In the season 2 finale we discuss the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul Mary J Blige and how her career has helped many to the light at the end of the tunnel.
20 Jul 2023
Here's To You... 90s R&B.
Enjoy this episode as two 90s babies discuss R&B in the 90s and its impact over H2O and ginger beer.
15 Jun 2023
Here's To You... House Music!
Happy Pride Month! In this episode, we discuss the history of house music and its contributions.
18 May 2023
Here's To You... Chaka Khan!
In this episode, we discuss the Queen of Funk Chaka Khan!
6 Apr 2023
Here's To You... Eighties Era!
Get on the floor! In this episode, we discuss the eighties, how it had everyone on the dance floor and its long-lasting impact on music.
Eighties Era Playlist:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/80s-era/pl.u-RrKWFx7KdK6
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6u2BNU5tRqe0COln06ChJ4?si=158996b7d4cf414d
9 Mar 2023
Here's To You... Donna Summer!
What is disco without Donna Summer? What was Donna Summer without Disco? Join us as we reflect on the illustrious life and career of one of music’s most daring divas.
Donna Summer Playlist:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bad-for-the-summer/pl.u-V9D77G7caRpj9D (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bad-for-the-summer/pl.u-V9D77G7caRpj9D)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UsMEJNH0sY6hFNEIXCNtM (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UsMEJNH0sY6hFNEIXCNtM)
Song of The Week:
Lais- I Feel Love
Char-Working the Midnight Shift
Documentary Link: https://www.hbo.com/movies/love-to-love-you-donna-summer
9 Feb 2023
Here’s To You… Disco Era!
We're byke for season 2! In the Season 2 premiere, we discuss all things Disco from its complicated legacy, its impact on music/culture, and why it's political over our weekly choice of drink.
Disco Era Playlist:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/disco-era-playlist/pl.u-b6jGCLe4m4N
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/687qE66CPW3qNm4NK3yc1D?si=2ce26f025c874f0d
Song of the week: Love to Love You Baby x Donna Summer
13 Jun 2022
Here's To You... Beyoncé.
For the season one finale, we discuss Beyoncé and her artistry c and why so many consider her "Queen Bey" over lemon ginger tea along with water & sweet muscadine wine.
Beyoncé Playlist:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/beyonc%C3%A9/pl.u-YGpmcx4VpVa
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YoeVBH6iWI7K1FJHdh2DF?si=72e4eb6b22814f46
Songs of the Week:
Läis: Work It Out
Char: FIND YOUR WAY BACK
Album of the Week: 4
Pride:
Twitter: @transhoodoofund
27 May 2022
Here's To You... Aretha Franklin.
We discuss the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin and her artistry along with her activism that touched so many over tea & ginger beer.
Aretha Franklin Playlist:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/aretha/pl.u-LRW3CkDyLyq
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WfcvyRoxN5Sgww8xPuffW?si=7ff7d22642714fed
Songs of the Week:
Läis: Rock Steady
Char: Rolling in the Deep (Aretha's Version)
Album of the Week: Young, Gifted and Black
Läis Socials: IG & Twitter: @geezlais
Reasons why you should not visit Hawaii:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRDHBGiNkQi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CP9mh-5jwvl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://twitter.com/kbaygirl/status/1425394619987099655?s=20&t=OQ99rA-Ylb8goujdRycb1A
https://twitter.com/kaikeanaaina/status/1425045236435210242?s=20&t=jZZLTzcWl17PRbSTfDnpaQ
14 May 2022
Here's To You... Brandy.
In this episode, we celebrate "The Vocal Bible" Brandy over water & tea.
Brandy Playlist:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-vocal-bible/pl.u-vv96C1DMGMo
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Er92HA3PUXljA9dNeYzMe?si=2ddc87e254e84188
Songs of the Week:
Läis: Full Moon
Char: Do You Know What You Have
Album of the Week: Afrodisiac
Läis Socials: IG & Twitter: @geezlais
28 Apr 2022
Here's To You... Whitney Houston.
In this episode, guest Läis comes back as we celebrate Whitney "The Voice" Houston over water & tea and also reveals some exciting news.
Whitney Houston Playlists:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/whitney-houston-essentials/pl.0a229273179e4609b9728a7fd169a00b
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO476tMI
Song of the Week:
Läis: All The Man That I Need
Char: Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
Album of the Week: My Love Is Your Love
24 Mar 2022
Here’s to You… Mariah Carey.
In this episode, my best friend Crystal joins me as we celebrate the Butterfly Legend and her upcoming anniversary over Crys's concoction & my red wine.
Mariah Carey Playlists:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/mariah-carey-essentials/pl.f3044e774c85420abd9bf29c296390ab
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO2w0gZW?si=0bc4f1241bed4ca2
Song of the Week:
Crystal: 8th Grade & The Distance
Char: Stay Long Love You
Album of the Week: Butterfly
Crystal's Plugs:
IG:curatedbyablackgirl
Twitter:crys_steward
10 Mar 2022
Here's To You... Diana Ross.
In this episode, I converse with guest-friend/sister Laïs about Diana "The Boss" Ross's music, artistry, and legacy as I sip on some bitter-ass red Pinot Noir.
Diana Ross Playlists:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diana-ross-essentials/pl.6a9708a6c6b44d97ba720c2186ee8ff8
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWShKBsKTomKK?si=f0507b30db064756
Song of the Week:
Laïs: Tenderness
Char: Missing You and Telephone
Album of the Week:
Diana
24 Feb 2022
Here’s To You… Jazmine Sullivan.
In this episode, I talk with guest-friend Kay as we discuss Jazmine Sullivan's music and artistry over some iced tea and ginger ale.
Jazmine Sullivan Playlists:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/jazmine-sullivan-essentials/pl.834ca73c9af449dd801aeec161cccbf4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO4iOYZW?si=ed25306ef93547d5
Song of the Week:
Kay-Brand New
Char- Don't Make Me Wait
Album of the Week:
Reality Show
10 Feb 2022
Here's To You... Janet Jackson.
In the debut episode, I talk with guest-friend Tamerick as we discuss Janet Jackson's documentary and dive deeper into her artistry over some good ole and not-so-good ole Whiskey.
Janet Jackson Playlists:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/janet-jackson-essentials/pl.c8eccc63957244edb3c1971667a8cb2c
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9FHSqYYoE8d?si=bbc90b351390411d
Song of the Week:
Tamerick- Velvet Rope
Char-Come Back To Me
Albums of the Week:
Design of a Decade: 1986–1996
Best of Number Ones
30 Jan 2022
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