Since we all know that Memorial Day Weekend is the "unofficial" kick off of Summer, Jason and Greg have a fun discussion about which of the upcoming summer blockbusters they are most excited about. From The Avengers: Infinity War to Hereditary and Crazy Rich Asians, this will be a summer to remember at the movies. Plus, it's all about song of the summer? What constitutes the biggest songs on radio to be considered the IT song of the summer? We discuss everyone from Shawn Mendes, Childish Gambino to Cardi B as the top contenders!
HOW ARE YOU?
Greg starts off by discussing his show, "Bring it On (The Musica)l" with the Black Spectrum Theater in Queens, NY and how he wants to send love to his Tony Award winning director, Tonya Pinkins. Check out this clip of Tonya winning the 1992 Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress for Jelly's Last Jam.
Jason brings up his disgust with the racist lawyer, Aaron Schlossburg who went on a hateful rant in NYC a few weeks ago. Plus the current person residing in the White House Oval office and his use of the word "animals" when describing undocumented people.
Aaron Schlossberg's Racist Rant caught on video.
Racist Lawyer Kicked Out Of His Office Space. (NY Post, May 16, 2018)
Protesters Spite Racist Lawyer With Live Mariachi Band Outside Home. (NY Post, May 17, 2018)
Aaron Schlossberg Hiding Face Video (May 17, 2018)
Trump Calls 'Some' Illegal Immigrants Animals Video (CBS News. May 16, 2018)
Next Jason shares his appreciation for the legendary Janet Jackson when he saw an incredible behind the scenes rehearsal video.
Janet Jackson and Tina Landon, Behind the Scenes Rehearsal of "If"
Finally, Greg spreads the love for a few of his fellow Howard University alum, killing it in the entertainment industry.
Rayshun Lamar performs "Fallin" by Alicia Keys on The Voice (2018)
Pose (2018) FX Season 1 Official Trailer
Rise (2018) NBC Season 1 Official Trailer
SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER FILMS DISCUSSION
Our hosts share which summer blockbusters they are most excited for. With the release of this summers upcoming film, Crazy Rich Asians, they discuss if it's the Asian communities turn at their Hollywood moment ala Black Panther, Get Out and Hidden Figures within the Black community.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Official Trailer
Solo (2018) starring Donald Glover Official Trailer
Breaking In (2018) starring Gabrielle Union Official Trailer
Ocean's 8 (2018) starring Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna, Sandra Bullock and Anne Hathaway Official Trailer
Mama Mia 2: Here We Go Again (2018) Official Trailer
The Incredibles 2 (2018) Official Trailer
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) starring Constance Wu Official Trailer
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) controversy article.
Blackkk Klansman (2018) directed by Spike Lee Official Trailer
Sorry to Bother You (2018) starring Lakeith Stanfield Official Trailer
2018 'SONG OF THE SUMMER' DISCUSSION
Our hosts discuss "the rules" for what makes a song, song of the summer. Plus reveal their predictions for summer 2018 after looking back at the top songs of the summer from the last decade!
The Official, Mathematical Guide to the 2017 Song of Summer (The Ringer.com, May 2017)
Summer Songs 1958-2016: The Top 10 Tunes of Each Summer (Billboard.com, June 2017)
Childish Gambino - "This Is America" (Official Video)
Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin - "I Like It" [Official Audio]
Drake - "Nice For What" (Official Video)
Shawn Mendes "Lost In Japan" (Audio)
Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello - "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (Official Video)
SUMMER CONCERT LINKS
2018 Citi Concert Series on TODAY- Info and Line Up
Governor's Ball Music Festival- Info and Line Up
Panorama Music Festival- Info and Line Up
Hot 97 Summer Jam Music Concert- Info and Line Up
AfroPunk Summer Music Festival- Info and Line Up
Marcia Griffiths - Electric Boogie (The Electric Slide) (Promo Video)
RANDOM DISCUSSION LINKS
Dj Casper- Cha Cha Slide [Audio Only]
The Eagle Bar in NYC
Scandal (Season 6) Papa Pope Shoots His Girlfriend
BLACK 'N BOOZY SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES
Black 'n Boozy Social Media
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Jason A. Coombs Social Media
Instagram
Twitter
Gregory Lawrence Gardner Social Media
Instagram
Twitter
