For this episode, we take it back to Black bands' early beginnings with a group that valued musicianship and were trailblazers in dance hits, funk and R&B slow jams. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

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This week on Diary of a Black Band, Glyniss is giving the flowers to underrated group, Playa, a group that brought musicianship, soulful harmonies, and an alternative, futuristic edge to ’90s R&B. Their innovative sound was a blueprint to the genre, but even with unique raw talent, sometimes that's not enough in the music industry. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

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Glyniss is back talking about a group that valued musicianship and a pioneering, alternative, funky R&B sound. Unfortunately, that was also the reason for their downfall. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

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Quartet group Portrait debuted with an album that topped the charts and a single that was heard everywhere. But, when they decided to tap into a new sound, the industry pushed them to the side. Join our host Glyniss as she talks about this '90s R&B band and what could have been had they been given the chance. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

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R&B trio Brownstone's gospel and soul influence made them stand out during a time when R&B was in heavy competition. They also received a stamp of approval from the one and only King of Pop. Glyniss highlights their early years, raw, unfiltered vocals, and the cursed sophomore slump that made a powerhouse, fiery group in the industry fizzle away. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

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R&B duo Zhané were early pioneers of soulful and jazzy R&B and hip-hop. Our host Glyniss discusses their study of music, their individualism as a women-led duo staying in their own lane, and the pressures to conform to the status quo of the music industry. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

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R&B trio LeVert made a huge impact on the music industry between the '80s and late '90s with their innovative breakout hits, innovative sound, and their influence on soul and R&B. Our host Glyniss discusses their monumental career, their impact on the New Jack Swing, and how the group molded one of the biggest R&B stars of its time. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0okVP4JY8lj6yd2B1GFU7q?si=vnh-iNjUS4-Nx4NkKnSb2A&pi=TCo2gZa4TYCpG

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For the first episode of Diary of a Black Band, Glyniss talks about the "Candy Rain" Uptown music group, Soul For Real. She discusses their quick rise to superstardom, and what they could've become had they received the full support they needed in an ever-changing industry. Podcast artwork by Jonathan Mashack. Podcast Intro produced by Jaren Smith. 

Spotify link to playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0okVP4JY8lj6yd2B1GFU7q?si=vnh-iNjUS4-Nx4NkKnSb2A&pi=TCo2gZa4TYCpG

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The podcast where Glyniss, your favorite old soul music historian, reminisces on Black music groups, their legacy, biggest hits and underrated gems in their catalog. Follow us @diaryofblackband on Instagram. Podcast artwork by: Jonathan Mashack. Podcast intro music produced by: Jaren Smith.