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Some say that comparison is the thief of joy, but we still think this is the best podcast about Sade and the 200th greatest album of all time, Diamond Life. And what better way to celebrate this album, than posting this podcast 40 years and 7 days after its original release!   But before we get to the music we jump on a big swing and discuss the best fictional basketball players of all time. Then we chat about glazing mugs at family camp, hidden tracks on the Miseducation of Lauren Hill, and snoring treatments. We also became the best podcast about politics in 2024 with a stump speech asking Lunds and Byerlys to bring back regular donuts. Click here to sign the Change.org petition and support the cause!   Then at (1:06:00) we discuss Sade's debut studio album, Diamond Life. We chat about Sade's use of space (shout out Heat Rocks), the best Sade albums, and the best titular lines of all time.     Next week's episode will cover a lonesome era when we become the best Pavement podcast and cover the 1992 indie rock album Slanted and Enchanted.

We are back for PART 2 of our Mariah Carey “Butterfly” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era! This week, we read listener feedback and reviews and discuss our thoughts on Mariah's Butterfly 25 campaign. In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era's ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we talk about Tommy Motttola, Derek Jeter, and that one time Da Brat & Mariah escaped Sing Sing to get some fries at Burger King! We also discuss 90s media culture and how BRAVE Mariah was for promoting/addressing the dramas of her marriage to the man…who just so happens to be her boss & head of the label. Whew. There's so much to unpack her: Mariah's feelings on her multiracial identity, her place in the Vocal Trinity, and her dog Jack. Lambs, we hope we did your girl proud. Mariah, spread your wings and fly.Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.We hope you enjoyed our Mariah Carey “Butterfly” journey!Album Info: Butterfly is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released on September 16, 1997, by Columbia Records. The album contains both hip hop and urban adult contemporary sounds, as well as some softer and more contemporary melodies. Throughout the project, Carey worked with Walter Afanasieff, with whom she had written and produced most of the material from her previous albums. She also worked with many famed hip hop producers and rappers, such as Sean "Puffy" Combs, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott and the Trackmasters. With the latter acts producing most of the album, Butterfly deviated from the adult contemporary sound of Carey's previous albums.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:10)- Listener Feedback (03:29)- Our Thoughts on Butterfly 25 (12:58)Era Breakdown (18:00)- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (19:55)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (25:15)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (56:58)- Video Killed the Radio Star (70:07)- The Mic Is On (84:34)- Show Me the Receipts (88:53)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (92:57)- Preview Next Week's Episode (98:03)

Welcome to our Anniversary Divas Series! 2022 marks the 25th anniversary and several career cementing and music defining projects for our divas. Picture it: the year is 1998. And within several weeks of one another, Mariah Carey's “Butterfly”, Janet Jackson's “The Velvet Rope”, Whitney Houston & Brandy's “Cinderella” and the Spice Girls' “Spiceworld” were all released into the world and pop culture was never quite the same again. Oh, and a little album called “Thriller” by an up and coming artist named Michael Jackson is also celebrating its 40th anniversary year, as well. We hope you enjoy these next episodes as we celebrate these amazing projects and artists!To kick off Anniversary Divas, Angie (@poertrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) are going track by track, reviewing arguably this diva's BEST album in her discography: Butterfly (1997).At the top of this episode, we discuss a HUGE diva headline. RIH RIH AND THE SUPERBOWL. We share some songs we hope make the set list and briefly discuss other potential Superbowl Headliners. Also, during our Oscar & Razzie Moment of the week, we discuss the relevancy of anniversaries and whether or not artists should celebrate these milestones for their previous work. As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about Mariah Carey's Butterfly era.Album Info: Butterfly is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released on September 16, 1997, by Columbia Records. The album contains both hip hop and urban adult contemporary sounds, as well as some softer and more contemporary melodies. Throughout the project, Carey worked with Walter Afanasieff, with whom she had written and produced most of the material from her previous albums. She also worked with many famed hip hop producers and rappers, such as Sean "Puffy" Combs, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott and the Trackmasters. With the latter acts producing most of the album, Butterfly deviated from the adult contemporary sound of Carey's previous albums.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsEPISODE TIME STAMPS:- Explaining Our Next Theme: Anniversary Divas! (00:53)- Housekeeping (01:17)- Diva Headlines - RIHANNA & THE SUPERBOWL (03:12)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (10:40)- Opening Discussions: Album Intro (21:30)- Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (23:10)Track by Track Review- Honey (30:08)- Butterfly (36:04)- My All (43:20)- The Roof (Back in Time) (53:00)- Fourth of July (60:02)- Breakdown (feat. Krayzie Bone & Wish Bone) (63:41)- Babydoll (65:55)- Close My Eyes (68:57)- Whenever You Call (72:30)- Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise) (76:54)- The Beautiful Ones (feat. Dru Hill) (80:09)- Outside (83:14)Rapid Fire Round- Top 3 Fave Songs (89:47)- 1 Song to Cut (91:51)- Underrated Gem (92:17)- Closing Thoughts (93:24)

We are back for PART 2 of our Chloe x Halle “Ungodly Hour” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era!  At the top, and how apropos to our Chloe x Halle episodes, we share our thoughts on The Little Mermaid teaser trailer. #OURARIEL #TEAMHALLE In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era's ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we talk about how the era of social media and 2020 (WOOF) impacted the Ungodly Hour rollout. Despite Covid limitations, Chloe and Halle stood out from their musical peers with their innovative virtual performances and hilarious & oftenly awkward “Ungodly Hour Tea” time sessions. We also discuss the Diggy/ “Busy Boy” conspiracy and get into the benefit and downside of being Beyoncé's protégés. Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.We hope you enjoyed our Chloe x Halle “Ungodly Hour” journey!This episode also marks the end of our Girl Group Divas Summer journey! What was your favorite girl group that we covered this summer? Album Info: Ungodly Hour is the second studio album by American R&B duo Chloe x Halle. It was released through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records on June 12, 2020. Originally scheduled for June 5, the album's release was delayed as a gesture of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and the global protests following the murder of George Floyd. The album was supported by the singles "Do It", "Catch Up", and "Forgive Me", the former of which became their most successful song to date. A reissue of the album entitled the "Chrome Edition" was released on February 26, 2021.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:05)- Our thoughts on The Little Mermaid Teaser (02:33)- Listener Feedback: (07:04)Era Breakdown (11:55)- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (12:58)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (19:18)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (37:03)- Video Killed the Radio Star (54:45)- The Mic Is On (64:51)- Show Me the Receipts (74:32)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (76:55)- Rapid Fire Question Round: Girl Group Divas Edition (80:03)- Preview Next Week's Episode (87:34)

We are back for PART 2 of our Destiny's Child “Destiny Fulfilled” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era!  For the first 20 minutes of this episode, we read and play your voice messages regarding thoughts on Part 1 of our Destiny's Child “Destiny Fulfilled” episode plus a continued discussion on Beyoncé's “Renaissance” and cultural appropriation. As always, a huge shout out and thank you to those of you who submitted your thoughts!  In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era's ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we talk about where Michelle, Kelly, and Beyoncé were at going into the Destiny Fulfilled era and how Beyoncé's enormous solo success overshadowed the girls' promotional tour. We also reflect on the “Poor Michelle'' narrative and how the general public contributed to the narrative. Plus, we share our thoughts on why we think Destiny's Child's “Destiny Fulfilled” era should be studied by future girl groups in the music industry. Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.We hope you enjoyed our Destiny's Child “Destiny Fulfilled” journey! Album Info: Destiny Fulfilled is the fifth and last studio album by American R&B trio Destiny's Child. It was released on November 16, 2004, by Columbia Records and Sony Urban Music. A comeback release, it marked the return of Destiny's Child after the group went into hiatus, which allowed each member to release solo albums. Unlike their previous material, this record saw each member equally contributing to the songwriting and production. Destiny's Child further worked with frequent collaborators such as Rockwilder, Swizz Beatz and Rodney Jerkins as well as several new producers.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:34)- Listener Feedback: (02:46)Era Breakdown (20:38)- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (20:50)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (39:54)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (59:40)- Video Killed the Radio Star (69:18)- The Mic Is On (82:07)- Show Me the Receipts (87:41)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (94:43)- Preview Next Week's Episode (99:48)

Enter Destiny's Child.Continuing on with the Beyoncé takeover and (finally!) resuming our Girl Group Divas Summer, we breakdown and discuss Destiny's Child's final (at least as of right now) studio album: Destiny Fulfilled. In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) review Destiny's Child's final studio album, “Destiny Fulfilled” (2004). We also read some Apple Podcast reviews and share some listener feedback. And there's tons of singing on this one. Specifically from Steffi.As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about Destiny's Child's Destiny Fulfilled era.Album Info: Destiny Fulfilled is the fifth and last studio album by American R&B trio Destiny's Child. It was released on November 16, 2004, by Columbia Records and Sony Urban Music. A comeback release, it marked the return of Destiny's Child after the group went into hiatus, which allowed each member to release solo albums. Unlike their previous material, this record saw each member equally contributing to the songwriting and production. Destiny's Child further worked with frequent collaborators such as Rockwilder, Swizz Beatz and Rodney Jerkins as well as several new producers.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsEPISODE TIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:01)- Listener Feedback (02:36)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (13:13)- Opening Discussions: Album Intro (23:44)- Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (30:10)Track by Track Review- Lose My Breath (41:14)- Soldier (45:38)- Cater 2 You (49:10)- T-Shirt (56:12)- Is She the Reason (59:32)- Girl (63:02)- Bad Habit (69:19)- If (72:51)- Free (76:39)- Through With Love (82:30)- Love (88:54)Rapid Fire Round- Top 3 Fave Songs (92:22)- 1 Song to Cut (94:04)- Underrated Gem (94:42)- Closing Thoughts (95:37)

Welcome back to PART 2 of our SWV “It's About Time” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era! In our Era Breakdown episodes, we touch on so many topics like career context, controversies/scandals of the era, marketing, music videos, live performances, album stats, and the album & era's ultimate impact and legacy. For this episode, we discuss SWV's faulty contract and (yet again) how one particular member was more or less pushed as the lead of the group which caused major tension within SWV. We also talk about Michael Jackson's generosity, the confusing chaos of SWV's music videos, and two of our favorite live performances. And as per usual, we end the episode reflecting on the ultimate impact that the SWV's' “It's About Time” had in music and the girl group pantheon. Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track. We hope you enjoyed our SWV “It's About Time” journey! Album Info: It's About Time is the debut studio album by American female R&B trio SWV. It was released by RCA Records on October 27, 1992, in the United States. It earned 11 Billboard Music Award nominations and became the 16th best-selling album of 1993 in the United States, with 2,100,000 copies sold according to Nielsen SoundScan. It also earned SWV a nomination for Best New Artist at the 36th Grammy Awards. In 1996, It's About Time was certified 3× platinum, for shipping over 3,000,000 albums in the US alone. The album spawned five hit singles with "I'm So into You", "Downtown", "Weak", a remixed version of "Right Here/Human Nature" (the latter two reached number one on the R&B singles chart, with "Weak" being their biggest and only number-one pop hit), and "You're Always on My Mind" (shortened to "Always on My Mind" for single release). A remixed version of "Anything" appeared on the soundtrack of the film Above the Rim in 1994 and was released as the final single from It's About Time.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:00)- Listener Feedback: (02:45) Era Breakdown (07:06)- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (07:44)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (11:39)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (32:01)- Video Killed the Radio Star (37:33)- The Mic Is On (47:03)- Show Me the Receipts (51:27)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (54:47)- Preview Next Week's Episode (57:27)

We're going back to the 90s and talking about one of Angie's favorite girl groups of all time, the Sisters With Voices: SWV. In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) review SWV's debut album entitled, “It's About Time” (1992). But before we talk about the album, we read listener feedback (which, THANK YOU FOR THAT) and briefly talk about our anticipation (or lack thereof) for Beyoncé's imminent Renaissance. Also fair warning: a very cringe/corny/unexpected edit happens in this episode. That one goes out to the Killing Eve fans, lol.As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about SWV's It's About Time era.Album Info: It's About Time is the debut studio album by American female R&B trio SWV. It was released by RCA Records on October 27, 1992, in the United States. It earned 11 Billboard Music Award nominations and became the 16th best-selling album of 1993 in the United States, with 2,100,000 copies sold according to Nielsen SoundScan. It also earned SWV a nomination for Best New Artist at the 36th Grammy Awards. In 1996, It's About Time was certified 3× platinum, for shipping over 3,000,000 albums in the US alone. The album spawned five hit singles with "I'm So into You", "Downtown", "Weak", a remixed version of "Right Here/Human Nature" (the latter two reached number one on the R&B singles chart, with "Weak" being their biggest and only number-one pop hit), and "You're Always on My Mind" (shortened to "Always on My Mind" for single release). A remixed version of "Anything" appeared on the soundtrack of the film Above the Rim in 1994 and was released as the final single from It's About Time.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsEPISODE TIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:03)- Friendly Reminder to Review the Pod! (01:24)- Listener Feedback (02:59)- Diva Headlines (17:27)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (20:47)- Opening Discussions: Album Intro (28:53)- Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (30:29)Track by Track Review- Anything (42:09)- I'm So Into You (45:28)- Right Here (49:18)- Weak (52:22)- You're Always On My Mind (58:28)- Downtown (60:53)- Coming Home (65:22)- Give It To Me (67:42)- Blak Pudd'n (69:04)- It's About Time (73:25)- Think You're Gonna LIke It (75:48)- That's What I Need (79:58)- SWV [In the House] (81:37)- Weak [A Cappella] (83:42)- Right Here [Human Nature Radio Mix] (86:15)Rapid Fire Round- Top 3 Fave Songs (91:53)- 1 Song to Cut (93:03)- Underrated Gem (93:16)- Closing Thoughts (93:38)

Welcome back to PART 2 of our Pussycat Dolls' “PCD” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era! In our Era Breakdown episodes, we give context and explain where Diva Dailies was at this point in their career and why they made this particular album. We then talk about the glaringly obvious, unequal power dynamics and how that ultimately played into the Pussycat Doll's demise. We also try to solve one of the GREATEST POP MYSTERIES: Why did Nicole Scherzinger never make it as a solo artist? We then get into a deep dive into the genius marketing behind the group and some of our personal favorite marketing/promo they did during the era. And as per usual, we share our favorite music videos, live performances, and end the episode reflecting on the ultimate impact that the Pussycat Dolls' “PCD” had in music and the girl group pantheon.Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.We hope you enjoyed our Pussycat Dolls' “PCD” journey!Album Info: PCD is the debut studio album by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls, released on September 12, 2005, by A&M Records. In 1993, the Pussycat Dolls was created as a burlesque troupe by choreographer Robin Antin. After attracting media attention, Antin struck a joint venture with Interscope Records to develop the Pussycat Dolls into a brand, with Jimmy Iovine assigning the project to Ron Fair. As one of the executive producers Fair produced the majority of the album and collaborated with producers like Kwamé, Polow da Don and Rich Harrison. The music style of PCD was described as pop/R&B and urban dance-pop. Lyrically the album incorporates sexual innuendo and explores the themes of feminism and romance. It features guest vocals from rappers Busta Rhymes, Timbaland and will.i.am.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:09)Era Breakdown (03:20)- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (04:12)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (16:38)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (48:21)- Video Killed the Radio Star (63:48)- The Mic Is On (79:11)- Show Me the Receipts (84:02)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (87:22)- Preview Next Week's Episode (94:10)

It's time to grab your pink boas, black heels, and chunky belts because we are talking about one of our favorite girl group divas from the 2000s: the Pussycat Dolls. In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) review the Pussycat Dolls' debut album entitled, “PCD” (2005). As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about the PCD era.Album Info: PCD is the debut studio album by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls, released on September 12, 2005, by A&M Records. In 1993, the Pussycat Dolls was created as a burlesque troupe by choreographer Robin Antin. After attracting media attention, Antin struck a joint venture with Interscope Records to develop the Pussycat Dolls into a brand, with Jimmy Iovine assigning the project to Ron Fair. As one of the executive producers Fair produced the majority of the album and collaborated with producers like Kwamé, Polow da Don and Rich Harrison. The music style of PCD was described as pop/R&B and urban dance-pop. Lyrically the album incorporates sexual innuendo and explores the themes of feminism and romance. It features guest vocals from rappers Busta Rhymes, Timbaland and will.i.am.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsEPISODE TIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:00)- Friendly Reminder to Review the Pod! (01:14)- Listener Feedback (02:59)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (03:55)- Opening Discussions: Album Intro (15:37)- Opening Discussions: Who Are the Pussycat Dolls? Group Origins? (18:01)- Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (26:18)Track by Track Review- Don't Cha (33:37)- Beep (40:44)- Wait a Minute (45:30)- Stickwitu (48:03)- Buttons (53:30)- I Don't Need a Man (57:53)- Hot Stuff [I Want You Back] (60:42)- How Many Times How Many Lies (64:43)- Bite the Dust (68:02)- Right Now (69:12)- Tainted Love/ Where Did Our Love Go (72:37)- Feelin' Good (75:27)Rapid Fire Round- Top 3 Fave Songs (78:30)- 1 Song to Cut (79:41)- Underrated Gem (80:11)- Closing Thoughts (80:36)

Welcome back to PART 2 of our Danity Kane “Danity Kane” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era! Before we get into the meat of the episode, we read some of your listener feedback and have a mini DIVA HEADLINE'S segment. We briefly discuss the various summer concert performances from our favorite divas like Diana Ross, TLC, Melanie C, and Mariah's appearance at the BET Awards - how does Latto NOT know Mariah Carey's “Fantasy”!?! We then share our thoughts on Janet Jackson's amazing Essence Festival performance and rant about Lena Waithe's newest Netflix movie aka the unofficial Whitney Houston & Robyn Crawford movie, “Beauty”. Lena, you could've just made an AO3 account, girl! In our Era Breakdown episodes, we give context and explain where Diva Dailies was at this point in their career and why they made this particular album. We then talk about the traumatic experience of Making the Band, how the franchise/ Diddy/ Bad Boy Records ultimately failed them, and how Danity Kane's story was influenced by the evolving music industry and birth of reality television. Of course, we get into our favorite music videos & live performances, and end the episode reflecting on the ultimate impact that Danity Kane's “Danity Kane” had in music and the girl group pantheon.Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.We hope you enjoyed our Danity Kane's “Danity Kane” journey!Album Info: Danity Kane is the debut album by American girl group Danity Kane. It was first released by Bad Boy and Atlantic Records on August 22, 2006 in the United States. After winning the third installment of the reality talent contest Making the Band in late 2005, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Bad Boy vice president Harve Pierre consulted a wide range of high-profile hip-hop and R&B musicians to work with the quintet, including Timbaland, Danja, Bryan Michael Cox, Rami, Ryan Leslie, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Scott Storch, and Jim Jonsin, as well as Bad Boy inhouse producers Mario Winans and D-Dot. Recorded within five weeks, the making of the album was tracked by the second half of Making the Band 3's third season.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:02)- Listener Feedback (03:28)Diva Headlines (06:23)- Diva Summer Concert Performances (06:52)- Mariah/ Lato BET Awards- Janet Headlining Essence Festival (10:18)- Thoughts on Netflix's “Beauty” aka the Whitney Houston & Robyn Crawford Story (14:28)Era Breakdown (23:27))- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (24:10)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (23:14)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (50:08)- Video Killed the Radio Star (62:41)- The Mic Is On (72:23)- Show Me the Receipts (76:48)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (79:33)- Preview Next Week's Episode (84:58)

Get ready to jingle your keys & boom kack like it's 2006, because we are talking about DANITY KANE!In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) review Danity Kane's debut album entitled, “Danity Kane” (2006). We also share our thoughts on Beyoncé's lead single, “Break My Soul”, for her upcoming Renaissance era.As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about the Funky Divas era.Album Info: Danity Kane is the debut album by American girl group Danity Kane. It was first released by Bad Boy and Atlantic Records on August 22, 2006 in the United States. After winning the third installment of the reality talent contest Making the Band in late 2005, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Bad Boy vice president Harve Pierre consulted a wide range of high-profile hip-hop and R&B musicians to work with the quintet, including Timbaland, Danja, Bryan Michael Cox, Rami, Ryan Leslie, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Scott Storch, and Jim Jonsin, as well as Bad Boy inhouse producers Mario Winans and D-Dot. Recorded within five weeks, the making of the album was tracked by the second half of Making the Band 3's third season.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsHow You Can Help Post- Roe v. Wade:Donate to Planned Parenthood Here:https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/other-ways-giveAbortion Funds Organized By State:https://abortionfunds.org/funds/Google Doc Master List for Abortion Funds in Every State:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T-aDTsZXnKhMcrDmtcD35aWs00gw5piocDhaFy5LKDY/editEPISODE TIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:07)- Friendly Reminder to Review the Pod! (01:25)- Listener Feedback (03:14)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (04:44)- Beyoncé's “Break My Soul” (12:20)- Opening Discussions: Album Intro (21:32)- Opening Discussions: Who Is Danity Kane? Group Origins? (23:16)- Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (24:31)Track by Track Review- One Shot (34:13)- Heartbreaker (36:38)- Want It (40:00)- Right Now (42:38)- Show Stopper (45:38)- Hold Me Down (49:28)- Come Over Interlude (54:03)- Ooh Ahh (56:34)- Press Pause (58:42)- Ain't True Interlude (60:27)- Ride for You (62:06)- Touching My Body (72:21)- Back Up (73:39)- Stay With Me (76:33)- Sleep On It (79:12)Rapid Fire Round- Top 3 Fave Songs (83:40)- 1 Song to Cut (84:51)- Underrated Gem (85:32)- Closing Thoughts (86:09)

Welcome back to PART 2 of our En Vogue “Funky Divas” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era! Before we get into the meat of the episode, we read some of your listener feedback and talk about BEYONCE'S  imminent RENAISSANCE. Some controversial Beyoncé opinions are shared. Plus, our album predictions! Like in all our Diva Dailies episodes, we give context and explain where En Vogue was at during this point in their career and why they made this particular album. We then talk about their experience being the opening act for Luther Vandross (spoiler alert: DIVO DEMANDS) and also what led to the ultimate demise of the group's original makeup. Of course, we get into our favorite music videos & live performances, and end the episode reflecting on the ultimate impact that En Vogue's “Funky Divas” had in music and the girl group pantheon.Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.We hope you enjoyed our En Vogue “Funky Divas” journey!Album Info: Funky Divas is the second studio album by American recording group En Vogue, released by Atlantic Records division East West on March 24, 1992 in the United States. Conceived after the success of their Grammy Award–nominated debut album Born to Sing (1990), En Vogue reteamed with their founders Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy to work on the entire album. As with Born to Sing, the pair borrowed from contemporary R&B, new jack swing, and hip hop, while also incorporating classic soul, blues and doo-wop elements, particularly on its on two Sparkle cover versions, as well as, in the case of "Free Your Mind," heavy metal sounds.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:05)- Listener Feedback (02:57)- Beyoncé's Renaissance + Predictions (08:34)Era Breakdown (17:21)- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (17:36)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (35:11)- Video Killed the Radio Star (47:43)- The Mic Is On (58:13)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (64:08)- Show Me the Receipts (73:31)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (76:43)- Preview Next Week's Episode (81:15)

Enter our 2nd girl group for our GIRL GROUP DIVAS summer series…it's En Vogue!! In this episode of Diva Dailies, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) review En Vogue's sophomore album entitled, “Funky Divas” (1992). We also do a mini Diva Headlines update to discuss who has officially been offered the role of Madonna in her upcoming biopic, diva funko pops, and an exciting announcement for Diva Dailies' upcoming schedule.As we do in all of our Diva Discography episodes, part 1 is an in-depth review and discussion on EVERY SINGLE TRACK of the album. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about the Funky Divas era.Album Info: Funky Divas is the second studio album by American recording group En Vogue, released by Atlantic Records division East West on March 24, 1992 in the United States. Conceived after the success of their Grammy Award–nominated debut album Born to Sing (1990), En Vogue reteamed with their founders Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy to work on the entire album. As with Born to Sing, the pair borrowed from contemporary R&B, new jack swing, and hip hop, while also incorporating classic soul, blues and doo-wop elements, particularly on its on two Sparkle cover versions, as well as, in the case of "Free Your Mind," heavy metal sounds.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (00:57)- Friendly Reminder to Review the Pod! (02:03)- Mini Diva Headlines Updates (02:58)- Schedule Update (07:02)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (08:18)- Opening Discussions: Album Intro (15:12)- Opening Discussions: Who Is En Vogue? Group Origins? (16:42)- Opening Discussions: Our First Listening Experience & Initial Impressions (18:31)Track by Track Review- This Is Your Life (23:41)- My Lovin' [You're Never Gonna Get It] (27:04)- Hip Hop Lover (32:06)- Free Your Mind (34:47)- Desire (39:31)- Giving Him Something He Can Feel (43:07)- It Ain't Over Til the Fat Lady Sings (45:53)- Give It Up, Turn It Loose (49:44)- Yesterday (53:30)- Hooked On Your Love (57:14)- Love Don't Love You (59:47)- What Is Love (62:49)- Thanks [Prayer] (66:26)Rapid Fire Round- Top 3 Fave Songs (67:25)- 1 Song to Cut (68:36)- Underrated Gem (69:18)- Closing Thoughts (69:48)

Welcome back to PART 2 on our Crazy, Sexy, Cool journey of TLC's 2nd album. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) breakdown the era. Like in all our Diva Dailies episodes, we give context and explain where TLC was at in their careers and why they made the album. We then discuss the controversies that plagued the group during this time including their infamous bankruptcy, boyfriend troubles, and yes - the fire incident. Because this is an era breakdown, we also introduce some new segments to the podcast: Video Killed the Radio Star (sharing our favorite music videos from the era), The Mic Is On (discussing the live performances from the era), and But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (exploring the different marketing strategies of the artist & what sets them a part from the rest). And yes, there are A LOT of receipts, WHITNEY.Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.We hope you enjoyed our TLC “CrazySexyCool” journey!Album Info: CrazySexyCool is the second studio album by American girl group TLC. It was released on November 15, 1994, by LaFace and Arista Records. The album saw the group reunite with producers Dallas Austin, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Jermaine Dupri as well as new collaborators Organized Noize and Chucky Thompson, and also featured contributions from Sean "Puffy" Combs who helped with the notable hip hop soul sound. CrazySexyCool featured hip hop beats, funk, deep grooves, propulsive rhythms and smooth production. The album's lyrical content was seen as a departure from the group's debut and was seen as a coming-of-age project which explored themes such as sexuality, romanticism, inexperience, and youthful optimism.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:14)- Setting Up the Episode (03:10)- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (06:47)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (13:12)- Video Killed the Radio Star (38:40)- The Mic Is On (47:46)- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (56:06)- Show Me the Receipts (65:10)- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (68:42)- Preview Next Week's Episode (77:07)

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It's time to pay our respect to the women who believe in “strength in numbers”. It's GIRL GROUP DIVAS month(s)! For the next couple weeks on Diva Dailies, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) will be deep diving into girl group albums and eras. To kick things off, we're talking about “CrazySexyCool” (1994) by the biggest selling American girl group of all time: TLC. (Also, Angie's favorite girl group of all time). Because this album and era are so iconic, we will be breaking down our CrazySexyCool deep dive into two. In part 1, we review and discuss EVERY SINGLE TRACK (yes, including the interludes). We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album, 1 song we'd cut, and the underrated gem. Again, this is just part 1 of the conversation! Tune in next week for part 2 when we talk about the CrazySexyCool era.Album Info: CrazySexyCool is the second studio album by American girl group TLC. It was released on November 15, 1994, by LaFace and Arista Records. The album saw the group reunite with producers Dallas Austin, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Jermaine Dupri as well as new collaborators Organized Noize and Chucky Thompson, and also featured contributions from Sean "Puffy" Combs who helped with the notable hip hop soul sound. CrazySexyCool featured hip hop beats, funk, deep grooves, propulsive rhythms and smooth production. The album's lyrical content was seen as a departure from the group's debut and was seen as a coming-of-age project which explored themes such as sexuality, romanticism, inexperience, and youthful optimism.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: Diva Dailies PodcastSTEFFI'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter & Instagram: @inn_mho*YouTube: innmyhumbleopinionANGIE'S SOCIAL MEDIA:*Twitter: @poetrysoul3*YouTube: Sleepy Nerd ProductionsTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping (01:13)- Upcoming Episodes: Girl Group Divas (03:08)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (05:40)- Opening Discussions: Our Listening Experience & First Impressions (22:10)- Intro-lude (31:30)- Creep (33:13)- Kick Your Game (37:50)- Diggin' On You (44:04)- Case of the Fake People (47:13)- CrazySexyCool-Interlude (51:25)- Red Light Special (52:15)- Waterfalls (56:43)- Intermission-lude (60:51)- Let's Do It Again (60:18)- If I Was Your Girlfriend (64:01)- Sexy-Interlude (69:09)- Take Our Time (70:25)- Can I Get A Witness-Interlude (73:33)- Switch (78:48)- Sumthin' Wicked This Way Comes (80:00)- Top 3 Songs, 1 Song to Cut, & Underrated Gem (82:53)

Continuing where we left off last episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and I are back to discuss our thoughts on Adele's “30” era. We discuss our favorite moments from the Zayn Lowe interview and decide who are “the ten” that Adele considers to be part of “the last of a dying breed”. And you know it wouldn't be a classic Diva Dailies episode without some tea! So I share some of the gossip/controversy surrounding the era like the real story behind Adele's infamous Australian interview and the ruckus that Mel B caused during Adele's “An Audience With” across the pond. (I still love you, Mel B. ❤️) And because this is a Diva Discography episode, “Where My Background Singers” makes a triumphant comeback as I put Angie to the test and quiz her on some Adele “30” lyrics.#DivorceBabesDivorceAlbum Info: 30 is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Adele, released on 19 November 2021 by Melted Stone and Columbia Records. It comprises pop, jazz and soul ballads addressing Adele's divorce, motherhood, and the scrutiny of fame, with themes of heartache, acceptance, and hope. Adele wrote 30 between 2018 and 2021 with producers including Greg Kurstin, Tobias Jesso Jr., Max Martin and Shellback, all of whom worked on her previous record, 25 (2015); new collaborators include Ludwig Göransson, and Inflo of the English band Sault. American jazz pianist Erroll Garner is posthumously credited as a featured artist on "All Night Parking", marking the first guest performance on a standard album by Adele.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespod*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPFguLd1TBSD5AgJNCX2ig/featuredTIME STAMPS:- Housekeeping & Listener Review! (00:44- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (04:54)- Spill the Technicolor Tea (05:23) - Where My Background Singers? (36:47)- Show Me the Receipts (46:01)- Closing Thoughts/Impact (48:36)

In honor of Adele's newest album, 30, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and I review and discuss EVERY. SINGLE. TRACK. We then end our conversation sharing our Top 3 favorite songs from the album and the underrated gem. This is just part 1 of the conversation! Tune in next week for part 2 when we cover the other Diva Dailies segments like Spill the Technicolor Tea, Show Me the Receipts, and more!Angelo, leak the 15 minute version of “I Drink Wine”. Please and thank you.#DivorceBabesDivorceAlbum Info: 30 is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Adele, released on 19 November 2021 by Melted Stone and Columbia Records. It comprises pop, jazz and soul ballads addressing Adele's divorce, motherhood, and the scrutiny of fame, with themes of heartache, acceptance, and hope. Adele wrote 30 between 2018 and 2021 with producers including Greg Kurstin, Tobias Jesso Jr., Max Martin and Shellback, all of whom worked on her previous record, 25 (2015); new collaborators include Ludwig Göransson, and Inflo of the English band Sault. American jazz pianist Erroll Garner is posthumously credited as a featured artist on "All Night Parking", marking the first guest performance on a standard album by Adele.*Email us for show notes: divadailiespod@gmail.com*Twitter & Instagram: @divadailiespodTIME STAMPS:- Random 30 Convos - Angie's 30 Vinyl, Spotify, etc. (03:32)- Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (08:42) - Opening Discussions: Our Listening Experience & First Impressions (12:48)- Strangers by Nature (22:00)- Easy On Me (27:20)- My Little Love (32:54)- Cry Your Heart Out (42:29)- Oh My God (45:30)- Can I Get It (48:37)- I Drink Wine (52:01) - All Night Parking w/ Erroll Garner Interlude (56:41)- Woman Like Me (60:20)- Hold On (63:23)- To Be Loved (71:02)- Love is a Game (76:18)- Top 3 & Underrated Gem (81:21)

Well, we're finally here. After nearly 200 episodes, we're ending our run with Maximum Fun! We intend to come back sometime in 2022, and to celebrate this occasion, it's and Oliver, Morgan, and Producer Christian episode. We talk about our favorite moments from the show, the things we appreciate about the show, and we have a few good laughs. Follow Morgan and Oliver on Twitter to keep up with upcoming projects! Until next time, Heat Rockers. If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Music writer and resident TikTok expert Cat Zhang sits down with us to discuss Flo Milli's 2020 debut mixtape Ho, why is you here?  We get into what goes into making a TikTok hit,  Flo Milli's unique voice, and her role in the current hip hop landscape.More on Cat ZhangCheck out Cat's latest article on TikTok trendsListen to Cat chatting with our friends at Switched on PopTwitter | Website More on Flo MilliFlo Milli Is Here. Get Used to It. (The Ringer)Flo Milli Came to Flex (Rolling Stone)Back Pack (Flora The Explorer) music videoShow Tracklisting (all songs from Ho, why is you here? unless otherwise indicated):19May IIn The PartyPaul Anka: Put Your Head On My Shoulderyung cxreal and baby frankie: dumb bitchitisSend The AddyFlo Milli: Back Pack (Flora The Explorer)Beef FloMixNot FriendlyPockets BiggerPussycat DollEthereal and Playboi Carti: BeefBeef FloMixMay ILike That BitchWeakIn The PartyMood Everyday (Intro)Pussycat DollJacki-O: Sugar WallsMC Lyte: 10% DisDoja Cat: StreetsHey Heat Rockers, if you have an appreciation for the show, we'd love to play some of them during our Aug 11th appreciation episode. You can either send use a voice memo to heatrockspod@gmail.com OR you can phone in a voicemail to (310) 986-3340‬. We just need them all in by August 8th (Sunday), thanks!Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

We continue our Music and Popcorn miniseries, where we chat about some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This week, we're talking to professor and writer Daphne Brooks about the soundtrack to Waiting to Exhale. We get into Babyface's prolific career, Whitney Houston's presence on both the soundtrack and the movie, and the mystery surrounding DJ Theo Mizuhara.More on Daphne A. BrooksCheck out her book Liner Notes for the RevolutionAnd check out the accompanying playlist!WebsiteMore on Waiting to ExhaleOfficial trailerShocking Omissions: 'Waiting To Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album' (NPR)100 Greatest Soundtracks of All Time: 'Waiting to Exhale' (Albumism)Show Tracklisting (all songs from the Waiting to Exhale OST unless otherwise indicated):Exhale (Shoop Shoop)My Funny ValentineMy Love, Sweet LoveCount On MeIt Hurts Like HellWhy Does It Hurt So BadLet It FlowNot Gon' CryMy Funny ValentineSittin' Up In My RoomWey UKissing YouLet It FlowPrince: HeadExhale (Shoop Shoop)Maxwell: Sumthin' Sumthin'A Tribe Called Quest: Hot SexDionne Farris: I KnowOleta Adams: Get HereEn Vogue: Don't Let Go (Love)Hey Heat Rockers, if you have an appreciation for the show, we'd love to play some of them during our Aug 11th appreciation episode. You can either send use a voice memo to heatrockspod@gmail.com OR you can phone in a voicemail to (310) 986-3340‬. We just need them all in by August 8th (Sunday), thanks!Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here! 

We reboot our Music and Popcorn series, where we talk about some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This week, we invite our friend Jocelyn Brown to discuss a few iconic 90s OSTs, Love Jones, Boyz N The Hood, and Trainspotting. We get into what makes these soundtracks so memorable, the shift in tone from 80s and 90s OSTs, and proper record care etiquette.Show Tracklisting:  Primal Scream: TrainspottingRefugee Camp All-Stars Presents Melky and Day:  I Got A Love Jones For YouIce Cube: How To Survive in South CentralMonie Love: Work It OutIce-T: New Jack HustlerKid 'N Play: Fun HouseToo $hort: It's Your LifeQuincy Jones: SetembroStanley Clark: Boyz N The Hood ThemeMain Source: Just A Friendly Game of Baseball (Remix)Yo Yo: Mama Don't Take No MessIce Cube: How To Survive In South CentralQuincy Jones: SetembroTony! Toni! Toné!: Me and YouIce Cube: A Bird In The HandThe Five Stairsteps: O-o-h ChildNewcleus: Jam On ItCompton's Most Wanted: Growin' Up In The HoodBlur: SingLou Reed: Perfect DayNew Order: TemptationUnderworld: Born Slippy (Nuxx)Primal Scream: TrainspottingGoldie: Inner City LifeBrian Eno: Deep Blue DayIggy Pop: Lust for LifeLou Reed: Perfect DayBrian Eno: Deep Blue DayMaxwell: Sumthin' Sumthin'Cameo: Shake Your PantsMeshell Ndgeocello & Marcus Miller: Rush OverRefugee Camp All-Stars & Lauryn Hill: The Sweetest ThingDionne Farris: HopelessRefugee Camp All-Stars & Lauryn Hill: The Sweetest ThingDuke Ellington and John Coltrane: In A Sentimental MoodRefugee Camp All-Stars Presents Melky and Day:  I Got A Love Jones For YouSWV: AnythingDinosaur Jr.: Turnip FarmLarge Professor and Pete Rock: The Rap WorldHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

This week, we talk to singer/songwriter Yola about Jill Scott's debut studio album "Who Is Jill Scott? - Words and Sounds, Vol 1." We get into Jill's time with The Roots, how her poetry shaped her songwriting, and Jill's role in the neo-soul movement.More on YolaCheck out Yola's newest single and upcoming album Stand for Myself! Yola is Ready to Meet Her Moment  (Rolling Stone)Twitter | InstagramMore on Jill ScottJill Scott's Debut Album ‘Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1' Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective (Albumism)Check out the original version of  You Got Me by The Roots w/ Jill ScottJill Scott's Def Poetry appearanceShow Tracklisting (all songs from Who Is Jill Scott? - Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 unless otherwise indicated):Love RainYola: Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadYola: Stand For MyselfA Long WalkBrothaThe Roots: You Got Me (Live)Slowly SurelyJilltroTryIt's Love Jill Scott: Gotta Get Up (Another Day)Honey MolassesThe Roots (Interlude)Do You Remember Love RainI Think It's BetterExclusivelyJill Scott: Crown Royal on IceHe Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)A Long WalkDo You RememberMoe Koffman: Days Gone BySlowly SurelyI Think it's BetterHe Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)Watching Me A Long WalkGettin' In The WayIt's LoveI Think it's BetterThe Roots (Interlude)Grenique: Star of the StoryAdriana Evans: Love Is All AroundMinnie Riperton: Les FleursHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here! 

In honor of Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 turning 10 years old this month, we are re-airing our convo with Kris Bowers on Lamar's  debut studio album.[show notes from original post]To talk about Kendrick Lamar's studio LP debut, we wanted to find someone of K-Dot's generation, another L.A. young gun, and who better than pianist and composer, Kris Bowers? Like Kendrick, Kris grew up in L.A. and just as Kendrick has ascended the hip-hop ladder, so has Kris in jazz, as he won the prestigious Theolonious . But more than that, the web of Los Angeles musical ties was bound to bring the two into orbit in different ways – something we discuss in the episode – not the least of which is the fact that Kris covered one of the biggest tracks in Kendrick's early career: “Rigamortis.”In our conversation with Kris, we got deep into how he put together both the song and video for his version of “Rigamortis,” whether or not Kendrick has a jazz sensibility in his style, and what it's like to see a hometown kid become the Greatest Rapper Alive.More on Kendrick Lamar's Section.80Kendrick talking about Section.80 in an interview with Complex.com.Ditto but in an interview with Billboard.Ogden Payne's revisit of the album in 2016 for Forbes.More on Kris BowersKris on NPR's “Piano Jazz: Rising Stars.”NY Times on Kris winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Prize.Website | Soundcloud | Twitter | FacebookShow Tracklisting (all songs from Section.80 unless indicated otherwise):Hol' UpA.D.H.DKris Bowers: Forget-erKris Bowers: RigamortisRigamortisMurs: Everything Chapter SixKeisha's Song (Her Pain)Kendrick Lamar: Sing About Me, I'm Dying of ThirstAb-Souls OutroPoe Mans Dreams (His Vice)F*ck Your EthnicityKush & CorinthiansRigamortisKris Bowers: RigamortisWillie Jones III: The ThornRigamortisBlow My High (Members Only)HiiiPowerAb-Souls OutroHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Singer/songwriter Marzz sits down with us to discuss Kierra Sheard's gospel album This is Me. We get into the secular production of this album, Kierra's place in the Clark Sheard family, and Marzz's own experience in the church. More on MarzzCheck out Marzz's Love Letterz EP Marzz Evokes The Brightest And Most Vibrant Colors All By Living In Her Truest Aura (Uproxx)Instagram | TwitterMore on Kierra SheardKierra and Karen Sheard singing "You Loved Me"Kierra on This Is Me back in 2006This is Me music videoShow Tracklisting (all songs from This Is Me unless otherwise indicated): This is MeWhy Me?Marzz: Countless TimesIt Is What It IsNo, NeverFaithKaren Clark Sheard & Kierra Sheard: You Loved MeHave What You WantThis Is MeYesFaithNo, NeverYouYesHear ThisChangeYouKim Burrell: Open Up The DoorMary Mary, Shackles (Praise You) J Moss: RebuildHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

This week, Oliver and Morgan are discussing Lil' Kim's debut studio record "Hard Core" which is turning 25 years old this year. We get into Lil' Kim's role in Bad Boy and Junior M.A.F.I.A., the effect she had on the Megan Thee Stallions and Cardi B's of today, and what made this record so unforgettable.More on Hard CoreA timely reminder that Lil Kim's ‘Hard Core' is still the greatest rap record of all time (NME)Biggie's reference track for Queen BitchHow Lil' Kim's ‘Hard Core' Changed Rap (The Ringer)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Hard Core unless otherwise indicated):DrugsSpend A Little DoeJunior M.A.F.I.A.: Get MoneyBig Momma ThangNot TonightBig Momma ThangNot TonightSpend A Little DoeJeru The Damaja: Ya Playin' YaselfTotal: Can't You See112: Peaches and CreamJunior M.A.F.I.A.: Player's AnthemFoxy Brown: I'll BeFoxy Brown: (Holy Matrimony) Letter to the FirmCity Girls: Fuck On UHWA: Little DickNo TimeFuck YouRoberta Flack: Hey That's No Way To Say GoodbyeQueen BitchThe Notorious B.I.G.: Queen BitchDrugsFuck YouDreamsWe Don't Need ItCrush On YouBig PoppaDreamsScheamin'Big Momma ThangCrush On YouCrush On You (Remix)The Jeff Lorber Fusion: Rain DanceNo TimeG Yamazawa: Crush On YouMariah Carey: A No NoLido: Melodies From Heaven/Crush On YouNo TimeCrush On YouFoxy Brown: Ill Na NaNicki Minaj: Itty Bitty PiggyNicki Minaj: Barbie DreamsHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

This week, we discuss Prince for the SIXTH time on Heat Rocks with musician/scholar Vijay Iyer. We get into Prince's love of the drum machine, Vijay's love of the 80s, and the many sides of Prince we see on this record. More on Vijay IyerFloating Along In Uncertainty With Vijay Iyer (NPR)Check out UneasyTwitter | InstagramMore on Sign o' The TimesIs Prince's Sign O' The Times the greatest album of all time? (BBC)The Story of Prince's Sign o' The Times (Classic Album Sundays)Prince's 'Sign O' the Times' Turns 30: All the Songs Ranked (Billboard)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Sign o'The Times unless otherwise indicated): HousequakeStarfish and CoffeeVijay Iyer: Night and DayPrince: Little Red CorvetteSlow LoveSign O' The TImesStarfish and CoffeeItHousequakeIf I Was Your GirlfriendThe Ballad of Dorothy ParkerIf I Was Your GirlfriendItHot ThingThe CrossAdoreU Got The LookIt's Gonna Be A Beautiful NightHot ThingThe Ballad of Dorothy ParkerLords of the Underground: Flow On (New Symphony)The Ballad of Dorothy ParkerForever In My LifeThe CrossSlow LoveVijay Iyer: Human NatureMystic BrewIf I Was Your GirlfriendThe Cure: Just Like HeavenMadhouse: ThreePrince: Sometimes It Snows in AprilHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Bassist/producer/rapper Patrick Paige II joins Oliver and Morgan to discuss Biggie's debut studio album Ready To Die. We get into Big's knack for storytelling, Patrick's very cool math teacher, and what Biggie's career might've looked like if he were still with us today.More on Patrick Paige IICheck out If I Fail Are We Still Cool?Bass to Bass: In Conversation with Patrick Paige II and Thundercat (Complex)Twitter | InstagramMore on Ready To DieThe Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Ready to Die' at 20: Classic Track-by-Track Album Review (Billboard)Amazon Music's mini documentary on Ready to DieThe Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die’ at 25: 9 surprising things about the era-defining album (NME)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Ready to Die unless otherwise indicated):RespectMary J Blige: What's the 411 (Remix)Friend of MinePatrick Paige II: VoodooBig PoppaSuicidal ThoughtsMary J Blige: What's the 411 (Remix)Super Cat: Dolly My Baby (Remix)Notorious B.I.G.: Party and BullshitUnbelievableOne More ChanceGimme The LootWarningThings Done ChangedJuicyGimme the LootEveryday StruggleMachine Gun FunkMe and My BitchWho Shot YaThings Done ChangedMachine Gun FunkUnbelievableBig PoppaThe WhatUnbelievableRespectMe and My BitchJuicyMachine Gun FunkWun Two: JuicyCraig Mack: When God ComesA Tribe Called Quest: Phony RappersHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Musician/producer/minister Steve Arrington sits down with Morgan and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Heatwave's debut scorcher, Too Hot To Handle. We talk about the music scene in Dayton, Rod Temperton's prolific career, and Heatwave's ability to meld various genres into one cohesive and funky record. More on Steve ArringtonSteve's interview on NPRCheck out Down to the Lowest Terms: The Soul SessionsTwitter | InstagramMore on HeatwaveUnsung: The Story of HeatwaveGreg Phillinganes on Rod TempertonAlways and Forever LiveShow Tracklisting (all songs from Too Hot To Handle unless otherwise indicated):Always and ForeverAin't No Half Steppin'Slave: Watching YouSteve Arrington: Nobody Can Be You Boogie NightsI'll Beat Your BootyToo Hot To HandleSuper Soul SisterBoogie NightsLay It On MeAll You Do Is DialSho 'Nuff Must be LuvSlip Your Disc To ThisRock With You (Rod Temperton Demo)Slip Your Disc to ThisBoogie NightsAin't No Half Steppin'Michael Jackson: Off The WallBoogie NightsAll You Do Is DialToo Hot To HandleAlways and ForeverSuper Soul SisterAin't No Half Steppin'Ohio Players: (I Wanna Know) Do You Feel It?The Brothers Johnson: Closer to the One That You LovePrince: Condition of the HeartHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Rapper/producer Pell sits down with us to talk about N.E.R.D's "In Search Of..." We get into the sex, drugs, rock & roll of it all, The Neptunes' prolific career, and N.E.R.D's influence on Pell's own work.More on PellWebsiteCheck out glbl wrmngTwitter | InstagramMore on N.E.R.D.Explaining the Cult Popularity of N.E.R.D. (Vulture)Pharrell's Signature 4 Count  (Genius)‘In Search Of…’: N*E*R*D’s 21st-Century Hip-Hop Mission Statement (uDiscoverMusic)Show Tracklisting (all songs from In Search Of... unless otherwise indicated):LapdancePell: Eleven:11Mase: Lookin' At MeMystikal: Shake Ya AssKelis: Caught Out ThereBritney Spears: I'm A Slave 4 U702: I Still Love YouJadakiss: Knock Yourself OutOld Dirty Bastard: Got Your MoneyJay-Z: I Just Wanna Love You (Give It To Me)Nelly: Hot In HerreTape YouBrainBrain (2001 Electronic Version)BrainRun To The SunYoung Franco: JuiceN.O.R.E.: SuperthugAm I HighProviderStay TogetherRun To The SunAm I HighBobby JamesThings Are Getting BetterBaby DollTape YouProviderLapdanceThe Neptunes: Light Your Ass On FireN.E.R.D.: Perfect DefectN.E.R.D.: You Know WhatHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

It’s #MaxFunDrive and if you like what we’re doing here on Heat Rocks, please consider supporting us and our network and help keep the show going!https://maximumfun.org/join Director and screenwriter Kemp Powers sits down with us to discuss De La Soul's  sophomore effort, De La Soul Is Dead. We get into DLS's shift in image and tone, the growth of Prince Paul as a producer, and Kemp's very , ahem, special connection to the song "Let, Let Me In"And stay tuned to the very end for a short bonus beats on Kemp's love of dancehall music! More on KempKemp Powers’s long journey to becoming Pixar’s first Black writer-directorWith ‘Soul’ and ‘One Night in Miami,’ Kemp Powers finally hits his artistic strideTwitter | InstagramMore on De La Soul Is DeadDe La Soul Is Dead Turns 30 (The Source)De La Soul's Classic Album De La Soul Is Dead Is Turning 30. It Was The First Album I Fell In Love With (Very Smart Brothas)An Album Found in a Trashcan: De La Soul Is Dead (PopMatters)Show Tracklisting (all songs from De La Soul Is Dead unless otherwise indicated):IntroShwingalokateJungle Brothers: I'll House YouMy Brother's A BaseheadDe La Soul: Brain Washed FollowersPease PorridgeBitties in the BK LoungeOodles of O'sRing Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)Kicked Out the HouseSkit 1A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"Millie Pulled A Pistol on SantaLet, Let Me In.Bitties in the BK LoungePease PorridgeRap De Rap ShowKeepin' The FaithA Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"Oodles of O'sA Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"Bitties in the BK LoungeLou Donaldson: It's Your ThingBittis in the BK LoungeRing Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)Skit 5Black Sheep: Flavor of the MonthThe Pharcyde: Otha FishA Tribe Called Quest: Buggin OutEek-A-Mouse: Border PatrolShinehead: Chain Gang RapSuper Cat: Ghetto Red Hot (Remix)Sean Paul: PunkieSuper Cat: Dolly My Baby (Remix)Shabba Ranks: Mr. LovermanIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

It's #MaxFunDrive and if you like what we're doing here on Heat Rocks, please consider supporting us and our network and help keep the show going! https://maximumfun.org/join Drummer and producer Karriem Riggins sits down with us to discuss a bonafide classic, A Tribe Called Quest's third studio album Midnight Marauders. We get deep into the samples used on this record, Q-Tip's growth as a producer, and how Bob Power helped shaped the sound of the LP. More on Karriem RigginsKCRW Presents Lockdown Listening: Karriem RigginsCheck out Pardon My FrenchTwitter | InstagramMore on Midnight MaraudersEnd of Discussion: Why A Tribe Called Quest’s “Midnight Marauders” Is Better Than “The Low End Theory” (Complex)A Breakdown of the samples used on Midnight Marauders (Power 106)A Tribe Called Quest’s ‘Midnight Marauders’ Turns 25 (Albumism)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Midnight Marauders unless otherwise indicated):Midnight Marauders Tour GuideElectric RelaxationJahari Massamba Unit: Etude MontrachetA Tribe Called Quest: I Left My Wallet In El SegundoAward TourSteve Biko (Stir It Up) The Chase, Part IICommon: The HustleClap Your HandsThe Roots: Push Up Ya LigherSucka N****Award TourJ Dilla: Beej-n-Dem Part 2MidnightQ-Tip: Let's Ride8 Million StoriesElectric RelaxationOh My GodGod Lives ThroughKool & The Gang: Who's Gonna Take The WeightOh My GodA Tribe Called Quest: Oh My God (Remix)A Tribe Called Quest: Oh My God (Know Naim Remix)Cal Tjader: AquariusMidnight Marauders Tour GuideLyrics to GoMinnie Riperton: Inside My LoveJames Brown: Just Enough Room For StorageLyrics to GoRonnie Foster: Mystic BrewElectric RelaxationBrethren: Outside LoveElectric RelaxationJack Wilkins: Red ClaySucka N****The Meters: Handclapping SongClap Your HandsBob James: NautilusClap Your HandsLou Donaldson: Ode to Billie JoeClap Your HandsWeldon Irvine: We Gettin' DownJade: Don't Walk AwayAward TourLyrics to GoGod Lives ThroughDigable Planets: Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)The Roots: Good MusicPete Rock and C.L. Smooth: They Reminisce Over You  (T.R.O.Y.)Slum Village: Keep It OnDe La Soul: Breakadawn Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

 In honor of Computer World's 40th anniversary (!!!) we decided to rerun our episode with Nite Jewel discussing this classic album.[show notes from the original post]When we invited L.A.’s own Nite Jewel to join us, it probably shouldn’t have been a surprise that she picked Kraftwerk’s Computer World; after all, she’s toured the world performing the album. In sitting down with us, NJ (aka Ramona Gonzalez) broke down how she first became obsessed with the album, walking the streets of Berkeley, thinking about German philosophy (no, really!) and why the LP is such a masterpiece of fusing a variety of musical elements all colliding in the early 1980s.More on Computer WorldHow the album invented “computer funk” (Rolling Stone)The “sampling legacy” of the album (The Vinyl Factory)DJ Food’s appreciation (Clash Music)More on Nite JewelNite Jewel on performing Computer World (Pitchfork)2017 interview (Bandcamp)Interview with KALX (aka the best college radio station out there, according to O.W.)Website | Facebook | TwitterShow Tracklisting (all songs from Computer World unless indicated otherwise):Computer WorldNite Jewel: 2 Good 2 Be TrueNite-Funk: Let Me Be MePocket CalculatorComputer LoveZapp: Computer LoveHome ComputerModel 500: FutureCluster: ProtheseIt's More Fun To ComputeGillette: Short Dick Man (Bass Mix)Afro-Rican: Give It All You GotNumbersNite Jewel: Artificial IntelligenceHome ComputerNight Jewel: NumbersNumbersHome ComputerComputer World 2Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Bassist/composer Joshua Abrams sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Arthur Verocai's underrated self-titled debut record. We discuss the rediscovery of this album via sampling, the texture of Arthur's synth work, and why we connect with the album even though our Portuguese is, uhh, a bit rusty.More on Joshua AbramsJoshua Abrams' Chameleonic Quartet Gets Exuberantly Ornery On 'Cloud Script' (NPR)Joshua's Quarantine ConcertWebsiteMore on Arthur VerocaiArthur Verocai: Return Of A Brazilian Secret (NPR)The Legend of Arthur Verocai (The Vinyl Factory)I Threw Everything Away: An Interview with Arthur Verocai (Sounds and Colours)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Arthur Verocai unless otherwise indicated): Pelas sombrasSeriadoVelho parenteCabocloLittle Brother: We Got NowDedicada a elaSeriadoVelho parentePresente gregoSylviaCabocloAaliyah: Are You That Somebody?CabocloQue mapa?CabocloNa boca do solSylviaNa boca do solQue mapa?Karina (Domingo no Grajaú)Dedicada a elaIvan Lins: Hei VocêCelia: Na Boca Do SolGal Costa: RelanceHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Writer and musician Jason King sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss the Sylvester live album Living Proof. We talk about Sylvester's vision of wholeness and sharing good vibes, the countless gorgeous moments captured in the live setting, and the medley of genres he blended together. Please stick around to the end of the episode to hear a snippet of our past conversation with Shea Serrano about DMX. Rest in Power.More on Jason KingJason in conversation with Dua Lipa (NPR Music)Check out Jason's work with PitchforkTwitter | InstagramMore on SylvesterLove Me Like You Should: The Brave and Bold Sylvester (Amazon Music)The Extraordinary Musical Legacy of Sylvester (The Guardian)Bigger Than Disco, 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' Is A Celebration Of Self (NPR)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Living Proof unless otherwise indicated):Overture - LiveHappiness - Live Sylvester: You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester: Over and OverLover Man (Oh Where Can You Be?) - LiveHerbie Hancock: Magic NumberLover Man (Oh Where Can You Be?) - LiveSharing Something Perfect Between  Ourselves - LiveBody Strong - LiveSylvester: FeverMedley: LiveBlackbird: LiveYou Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - LiveBlackbird - LiveSharing Something Perfect Between Ourselves - LiveYou Are My Friend - LiveMedley - LiveDance (Disco Heat) - LiveYou Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester: I Need Somebody to Love TonightPatrick Cowley & Sylvester: Do You Wanna Funk?Sylvester & The Hot Band: A Whiter Shade of PaleSylvester: Be With YouHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Producer and DJ The Twilite Tone sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Stevie Wonder's 1980 comeback album, Hotter Than July. We get into Stevie's foray into country western and reggae, his return to All I Do, a song he cowrote over a decade prior as a teenager, and the impact Disco Demolition Night had on black music.  More on The Twilite ToneDo It Properly music videoTwilite Tone @ Vinyl FactoryTwitter | InstagramMore on Hotter Than JulyMaster Blaster (Jammin') Live in 1980KCRW's piece on Stevie Wonder's comeback in 1980The Making of ‘Hotter than July,’ The Album That Revived Stevie Wonder’s Career (Okayplayer)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Hotter Than July unless otherwise indicated):Cash In Your FaceRocket LoveThe Twilite Tone: Do It ProperlyStevie Wonder: FingertipsAll I DoDo Like YouAs If You Read My MindI Ain't Gonna Stand For ItMaster Blaster (Jammin')I Ain't Gonna Stand For ItHappy BirthdayAs If You Read My MindMaster Blaster (Jammin')Tammi Terrell: All I Do Is Think About YouAll I DoLatelyRocket LoveDo Like YouCash In Your FaceHappy BirthdayAs If You Read My MindLatelySyreeta: Cause We've Ended As LoversDonny Hathaway & Roberta Flack: You Are My Heaven Gary Byrd & The GB Experience: The CrownLogg: Lay It On The LineHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here! 

Multi-instrumentalist & songwriter Xenia Rubinos joins Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Abbey Lincoln's underrated jazz LP, Abbey is Blue. We discuss Abbey's melancholy voice, her work in the civil rights movement, and how her work has influenced Xenia's own music.More on Xenia RubinosCheck out Xenia's newest music video "Did My Best"BandcampTwitter | InstagramMore on Abbey LincolnMax Roach & Abbey Lincoln performing live in 1964Abbey Lincoln: The Power Of Voice (NPR)How it Feels to be Free (PBS)Show Tracklisting (all songs from Abbey is Blue unless otherwise indicated):Softly, As In A Morning SunriseCome SundayXenia Rubinos: Lonely LoverLost In The StarsMax Roach & Abbey Lincoln: Triptych: Prayer/Protest/PeaceBrother Where are You?Afro Blue Thursday's ChildLaugh, Clown, LaughLost In The StarsXenia Rubinos: Laugh ClownLet UpLong As You're LivingMongo Santamaria: Afro BlueAfro BlueLonely HouseLet UpLonely HouseLaugh, Clown, LaughCome SundayLong As You're LivingLaugh, Clown, LaughMax Roach & Abbey Lincoln: Driva' ManNina Simone: I Loves Your PorgyCharles Mingus: Fables of FaubusDuke Ellington: Warm ValleyHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

This week marks the 17th anniversary of Madvillainy and we invited A&R man and producer Dante Ross to discuss working with KMD, Dumile's move from Zev Love X to MF DOOM, and the stories behind the production of Mr. Hood and Black Bastards. Buckle up, we go deep on this one. Rest in power, VillainMore on Dante RossDante on NPR's Mic CheckCheck out Dante's legendary discographyTwitter | InstagramMore on DOOMALL CAPS: The Legacy of MF DOOM, Rap’s Greatest Supervillain (Mancunion)The Wondrous Rhymes of MF DOOM (The New Yorker)For DOOM by Open Mike EagleShow Tracklisting:MF DOOM: FigaroGrand Puba: 360° (What Goes Around) - SD50 Remix3rd Bass: The Gas Face KMD: PeachfuzzKMD: Boy Who Cried WolfKMD: PeachfuzzKMD: Bananapeel BluesKMD: HumrushLittle Wink & Eddie's 25th Century Band: PeacockKMD: Soulflexin'KMD: F*@# Wit' Ya Head!!KMD: Get-U-NowKain: I Ain't BlackKMD: Black Bastards!KMD: Constipated MonkeyShazzy: GigahoeBrand Nubian: Wake Up - Stimulated Dummies MixEverlast: What It's LikeGrand Puba: Step to the RearKMD: Plummskinz (Loose Hoe, God and Cupid)KMD: Black Bastards! KMD: What A N**** Know - Q3 VersionKMD: What A N**** Know?KMD: Sweet Premium WineThe Five Stairsteps: New Dance CrazeKMD: Sweet Premium WineKMD: Suspended AnimationMF DOOM: Rhymes Like DimesMadvillain: Meat GrinderMadvillain: All CapsMadvillain: AccordionMadvillain: Rhinestone CowboyMadvillain: All CapsMF DOOM & Ghostface Killah: Lively HoodMadvillain: RainbowsMF DOOM: Rap Snitch Knishes MF DOOM: Hoe CakesMF DOOM: PotholderzMF DOOM: LIGHTWORKSHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

DJ and record collector Megan Pattison AKA DJ Mamabear sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss Teena Marie's It Must Be Magic. They get into Teena's growth as an artist and producer, the growing rift between her and Motown Records, and how roller skating was the best way to get into new musicMore on Megan PattisonCheck out DJ Mamabear's mixes on DublabSweaterfunk on SoundCloudInstagram | TwitterMore on Teena MarieTeena Marie: An Accidental Hero to Fellow Artists (The Wrap)Teena on American BandstandShow Tracklisting (all songs from It Must Be Magic unless otherwise indicated)The Ballad of Cradle Rob and MeRevolutionVaughan Mason & Crew: Bounce, Rock, Skate, RollIt Must Be MagicTeena Marie: Lovergirl365Opus III (Does Anybody Care)Square Biz - Instrumental - 12" B SideRevolutionPortuguese LoveWhere's California7 Days of Funk: Let It GoIt Must Be MagicSquare BizIt Must Be Magic365 Yes IndeedWhere's CaliforniaSquare BizChange: Hold TightAnnette Peacock: PonyOzone: (Our Hearts) Will Always ShineOzone: Strutt My ThangHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Writer and DJ Sheila Burgel sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss The Ronettes' Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica. We talk about impact of girl groups through the decades, the "wall of sound" formula, and the influence of girl groups across the globe.More on Sheila BurgelCheck out Sophisticated Boom Boom on WFMUSheila's astonishing record collection (Dust & Grooves)Website More on The RonettesIt's Time To Recognize The Ronettes As Rock And Roll Pioneers (NPR)Classic Tracks: The Ronettes 'Be My Baby' (Sound On Sound)The Ronettes on American BandstandShow Tracklisting (all songs from  Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica unless otherwise indicated):Chapel of LoveBaby, I Love YouAmy Winehouse: Back to BlackBLACKPINK: Ice CreamBe My BabyWhat I'd Say(The Best Part Of) Breakin' UpI WonderDo I Love You?So Young You BabyC. Jérôme: Da Dou Ron RonEiichi Ohtaki: Kimiwa TennenshokuAdrienne Posta: Shang A Doo LangThe Pipettes: Because It's Not Love (But It's Still A Feeling)Walking in the Rain(The Best Part Of) Breakin' UpBaby, I Love YouBe My BabyHow Does It FeelWhen I Saw YouBe My BabyThe Shangri-Las: Give Him A Great Big KissLaura Nyro & Labelle: The BellsThe Dixie Cups: I'm Gonna Get You YetReparata and the Delrons: I Can Hear The RainLesley Gore: You Don't Own Me  Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Open your ear holes because it's podcast time! Your Castologists have a bunch of cool stuff for you to listen to this week. Liz looks at cool jobs that don't exist anymore with Jobsolete; Zane does a very Zane thing and looks at contentious history with The Dangerous History Podcast; and Nick settles down to listen to and deconstruct some tunes with Heat Rocks. Then it's time to review last week's suggestions.Liz Recommends - Jobsolete https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-jobsolete-75145608/Ever wonder what kind of job you would have if you were born in a different time? Jobsolete is a new podcast that asks that very question every week. Helen Hong and Matt Beat take a spin through the workplaces of the past, looking at a different obsolete job in every episode. From the forgotten jobs of history to obscure occupations that still survive, you'll discover some of the most interesting and unusual ways that people have made a living. Go listen to Jobsolete, find out what it was like to be a switchboard operator, a town crier, a food taster, or an MTV VJ. Listen to Jobsolete to learn about History’s Most Fascinating Jobs.For Nick: Sea shanty singerFor Zane: Blockbuster Store / Video Clerkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jobsolete/id1544156952Nick Recommends - Heat Rocks PodcastScorching guests and sizzling records: join music writer Oliver Wang and music supervisor Morgan Rhodes each week as they invite their favorite artists, critics and scholars for in-depth conversations about the albums that shape our lives. Each week our special guests will take you deep into their heat rocks from the world of hip-hop, soul, dance, jazz, funk and more. Get with us!For both: pick an ephttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/heat-rocks/id1290971833Zane Recommends - The Dangerous History PodcastThe Dangerous History Podcast covers the history that the Establishment would rather you NOT know, helping you learn the past so you can understand the present and prepare for the future.For Both: Pick One that Appeals!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id893725777 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It doesn't get much more classic than this, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme is a bonafide heat rock. Musician/DJ Jeff Parker sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss this truly iconic album, it's unexpected gospel leanings, and the intentionality behind every aspect of this album.More on JeffNPR's Fresh Air discusses Jeff's album Suite for Max BrownJeff Parker Collaboration with Artist Harold MendezTwitter | InstagramMore on A Love SupremeThe Story of A Love Supreme (NPR)Seeing Through A Love Supreme to Find John Coltrane (The New Yorker)A Love Supreme's entry in the Library of CongressShow tracklisting (all songs from A Love Supreme unless otherwise indicated):A Love Supreme Pt. I - AcknowledgmentA Love Supreme Pt. IV - PsalmTortoise: TNTJeff Parker: Fusion SwirlA Love Supreme Pt. II ResolutionA Love Supreme Pt. IV - PsalmJohn Coltrane: AlabamaA Love Supreme Pt. I - AcknowledgmentA Love Supreme Pt. III - PursuanceA Love Supreme Pt. IV - PsalmA Love Supreme Pt. III - PursuanceA Love Supreme Pt. IV - PsalmA Love Supreme Pt. I - AcknowledgmentA Love Supreme Pt. II - ResolutionA Love Supreme Pt. I - AcknowledgmentA Love Supreme Pt. II - ResolutionA Love Supreme Pt. IV - PsalmDuke Ellington & John Coltrane: In A Sentimental MoodAlice Coltrane: The SunJohn Coltrane: SpiralHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

Music supervisor and co-host of the Heat Rocks podcast Morgan Rhodes joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of current nominee and queen of hip=hop soul, Mary J. Blige. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Music supervisor and co-host of the Heat Rocks podcast Morgan Rhodes joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of current nominee and queen of hip=hop soul, Mary J. Blige. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Music supervisor and co-host of the Heat Rocks podcast Morgan Rhodes joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of current nominee and queen of hip=hop soul, Mary J. Blige. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Music supervisor and co-host of the Heat Rocks podcast Morgan Rhodes joins Joe & Kristen to discuss the Rock Hall potential of current nominee and queen of hip=hop soul, Mary J. Blige. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Singer/songwriter Samm Henshaw  sits down with us remotely to discuss Kirk Franklin's gospel masterpiece, The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin. The blending of secular music and gospel, Kirk Franklin's role in the gospel music scene, and how his own work has been influenced by Kirk's work.More on Samm HenshawCheck out Samm's new single All GoodInstagram | WebsiteMore on Kirk FranklinKirk's Tiny Desk Concert The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin LiveShow Tracklisting (all songs from The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin unless otherwise indicated):When I Get ThereSamm Henshaw: ChurchSamm Henshaw: BrokeKirk Franklin: Why We SingLauryn Hill: Joyful JoyfulKirk Franklin: Stomp (Remix)Funkadelic: One Nation Under A GrooveHe Reigns/Awesome GodIntroHosannaDon't CryMy Life, My Love, My AllWhen I Get ThereThe Blood SongSamm Henshaw: All GoodHosannaBrighter DayDon't CryCaught UpIntro911HosannaMy Life, My Love, My AllDon't CryKirk Frankin: Declaration (This Is It!)Charles May & Annette May Thomas: Keep My Baby WarmKirk Franklin: Silver and GoldHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here! 

We have two great interviews this week. First up we have a conversation with artist/MC/producer Oddisee, whose new album Odd Cure is one of the most interesting of the Covid era. The album explores the social and personal sides of life under quarantine and includes brief recordings of him calling to check in on his loved ones, a good reminder for all of us to do what we can to stay connected in these unprecedented times. Next up we have a chat with music supervisor and co-host of our favorite podcast Heat Rocks, Morgan Rhodes. Morgan possesses one of the world's most distinct and beautiful voices and her deep love of music and artistry really shine through in this interview. Beats this week were provided by Smyth, we thank him for the contribution.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

This is Ep. #1 of an informal mailbag series of mini-episodes prepped for Soul Sides and Heat Rocks fans. In this one, Oliver Wang tackles a pair of questions: 1) what were some of my favorite artists from when I was in college and 2) What's an example of an artist/album from a genre that Heat Rocks typically does *not* into? Thanks to Eric Peterson for the questions!