The Black Umbrella

Happy #TBUthursday

In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about her own ideas for what should get a presidential ban within Los Angeles, stealing folks' food right off their doorstep, and movie etiquette in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Genia, Fana Hues, Ravyn Lenae, and FLO in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella, 

Word: MacGyver-to make, form, or repair (something) with what is conveniently on hand

Question: What is something in your household that someone had to MacGyver?

GUTS OF WIND: 

NEW MUSIC

Throwback: Kelis- “Blindfold Me”

Pop culture:  

Singles: 

• Genia- “CAN’T WAIT”

Album: 

• Fana Hues- Catch n’ Release

• Ravyn Lenae- Blue Island

• FLO- THERAPY AT THE CLUB

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 talks about the DJ Fucky Butt (DJ Envy) not washing his crack until he was a grown man, a baby shower beatdown, how being a yapper can ruin a bag, and The Odyssey in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Cardi B, Natanya, Ari Lennox, DESTIN CONRAD, Ariana Grande, Odeal, Charli xcx in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella, asking us if we were to pick one dating show to be on, what would it be and why?

Word: Elevate- to lift up or make higher

Question: What is something besides money that would elevate your life today?

GUTS OF WIND: 

Throwback: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas- “Dancing in the Street”

Pop culture: 

-Martha Reeves sings the national anthem at women’s pro baseball league 

Martha Reeves singing US national anthem

Singles: 

• Cardi B- “AH HA”

• Natanya- “PLAY WITH A KISS!”

• Ari Lennox- “Hookah Baby” 

• Wale- “Overthink” ft. Elmiene

• DESTIN CONRAD- “I LOVE YOUR BODY”

Album: 

• $TARFACE (Tyga) - $TARFACE 

• Ariana Grande- petal

• Odeal- For A Good Time

• Charli xcx- Music, Fashion, Film

• LVRS PARADISE (SIDE B)

• Isaiah Falls

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 talks about the 40+ years of tradition behind mooning an Amtrak train and the Eagle love triangle rocking the nation in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Flo Milli, Victoria Monét, Rico Nasty WILLOW, and Tyla in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to address how trust, loyalty, and honesty are all key factors in a REAL friendship. Many people are keeping company with those who don’t possess all three.

Word: argument- a coherent series of reason, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view. 

Question: What celebrity are you picking to help cuss someone out in an argument? 

GUTS OF WIND: 

Singles: 

• Flo Milli- “HOT AS A BIC” 

• Victoria Monét- “Reach Out” 

Album: 

• Rico Nasty- RX 

• WILLOW- The Thread

• Tyla- A*POP

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 talks about Spain winning the World Cup, Trinity and Bryce winning Love Island, Doo-Doo Lettuce, and the SZA blues in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Saucy Santana, Coco Jones, Tinashe, Steve Lacy, Syd, Ambré, Masego, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to address respect when it comes to being called the name you’ve been given.

Word: Boss-  a person who exercises control or authority

Question: Who is a fictional boss you know you couldn’t work for?

GUTS OF WIND: 

Singles: 

• Saucy Santana- “Quiet on the Creek” 

• Coco Jones- “Body So Tea”

• Tinashe- “Crash Out”

Album: 

• Kelela- new avatar

• Steve Lacy- Oh yea?

• Syd- Beard

• Ambré- PEYOTE

• Masego- Fix Your Face

• Larry June- Who Coppin 

• Davion Farris- Alchemy 

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 & Happy Pride!

In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the B2K & Pretty Ricky Verzuz, folks recording at the function, and a remarkable soloist who is the definition of one band one sound in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Muni Long, Steve Lacey, Lucky Daye, Shenseea, Naomi Sharon, kwn, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika educated us on just how much stress can affect our bodies in this week's Under Our Umbrella.

Word: Heat- a hot place or situation 

Question: How are you taking advantage of the heat this summer?

GUTS OF WIND: 

Throwback: Mariah Carey- “Fourth of July”

Singles: 

• Muni Long- “Richest” 

• Steve Lacy- “is it cool?” ft. SZA

• Lucky Daye- “Nowhere Fast” 

• Beyoncé- “MORNING DEW (DONK)

• Shenseea- “BRUCKSWEAT”

Album: 

• Naomi Sharon- No Sleep In Paradise

• kwn- and all pride aside

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 & Happy Pride!

In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about folks' inappropriate behavior during Juneteenth celebrations in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Glenn Lewis, Key Glock, Chloe, MNEK, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes discusses staying in touch with reality and not being too swept up in the “what if?” cycle.

Word: Heat- a hot place or situation 

Question: How are you taking advantage of the heat this summer?

GUTS OF WIND: 

Throwback: 

New Music: 

• AZ Chike- “Packed Up”

• MNEK- “REVERSE!!”

• Skilla Baby- “Face Card” w/ Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller

Album: 

• Tierra Whack- WHACK’S MUSEUM 

• PJ Morton- Saturday Night / Sunday Morning

• YG- THE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB 

• Chlöe- Resurrection

• Key Glock- PROJECT X

• Dylan Sincalir- Make You Feel

• Glenn Lewis- Overture

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 & Happy Pride!

In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship & inventions we love in the For The Birds segment. Wes takes a small trip to Love Island and brings some new music from Infinity Song, Olivia Rodrigo, THE-DREAM, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie does a six-month check-in with us in this week's Under Our Umbrella.

WOTD: Wish- to have a desire for

Question: Do you know what you would wish for if you had a one-wish willow?

GUTS OF WIND: 

Throwback: Candice Boyd- “Netflix”

New Music: 

• Ambré- “Go To Hell”

• Natanya- “CANDYLAND!” 

• THE-DREAM- “Tampa” ft. USHER

Album: 

• Olivia Rodrigo- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

• Infinity Song- INFINITY SONG 

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 & Happy Pride!

In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about bringing kissing in the club back, unwanted guests in dreams, dogs having no home training, and unhinged men in the For The Birds segment. Wes visits the nut farm to check on Kelly Pecan Price and brings some new music to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes us straight to Love Island and asks us how we would navigate the villa in this week's Under Our Umbrella.

WOTD: Karaoke- a device that plays instrumental accompaniments for a selection of songs of which the user sings along and that record the users singing with the music.

Question: You have to lip sync karaoke for your life. What song are you performing?

GUTS OF WIND: 

New Music: 

• Sy’Rai- “Late Night”

• Steve Lacy- “the feeling”

• Juvenile- “Shake Ya Booty Muscles”

• FLO- “Don’t Break Her Heart”

• Lainey Wilson & John Mayer- “Phone, Keys, Wallet”

• Tinashe- “Too Easy”

• Fana Hues- “Recognize”

Album: 

• Rasheeda- Peach Season 

• Vince Staples- Cry Baby

• Inayah- Therapy Wasn’t Enough

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 & Happy Pride!

All LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals have a place here in the #TBUfamily. Wes has us go back and identify some of our first memories of pride.

WOTD: Erase- to nullify the effect or force of 

Question: What is something you would erase from the world forever?

GUTS OF WIND: 

New Music: 

Singles: 

• Ravyn Lenae- “Handle”

• WILLOW- “Talk On The Hill”

• Ariana Grande- “hate that i made you love me”

• YG- GANG BIZNESS ft. paygotti

• Monaleo- “Everythang Pinka”

Albums:

•  Chxrry- U, Me & My Ego

• Latto- Big Mama

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!

Frenchie gives us glowing reviews of the new movies I Love Boosters and Is God Is in this week's For The Birds segment. Wes gives us new music from Tiffany, kwn, Tyga, and 6LACK in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Frenchie encourages us to let go of things that no longer serve us in life, even if they’re not necessarily harming us. Life comes with many things, and holding on to too much of anything can be overwhelming. 

WOTD: Battle- a usually lengthy contest, struggle, or controversy 

Question: What would be your winning move in a dance battle? 

GUTS OF WIND: 

New Music: 

Singles: 

• Tiffany “Tiffany” Evans- “Treat Me Like A Princess”

• kwn- “touch myself/idea of love”

• Tyga- “2POPS”

Albums: 

• 6LACK- Love is the New Gangsta

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!