216Jamz

216Jamz

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216Jamz episodes

  • A Very Special Episode with Silver B

    It's not often we talk get to one of people who were part of the Cleveland's old skool...scratch that, original music scene

    Shana is joined in studio by radio DJ and M.C (moves the crowd) Silver B.  Silver B is a connector and talks about the roots of Hip Hop, Cleveland artist,  people he's worked, and drops knowledge about the music business. 

    Check out Silver B's show on Voice It Radio and follow him on Instagram @billsilverbrichards

    58 min
  • The Prince Episode

    There are certain shows that require a certain type of guest to do an artist justice.  For this episode, Shana talks to local Clevelander Vivan Walker who is considered by some a Prince super-fan or fanatic. Find out what she thought about last night's Grammy special and enjoy some Prince memories with us

    49 min
  • Digital Underground With Some Cleveland Memories

    This episode has a little something for everyone. Shana is joined by former WRMU DJ JayDee Fulton for what starts out (and ends) as an episode about Digital Underground with a trip down memory lane to talk about former radio stations,  records stores, and why the music scene in Cleveland so impressive.


    Follow JayDee a@peepedout on IG and Twitter.  Check out the song Wuzzup Wit Da Luv as mentioned on the show

    1 hr 10 min
  • B Angie B

    Shana's joined by Devon during his "COVID quarantine"  in Cleveland.  They're talking B Angie B, Class Act (remember that movie) and shopping at record stores for the latest release.  

    Be sure to follow Devon on IG at @steppbrotha and check out some of our other shows at www.blackgirl.media

    57 min
  • We're Talking Jodeci

    Shana sits down with a long time friend and former Z88 DJ Tierney Bates for a conversation on Jodeci.  From Stay and Forever My Lady to The Show, After Party and The Hotel, this episode will have you Feenin' (yea we went there) for your old CDs and cassette tapes.

    54 min
  • S2- Grandmaster Flash

    Season 2- The Quarantined Season: Shana talks with Laurence Talley, a local hobbyist DJ about Grandmaster Flash, The Furious Five and the beginnings of Hip Hop.  They also talked about the 1st of D-Nice's Instagram Lives during our time social-distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

    Follow Laurence on Instagram

    57 min
  • Episode 10- Forgotten Favorites
    Yes it's episode 10 and our season finale..After the computer ate the episode 9 show we decided to stick with the plan and call this episode 10.
    Shana & Denise are talking about the 90s artist that are in the news and some forgotten acts that we loved in the 90s.
    Featured Music: Dope by DJ Quads from Freestockmusic.com
    Reference items:
    Our video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLna8iGaQPfFlBZVzB_MuQVbUShkDnnf5i
    http://www.vh1.com/news/53315/forgotten-90s-rb-groups/
    http://www.vh1.com/news/51731/forgotten-90s-girl-groups/
    Get the music: www.216Jamz.com
    59 min
  • Episode 8: TLC
    Sorry for the late episode, we had some problems with the audio. (It'll be better next time, we promise)
    Shana and Denise are joined by Chauna from Black Girl in the CLE to talk about the evolution of style, music and the memories of growing up listening to TLC. From Ooh on the TLC Tip to Fanmail we talk about our favorite songs and explore the urban myths about the Red Light Special.
    90's Full-length albums
    1992- Ooh on the TLC Tip
    1994- Crazy Sexy Cool
    1999- Fanmail
    See our video playlist or get the music at www.216Jamz.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @216Jamz
    49 min
  • Chris Bender- Draped
    19-year-old Chris Bender made it big in 1991 with his 2nd album Draped. The 1st album of a $500,000, 7-album record deal with EastWest Records. Six months later he was tragically gunned down outside of his mother's house.
    With his death, many speculated that his murder was due to a jilted lover. At the time his single Who Will I Choose, a song about choosing between two lovers was in heavy rotation on radio stations across the country and many believed one of the women he sang about killed him.
    In this episode, Shana is joined by Denise and they discussed, Chris Bender's first album, past run-ins with the law and of course all the amazing songs.
    34 min

About 216Jamz

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Each episode we will talk about one iconic song or artist of Hip Hop and R&B from the 90s