In this first episode of the second season of VHC, we kick off Black History Month with taking you on a journey of the little known and unknown facts and gems of Black Musical History, starting with the rich legacy and importance of the song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.

Featured Music:

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” performed by Kirk Franklin

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” performed by Mary Mary

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” performed by Beyoncé

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” performed by Sheryl Lee Ralph

“Star-Spangled Banner” performed by Whitney Houston

“Star-Spangled Banner" performed by Marvin Gaye

“Star-Spangled Banner" performed by En Vogue

In the Season One Finale of VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) it is full of gratitude, shout outs and a bit of a personal story and trials and triumphs that led me to this moment! Also, got a chance to share a little bit of what we have coming in Season Two in February 2024!!!

In this very special holiday edition episode of VHC, we are taking a journey through some of my TOP 5 favorite "Uncorny" holiday tunes as well as diving into the history of the Christmas Holiday song.

Song Credits:

“White Christmas” by The Drifters

Album: “White Christmas / The Bells of St. Mary's” ℗ 1954 Atlantic Recording Corp.

“The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)” by Nat King Cole

Album: “Christmas Classics” ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC

“Jesus Is The Reason For The Season” by Kirk Franklin & The Family

Album: “Christmas” ℗ 1996 Gospocentric

“8 Days (Of Hannukah)” by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Album: “It's a Holiday Soul Party” ℗ Daptone Records (BMI/ASCAP)

“Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto” by Snoop Dogg

Album: "Christmas on Death Row" ℗ 1996 Death Row Records/gamma

“Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto” by James Brown

Album: “Soulful Christmas” ℗ 1968 Universal Records, a

“O Holy Night” by Mariah Carey

Album: “Merry Christmas” ℗ 1994 Columbia Records, a division

“Soul Holidays” by The Sounds Of Blackness

Album: “The Night Before Christmas - A Musical Fantasy” ℗

In the last "All Things Music" episode of the season! And we had a chance to chat with actor/singer/musician, Rob Murat about his debut album "Good Day, Good People" his music collaborations, balancing between his music and acting career and the state of R&B music today.

In this episode, we had a chance to talk with Jack Price, a retired concert pianist about his incredible musical career and how it led up to him starting Price Attractions, a marketing agency for artists to find musical opportunities and much more.

In this fun new episode, we are taking a dive into theme songs, specifically my TOP 10 television theme songs of the past, from “All That” to “Living Single” to “Full House” and even the iconic daytime soap, “As the World Turns” and the history of the television show theme music.

Credits:

“As the World Turns” Theme – Composed by: Charles F. Paul

“Jelinda's Theme (The Jelinda Suite)” (As the World Turns Theme

“California Dreams” Theme – Performed by: Steve Tyrell,

“Everywhere You Look” (Full House Theme) – Performed by:

“Second Time Around” (Step By Step) – Performed by: Jesse Frederick & Teresa James

“Eve” Theme – Performed by: Missy Elliott

“Moesha” Theme - Performed by Brandy

“Living Single” Theme – Performed by: Queen Latifah

“In Living Color” Theme – Performed by: Heavy D

“A Different World” Theme – Performed by: Phoebe Snow (1987), Aretha Franklin (1988) and Boyz II Men (1992)

"All That" Theme – Performed by: TLC

In this episode, we’re taking a look at the North Carolinian roots of three musical greats, Nina Simone, John Coltrane and Etta Baker.

Song Credits:

“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone

I Put A Spell On You ℗ A Verve Label Group Release; ℗ 1965

“Sinnerman” by Nina Simone

Pastel Blues ℗ A Verve Label Group Release; ℗ 1965 UMG

“Backlash Blues” by Nina Simone

Summer Of Soul (... Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be

“I Put a Spell on You” by Nina Simone

I Put A Spell On You ℗ A Verve Label Group Release; ℗ 1965

“Blues Minor” by John Coltrane

The Complete Africa / Brass Sessions ℗ 1961 The Verve Music

“Africa” by John Coltrane

The Complete Africa / Brass Sessions ℗ 1978 UMG Recordings,

“Pearl, Pearl, Pearl” by Flatt & Scruggs

16 Biggest Hits ℗ 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

“Foggy Mountain Special” by Flatt & Scruggs

Foggy Mountain Jamboree (Expanded Edition) ℗ Originally released 1954. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

In this episode, we’re continuing with our special segments of “All Things Music” and we’re chatting with DJ, electronic violinist, overall musical performer/entertainer and fellow podcaster, Asher Laub on a range of topics in music, including the state of working musicians, mental health and songwriting credits.

In this special and fun episode, we’re going on a little journey into how Diana “The BOSS” Ross influenced Beyoncé “Queen Bey” Knowles-Carter!

Song Credits:

“No, No, No Pt. 2” by Destiny’s Child ℗ 1998 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

“Where Did Our Love Go?” by The Supremes ℗ A Motown Records Release; ℗ 1964 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Baby Love” by The Supremes ℗ 1964 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Come See About Me” by The Supremes ℗ 1966 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Stop! In the Name of Love” by The Supremes ℗ A Motown Records Release; ℗ 1965 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé (feat. Jay-Z) ℗ 2003 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross ℗ 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You Going To)” by

“I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross ℗ 1980 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Love Hangover” by Diana Ross ℗ 1976 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. 

“Dreamgirls” ℗ 2006 DreamWorks L.L.C.

In this episode we are celebrating the 50TH Anniversary of Hip-Hop by focusing on the “Timbaland & Missy Sound”. We’re diving deep into the backstory behind how their collaboration came about and how their new innovative sound completely change the game of Hip-Hop and R&B as well as other genres during the mid to late 1990s and beyond!

Songs:

“Up Jumps Da Boogie” by Timbaland & Magoo (feat. Missy

“Luv 2 Luv Ya” by Timbaland & Magoo - Welcome To Our World ℗ 1997 Blackground Records, LLC

“Beats 4 Da Street (Intro)” by Aaliyah (feat. Missy Elliott) - One In A Million ℗ 1996 Blackground Records, LLC

“Cheers 2 U” by Playa - Cheers 2 U ℗ A Def Jam Recordings Release; ℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Make it Hot” by Nicole Wray (feat. Missy Elliott) - Make It Hot ℗ 1998 Elektra Entertainment Group, A Division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

“Pony” by Ginuwine - Ginuwine... The Bachelor ℗ 1996 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

“Rosa Parks” by OutKast - Aquemini ℗ 1998 Arista Records LLC

“One in a Million” by Aaliyah - One In A Million ℗ 1996 Blackground Records, LLC

"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by Missy Elliott - Supa Dupa Fly ℗ 1997 Elektra Entertainment Group, A Division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

“All Ya’ll” by Timbaland & Magoo (feat. Tweet & Sebastian) - Indecent Proposal ℗ 2001 Blackground Records, LLC