Views From The Chixx

Views From The Chixx

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  • EP 06 | Think I Won A Grammy
    It's our favorite time of the year, Grammy time! Nominations for the 2017 Grammys have been announced and we are quite pleased with the selections. In this episode we dissect some of our favorite episodes along with some of our predictions. Who do you think will take home the gold?
    56 min
  • EP 05 | Politics & Music Therapy
    It has been a nerve racking two weeks for MOST of us despite what the results say so in this week's episode we discuss the election, our feelings afterwards, and how we're coping through music.
    Music We Highlighted:
    • Andra Day - Rise Up
    • Amel Larrieux - Weather
    • Kendrick Lamar - Alright
    What We Discussed:
    • What we've learned through this whole experience
    • Dave Chappelle Saturday Night Live appearance
    Join the conversation! #ViewsPod
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    40 min
  • EP 04 | Social Media vs. The Artist
    In this week's episode we answer the question "Can social media make or break an artist?" As we know social media is a pillar for the success of many of our faves but at the same time it has its downside. Some artist have used it to their benefit while others simply need a permanent hiatus. Take a listen to hear our thoughts on the matter.
    Music We Highlighted:
    Tyus - Stay
    Big Sean - No More Interviews
    What Was Discussed:
    The Netflix documentary "The Island President" about the Maldives
    Confessions of a former street team hustler
    The good, the bad, and the ugly of social platforms
    Big Sean....underrated or nah?
    Chance the Rapper...Chance the Rapper...Chance the muthafuckin Rapper
    This just in!! Kanye HAS feelings ya'll!
    Flat Tummy tea and all its lies
    Join the conversation! #viewspod
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    59 min
  • EP 03 | Throwbacks and Comebacks
    In this week's episode we ran down a few artists who are giving us major nostalgia. We feature Madonna who have withstood the test of time, the fall of Chingy and the chicken head, as well as the return of our girl JoJo!
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    WHAT WE DISCUSSED:
    Kanye vs The World (ain't no more niggas in Paris bih!)
    Why Kim K isn't good for Beyonce's "brand"
    Coachella stories and witnessing Drake and Madonna snogging
    Our throwback and comeback picks
    Mini review of JoJo's new album "Mad Love"
    MUSIC REFERENCED:
    Jordan Rakei - Rooftop
    NxWorries - Lyk Dis
    Madonna - Material Girl
    Chingy - Holiday Inn
    JoJo - FAB
    YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
    The distasteful Kim K robbery Halloween costume
    Jordan Rakei's debut album "Cloak"
    Jordan's cover of Fat Freddy Drop's Black Bird
    NxWorries debut album "Yes Lawd!"
    Website:
    WWW.VIEWSFROMTHECHIXX.COM
    54 min
  • EP 02 | A Seat At The Damn Table
    In this episode we breakdown our favorite songs off of the highly anticipated album A Seat At The Table from the style icon herself Solange. This release is so so important in the climate that we are in today, it truly couldn't have come at a better time.
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    WHAT WE DISCUSSED:
    How much would we tolerate from the man of our dreams
    Solange's recording process for A Seat At The Table
    Why we love our crowns and rock it proud
    Un-Ruly's You Can Touch My Hair short film + exhibit @ Union Square
    Zootopia's take on racial stereotypes
    Marc Jacobs and the Federal Appeals Court dreadlocks ban
    J.Cole taking a break from music
    MUSIC REFERENCED:
    Mad by Solange
    Don't Touch My Hair by Solange
    Cranes In The Sky by Solange
    F.U.B.U (For Us By Us) by Solange
    YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
    Solo and Bey jamming out at Coachella a few years back
    Big K.R.I.T's epic performance at the Hip Hop Awards
    The magnificence that is James Baldwin
    Chescaleigh's MTV Decoded series
    Jesse Williams being woke af at the BET Awards
    Giuliana Rancic's offensive comments on Zendaya's locks
    Website:
    WWW.VIEWSFROMTHECHIXX.COM
    1 hr 4 min
  • EP 01 | The Message Is In The Music
    With recent events surrounding the mistreatment of our people we felt it right to discuss music with a message. In this episode we take a look at a few musicians (and athletes) who have made the bold choice to use their platform to speak out against police brutality and lack of support for people of color on all bases.
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    WHAT WE DISCUSSED:
    Women in music who totally kicked ass in the 80's
    America's racist ass and all of its dirty little secrets
    Reasons why we're over all the #HASHTAGS
    How the school system has failed us
    The ongoing battle with "the man"
    MUSIC REFERENCED:
    Be Free by J.Cole
    Accidental Racist by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J
    Drowning by Mick Jenkins
    Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics
    I'm Coming Out by Diana Ross
    Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
    Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
    YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
    Willie Lynch Letter "The Making of a Slave"
    The Colin Kaepernick movement
    Cam Newtons MLK shirt
    Brad Paisley's Ellen show appearance
    Mick Jenkins Hot 97 interview
    Website:
    WWW.VIEWSFROMTHECHIXX.COM
    1 hr 4 min

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Views From The Chixx is a podcast hosted by Joey, T, and Quana -- three women of color sharing their individual viewpoints on all things music. We also dissect the latest albums, interview fellow…