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Bastardizing Song Lyrics for TV Commercials [Podcast]
Today we return to the land of television, this time for an in-depth exploration of advertisers modifying song lyrics to…
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Shaquille O’Neal’s Rap Career [Podcast]
Today we share a good laugh over Shaq’s short-lived rap career from 1993 to 2001.
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Black History Month Miniseries, Part 4 [Podcast]
Today we wrap up our 4-part miniseries with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and his Black empowerment song that…
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Black History Month Miniseries, Part 3 [Podcast]
Today we clear up some of the finer details behind Rosa Parks’ famous protest of the Montgomery bus system in…
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Black History Month Miniseries, Part 2 [Podcast]
Today we dissect one of Public Enemy’s most politically charged songs, which was a response to Arizona repealing Martin Luther…
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Black History Month Miniseries, Part 1 [Podcast]
Today we kick off Black History Month with some fun facts about Stevie Wonder’s hit song, “Happy Birthday,” which was…
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What Were 8-Track Tapes? [Podcast]
Today we bring you a little history lesson on the notorious 8-track tape, an unreliable music format that only lasted…
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50 Years Ago in 1966 [Podcast]
Today we kick off 2016 with a handful of songs and other fun facts from half a century in the…
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Review of “It’s a Holiday Soul Party” by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings [Podcast]
Today we tell you all about Sharon Jones’ brand new holiday album, which mixes the proven throwback-soul stylings of Daptone…
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Our 2 Favorite Albums of 2015! [Podcast]
Today we prepare for the end of 2015 with a review of our favorite albums from this last year: “All…
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How Has “Soul Makossa” Influenced Music? [Podcast]
Today we honor an obscure little Afro-funk song from 1972 that gained unexpected popularity, and continues to be referenced in…
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The Artists of TK Records [Podcast]
Today we have a little history lesson about TK Records, the Miami-based label behind many of the biggest acts of…
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