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'Another Man', 80's R&B, and Bisexuality in Black Music


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In this Pride Month episode DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by journalist and author Starr Rocque. The trio discuss Barbara Mason's 1984 banger "Another Man" - a song that tackled bisexuality in Black music long before it became a mainstream conversation.

The conversation explores how songs like this, and its later hip-hop connections by Notorious B.I.G. and Nikki D, reflect the experiences people were having but rarely discussing openly. We examine the cultural impact of these narratives, the responsibility of storytelling in music, and why diverse romantic experiences matter in our musical landscape.

Starr Rocque Bio

Starr Rocque is a journalist and author. Her work has been featured by Fast Company, Vibe Magazine, PEOPLE Magazine, Vh1, Essence Magazine, American Urban Radio Networks and more. Her debut novel, "Bloggers Can't Be Trusted" is available on Amazon.

Follow Starr Rocque

Website: http://www.starrrocque.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starr_rocque

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starrenerhett/

Email: [email protected]

Chapter Markers

00:00 Opening Theme

00:16 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings

01:24 Introducing Guest Starr Rocque

03:34 Discussing 'Another Man' by Barbara Mason

09:37 Discussing the Theme of Cheating and Bisexuality in Black Music

12:33 Exposure to Queerness and Unlearning Biases

13:53 Nuanced Conversations in Music

16:30 Hip Hop and Queer Representation

23:14 Diverse Romantic Experiences in Music

27:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

28:51 Outro Theme

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