In the season one finale Quisha and Nancy discuss who has earned a place on the Mount Rushmore for this era of R&B. Discover who they chose and why, and let us know your own R&B Mount Rushmore picks in the comments. Stay tuned for season two!

In one day and out the next. Quisha and Nancy talk about the songs that haven’t aged well over time. What songs are most shocking after revisiting? And why did these songs do so well with audiences? The ladies discuss these questions and more.

This week Quisha and Nancy discuss the phenomenon that was blue eyed soul. They discuss the artists who personify this genre the most and they pose the question “What’s the difference between appropriation and appreciation?”

Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UyrYcKGg83RbDBbBvfqEg?si=f8nb5acRSlyfb2R4SLX1Kg

“What did he say?!” We don’t know and we aren’t sure we care. This week Nancy welcomes a special guest to discuss songs they love even though the lyrics are a mystery. Why are audiences drawn to these songs? They’ll discuss this and more.

Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sLnGTPtTzcLfQRlN9dKxP?si=hmXOvsYXSb28s7wNFCHxeQ

It’s time to go DUMB…at least according to ChatGPT. Quisha and Nancy ask ChatGPT for the 10 most iconic songs from Bay Area rappers. They talk about their favorites and also discuss why the hyphy movement was so popular in the early 2000s.

Sources for the episode: San Francisco Standard article

By Alan Chazaro

https://sfstandard.com/2022/04/02/we-were-hyphy-revisits-the-glory-days-of-mid-2000s-bay-area-hip-hop/

Documentary “We Were Hyphy”

Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/661gKA7ZUwy1onro3qlmhM?si=Y0U6EKklR-2jBN0QDEKVNw

This wedding was LIT. In today's episode Quisha and Nancy take a look back at the Int’l Players Anthem music video. From style, to cars, to wedding drama this video does not disappoint.

It’s time to give Aaliyah her flowers. In this episode Quisha and Nancy reminisce about Aaliyah’s style, her influence, and the legacy she left behind.

Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PqfsX14mImwtU6ge1A8Y6?si=ovQVNqOXSIKcNhiTEPWEqQ

It’s 2000 and you need to pick members for a new girl group to take over the radio waves and go platinum (remember those concepts?). The question is which three singers do you choose? In this episode we find out as Quisha and Nancy draft three icons from the era to be in their girl groups.

Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uSOxsP8YWoM9aqLWlkc8O?si=2LIPfXQIQJGNyps1OQ261A

Episode Description: It’s the year of the gentleman in this week’s episode where Quisha and Nancy discuss their love of Neyo, debate is he truly underrated as an artist?, and deep dive into one of his best albums of the time.

Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4YFYFPl8N5NkQRrkDKEmFH?si=6f658b6fd1b04362

Quisha and Nancy have invited a guest (and fan favorite) to talk about all things samples. They’ll cover the most surprising songs that are samples in the genre and some of their favorites of the era. There’s even a game to test the guest’s musical prowess.

Check out the songs discussed in this episode and a few that didn’t make the cut here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7rpLCGXX6bGzLogAxh2sBz?si=85bccedf6fb543b0