MMMusic’s founder Cy White takes her website musings to the airwaves with the MMMusic Podcast, a show about her thoughts on music, her favorite artists and albums, and general commentary about the music world. With interviews, album reviews and original music, join Cy every Thursday and Friday for love, life and all things music.
In the final episode of 2023, Cy looks back at some of the moments in music that really had an impact on her throughout the year.
See You Next Year!
4 Dec 2023
J Dilla Saved My Life... Again
Thank you for being there when I need you, Dilla.
2 Oct 2023
Episode 17: INTERVIEW -- Mélat & The Now
In the first MMMusic Podcast interview, Cy talks with local R&B/soul songstress Mélat about defining herself, where her music is taking her and, of course...Kanye.
Check out Mélat's album Canon Metis: Wiser Than gods And mortal men, out now on all streaming platforms!
30 Aug 2023
[Special Episode] Happy Birthday, Michael! Part 2, ThePerformances
In this episode, Cy has an emotional breakdown remembering her favorite MJ performances.
29 Aug 2023
[Special Episode] Happy Birthday, Michael! Part 1, The Short Films
Wrapping up her exploration of all things Michael Jackson, and to celebrate his birthday, Cy ends on a two-part look at MJ's visuals. Part 1: The Short Films.
18 Aug 2023
Episode 14: STORY TIME -- The Elephant on the Dance Floor
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses allegations of abuse against minors. If that is a triggering subject matter, please spare your mental health and your peace and skip this episode.
In this story time: Cy talks about where she was when the allegations hit and where she stands on it after 30 years.
17 Aug 2023
Episode 13: Yes, MJ Could Sing!
In this episode, Cy goes into a couple songs to address the whole, "His voice wasn't as good after Off the Wall. (If you think that's true...no you don't.)
11 Aug 2023
Episode 12: HIStory in the Mix
In this episode, Cy gives her thoughts on the sister album to HIStory: Past, Present & Future Part 1: Blood on the Dance Floor.
10 Aug 2023
Episode 11: STORY TIME -- The Thriller Dance
In this story time, Cy reminisces about a time in her life when she would perform the "Thriller" dance on demand.
4 Aug 2023
Episode 10: Create Your HIStory
CW: There's mention of child abuse and death. If this is disturbing for you, skip from 1:32:28 to 1:33:40.
This is a long'un!
In this episode, Cy talks about her favorite album from Michael Jackson.
3 Aug 2023
Episode 9: STORY TIME -- My First Musical Memory
Leading into August, Cy reminisces about her first musical memory.
28 Jul 2023
Episode 8: I Want You
In this episode, Cy takes us through her interpretation of Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart pt. 5."
Timestamps:
0:00 - 5:42 Intro
5:55 - 7:29 Sample intro
7:30 - 19:33 "I Want You"
19:35 - 34:11 The Culture
34:12 - 38:38 Breathe/Nipsey
38:40 - 44:13 Kendrick's Elegance
44:14 - 44:52 "The Heart" series
44:53 - 53:27 The Fallacy of Celebrity/Will Smith
53:28 - 56:16 Cultural Stigmas
56:17 "I Want You...Too"
27 Jul 2023
Episode 7: No More Victoria Beckham Slander!
TW: For those with misophonia, at the 16:43 mark, skip to 16:59, and at the 31:55 mark, skip to 32:09.
Cy has to get something off her chest, and YES, it's about a Spice Girl!
7 Jul 2023
Episode 6: You Did Well, Jonghyun
WARNING: This episode deals with subjects of self-harm and taking of one's life. Discretion advised.
If you or someone you know is dealing with heavier thoughts and/or thoughts of self-harm, please don't suffer in silence. There are resources out there for you in the long-run, and also resources for immediate help.
The most accessible way to seek help is to dial 988.
There are also other hotlines and groups who are there to help:
Blackline is a hotline geared toward the Black, Black LGBTQ+, brown, Native, and Muslim communities
Kiva Centers offers daily online peer support groups
M.H. First Oakland and M.H. First Sacramento operate during select weekend hours in the California cities of Oakland and Sacramento
Peer Support Space hosts virtual peer support groups twice a day Monday through Saturday
Project LETS provides support by text for urgent issues that involve involuntary hospitalization
Samaritans of New York is a hotline based in New York City
Trans Lifeline is a hotline for trans and questioning individuals
Wildflower Alliance has a peer support line and online support groups focused on suicide prevention
This is a heavier episode, so I'll understand if you skip this one. Just know that you are loved, you are beautiful and you are so necessary.
6 Jul 2023
Episode 5: Thank you, Mudvayne
In this episode, Cy opens Black Mental Health Awareness Month talking about a song that has helped her get through some pretty angry moments.
29 Jun 2023
Episode 4: STORY TIME -- The Demo
Cy recounts her first demo.
NOTE: She mentions someone singing in 2nd alto, she meant 1st alto.
23 Jun 2023
Episode 3: 5 Important Albums
On this episode, Cy speaks about 5 important albums from Black artists that had deep impact and influence on her life. (And, yeah, she messes up one the albums...but we're gonna just act like that didn't happen...)
22 Jun 2023
Episode 2: Give Babyface his Flowers...NOW!
In this episode, Cy demands that "Mr. Face" get the respect he deserves for absolutely running music in the '90s!
19 Jun 2023
Episode 1: Cy’s Favorite Artist of All Time
In the first episode the MMMusic Podcast, Cy talks about her favorite artist of all to commemorate Juneteenth and to kick off her celebration of Black Music History Month.
Notes:1. I mention that I had a poem dissection assignment in 5th grade. I meant 7th grade.
2. The second song from the album I heard was actually "All Is Far in Love."
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