The Black Umbrella

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses a beautiful wedding, including the groom giving his best man a long, warm embrace, and a woman leaving everything behind for a man in Jamaica living a double life, in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from Mahalia, Skepta, Snoh Aalegra, John Legend, Young Miami, Laila!, and Anderson.Paak/Cordae in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the year in review and excitement for what’s to come next season :).

Word: Costume- an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing

Question: What would your costume be if you were invited to Heidi Klum’s costume party?

GUST OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC 

Pop culture:

- Keyshia Cole  

Singles:

• Mahalia- 5 stages of heartbreak 

• Skepta- Pandora’s Box 

• Snoh Aalegra- I Love You 

Albums:

• John Legend- MUSE

• Young Miami- Watch Dis!

• Laila!- We’ll Never Be This Young Again

• Anderson.Paak & Cordae- Heavy Is the Crown 

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. We update it weekly with the music we discuss on the show! 

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses black women’s innovative contribution to the friendly skies, in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from KenTheMan, AMAKA, K. Michelle, Lucky Daye, Nao, and Ashe in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the dangers of strictly relying on AI for help with mental health. 

Word: Candy - a confection made with sugar and often flavoring and filling

Question: You didn’t get candy for Halloween; what are you handing out instead?

GUST OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC 

Singles:

• Snoh Aalegra- “Karma”

Albums:

• KenTheMan- I Love 304s

• AMAKA- Love It Alone EP

• K Michelle- Jesus & Whiskey 

• Lucky Daye- ALOUD!

• Nao- Autumn

• Ashe- The Girl Of Your Dreams

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show! 

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses porcelain throne pictures on dating apps & Toby McGuire officiating his recent ex-wife's wedding in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from Young Nudy, Teezo Touchdown, Jade Novah, Nippa, Dawn Richard, and Joyce Wrice in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the dangers of strictly relying on AI for help with mental health. 

Word: Outer space - space immediately outside the earth's atmosphere

Question: If we were to live in outer space like Zenon, do you think you’d be doing the same job?

GUST OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Throwback: Sharon Redd- “Can You Handle It”

Pop culture:  

Kelly Clarkson V. Art of Play

Singles:

Yung Nudy- “Who Dat Is”

Teezo Touchdown- “HONEYMOON NIGHT”

 Jade Novah- “777”

Album:

Nippa- Homegrown EP

Dawn Richard- creole culture

Joyce Wrice-  MACHIKO

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show! 

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses ComplexCoon, tariffs on tomatoes, and Rick Ross’s “fresh out” Italian meal in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from earthsignchels, Lil Nas X, Sasha Keable, Meshell Ndegochello, and Victoria Monét in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the evolution we all have with the things, people, and surroundings that make us happy.

Word: Travel- to go on or as if on a trip or tour: 

Question: If you were to go back in time, what from today would you show someone in the past?

GUST OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Throwback: Brandy- Almost Doesn’t Count

Singles: 

Earthsignchels- “CRAZY?”

Lil Nas X- “World’s Greatest!”

Sasha Keable- “options”

Album: 

Meshell Ndegeocello- Synonym

Victoria Monét- Frequency Of Love

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses Lucky Daye and his “manhawk” and asks us about our favorite fall activities in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from Jean Deux, Bree Runway, Zyah Bell, Yseult, Maeta, Jae Stephens, Re Lxuise, Tinashe, and more in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the continued attacks on education during Trump's reign. 

Word: Game- a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules, with the participants in direct opposition to each other

Question: Which celebrities do you think you’d have a fun game night with?

GUST OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Singles:

Jean Deaux- “Immaculate”

Bree Runway- “BAGS OF YEN”

Zyah Bell- “What Lovers Do”

Yseult- “Superstar”

Maeta- “Decimate”

Album: 

Ré Lxuise- I AM

Jae Stephens- AUDACITY

Tank- EXPERIENCE

Tinashe- Popstar

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. We update it weekly with the music we discuss on the show! 

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses hazardous hydrox, KWN, and how straying away from what you know could cost you a friend or two in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from Adam Oh, GAWD, AZ Chike, Chaka Khan, Miley Cyrus,  and MNEK in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the infuriating microaggressions taking place in the Big Brother house. 

Word: Cozy- enjoying or affording warmth and ease: Snug

Question: What is necessary in your home to make your home more cozy?

GUST OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Throwback: 

Singles: -Adam Oh ft. Cakes Da Killa & Baby Tate- BIRDS & THE BEES

Album: 

- GAWD- PHATTER 

-  AZ Chike- No Rest for The Wicked   

- Chaka Khan- Chakzilla

- Miley Cyrus- Bass Persuades

-MNEK- BULLDOZER

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show! 

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses the fall of AZIZAM in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from John Legend, Tinashe, Victoria Monét, Miley Cyrus, LAYA, Natanya, & Jhené Aiko in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s under our umbrella, bringing a heartfelt perspective to letting go of people you love. 

Word: dream-a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep

Question: Do you have a favorite dream?

GUTS OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Throwback: Chrisette Michele- “Better”

Singles: 

• John Legend- “Daylight”

• Tinashe- Pillow Fight/ I’d Rather Be Alone

• Victoria Monét- “Juicy”

• Miley Cyrus- “Bass Persuades”

• LAYA- “Yeeha”

Album: 

• -Natanya- ATTITUDE ERA!- Jhené Aiko- Westside Whimsy

• Jhené Aiko- Westside Whimsy

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses Daejon Love’s 49ers fantasy and bringing limos back to the road in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Trim, AZ Chike, MIisha, Ogi & Anoop (sunandmooon), Sy’Rai, Majid Jordan, Dhai, Erykah Badu & The Alchemist in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss trying something new/ unfamiliar to you. 

Word: Trophy- something gained or given in victory or conquest, especially when preserved or mounted as a memorial

Question: What would you give yourself a trophy for?

GUTS OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Throwback: Dolly Parton- “Two Doors Down”

Singles: 

• -Trim- “Get Hit” 

• - AZ Chike ft. Tyler, The Creator- “Look Like My Mama”

• - Misha- “Goodbye” 

• - sunandmoon, Ogi & Anoop- “In The Movies”

Album: 

• -Sy’rai- Cold War

• - Majid Jordan- Two Roads

• Dahi- Black Boy (Alternative) 

• -Erykah Badu & The Alchemist- Before The World Blows

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show! 

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses the man in the satin pants, Donell Jones & Joe versus, and Mamdani's valiant leadership as mayor of NYC in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Girlfriend, Sinead Harnett, Coco Jones, Mariah Carey & Rochelle Jordan, Jorja Smith, Sam Smith, Cleo Sol, and Destin Conrad in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss 

Word: Maverick- an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

Question: Who do you believe is a maverick in music?

GUTS OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Singles: 

• Girlfriend- “All Of The Above”

• Sinead Harnett- “Love You”

• Coco Jones- “Love Me Through”  

• Lucky Daye- “Fly U Out”

• Mariah Carey w/ Rochelle Jordan- “Didn’t Mean To Turn You On”

Album: 

• Jorja Smith- What Are The Odds

• Sam Smith- Hazel Eyes

• Cleo Sol- Gentlewoman

• DESTIN CONRAD- “ROADRUNNER”

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show! 

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie asks us about our favorite snacks from back in the day that are no longer in production & the Camp Flog Gnaw lineup in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Laila!, Parisalexa, Tinashe, SiR, Quavo, Ayra Starr, and more. In this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss how we can better challenge ourselves as individuals.  

Word: Reunion- an act of reuniting: the state of being reunited 

Question: If you were to host the reunion of a reality TV show, which would it be?

GUTS OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Throwback: Omarion & RILEY- “Waiting” 

Pop culture:  

Singles: 

• Laila!- “ANGEL” ft. Teezo Touchdown

• Parisalexa- “HONEYMOON”

• Tinashe- “Melatonin”

• Flo Milli- “Too Bo$$y”

• SiR- “Back To Friends” 

• Quavo- “Trance (Walk It Down)” 

• Erykah Badu- “Witch Doctor”

Album: 

• Arin Ray- Limbo

• Nipsey Hussle- PROLIFIC

• Ashley Cooke- ashley cooke

• Ayra Starr- Starrgirl

TBU Season 8 Playlist: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H2mT2bJsJqZMfkvO1h8bb?si=1ddfca97208b4516

Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!