This week, I'm just checking in with everyone and saying thank you for all of your continued support. In this short episode, I share why I decided to take a little more time with my upcoming Cash Money Brothers (CMB) documentary series instead of rushing the story.

I also talk about what's coming next for the podcast, including exclusive readings from The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 3, future television recaps, and upcoming documentary-style episodes.

Since Raising Kanan is taking a short break this week, there won't be a recap, but we'll be back when the series returns.

I'm also heading out of town to spend time with family, but I'll still be researching and preparing new content. Thank you for continuing to support Ali'cia Shanise Reviews. The best is still ahead.

🎙️ About the Host
Hosted by three-time published urban fiction author Ali'cia Shanise, Ali'cia Shanise Reviews is where storytelling meets culture. From hip-hop and crime documentaries to television recaps, character breakdowns, urban fiction, and exclusive chapter readings, every episode brings stories to life.

📚 Books
• The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 1
• The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 2
• The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 3

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In Episode 389 of Ali'cia Shanise Reviews, we're breaking down the latest episode of the final season of Raising Kanan as we recap Season 5, Episode 5, "SCHOOL OF WAR." From major character moments and shifting alliances to the hidden details you may have missed, we dissect the episode scene by scene and discuss what it could mean for the remainder of the series.

Please note that STARZ will be taking a one-week break, so Episode 6 will air the following week. Don't worry—we're not slowing down! During the break, I'll be dropping a new podcast diving into the infamous CMB story, along with an exclusive audio reading of Chapter 1 of The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 3, written by yours truly.

Thank you for continuing to support the podcast. Be sure to follow so you never miss an episode.

🎙️ About the Host

Hosted by three-time published urban fiction author Ali'cia Shanise, Ali'cia Shanise Reviews is where storytelling meets culture. From hip-hop and crime documentaries to television recaps, character breakdowns, urban fiction, and exclusive chapter readings, every episode brings stories to life.

📚 Books

The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 1

The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 2

The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 3

🌐 Connect

Instagram: @aliciashanisereviews

Facebook: @aliciashanise

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Welcome back to Ali'ciaShanise Reviews! 🎙️

After a short break, I'm finally back behind the microphone!

In this episode, we're catching up and talking about everything that's been happening in Raising Kanan Season 5 (Episodes 1–4)—the storylines, the characters, the moves being made, and my thoughts on the season so far.

This episode is also a quick tap-in to let everyone know what's coming next.

🔥 Coming soon:
• Full Raising Kanan Season 5 episode-by-episode breakdowns
• Volume 3 chapter-by-chapter audio readings
• A deep dive into the rise and fall of the Cash Money Brothers (CMB) organization
• Character breakdowns
• Documentary discussions
• Hip-hop conversations
• Updates on my upcoming writing projects and the expanding Park-Hill Universe

Thank you to everyone who has continued to support the podcast while I was away. I appreciate every listen, every follow, and every person who has been rocking with me.

We're back... and we're just getting started.

🎧 Follow the podcast and stay tuned for new episodes every week.

🎙️ About the Host

Hosted by three-time published urban fiction author Ali'cia Shanise, Ali'cia Shanise Reviews is where storytelling meets culture. From hip-hop and crime documentaries to television recaps, character breakdowns, urban fiction, and exclusive chapter readings, every episode brings stories to life.

📚 Books
The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 1
The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 2
The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 3

🌐 Connect
Instagram: @aliciashanisereviews
Facebook: @aliciashanise
X: @AliciaShanise13
Website: aliciashanise.wordpress.com
Email: [email protected]

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The moment is finally here.

In this special no-spoiler episode, I’m breaking down what readers can expect from Volume 3 of The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew — the final chapter in the trilogy that started back in 2021.

This episode is all about themes, energy, and emotional direction — not plot twists. We’re talking:
• The darker, more reflective tone
• Loyalty, love, trauma, and legacy
• How the Park-Hill Universe expands
• Why this book represents completion of a nine-year creative cycle and the beginning of something new

Whether you’ve been riding with the crew since Volume 1 or you’re just discovering the story, this episode sets the stage for what makes Volume 3 the most powerful installment yet.

🖤 NO SPOILERS — SAFE TO LISTEN

📚 Purchase The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew, Volume 3
👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK7596C5

📖 Start from the beginning:
Volume 1 — https://a.co/d/7Wkm6MV
Volume 2 — https://a.co/d/ciqDJ09

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Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey.
This one is for the ones who grew with the story. 🖤

What’s up family 🖤
Today’s episode is special. We’ve officially reached the final chapter of Volume 2, and if you’ve been riding with the Park-Hill Crew from the beginning… you already know the weight of this moment.

In FEEL IT IN THE AIR, the tension is thick, the paranoia is loud, and the streets start whispering truths that can’t be ignored. This chapter sets the emotional and spiritual tone for what’s coming next — and trust me, everything changes from here.

💬 Quick real-life update:
I want to sincerely apologize for the slight delay in the release of Volume 3. We experienced a few small tech issues, but the good news is the book is officially dropping Tuesday 2/3/26 🎉
The link will be posted as soon as it goes live.

🎙️ BONUS:
I’ll also be doing a special podcast episode breaking down Volume 3, what to expect, the themes, and the journey ahead — no spoilers, just real talk.

Thank you for your patience, your love, and your continued support. Let’s lock in and finish Volume 2 the right way…
🎧 Press play. Feel it in the air.

— Alicia 🖤🎙️
Green Light Gang | Dream Team Energy

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📚 BOOK LINKS
📖 The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 1
👉 https://a.co/d/7Wkm6MV

📖 The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 2
👉 https://a.co/d/ciqDJ09

In this chapter, emotions run high and loyalty is tested as love, trust, and unspoken truths collide. You Got Me pulls back the layers on relationships that feel solid on the surface—but are quietly shifting underneath. This is one of those moments where everything feels right… even when you know the storm is close.

We’re officially at the edge now.
🔥 The FINAL chapter of Volume 2 drops Thursday
🔥 Volume 3 releases Friday 1/30/26

Tap in now and catch up before the story takes its darkest and most powerful turn yet.

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Books by Alicia Shanise Burns:
📕 The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 1
https://a.co/d/7Wkm6MV

📘 The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 2
https://a.co/d/ciqDJ09

In this episode of The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew, we dive into Chapter 8, “Darkest Winter,” where the cold hits deeper than the season itself. As pressures mount and loyalty is tested, the crew faces emotional lows, hard truths, and moments that quietly reshape who they’re becoming. This chapter captures the weight of survival, grief, and the unspoken tension that lingers when the streets go silent.

This is a pivotal chapter—raw, reflective, and heavy with consequence. Tap in and feel the chill that sets the tone for what’s coming next.

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Stay locked in.

📚 Books by Alicia Shanise Burns
📖 The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 1
👉 https://a.co/d/7Wkm6MV

📖 The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 2
👉 https://a.co/d/ciqDJ09

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In this chapter reading from The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Volume 2, titled “RUNNIN,” the pressure is heavy and there’s no room to slow down.

As the crew continues to level up, the consequences of past decisions begin creeping closer. Trust is thin, paranoia is real, and everyone is running from something — the streets, the law, or the truth they refuse to face. Success comes fast, but peace never does.

This chapter captures the tension of survival, ambition, and the constant fear that comes with staying one step ahead. When the grind won’t let up, the question becomes: how long can you keep runnin’ before it all catches up?

Tap in for this raw chapter reading as the Park-Hill saga continues to unfold.

The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Vol. 1
👉 https://a.co/d/7Wkm6MV

The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew: Vol. 2
👉 https://a.co/d/ciqDJ09

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In this episode, Alicia Shanise breaks down the season 3 finale of Power Book IV: Force, Episode 10 — “Beginning of the End.”
Tommy Egan’s war in Chicago reaches a boiling point as alliances shift, betrayals are exposed, and the groundwork is laid for what’s coming next. From power plays to consequences, this finale delivers major moments that change the game moving forward.

Alicia dives into:

• The key turning points of the finale

• Character decisions that may haunt them next season

• What worked, what shocked us, and what didn’t

• Predictions for the future of Force and the Power Universe

This episode marks a turning point — because when power shifts, nothing stays the same.

Be sure to tune in to the upcoming reading segment:
The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew, Volume 2 — Chapter 7
A raw, character-driven chapter that continues to expand the Park-Hill universe.

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📖 Books by Alicia Shanise
The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew, Volume 1
👉 https://a.co/d/7Wkm6MV

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In this episode, Alicia Shanise continues the The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew chapter-by-chapter reading series with Volume 2, Chapter 6: “The Connect.”

As the crew’s money grows and the pressure intensifies, alliances are tested and business starts moving on a higher level. This chapter dives deeper into the mechanics behind the streets—who’s plugged in, who’s trusted, and how one connection can change everything. Power shifts quietly, loyalty is measured, and the foundation for future consequences is laid.

This reading pulls you deeper into the Park-Hill universe, where nothing is accidental and every move has a price.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and stay locked in.

Alicia Shanise is the author of The Tale of the Park-Hill Crew series, an urban-fiction saga rooted in loyalty, survival, ambition, and consequence.

📖 Vol. 1 Available on Amazon:
https://a.co/d/7Wkm6MV

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