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We discuss the groundbreaking group known as TLC. The hits, the challenges, the journey to become one of the best selling female groups of all time. It’s all here.

We’re back with some updates on our faves. We celebrate 20 years of Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” album (16:46) and Carmen: A Hip Hopera(36:49). We also bring back one of our classic segments “Kids Today Will Never Know” (43:28). DRINKING GAME: Take a sip every time Jasmine says “iconic”

Earl Simmons

December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021

“Right, wrong, good, bad, heaven, hell. I think that is the theme of my life. I think you have to know both in order to honestly choose one. So, I’m familiar with both sides of the fence.”

You knew it was coming....we have our full review of “Coming 2 America” [Spoiler Alert!(3:00)]. We also celebrate 20 years of India Arie’s “Acoustic Soul” album (26:30). Lastly, we break down two very similar teen rom coms of 1999: “10 Things I Hate About You” & “She’s All That” (31:03). After enjoying this pod, go check out Soliel Moon Frye’s “Kid 90” doc on Hulu!

We give you a rundown of the newest player in the streaming game: Paramount+. Find out what’s getting a reboot. We do a deep dive into New York Times Framing Britney Spears doc (28:58). Lastly, a D’Angelo Verzuz recap (59:23), with the return of “One Gotta Go”

We touch on a few hot topics, celebrate Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (19:04) dropping on Disney Plus, and give a shout-out to Jason Weaver (37:05). Weaver Hive, where ya at?!

Jason Weaver clip from DJ Vlad interview (2019)

We are once again asking you to STAN. 25 years of Moesha. 20 years of Jennifer Lopez’s J.Lo album, Taina and Save the Last Dance (which we note spawns the career of Kerry Washington)(54:08). We give you a full breakdown of Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole’s Verzuz (14:11). We also reflect on the era of urban magazines (1:09)

Who’s that girl? EVE’S THAT GIRL. And here’s the proof, track for track. We reflect on the immaculate career of “The Pitbull in a Skirt” from Philly. Additionally, we give our thoughts on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air of Reunion(1:01:42).

First thing’s first, we pay our respects to the late Alex Trebek. We round out our discussion on the career of Eddie Murphy. And celebrate 20 years of 3LW’s debut and Musiq Souldchild’s “Aijuswanaseing”. Maybe there’s a small PSA about the state of the world. Join us and WEAR YOUR MASK.

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“Pandemic Isn’t Over” Tik Tok: @hebontheweb

“Joe Biden” in the style of Keith Sweat’s “Nobody” IG: @king_of_the_hill_8185

From SNL in the 80s, to his first Emmy in 2020, we are exploring the career of none other than Eddie Murphy. In this installment, we’ll take you through the 80s and 90s, where we got some cop, cult, family and black classics. Put on your red leather suit, and just as that girl in 1985, LET’S PARTY!