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In MelaNews, Javon talks Fenty featuring The Super Bowl and entices the team with some unsurprising, but emboldening statistics regarding women of color in the music industry. In light of Marvel’s most recent  release, Jasmine solicits an admission of superhero fatigue in What the Flick and finds a split in the team’s first impressions of the newest season of Netflix’s YOU. Finally, Jace showcases the latest in on-the-rise indie artists and gives a peek inside Volume 20 of the LMGMHP playlist. 

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This week the team welcomes Philadelphia-based educator and content producer, Marquise Richards into the All Artist Studio to discuss the essentiality of building a bridge between academia and the hood. With an acute focus on deconstructing and reimagining masculinity with care and intention, join the conversation as Marquise illustrates the importance of uplifting and protecting the sub-community that is the future generation of black men. 

In MelaNews, Javon highlights the most noteworthy Grammy moments and prompts the team with a thought provoking prediction. Jasmine reports the latest in television by breaking down exactly why fan favorite shows fall victim to the new cancellation pandemic. Finally, in a special Pass The Aux, Jace invites singer/songwriter, QUEZ, into the studio to walk through his journey as an independent artist and discuss the merit of finding your sound and source of inspiration.

Marquise
Marquise Richards is an activist, podcaster, content producer, and educator that aims to bridge academia and the hood.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marquisedavon/
Linkedtree - https://linktr.ee/marquisedavon

 
QUEZ
Linkfly - https://linkfly.to/30113TYjHWj
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quexz_/
Ten 23 EP - https://open.spotify.com/album/79tlcXFKEqitfUFpNGF58u
Legs Shakin single - https://open.spotify.com/track/51YTP1lywJ8kHKTi6zum7C?si=570913ac570747b4

Show notes article:
Did your favorite TV show get canceled? Here are 7 reasons it might have. - Vox - https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/5/16/15633120/why-tv-shows-get-canceled-ratings-arent-everything
Why does Netflix cancel so many shows? This might be the explanation | BGR
https://bgr.com/tech/why-does-netflix-cancel-so-many-shows-this-might-be-the-explanation/

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The team kicks off Season 3 with a special guest, Wize Grazette — Chief Product Officer and Founder of The Indie Creative Network, to discuss the rewards and challenges of posturing your voice as an independent artist. Join the discussion and the debut of the brand new All Artist Studio for a conversation on the power of tech platforming for creatives of color in today’s media landscape.  

Javon reports a jump in Melanews with the discourse on subscription prices for Apple Music listeners and the strategic metric used by recording labels that can obscure independent artists. Jasmine covers the latest in Hollywood’s award season, along with the most noteworthy nominations and wins so far. Jace accidentally rallies the crew for a debate on one of the industry’s hottest artists and gives a play-by-play on what’s new in music.

Show Notes:
Spotify skip rate story - https://medium.com/@itsnorequests/what-is-an-average-skip-rate-on-spotify-c7d70b95918d
Apple subscription story - https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/over-80-of-apple-music-subscribers-listened-to-spatial-audio-in-2022/
Tyler Perry District story - https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/tyler-perry-studios-could-soon-include-brand-new-entertainment-district/UBZAQDAYEBFW5KSXKG5JWQKKQM/

New Music: 

• Ice Spice - Like..? (EP) 
  • Gangsta Boo ft. Lil Tjay
  • Princess Diana 
• Dende - Before We Crash (EP) 
  • Better Than Him 
  • Round Trip To Atlanta 
• Kota The Friend - Lyrics to GO, Vol. 4 
  • Tibet
  • Life Lessons
• Gloss Up - Before The Gloss Up 
• Little Sims - No Thank You 
• Coco Jones - What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) 
  • No Chaser
  • Fallin 
• SZA - SOS 
• Kelela - Contact (Single) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GT9SmA1vlI

The Combat Jack Show - https://soundcloud.com/thecombatjackshow

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Let Me Get My Headphones is no ordinary podcast group. We are an episodic interview-based podcast experience at the intersection of XXL magazine freshman class and late-night TV. Let Me Get My Headphones is a nexus where artist experience, bravery, and history intersect. Our global platform supplies independent artists of all types who seek to promote their talents with digital solutions to achieve results. We believe that artists at every level matter, and we support those who keep art alive.

The podcast experience is available biweekly on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and more. Each show varies in duration but tends to be less than 2 hours when published.  

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For the LMGMHP Season 2 Finale, the team welcomes TikTok creator, fashion visionary, and studying aerospace engineer, Julian Carter into the All Artist series to discuss how the mundane can influence creativity and functionality in fashion. Join the conversation as Julian shares his approach to content creation and uses his authenticity and engineering innovation as the touchpoint for his designs and explorative personal style.

In MelaNews, Javon cautions the team about the dangers of earbud misuse and gives the latest on new Cardi B management. Jasmine rallies the guys for a discussion about the “death of the movie star” and the latest happenings in F1. Jace talks all things music, from Ticketmaster investigations to thoughts on Lizzo and the stigma of pop. 

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Join Jasmine, Jace, and Javon for the 2nd Annual Friendsgiving episode. In this bonus episode, they welcome back friends of the show, @kiaspeaks, and @justplainjaz, for a discussion about the obsession with romantic relationships and the importance of interpersonal platonic friendship. 

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This week the team welcomes designer and entrepreneur, Joel Carter into the groupchat to discuss his fashion brand, Luna Park, and its newly vitalized sister company, Norbor Beauty. Listen as Joel shares his approach to the role of Creative Director by conjoining his Liberian and New York roots to form a purposeful and earnestly impassioned vision for the future of fashion and Black beauty, while carrying sustainability at its forefront and using it as a vehicle to build and uphold community. 

Javon recaps the latest in crypto-fraud, big failures in big tech, and the current election cycle. Jasmine enlists the guys for a game of Name That Character in What The Flick, while Jace warms the team up for Grammy season. 

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This week, Javon returns to the MelaNews desk for the very latest in social media trends, prepares the team for midterm elections, and Week 10 of the LMGMHP Fantasy Football League. Jasmine and the guys enter the world of Westeros one last time as they break down the House of The Dragon season finale and anticipate what's to come for the actors both on and offscreen. Finally, join the crew in discussion as Jace pinpoints the ever-elusive link between antisemitism, and anti-blackness, and how the two create a solid through-line to white supremacy.

Show Notes (Links hyperlinked):
Why Kanye West Can’t Sell His ‘White Lives Matter’ T-Shirts - Capital B
Unpacking Kanye West’s Antisemitic Remarks and Kyrie Irving’s actions
Exploring hate: How antisemitism fuels white nationalism
Kyrie Irving needs to answer for promoting antisemitism

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This week the team welcomes Kayla Dixon, the Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of MmmM: A Dirty Magazine into the groupchat to dive into her publication’s mission to portray Black sexuality with sophistication, artistry, and progression at its center. 

Jasmine, Jace, and Javon continue Fantasy football league matchups, but not before a detour into the fake meat industry. Join as the crew prepares for a close to the F1 season and decide on Team Green or Team Black as a war brews in Westeros. 

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Join Jace, Jasmine, and Javon's return to NFL leaderboards as they continue Fantasy League matchups and discuss hip-hop's newest breakup. It's a family affair in Westeros this week with the team dissecting the newest episodes of The House of the Dragon and Jace acting as the in-house Maester. Jasmine scouts the guys for a game of Tag Yourself, keeping it light with a few rounds of themed, rapid-fire questions to put their creativity to the test.

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