Black Music Month Podcasts

Black Music Month Podcasts

Celebrate Black Music Month with podcasts that explore the history and artistry behind the music.

Episodes

Checking In with Michelle Williams - "Checking In w/ Kirk Franklin"

May 31, 2022 • 51 min

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"Michelle and Kirk bring the inspiration, laughter and love! Kirk Franklin talks about overcoming his past, understanding the world of Gospel and the importance of being authentically YOU. CHECK IN to this episode for a reminder that you can still be a vessel of God despite your flaws.


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Drink Champs - "Episode 286 w/ Ye"

May 31, 2022 • 153 min

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"N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West!
One of music’s most iconic artists, Ye sits down with the champs to tell some stories and shares some laughs.
Ye talks about his evolution from “The College Dropout” to becoming a Billionaire. Ye share...
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R&B Money - "Jamie Foxx"

May 31, 2022 • 65 min

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On this premier episode of R&B Money, hosts Tank and J Valentine are joined by a legend in the game Jamie Foxx. In this episode Jamie reminisces on hilarious moments he has worked with Tank and J Valentine. Jamie discuss’s some of his inspirations in music and acting, How he got so good at impressions, and some interesting thi...

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One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast - "H. Beecher Hicks III - National Museum of African American Music"

May 31, 2022 • 23 min

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"Ed talks with H. Beecher Hicks III, CEO and president of the National Museum of African American Music. They discuss the 20-year journey to the creation of the museum’s opening, the importance of Black music to American history and the chronical look the museum take to tell the rich story of Black music. They...
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It's Been a Minute - "The Lasting Legacy Of 'Soul Train'"

May 31, 2022 • 34 min

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When Soul Train was first nationally syndicated in October 1971, there was nothing else like it on TV. It became an iconic Black music and dance show — a party every weekend that anyone could join from their living room. In the first episode of a three-part series exploring crossover in pop music, we break down the...
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The What?! Hip Hop, Questions, Legends and Lists - "Which NYC Borough Had The Most Impact? feat. Ralph McDaniels"

May 31, 2022 • 56 min

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"Ralph McDaniels joins Nyla and Mouse to discuss which borough represents hip hop the most from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island of Manhattan. Ralph also talks about his creation Video Music Box and Kendrick Lamar’s latest video.
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BIG FACTS with Big Bank & DJ Scream - "BIG FACTS feat. BIRDMAN"

May 31, 2022 • 109 min

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"BIG FACTS delivers another classic conversation with one the cultural icons of our time, BIRDMAN. He speaks on Cash Money Records history, rumors and misconceptions, VERZUZ, not receiving his proper credit, his past issues with Charlamagne, his favorite ATL artist, signing DJ Swamp Izzo and more.
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Inside the Studio - "Valerie June"

May 31, 2022 • 53 min

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"The singer reflects on teaming up with Memphis music legends like Carla Thomas and Lester Snell for her latest album The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers. She also gets real about life in lockdown, becoming an author, and how she overcame the naysayers to pursue her career in music.

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Hello Somebody - "Let's Do the Right Thing with Killer Mike"

May 31, 2022 • 46 min

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"Originally recorded one year ago, this conversation between Nina Turner and Michael Render (AKA: Killer Mike) reminds us of how far we've come and what's still left to be done! From 420 to compassionate capitalism to Fannie Lou Hamer, these two friends sling a rapid-fire history lesson as today’s social justice b...
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Earn Your Leisure - "EYL #171 2 Chainz on The Metaverse, Owning his Masters, & Entrepreneurship"

May 31, 2022 • 56 min

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https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-earn-your-leisure-31087183/

"In episode 171 of Earn Your Leisure, we spoke with 2 Chainz about his experience in the Metaverse, marketing, his new album, entrepreneurship, and the music industry.


He spoke about his different businesses and the importance of working with partners. He also talked about learning business principles and financial lit...
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Questlove Supreme - "QLS Classic: Gary Clark Jr."

May 31, 2022 • 113 min

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"Austin rocker and axman, Gary Clark Jr., brings blues-rock center stage in 2019 as he joins Team Supreme to talk about his journey from booking gigs at 14, to collaborating with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton and his new album, ""This Land.""

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Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show - "A Black Man's Radio"

May 31, 2022 • 7 min

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"June is Black Music Month and the fellas give us each their top 5 favorite songs.

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Laugh & Learn - "A Freestyle With Robert Glasper"

May 31, 2022 • 64 min

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"Grammy and Emmy award winning artist Robert Glasper stops by Laugh and Learn this week, and baby Lola makes a special appearance.

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Million Dollaz Worth Of Game - "MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 165: FEATURING ALICIA KEYS & SWIZZ BEATZ"

May 31, 2022 • 91 min

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Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond - "Jon Batiste"

May 31, 2022 • 56 min

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https://www.iheart.com/podcast/990-broken-record-28643863/

"Jon Batiste is an overachiever. Batiste is the bandleader on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and an Oscar-winning composer for the Pixar animated movie, Soul. He also received the highest number of Grammy nominations this year, with eleven, including Album of the Year for his most recent release, We Are.
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Origins of Hip-Hop - "OJ Car Service"

May 31, 2022 • 29 min

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"In this very first episode of Origins of Hip-Hop host Grandmaster Caz sits down with legendary MC Sha Rock and renowned journalist Davey D. to talk about the influential OJ car service. Back in the late 1970’s, before the terms “hip-hop” and “mixtape” even existed, the OJ Car service gave young MCs an opportunity to ...
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For The Culture: The History of Black Music Podcast Series - "Radio One's For The Culture Podcast: The History Of Funk"

May 31, 2022 • 14 min

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"Welcome to Radio One’s “For The Culture Podcast: The History of Black Music”. It’s time to dust those bell-bottoms off, put on your platform shoes and get ready to pick out your fro because, in this episode, Radio One host Lincoln Ware will take you on a ride to the “Land of Funk. Find out about the beginning...
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iHeartRadio Presents Black Excellence - "Black Excellence Roundtable: What are the Black Music Influences that have Impacted our Lives?"

May 31, 2022 • 46 min

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"CHUM 104.5's Azalea Hart is joined by Jamar McNeil (CHUM 104.5's Marilyn & Jamar), Leah Abrahams (Virgin Radio's Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde TJ & Jax), and Dames Nellas (Virgin Radio Weekender) to discuss how Black Music and culture influenced their lives growing up, and their careers ...

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