We’re back with part 2 of celebrating the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige (2000-2005)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

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Mary’s Joint (Part 2)

We’re back and we’re highlighting the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige! (25:18) We’re starting with her 90s albums for part 1. We also have a couple of Verzuz recaps (5:15) and Jasmine’s take on Bet Presents: The Encore (12:43). Lastly, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of “The Fast and the Furious” and “Baby Boy” (59:18) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

Mary’s Joint (Part 1)

We discuss the groundbreaking group known as TLC. The hits, the challenges, the journey to become one of the best selling female groups of all time. It’s all here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

CrazySexyCool

We’re back with some updates on our faves. We celebrate 20 years of Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” album (16:46) and Carmen: A Hip Hopera(36:49). We also bring back one of our classic segments “Kids Today Will Never Know” (43:28). DRINKING GAME: Take a sip every time Jasmine says “iconic” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

Beyonce'-ish

Earl Simmons December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021 “Right, wrong, good, bad, heaven, hell. I think that is the theme of my life. I think you have to know both in order to honestly choose one. So, I’m familiar with both sides of the fence.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

RIP DMX

You knew it was coming....we have our full review of “Coming 2 America” [Spoiler Alert!(3:00)]. We also celebrate 20 years of India Arie’s “Acoustic Soul” album (26:30). Lastly, we break down two very similar teen rom coms of 1999: “10 Things I Hate About You” & “She’s All That” (31:03). After enjoying this pod, go check out Soliel Moon Frye’s “Kid 90” doc on Hulu! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

10 Things I Hate About That

We give you a rundown of the newest player in the streaming game: Paramount+. Find out what’s getting a reboot. We do a deep dive into New York Times Framing Britney Spears doc (28:58). Lastly, a D’Angelo Verzuz recap (59:23), with the return of “One Gotta Go” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

Britney Verzuz The Media

We touch on a few hot topics, celebrate Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (19:04) dropping on Disney Plus, and give a shout-out to Jason Weaver (37:05). Weaver Hive, where ya at?! Jason Weaver clip from DJ Vlad interview (2019) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

Impossible? It’s Possible!

We are once again asking you to STAN. 25 years of Moesha. 20 years of Jennifer Lopez’s J.Lo album, Taina and Save the Last Dance (which we note spawns the career of Kerry Washington)(54:08). We give you a full breakdown of Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole’s Verzuz (14:11). We also reflect on the era of urban magazines (1:09) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

Word Up!

Who’s that girl? EVE’S THAT GIRL. And here’s the proof, track for track. We reflect on the immaculate career of “The Pitbull in a Skirt” from Philly. Additionally, we give our thoughts on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air of Reunion(1:01:42). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

Shelly (E-V-E)

First thing’s first, we pay our respects to the late Alex Trebek. We round out our discussion on the career of Eddie Murphy. And celebrate 20 years of 3LW’s debut and Musiq Souldchild’s “Aijuswanaseing”. Maybe there’s a small PSA about the state of the world. Join us and WEAR YOUR MASK. Credits: “Pandemic Isn’t Over” Tik Tok: @hebontheweb “Joe Biden” in the style of Keith Sweat’s “Nobody” IG: @king_of_the_hill_8185 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

We Have Thoughts, Again...

From SNL in the 80s, to his first Emmy in 2020, we are exploring the career of none other than Eddie Murphy. In this installment, we’ll take you through the 80s and 90s, where we got some cop, cult, family and black classics. Put on your red leather suit, and just as that girl in 1985, LET’S PARTY! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

Starring: Eddie Murphy

Alright, it’s time to put some respect on somebody’s name. ￼￼￼This is a reminder of how much fun we had with Bow Wow’s reign. Put your harlem shaking shoes on and let’s go! Also, we give a major shoutout to Mara Brock Akil (1:08:40), who has been holding it down in classic sitcoms since her start on “Moesha”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

The Don, The Dutch

We’re baaaaaack! We’re excited to be back after an extended hiatus (for obvious reasons). Get into our VERZUZ recap! More to come! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jd-silverthorne/message

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