titan CeCe Peniston. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode, the guys discuss all things, Brandy! Joining in on the convo we have mother and longtime Brandy manager Sonja Norwood, and musician and producer Joe “Flip” Wilson. We also catch up with recording artist Jacob Latimore, actor of the Showtime American drama series The Chi. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
In this week's episode, the guys continue their conversation with legendary record executive, manager, author, and educator; Mathew Knowles. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
In this week's episode, the guys are joined by Legendary record executive, manager, author, and educator; Mathew Knowles. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
In this week's episode, the guys are joined by record producer Salaam Remi. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
In this week's episode, the guys are joined by pioneering record producer Warryn Campbell. Listen weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
In this week's episode, the guys discuss current events, and what's on their playlist to get them through it. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music, and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
We Sound Crazy is back for season 2! In this episode, the guys discuss the current situation with COVID-19. Find out what they are doing in these quarantine times. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
We Sound Crazy is back for season 2! In this episode, the guys discuss the current situation with COVID-19. Find out what they are doing in these quarantine times. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram
On this Christmas Special Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck sit down with Gospel singer Anita Wilson. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 04:07 Introducing Anita Wilson. 04:07 - 08:29 Don't do it over. 08:31 - 10:26 Remake Let It Snow. 10:28 - 19:17 You know it's Christmas when you hear? 19:19 - 31:00 Favorite Christmas music memory. 31:02 - 34:11 Anita’s Christmas album. 34:13 - 46:35 What’s New on your Christmas playlist. 46:37 - 52:41 Favorite holiday movie. 52:43 - 56:41 What do the lonely do at Christmas. 56:43 - 58:01 Soul Holidays. 58:03 - 01:03:38 The amazing Anita Wilson. 01:03:40 - 01:08:40 The Esther Rolle Award of Black Excellence.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck sit down with Gospel Icon Kirk Franklin. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:00 - 02:50 A Special Message. 03:26 - 11:08 Introducing Kirk Franklin. 11:10 - 16:26 Jam of all Jams. 16:28 - 17:13 Kirk Listens to Who? 17:15 - 24:08 Young Kirk. 24:10 - 26:53 Kirk’s earliest music memory. 26:55 - 32:31 Stomp! 32:33 - 33:11 How did that happen? 33:13 - 37:48 Dream Collaborations. 37:50 - 38:32 The Creative Process. 38:34 - 44:11 Kirk’s Biopic. 44:13 - 48:01 Black Church Explosion. 48:03 - 53:50 The culture’s chicken soup. 53:52 - 55:50 Perfection vs Pursuit. 55:52 - 57:24 Keep or Kill. 57:26 - 1:01:49 The Esther Rolle Award of Black Excellence.
On this Special Episode, the guys breakdown Louis York’s newly released debut full-length album: American Griots! Get Louis York's American Griots - The Album here: https://smarturl.it/ly-americangriots Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 01:53 What song reminds you of Louis York? 01:55 - 03:58 American Griots - The Album. 04:00 - 07:24 Intro 07:26 - 11:34 All In My Feelings. 11:36 - 15:46 No Regrets. 15:48 - 19:42 Electric Blue. 19:44 - 26:24 Teach Me a Song. 26:26 - 28:55 Glow. 28:57 - 32:47 How Will I Feel. 32:49 - 34:44 Don't You Forget. 34:46 - 38:29 Velvet. 38:31 - 42:23 I Wonder. 42:25 - 47:37 Love Takeover. 47:39 - 48:19 Don’t Look Mom! 48:21 - 59:55 You Gotta Be.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck sit down with R&B diva Syleena Johnson Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram ----- 00:19 - 03:00 Introducing Syleena Johnson. 03:02 - 04:54 You wanna be the boss? 04:56 - 11:41 Muted. 11:43 - 15:57 Is it because I’m black? 15:59 - 18:31 He didn't want it for her. 18:34 - 18:51 Look who just walked in! 18:53 - 29:22 When it all falls down. 29:24 - 46:32 Thank you and good night. 46:34 - 52:31 Woman. 53:33 - 55:38 Keep or Kill. 55:40 - 59:36 The Esther Rolle Award of Black Excellence.
Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram ------ 00:19 - 00:36 The Tone Deaf Remix. 00:38 - 02:23 Living the dream. 02:25 - 07:46 Songs that got you through. 07:28 - 19:19 Yeezus walks, TI sleeps. 19:21 - 29:45 Current listens. 29:47 - 39:34 To be honest. 39:36 - 44:58 Power Ballads. 45:00 - 48:19 Hologram Whitney. 48:21 - 51:14 Stop doing that. 51:16 - 54:39 Check The Credits. 54:41 - 01:03:05 The Esther Rolle Award of Black Excellence.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck sit down with R&B maverick, Mýa. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 04:48 Introducing Mýa. 04:50 - 08:18 Do your own tribute! 08:20 - 10:36 Tamone met Brandy. 10:38 - 13:01 Ribbon in the Sky. 13:03 - 17:04 Mýa’s dream duets. 17:06 - 20:21 Lady Marmalade. 20:23 - 23:03 ODB made it happen. 23:05 - 25:27 Zagga Zow. 25:30 - 28:50 Minnie and Millie. 29:52 - 30:20 One rapper’s catalog for one year. 30:22 - 39:25 TKO. 39:27 - 42:07 Current Listens. 42:09 - 49:56 Mýa the health food Guru. 49:58 - 53:46 Girl Cruise. 53:48 - 56:11 Keep or Kill. 56:13 - 56:50 Mýa’s dream collabs. 56:52 - 1:01:05 The Esther Rolle Award of Black Excellence.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck sit down with Gospel artist, Sir The Baptist. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram ----- 00:19 - 06:10 Introducing Sir The Baptist. 06:12 - 14:56 Deliver Me. 14:58 - 20:21 Bold is the thing. 20:23 - 25:15 This is our inheritance. 25:17 - 26:34 Missy. 26:36 - 28:25 Kanye's Sunday Service. 28:27 - 37:10 Sir The Baptist Collaboration Wishlist. 37:12 - 41:18 What happened to Dawkins & Dawkins? 41:20 - 44:27 Sir’s Mount Rushmore. 44:49 - 48:04 I Still Love You. 48:06 - 49:59 LGBT in Gospel Music. 50:01 - 51:50 Jingle Money. 51:52 - 1:00:16 The Esther Rolle Award of Black Excellence.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck share conversations with Dave Hollister and PJ Morton. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 04:08 Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See. 04:10 - 10:47 Too young for that! 10:49 - 15:03 Three songs you wish had a music video. 15:05 - 18:45 Collabs you wish never happened. 18:47 - 23:50 Teddy Jam. 23:52 - 38:08 Dave. 38:10 - 41:19 What was I singing? 41:21 - 44:57 Better live than recorded. 44:59 - 48:13 What would your theme song? 48:15 - 50:27 Soul Train. 50:29 - 01:02:12 Paul. 01:02:14 - 01:08:34 Good sound means everything. 01:08:34 - 01:15:08 The Esther Rolle Award of Excellence.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck talk with special guest, entrepreneur / retired NFL player, Cortland Finnegan. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram ----- 00:52 - 05:26 Welcome Cortland Finnegan! 05:28 - 07:19 Another Bad Fad. 07:21 - 12:44 Football? Nah 12:46 - 17:44 The Juice Bar. 17:44 - 18:40 Drip for Sell. 18:42 - 20:50 The greatness playing at The Juice Bar. 20:52 - 22:02 What’s surprising on Cortland’s playlist? 22:04 - 26:51 Top 5 album - who invented this list? 26:53 - 30:21 Current Listens. 30:23 - 30:42 Power Outage. 30:44 - 41:45 Don’t You Forget. 41:47 - 42:00 We’re back! 42:02 - 48:08 Single Mothers. 48:06 - 54:14 You can’t miss what you don’t know. 54:16 - 57:55 Keep or Kill. 57:57 - 1:05:01 Jay Z’s NFL partnership. 1:05:03 - 1:08:56 To whom much is given, much is required. 1:08:58 - 1:15:07 The Legend of a Little Girl Blue. 1:15:09 - 1:22:01 Esther Rolle Award of Excellence.
We Sound Crazy - #013 - Hey Meg This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck catch up on the current happenings in music. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 08:39 What R&B and Hip Hop artists do you want a joint album from? 08:41 - 19:31 A&R Ty Dolla $ign for a Day. 19:33 - 30:45 Is it time for a TLC legends award? 30:47 - 35:35 New Chance. 35:37 - 38:03 Yolanda Adams. 38:05 - 39:38 Handsome. 39:40 - 44:18 Current Listens. 44:20 - 46:23 Tamone had the name first. 46:26 - 52:21 Blue Eyed Soul Pt 2. 52:23 - 57:35 Justice at the We Sound Crazy podcast. 57:37 - 1:08:09 The Esther Rolle Award of Excellence. 1:08:09 - 01:13:23 Bittersweet.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck share a conversation with songwriter LaShawn Daniels Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, Claude Kelly, and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 07:02 I Wish! 07:04 - 17:51 Say My Name, Say My Name. 17:53 - 25:15 Aight This How We Gon Do I. 25:17 - 26:54 B Rocka. 26:56 - 34:35 Full Moon. 34:38 - 37:48 Songs You Wish. 37:50 - 48:44 Brandy. 48:46 - 51:57 Stevie Wonder Documentary. 51:59 - 58:51 Who Would Have You Shook? 58:53 - 1:07:31 Who Is It Time To Honor? 1:07:33 - 1:08:31 The Esther Rolle Award.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck catches up after a brief hiatus. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Follow the We Sound Crazy Spotify Playlist and hear songs featured in each episode: https://smarturl.it/wsc-spotifyplaylist Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 04:06 Welcome back! 04:08 - 11:09 What is your summertime anthem? 11:11 - 13:53 Phil’s big weekend. 13:55 - 15:59 What went on during the hiatus? 16:01 - 19:52 A moment for Rapheal Saadiq. 19:53 - 22:26 Making the Band. 22:28 - 31:31 What ShowTime at the Apollo meant to you? 31:33 - 36:41 Current listens. 36:43 - 45:15 Let the man have an opinion. 45:17 - 48:54 The Black Godfather. 48:56 - 54:26 702. 54:28 - 57:56 S/O to Keli Nicole Price. 57:58 - 1:02:11 Pick any two R&B Artist to do an album. 1:02:13 - 1:07:31 The Esther Rolle Award of Excellence.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck talk with special guest Taj of SWV. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram00:19 - 06:10 00:19 - 06:10 Introducing Taj of SWV. 06:11 - 08:15 It’s about time! 08:16 - 11:29 If Coko hates it, it’s a hit. 11:31 - 13:55 Right Here. 13:57 - 14:50 Pharrell. 14:52 - 19:12 Rain. 19:13 - 21:19 Love Is So Amazing. 21:20 - 23:45 Remixes for yo ass! 23:47 - 25:50 The Renaissance of Girl Groups. 25:51 - 27:44 The songs you wish were SWV. 27:46 - 32:01 Ladies Night. 32:03 - 34:54 Phil Thornton reunited SWV. 34:56 - 37:21 SWV is Forever. 37:22 - 43:36 The Original Roni. 43:38 - 46:13 Taj’s Playlist. 46:14 - 47:03 What does Black Music Month mean to you? 47:05 - 50:31 Keep or Kill. 50:35 - 59:14 The Esther Rolle Award.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck talk with special guests The Shindellas. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 01:42 - 06:15 The Shindellas Introduction. 06:17 - 08:50 Traveling Mercies. 08:52 - 12:17 What Does Black Music Month Mean to You? 12:19 - 15:21 The Pointer Sisters. 15:23 - 17:02 Steam Heat. 17:04 - 22:09 The Dells Know Music. 22:11 - 25:51 What Groups Inspire The Shindellas. 25:53 - 26:22 The Mt. Rushmore of Girl Groups. 26:24 - 30:50 Keep or Kill. 30:52 - 33:53 The Making of Reconsider. 33:56 - 35:17 Working with Louis York. 35:20 - 36:36 The Name. 36:38 - 40:41 Hometowns. 40:44 - 43:19 It Wasn’t Really Love. 43:21 - 53:51 The Esther Rolle Award.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck conversate with Kelly Rowland and Dyana Williams in honor of Black Music Month. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 01:00-01:50 Welcome to Black Music Month. 01:54-20:48 Dyana Williams The Godmother of Black Music. 20:55-24:58 Songs that represent the culture. 24:58-27:15 Modern cultural representation. 27:20-31:26 Kelly Rowland. 31:27-33:06 The Ultimate Rhythm. 33:06-39:39 First Albums Purchased. 39:40-44:11 Favorite Duet of All Time. 44:12-47:00 Crazy Music Love Child. 47:01-47:42 Classic Dionne. 48:22-52:20 Favorite remix of All Time. 52:21-56:24 Louis York & The Shindellas. 56:26-58:36 Such a Range. 58:39-1:05:36 The Esther Rolle Award.
Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 03:50 Introducing Ethiopia Habtemariam. 03:52 - 05:14 Did you have The Box? 05:16 - 12:21 60 years of Motown! 12:24 - 15:41 Ethiopia’s favorite song collaboration. 15:43 - 18:00 Chuck Harmony’s Pretty Girl Rock! 18:02 - 25:57 LaFace Records. 25:59 - 27:22 City Girls. 27:27 - 32:03 What’s on Ethiopia’s playlist? 32:05 - 32:05 Keep or Kill. 34:07 - 38:38 What concert changed your life? 38:40 - 39:31 Erykah Badu. 39:33 - 41:55 Is a song good because its catchy or is it catchy because it’s good? 41:57 - 47:27 The Esther Rolle Award. 47:29 - 53:34 Quality Control.
Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 05:33 Introducing Jimmie Allen. 05:35 - 15:01 The Mt Rushmore of Gospel. 15:03 - 17:33 Jagged Edge / Carl Thomas. 17:34 - 19:39 Jimmie’s Listening Pallet. 19:42 - 22:01 Phil almost did what, to Jimmie? 22:04 - 23:28 Dru Hill. 23:30 - 31:07 You can’t put air in a box. 31:09 - 33:27 Old music is still outselling new music. 33:30 - 40:50 Hip-Hop Top 5. 40:53 - 48:53 The Esther Rolle Award. 48:56 - 50:49 Favorite female R&B singer.
Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:32 - 06:19 The Pointer Sisters. 06:21 - 08:57 Current listens. 08:59 - 13:55 A&R for a day. 13:57 - 20:57 Special guest MAJOR introduction. 20:59 - 22:13 Star. 22:15 - 23:58 The Recording Academy. 24:00 - 27:46 He called Aretha Franklin a what? 27:48 - 29:13 Receipt Blvd. 29:14 - 31:29 Keep or Kill. 31:31 - 39:54 What is Success? 39:56 - 40:24 Thank you MAJOR. 40:26 - 49:01 The Esther Rolle Award.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck conversate with the legendary Tweet. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:19 - 02:03 Gangsta Lean. 02:05 - 04:30 Lizzo. 04:32 - 07:41 Diamond. 07:43 - 13:03 Before I Let Go. 13:05 - 15:47 Top Five. 15:49 - 20:43 Where is… 20:45 - 24:38 Keisha Cole. 24:42 - 36:14 Beyonce’s Homecoming 36:16 - 41:07 Fan Base 41:10 - 42:57 Dinah Jane. 42:59 - 46:10 Jazmine Sullivan. 46:12 - 58:55 The Esther Rolle Award.
Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 01:39 - 04:39 Lucky Daye. 04:40 - 07:57 What is Phil listening to? 08:00 - 09:24 What is Claude listening to? 09:26 - 12:40 She never paid for that! 12:42 - 17:24 Best R&B hook on a Hip Hop song? 17:39: - 20:06 GO BUY TWEETS SOUTHERN HUMMINGBIRD ALBUM! 20:08 - 24:47 Who do you refuse to cancel? 24:49 - 30:20 Aretha Franklin “Amazing Grace”. 30:22 - 35: 13 Freedom. 35:15 - 40:46 Keep or Kill. 40:47 - 47:03 The Esther Rolle Award. 47:05 - 53:05 Soundtracks.
Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 01:00 - 02:05 Congrats to Phil! 02:07 - 10:49 White Soul. 10:51 - 21:47 Lil Nasx. 21:50 - 24:23 BeBe Winans. 24:25 - 29:23 I Was Today Years Old When I Learned? 29:23 - 32:09 Songs Originally Written for Another Artist. 32:09 - 42:07 Slow Jams. 42:09 - 47:11 The Esther Rolle Award.
This week Phil, Tamone, Claude, and Chuck conversate with the legendary Coko of SWV. Listen every Tuesday as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Tamone Bacon, and Louis York's Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony give their coveted, comical opinions on today’s music, yesterday’s music and the music of tomorrow in a fast-paced format. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: http://smarturl.it/4mcrrw Like We Sound Crazy on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/wsc-facebook Follow We Sound Crazy on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/wsc-twitter Follow We Sound Crazy on Instagram: http://smarturl.it/wsc-instagram 00:18 - 03:15 Who IS the king of R&B? 03:16 - 07:04 Who are the superstars of today? 07:05 - 17:11 Favorite Anita Baker song? 17:12 - 27:52 Who are you not so crazy about? 27:54 - 29:45 What current songs can inspire kids? 29:45 - 31:34 Chrisette Michele 31:34 - 39:45 The Esther Rolle Award 39:48 - 45:05 Keep or Kill