The Franklin Crocker Show

Through her music, Beyoncé has been a powerful voice for black women, addressing issues like identity, empowerment, and social justice. She has also used her art to pay homage to the rich cultural history of the black community, incorporating elements of African and African-American culture into her performances and music videos.

Through her music, Beyoncé has been a powerful voice for black women, addressing issues like identity, ...

Our topic this week was Who or What do you have a LOVE & HATE relationship with? Mine was the Buffalo Bills because since the early 90's they have picked me Up to let me DOWN. What are some things or people you love and hate?

Featured song: LoveHate Thing by  @walemusic  featuring  @samdew6979 

Love and hate are two emotions that drive human behavior and shape our relationships with others. Love is a feeling...

I had a dope conversation with the rapper O'Mega Red  @omegaredsupafan   about making the song "Angel" with his aunt the Queen of Disco Donna Summer and we chopped it up on following your dreams while networking. This artist is truly one of a kind, with a unique style and flow that sets them apart from the rest. Their lyrics are real and raw, tackling tough subjects with a level of vulnerability that is truly inspiri...

Singer & Songwriter Tina Parol is a talented and dynamic performer who has been impressing audiences with her powerful voice and stage presence. Her performances are always full of energy and emotion, and she has a way of connecting with her audience that is truly special. Whether she is singing her own original songs or covering classic hits, Tina always delivers a memorable and moving performance.  One of the things that...

In this episode, we break down the song "Middle of the Ocean" by Drake. He's dropping some hot metaphors, double entendre, and easter eggs throughout this amazing song in my opinion. 

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His first narrative feature is Givers of Death, also known as G.O.D., from filmmaker Addison Henderson. Perhaps another pandemic-inspired pessimistic thriller? An incurable virus has wiped out one-third of the world’s population (too close to home?). Many infected commit suicide to end their agony. Those who cannot bring themselves to end their lives hire professionals (called G.O.D. of course). It is the journey of a man, a detect...

MasterChef season 11 contestant Chef Josey Erin (Co-Host) and I talked about how the show helped to push her boundaries to another level, which helped to create her unique menu. Her ghost restaurant located in Buffalo NY operates out Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) facility, which is a nonprofit urban farm located on Buffalo's West Side. Her specialties are Eggrolls and Tacos, however, they're not traditional. She takes fine din...

Tiffani Moore discussed the fear of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and how she used her mind, body, and spirit to overcome many things in her life. This black entrepreneur is making a difference in this world 🌎. She is creating an inspirational docu-series visiting Black-owned farms and telling their stories. She calling her adventure the Gather & Ground tour, which is a multi city tour focusing on well-being and building...

We've all heard the saying, the only constant in life is change. So with that being said, are you emotionally & mentally prepared for the unknown? In this episode we will focus on moving forward through life, on those unforeseen new paths that WILL occur.  We used the song "Alright" by Ledisi to best describe how life may seem unfair and not to our advantage, but with the right tools (music), spirit (faith) and network (lo...

The song that our featured guest choose this week was "I want candy" By Bow Wow Woo. She felt it was a great song to describe the fall season with Halloween steady approaching.  Christa Glennie has spent most of her professional life as a food writer and editor at various Buffalo publications, including her current stint at Buffalo Spree magazine. The author of two cookbooks, Christa also writes for national publications inclu...