Selso and Moose had always been huge fans of Boyz II Men, and when they decided to start a podcast, their first episode had to be about the iconic song "Motownphilly."
"Alright, Moose, we need to come up with some killer show notes for our first podcast episode," Selso said, tapping his pen against the table.
Moose nodded enthusiastically. "Definitely! We need to make it catchy and fun. Let's start with an introduction."
"Good idea," Selso agreed. He wrote on the whiteboard, “Welcome to ‘Jam Room Tapes’ with Selso and Moose! Today, we’re diving into the classic Boyz II Men hit, ‘Motownphilly.’”
"Nice! Now, let's add some history about the song," Moose suggested. "Maybe mention how it blends Motown and Philly soul?"
"And don't forget the new jack swing influence!" Selso added, scribbling furiously. “Released in 1991, this track combines Motown, Philly soul, and new jack swing to create a timeless anthem.”
Moose laughed. "Perfect! Now, what about some fun facts? Like how Michael Bivins from Bell Biv DeVoe discovered Boyz II Men?"
"Great idea! And we should mention the guest rap by Bivins in the song," Selso said, adding it to their notes. “Fun Fact: Michael Bivins not only discovered Boyz II Men, but also rapped in ‘Motownphilly’!”
"Awesome!" Moose exclaimed. "Let's add a section about the song's impact too. How it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped launch their career."
"Absolutely," Selso agreed. “‘Motownphilly’ was a major hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and catapulting Boyz II Men to stardom.”
Moose grinned. "And we can wrap it up with our personal thoughts on why we love the song."
"Right! We can each share a memory of when we first heard it," Selso said, jotting it down. “Selso and Moose’s Memories: Hear about our first experiences with ‘Motownphilly.’”
They stepped back to admire their work. The whiteboard was filled with vibrant notes and ideas, reflecting their excitement.
"We did it!" Moose said, high-fiving Selso. "This is going to be the best podcast ever!"
Selso smiled. "Absolutely! Now, let's hit record and share our love for ‘Motownphilly’ with the world!"
With their show notes ready, Selso and Moose were all set to bring their passion and humor to their podcast listeners, making their first episode a groovy success.
(00:00) - INTRO AND CATCH UP
(19:37) - MUSIC NEWS
(37:54) - QUESTION
(42:34) - DOES THIS JAM JELLY?
(57:14) - GUESS THE SONG
(1:06:27) - SONG FOR NEXT EPISODE
(1:07:39) - ENDING AND OUTRO
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