The Black Umbrella

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we just take a load off and talk about what’s on my mind. 

WOTD: Movie- a story or event by a camera as a set of moving images shown in a theater or television

Question: if you could choose an album to be made into a movie, what would it be?

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Lisa Page-Brooks- “The Grateful Chant”

Glorilla- “Hollon”

Jordan Ward & Joony- “Jealousy”

J’onn- Boy meets world

Future- MIXTAPE PLUTO

Jae Stephens- SELLOUT

Katy Perry- 143

Yseult- MENTAL

Xenia Manasseh- LOVE/HATE Pt. 2

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where she highlights the difference between trauma bonding and peer bonding. 

WOTD: Theme Song- a song or melody strongly associated with someone or something.

Question: “What theme song went #1 on your Theme Song Hot 100?!” -Nick @creat1ve on Twitter

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Monaleo ft. Stunna 4 Vegas- “passenger princess”

Leon Thomas- “Far Fetched”

Joey Bada$$- “TELL ME” ft. Chlöe

Katy Perry ft. Doechii- “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE”

Chasen Day- STRANGE BUT TRUE

Maddie & Tae- What A Woman Can Do

GAWD- Cathedral City Supreme 

Jordin Sparks- No Restrictions

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frechie where she talks all about living in a scarcity mindset and shares tips on how to combat it.

WOTD: Menu- a list of dishes available in a restaurant 

Question: If you were to have a menu item named after you what would it be?

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Flo Milli ft. coop&gg- “Wet Dreams” 

Xenia Manassah- “Bad Side” 

Samoht- “I Win” 

Essosa- Essie’s World

LARA’ - Luvology 

Paris Hilton- Infinite Icon

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he runs a fun 20-question segment giving listeners a chance to learn more about the hosts. 

WOTD: Island- a piece of land surrounded by water.

Question: If you owned an island would you want it to be?

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Victoria Monét & Usher- “SOS”

Halle- “Because I Love You” 

STANLEY- “Intermission” 

Kehlani- While We Wait 2

Doechii- Alligator Bites Never Heal

Big Sean- Better Me Than You

Tank and The Bangas- The Heart, The Mind, The Soul

Muni Long- Revenge 

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss what having a “third space” means and reflect on the third spaces we had as children that impacted our lives. 

WOTD: Name- a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Junglepussy- “Effortless”

Doechii- “BOOM BAP” 

Kimbra- “I Wonder”

PHABO- “Kissing in Da Club”

Tank and The Bangas, Samara Joy & Robert Glasper- “Remember”

Elmiene- “Light Work” 

Chxrry22- “Poppin Out (Mistakes)”

Day 26- Day Ones

Xavier Omär & ELHAE- Truth Be Told 

Sabrina Carpenter- Short n’ Sweet

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie takes a tearful moment and turns it into reigniting our fire and being excited about life again. What do you do to pick yourself up when you’re feeling lost? What is something you are excited about in your life currently?

WOTD: Demure- reserved, modest, and shy

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Lisa- “New Woman” ft. Rosalía  

Fousheé- “war”

Kyle Dion- “Cum Again”

Coco Jones- “Sweep It Up” 

Jordin Sparks- “Remember” 

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars- “Die With A Smile” 

Tinashe- Quantum Baby

Gucci Mane- Greatest Of All  Trappers- Gangsta Grillz Edition

MALIA - Back In My Body

YG - Just Re’d Up 3

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Wes leads us in a discussion about acknowledging the growth beneath the surface that sometimes gets ignored. 

WOTD: Independent-  not requiring or relying on others

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Durand Bernarr- “READY!”

AMAKA- “Slow Rush”

TAVE- “No More Maybes ft. Bibi Bourelly & India Shawn

Leon Thomas- “Mutt”

Doechii- “SUNDAY’S BEST”

LION BABE- Freekish (EP)

Ambré- i do this sh*t in my sleep (EP)

Chlöe- Trouble In Paradise 

Ravyn Lenae- Bird’s Eye

Latto- Sugar Honey Iced Tea 

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Nika asks us one simple question. What would you do if you could just have an F- It day?

WOTD: Potluck- a gathering where guests bring food to share, often homemade dishes. 

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Äyanna- “Boys Like U”

FLO- “Check” 

Saweetie- “My Best” 

Charlie xcx & Billie Eilish- “Guess” 

Xavier Omär & ELHAE- “Luv 4 U” 

Big Sean- “On Up”

Maxwell- “Simply Beautiful” 

Doechii- “FLORIDA WATA” 

Jhene Aiko- “guidance”

Foucheé- “still around”

Kimbra- “Keen” 

Khalid- Sincere

Wiz Khalifa- Wiz Owens

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie leads us in a discussion on receiving a return on investment (ROI) of energy with different relationships in our lives. 

WOTD: Child- When you decide to have a child what do you think would be different to teach them? 

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

J’onn- “Thru the night” 

Sukihana- “Suki Suki”

Ravyn Lenaee- “One Wish” ft. Childish Gambino

Muni Long- “Ruined Me

Jorja Smith- “High”

Mustard- Faith Of A Mustard

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he leads us in a discussion about the levels of access we give to others and ourselves in life. We give ourselves a 1-10 sliding scale grade in the Family, Friends, Work, Romantic Partners, and Self categories and then discuss in-depth why we chose said scores and if we are happy with them. 

WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses. 

Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). 

New music:

Big Sean- “Yes” 

LAYA- “Ain’t Sad About It”

Tinashe- “Nasty” (Remix) w/ Chlöe & Tyga

MALIA- “Bad Manners” 

JADE- “Angel Of My Dreams”

JT- City Cinderella

Childish Gambino- Bando Stone and The New World 

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

TBU Season 6 Playlist:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5

Follow Us: @tbupodcast

Email Us: [email protected]