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R&B Mount Rushmore

In the season one finale Quisha and Nancy discuss who has earned a place on the Mount Rushmore for this era of R&B. Discover who they chose and why, and let us know your own R&B Mount Rushmore picks in the comments. Stay tuned for season two!

Questionable Content

In one day and out the next. Quisha and Nancy talk about the songs that haven’t aged well over time. What songs are most shocking after revisiting? And why did these songs do so well with audiences? The ladies discuss these questions and more.

Blue Eyed Soul

This week Quisha and Nancy discuss the phenomenon that was blue eyed soul. They discuss the artists who personify this genre the most and they pose the question “What’s the difference between appropriation and appreciation?” Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UyrYcKGg83RbDBbBvfqEg?si=f8nb5acRSlyfb2R4SLX1Kg

Lyrics We Couldn't Understand

“What did he say?!” We don’t know and we aren’t sure we care. This week Nancy welcomes a special guest to discuss songs they love even though the lyrics are a mystery. Why are audiences drawn to these songs? They’ll discuss this and more. Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sLnGTPtTzcLfQRlN9dKxP?si=hmXOvsYXSb28s7wNFCHxeQ

Robots vs. Rappers: Bay Area Edition

It’s time to go DUMB…at least according to ChatGPT. Quisha and Nancy ask ChatGPT for the 10 most iconic songs from Bay Area rappers. They talk about their favorites and also discuss why the hyphy movement was so popular in the early 2000s. Sources for the episode: San Francisco Standard article By Alan Chazaro https://sfstandard.com/2022/04/02/we-were-hyphy-revisits-the-glory-days-of-mid-2000s-bay-area-hip-hop/ Documentary “We Were Hyphy” Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/661gKA7ZUwy1onro3qlmhM?si=Y0U6EKklR-2jBN0QDEKVNw