Hello my big music lover fans! Welcome to another (long awaited) game of This or That? The game where you must pick one song over the other. And both and neither are not answers!
Today’s subject is the iconic, legendary King of Pop himself, Mr. Michael Joseph Jackson! We rallied three of his biggest fans: Returning contestant Sienna and newcomers Jalil and Me’Lyea to use their thinking caps to choose some of Michael’s best songs and albums! We also encourage you guys listening to play at home!
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If you enjoyed Jalil’s insights, check out his podcast The JVY Podcast!
Spotify: https://spotify.link/ePKzi5ZSJXb
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jvy-podcast/id1465285112
Jalil’s Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jvlil/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jvy__?_t=ZP-90pV6zyjcS6&_r=1
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jalilpack?si=rYntcRdbX_Cg0W84
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/Gkidw1v8HUFteUmhvA
The Girl is Mine [MJ/Paul McCartney Tribute] by JacksonBeatz: https://youtu.be/HQkNH7R9oE4?si=VHntMdwJrA7YkBL-
Timestamps:
0:01 Iconic Clip of Michael’s I Love to Tour
0:34 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Intro Song: The Struggle
1:37 This or That? Preamble
4:11 Meet Our Contestants: Sienna, Jalil, and Me’Lyea
11:26 ABC or I Want You Back
14:30 Never Can Say Goodbye or I’ll Be There
19:56 Enjoy Yourself or Show You the Way to Go
23:17 This Place Hotel (a.k.a. Heartbreak Hotel) or That’s What You Get (For Being Polite)
31:20 Blame It on The Boogie or Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
36:19 Got to Be There or I Wanna Be Where You Are
46:20 We’re Almost There or Dear Michael
52:54 Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough or Rock With You
1:00:59 Get On the Floor or Burn This Disco Out
1:02:29 Off the Wall or I Can’t Help It
1:08:20 Off the Wall Album or Thriller Album
1:20:32 Billie Jean or Beat It
1:31:34 Baby Be Mine or The Lady in My Life
1:50:22 Human Nature or Butterflies
1:59:38 The Girl is Mine or I Just Can’t Stop Loving You
2:08:37 Thriller or Ghosts
2:14:19 Bad or Speed Demon
2:21:45 Smooth Criminal or Al Capone
2:30:00 Leave Me Alone or Price of Fame
2:35:54 Bad Album or Dangerous Album
2:42:00 In the Closet or Remember the Time
2:45:36 Heal the World or Earth Song
2:51:51 Unbreakable or You Rock My World
2:58:30 Break of Dawn or Heaven Can Wait
3:04:42 This is It or Love Never Felt So Good
3:09:08 Loving You (Released Version) or Loving You (Original Version)
3:15:39 Music: The Girl is Mine REMIX- JacksonBeatz
3:17:59 Final Thoughts from Sienna and Jalil
3:26:02 Outro: F.U.B.U. by Solange (ft. BJ the Chicago Kid and The-Dream)
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Hello my big music lover fans! Welcome back to another episode of Black Artist Spotlight. The segment where we talk to upcoming Black artists and share their journeys in music and get exposure!
Today’s Black Artist Spotlight features Malik! He is a 28 year old proud Texas native who has a decade of experience in music and acting. His music can be a mix of hip-hop and pop music and he eventually wants to engage in rock music. In April of this year, he released his first single for his upcoming album entitled Art Heaux. Listen as he talks about how he created his first music festival, his experiences in theatre and the legacy he wants to leave behind.
Listen to Malik on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EKYKp55uBrqGsDvEqbGfe?si=gMNIzoWpS7qXmp9LiGBHGQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/malik/1466043804
Malik’s Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmalikmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMalikMusic/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@malikworld?si=0EPzBEMZOFdHpBZB
The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:
Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliberationofblackmusicpod?igsh=MTVwcHRrcnA4NnN5aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi
Kevaun’s Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj
Twitter: https://x.com/kevaundasunflwr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflowerr?_t=8q6X2h1CZ9K&_r=1
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68
Timestamps:
0:00 Song: Carmen Sandiego- Malik (from Rated M, 2018)
3:20 Malik Welcomes You to The Show
3:29 Intro Song: The Struggle
4:20 The Introduction of Malik
8:19 How Malik Got His Stage Name
9:04 Duration of Creating Music
9:40 Early Life of Malik
14:00 Malik’s First Exposure to Music
16:32 The Moment Malik Wanted to Contributed to Music
18:43 Malik’s First Song
20:19 A Day in the Studio for Malik
21:41 Malik’s Experience with Producing and Playing Instruments
24:37 Malik’s Process of Songwriting
26:46 The Inspiration Behind the Song Carmen Sandiego
28:47 The Inspiration Behind the Song Expectations
30:42 The Inspiration Behind the Song To All the People I Once Knew
31:51 Malik Tells You to Listen to To All the People I Once Knew
31:55 Song: To All the People I Once Knew- Malik (from Malik, 2023)
35:21 Malik’s Favorite Songs from His Discography
37:09 Malik’s One Word to Describe His Music
39:09 Malik’s First Performance
41:41 Malik’s First Collaboration
45:32 Malik’s Experiences in Theatre
53:03 How the MalikWorld Music Festival was Created
1:02:53 Malik’s Pros and Cons about Being An Artist
1:06:28 How Malik Motivates Himself to Keep Making Music
1:08:49 Malik’s Milestones
1:12:59 Malik’s Dream Collaborations
1:18:00 A Message to Lil Malik
1:19:00 The Legacy Malik Wants to Leave Behind
1:21:53 Malik’s Upcoming Projects
1:24:36 The Inspiration Behind the Newest Single, Art Heaux
1:26:24 Malik Tells You to Listen to His Latest Single, Art Heaux!
1:26:28 Song: Art Heaux- Malik (from Art Heaux- Single, 2025)
1:29:52 This or That? Game: Malik Edition
1:33:05 Final Thoughts
1:34:57 Outro: F.U.B.U.- Solange (ft. BJ the Chicago Kid and The-Dream)
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Hello my big music lover fans! And welcome back to the (long-awaited) segment of the show called Black Artist Spotlight! The episode where we talk to upcoming Black artists, musicians and/or producers about their journey in music and get exposure!
Today’s artist features Morgan Tyler! Morgan Tyler is a 24 year old Toledo native who is currently based in Atlanta. He classifies his music as bending different genres of music from hip hop to alternative rock. In February of this year, he released his third album entitled Without Rain, How Do We Grow. Listen as he and Kevaun talks about his musical exposures, his upcoming clothing brand X2H and the legacy he wants to leave behind!
Please support Morgan Tyler on his journey!
Listen to Morgan Tyler on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Szatpp1aLBfJGLHsYzzyl?si=r6Np_hFpS7iFe-C-ah-FXQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/morgan-tyler/1252897065
Morgan Tyler’s Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgantylerx2h?igsh=dHhoODJ1eGZ2aWJk
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@morgantyler1?si=j5y9TgXw2megf75R
Timestamps:
0:01 Song: Harden (from Going Nowhere Fast, 2020)
3:29 Morgan Tyler Welcomes You to The Show
3:41 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Intro: The Struggle
4:32 Introduction of Morgan Tyler
6:36 How Morgan Tyler Got His Stage Name
7:29 Duration of Creating Music
7:51 Early Life of Morgan Tyler
12:34 Morgan Tyler’s First Exposure of Music
14:27 The Moment Morgan Tyler Wanted to Do Music
17:06 Kevaun’s View of Morgan Tyler’s Music
17:45 Morgan Tyler’s First Song
22:58 Morgan Tyler’s Creative Process
26:22 Morgan Tyler’s Songwriting Process
28:30 The Inspiration Behind The Song Harden
30:21 The Inspiration Behind The Song OnlyFans
32:45 The Inspiration Behind The Song SMH!
38:07 Morgan Tyler Tells You to Watch the SMH! video
38:35 Song: SMH! (Single, 2023)
41:41 Morgan Tyler’s Favorite Song from His Discography
45:44 Morgan Tyler’s One Word to Describe His Music
49:28 Morgan Tyler’s Plan on Fashion
53:03 Morgan Tyler’s First Performance
56:28 Morgan Tyler’s Pros and Cons of His Music Journey and How He Motivates Himself to Keep Making Music
1:10:06 Morgan Tyler’s Milestones
1:19:50 Morgan Tyler’s Dream Collaborations
1:24:50 A Message to Lil Morgan Tyler
1:28:30 The Legacy Morgan Tyler Wants to Leave Behind
1:36:06 Morgan Tyler’s Upcoming Projects
1:38:01 Morgan Tyler Discusses His Latest Album, Without Rain, How Do We Grow
1:42:23 The Inspiration Behind Shit to Lose
1:47:14 Morgan Tyler Tells You to Watch Shit to Lose Music Video
1:47:49 Song: Shit to Lose (ft. Freshie, from Without Rain, How Do We Grow, 2023)
1:51:24 This or That? Game: Morgan Tyler Edition
1:57:25 Final Thoughts from Morgan Tyler
1:59:53 Outro: FUBU x Solange (ft. BJ the Chicago Kid and The-Dream)
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Hello big music lover fans! We are here discussing our TENTH (not so) criminally underrated Black artist!
Today’s artist features Mary Wells, who was the only artist on the biggest music labels and became a huge star just by her first record, Bye Bye Baby! Listen as Kevaun shares her story about her early life, her biggest hit My Guy and so much more!
Ms. Wells, here are your flowers. 💐
Timestamps
0:01 Mary Wells talks disappointment when signed to MOTOWN label.
1:23 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Theme Song.
2:26 Preamble of Mary Wells.
4:33 Early Life.
5:57 Motown Days.
18:31 Life after Motown.
27:09 Time Away.
29:44 Health Problems.
31:58 Impact.
32:30 What Mary Wells Taught Me/Performance of My Guy in 1982.
34:31 Featured Song: Whisper You Love Me Boy by Mary Wells from Mary Wells Sings My Guy.
37:11 Closing Thoughts.
40:27 Outro: FUBU x Solange (ft. The-Dream and BJ the Chicago Kid)
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Kevaun’s socials:
Email: kevaun.mcclo2@gmail.com
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68
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Hello my big music lover fans! We are back discussing our ninth criminally underrated Black artist!
Today’s episode is dedicated to Ms. Brenda Holloway. A prolific singer and songwriter at one of the biggest record labels of all time: Motown Records. Listen as Kevaun shares her story and the impact she has made in terms of songwriting.
Ms. Holloway, here are your flowers! 💐
Timestamps
0:01 Brenda Holloway Interview/ Theme Song
2:23 Introduction of Brenda Holloway
5:03 Early Life and Start
9:42 A New Opportunity
10:22 Motown Days
17:55 Life after Motown
24:24 Impact
26:16 What Brenda Holloway Taught Me/ Live Performance of Every Little Bit Hurts from 2005
28:17 Featured Song: Where Were You by Brenda Holloway
30:41 Closing Thoughts
33:27 Outro: FUBU by Solange
The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:
Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliberationofblackmusicpod?igsh=MTVwcHRrcnA4NnN5aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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Kevaun’s socials:
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Twitter: https://x.com/kevaundasunflwr
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68
Background music provided by Westar Music
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©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions
Hello my big music lover fans! Long time no see (or in this case, nor hear!) We are back on the show discussing our eighth criminally underrated Black artist!
Today’s episode focuses on Mr. Tommy Edwards. An artist who began his career as a songwriter and musician to making history as the FIRST Black artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts with his biggest hit, It’s All in the Game. Join Kevaun as he discusses his story and the impact he has paved for other Black artists till this day!
Mr. Edwards, here are your flowers! 💐
Timestamps:
0:00 Beginning Sound Byte: Tommy Edwards: Henrico’s Hit Maker (2018)
0:55 The Liberation of Black Music Intro
1:59 Recap/ Updates/ Why Did I Leave?
11:20 Tommy Edwards Preamble
12:19 Early Life and Start
13:19 Career Moves
16:16 Time to Go Solo
18:24 MGM Days
24:34 A Comeback Awaits
36:17 Downward Spiral
38:10 The Legacy Tommy Left Behind
40:04 Tommy Edwards Conclusion
41:35 Featured Song: Symphony
44:08 Final Thoughts
46:55 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Outro: FUBU x Solange
The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:
Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliberationofblackmusicpod?igsh=MTVwcHRrcnA4NnN5aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi
Kevaun’s socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj
Twitter: https://x.com/kevaundasunflwr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflowerr?_t=8q6X2h1CZ9K&_r=1
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68
Background Music provided by Westar
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©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions
Big music lover fans, welcome back to another installment of Black Artist Spotlight! This is the episode where we talk to upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers to get exposure for their wonderful talents!
Today’s Black Artist Spotlight feature is MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS. MARQUIŚ is a 24 year old singer, songwriter, and producer who began his music journey two years ago with his song One Reason. His music is filled with beautiful wordplay that evoke emotion and eager to bring back the sounds of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Listen as we discuss his love for Michael Jackson, the process of creating a beat, how his song got on the radio, so much more!
A show FOR US BY US. 🖤🎵
Songs Featured:
One Reason (Single, 2023)
Do You? (ft. Tee Banks, Vol 1., 2023)
https://youtu.be/VUbtpZliZ40?si=NbzWgChsKkSMlzp4
I’ll Be (Single, 2024)
Go support this brotha on his journey in music!
Listen to MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nAhqim0mR6Yz2erw1Qjfm?si=As1slrY_SP6aOuckhEvCFQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/marqui%C5%9B-williams/1658599020
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marquisrnb?si=URHQL9qvgNFEr4sI
MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS Socials:
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551756612451
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquis_rnb?igsh=MTBoN3Y5aXJmajZ4MA==
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marquisrnb?_t=8q6WXbQz5Zv&_r=1
The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:
Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliberationofblackmusicpod?igsh=MTVwcHRrcnA4NnN5aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi
Kevaun’s socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj
Twitter: https://x.com/kevaundasunflwr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflowerr?_t=8q6X2h1CZ9K&_r=1
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68
Timestamps:
0:00: Song: One Reason
3:35 MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS’ Welcome/ Liberation Intro
4:36 Introduction to MARQUIS WILLIAMS
6:29 MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS’ appearance
7:40 The Origin of MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS and Duration of Music
14:04 Early Life, Hometown, and Childhood Beginnings
18:32 First Exposure to Music
21:10 Being a Contributor to Music
23:05 First Song/Inspiration behind One Reason
27:19 The Creative Process of MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS
33:10 The Creative Process of Creating a Beat
42:57: Songwriting/Inspiration behind Thinking about You
53:37 The Inspiration behind W.I.R.L.
56:33 The Inspiration behind Do You?
59:46 Song: Do You (ft. Tee Banks)
1:03:26 Favorite Song of Discography
1:09:13 One Word to Describe Your Music
1:12:11 MARQUIŚ’s First Performance and His Expectations of Performing
1:23:07 Collaborations
1:27:10 The Pros and Cons of the Music Journey
1:34:40 The Motivation to Keep Making Music
1:39:14 Milestones
1:48:15 Artists to Work With
1:53:17 A Message to Lil MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS
1:57:02 The Legacy MARQUIŚ Wants to Leave Behind
2:01:47 Upcoming Projects
2:05:32 The Inspiration Behind I’ll Be
2:10:46 NEWEST SINGLE: I’ll Be
2:13:48 Game- This or That: MARQUIS WILLIAMS Edition
2:21:52 Closing Thoughts
2:26:01 Credits
Big music lover fans, welcome back to another installment of Black Artist Spotlight. The episode dedicating to upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers to get exposure for their great talents!
Today we speak to Pico Stacks! He is a Detroit rapper and lyricist who is a veteran in the music game for over ten years, and over the years his music has reached a new audience discussing his interest in cannabis and why he uses it. Listen as we get into becoming a grandson to a black artist, how he got to work with the artist Curren$Y, what he wants to be remembered for, and many more!
Songs featured:
Time Will Tell (Marijuana Helps with My Anxiety, 2024)
Smoke Session (Single, 2023)
Changing Faces (Single, 2024)
Go support this brotha on his journey in music!
Pico Stacks’ socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/picostacks?igsh=MXZjb2xieHd3amhxdg==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/picostacks
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@picostacks
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@picostacks?si=StCnSvZ5qh9TRLOj
Listen to Pico Stacks on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/45v2ETVvhjlyMe6Wn5Lyad?si=VIjCWzjSRpyoZouX1bcc_g
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pico-stacks/838769162
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCaLGvSCxgBNMNhuL_k2hhlg
iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/artist/pico-stacks-30840856/?autoplay=true
The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theliberationofblackmusicpod?igsh=MTVwcHRrcnA4NnN5aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=8lkzxrPhYic&_r=1
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=ymfObrr40wnQm68-
Kevaun’s Socials
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj
Twitter: https://x.com/kevaundasunflwr
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflowerr
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=K8Pbn7ro2FrUvAn8
SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/DYUrrDmpv2EgkAGh9
A podcast FOR US BY US. 🖤
0:00 Song: Time Will Tell
2:19 Pico Stacks' welcome and Introduction to The Liberation of Black Music Podcast
3:29 Introduction of Pico Stacks
5:11 Pico Stacks’ appearance
6:15 The origin of Pico Stacks and duration of music
8:11 Childhood beginnings and first exposures to music
12:08 The Grandson of Mr. Tony “The Entertainer” Clarke
17:06 First song
18:20 The creative process of Pico Stacks
25:58 The inspiration behind Marijuana Helps with My Anxiety
28:47 The Inspiration behind Time Will Tell
31:12 The Inspiration behind Barstool Conversations
32:42 The inspiration behind A Joint with Curren$Y
34:58 The inspiration behind Smoke Session
36:43 Song: Smoke Session
40:06 Favorite body of work released
41:32 One word to describe your music
43:14 First performance
44:55 Collaborations
47:51 Pros and cons of the music journey
51:50 How do you motivate yourself
52:56 Milestones
54:10 Artists to work with
56:00 Where do you see the music taking you?
59:11 A message to Lil Pico Stacks
1:00:39 The legacy you want to leave behind
1:02:30 New projects to look forward to
1:04:50 The inspiration behind Changing Faces
1:07:43 Song: Changing Faces
1:11:54 This or That?: Pico Stacks Edition
Big music lover fans, welcome back to another installment of Black Artist Spotlight. An episode dedicated to showcasing upcoming black artists in their journeys of music and get exposure!
Today we talk to our first female black artist, HAD! She is an (almost) 20 year old California native who moved to Michigan two years ago to show off her incredible talent of singing, songwriting, and poetry. Listen as she and Kevaun discusses her exposures to music, her journey in self love, a look inside her new album, and so much more!
Go support this beautiful young sista on her journey!
Had!'s socials:
IG: listenhadi
TikTok: listenhadi
YouTube: Had!
Check out Had!'s music on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and SoundCloud!
The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:
Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com
Instagram: theliberationofblackmusicpod
YouTube: The Liberation of Black Music Podcast
Kevaun’s socials:
IG: kevaunthesunflower
Twitter: kevaundasunflwr
TikTok: kevaunthesunflowerr
Twitch: kevaunthesunflower
YouTube: Kevaun, the Sunflower
SoundCloud: Kevaun, the Sunflower
Songs featured:
Luv Me
Make it Make Sense
Letz Link
Today’s seventh criminally underrated artist focuses on Dr. Patrice Rushen. An artist whose music has kept the music industry alive by the sampling of her iconic discography. Join Kevaun as he discusses her history and the impact she has (and continues to make) made in all areas of entertainment. Dr. Rushen, here are your flowers. 💐
The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: theliberationofblackmusicpod YouTube: The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Kevaun’s socials: IG: kevaunthesunflower Twitter: kevaundasunflwr TikTok: kevaunthesunflowerr Twitch: kevaunthesunflower YouTube: Kevaun, the Sunflower SoundCloud: Kevaun, the Sunflower
Beginning Sound Bite: Dick Clark Interviews Patrice Rushen-American Bandstand 1982
Our sixth criminally underrated black artist features Alexander O’Neal. An artist that is honest about his intentions in music and did big numbers in the UK. Listen as Kevaun discuss the history of his upbringing, songs, and life of today. Mr. O’Neal, here are your flowers. 💐 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: theliberationofblackmusicpod YouTube: The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Kevaun’s socials: IG: kevaunthesunflower Twitter: kevaundasunflwr TikTok: kevaunthesunflowerr Twitch: kevaunthesunflower YouTube: Kevaun, the Sunflower SoundCloud: Kevaun, the Sunflower Beginning sound byte: Alexander O’Neal on Channel 4’s The Word Featured song: Sunshine- Alexander O’Neal This episode is dedicated to my good sista, Sienna. ❤️
Our fifth criminally underrated black artist features Mr. Billy Stewart. A man known for his Calypso sounding style and releasing classics that people cover till this very day. Join Kevaun as he discusses the history of Billy and his favorite songs by him! Mr. Stewart, here are your flowers! 💐
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Beginning sound byte: American Bandstand 1966- Interview Billy Stewart
Songs featured towards the end:
Sitting in the Park- Hi C
Exhibit C- Jay Electronica
I Do Love You- Trish Toledo
Featured song: How Nice It Is- Billy Stewart
Welcome back to another installment of Black Artist Spotlight! The show where we talk to upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers about their journeys in music and get exposure! Today's Black Artist Spotlight focuses on Greeshawn. He is an 25-year-old Maryland native who once moved to Ohio to follow his true calling of music. His discography is a fusion of everything from hip-hop to indie rock to jazz. Listen as we discuss his upbringing, moving from Maryland to Ohio, the inspiration behind his new single Better, and so much more! Please support this young black brotha on all his endeavors! The Liberation of Black Music Socials: Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: theliberationofblackmusicpod YouTube: The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Kevaun's Socials: IG: kevaunthesunflower Twitter: kevaundasunflwr TikTok: kevaunthesunflowerr Twitch: kevaunthesunflower YouTube: Kevaun, the Sunflower SoundCloud: Kevaun, the Sunflower GREESHAWN'S SOCIALS: Facebook: Greeshawn King Instagram: greeshwn TikTok: greeshawn YouTube: Greeshawn STREAM BETTER ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS! SONGS FEATURED: Back Up Plan (Under the artist name Kendall Byrd) A.lways K.new Better 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
We are BACK with a second game of This or That? The game where we pick one song and/or albums over the other! This episode deals with the iconic, superstar herself Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter! We rallied three NEW contestants and her biggest fans, Adolphus, Shamore, and Malik to put on their thinking caps and play the game!
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Adolphus’ Socials Instagram: afrodude98 TikTok: afrodude777 YouTube: Adolphus smith Check out his new podcast, Afro Talks Podcast, on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Shamore’s Socials: TikTok: fyesideshamore Instagram: fyesideshamore Twitter: fyesideshamore Malik’s Socials: Instagram: officialmalikmusic TikTok: officialmalikmusic Twitter: officialmalikmusic YouTube: Malik Johnson Website: malikjohnson.com STREAM ALL OF HIS MUSIC ON SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, YOUTUBE MUSIC, AMAZON, and iTUNES!
Beginning Sound Byte: Learning from Mistakes- Beyonce
Our FOURTH criminally underrated black artist features Tammi Terrell. An artist that went through so much in her personal life, but never allowed it to intertwine with her dream of becoming such a big star. Listen as Kevaun shares her story of how she became the greatest duet partner to an upcoming legend. Miss Tammi, here are your flowers. 💐 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: theliberationofblackmusicpod YouTube: The Liberation of Black Music Podcast
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Beginning Sound Bite: Tammi Terrell Talks to Emcee Scott Regan
Featured song: All I Do Is Think About You- Tammi Terrell 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Big music lover fans, welcome to our first installment of Black Artist Spotlight! The episode where we talk to upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers about their journeys in music! To start off this installment, we talked to KOTI. He is a 21 year-old Detroit Native who took off with his skits on IG, but stepped away to focus more on his passion of music. Listen as he shares his upbringing, navigating from skits to music, the impact he wants his music to have, and so much more! He released two albums last year entitled THE LOST AT SEA TAPE and FALL IN DETROIT. And released two singles this year entitled BUY HER FLWRS and IM A PISCES! AVALIABLE ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS! Please go support this young black man on his journey. You won't regret it. The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com Instagram: theliberationofblackmusicpod Kevaun’s socials: IG: kevaunthesunflower Twitter: kevaundasunflwr TikTok: kevaunthesunflower Twitch: kevaunthesunflower YouTube: Kevaun, the Sunflower SoundCloud: Kevaun, the Sunflower KOTI’s SOCIALS: Instagram Pages: @king.of.the.island (Main Page) @codename.koti (Music Page) @theislandproductions (Production Page) @novaj.brand (Clothing Brand Page) TikTok: @king.of.the.island YouTube Channels: KOTI Theislandproductions SONGS FEATURED: Miami Delusion Twin/YO DREAM HOME IM A PISCES
A podcast FOR US BY US.
Our third black artist episode is about Chucki Booker, a multi-talented producer, musician, and singer. Listen as Kevaun shares his story on how he became an accidental solo artist while doing the one thing he came in this industry to do. Mr. Chuckii Booker, here are your flowers! 💐
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Beginning Sound Clip: Chuckii Booker Interview 90 with Donnie Simpson
Featured Song: For Lovers Only- Chuckii Booker
Kevaun sparks a conversation about today’s nature of music and poses the question: Where is it going and where did it go in the first place?
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Beginning Sound Byte: Vince Staples on His Favorite Era of Music 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Big music lover fans! Welcome to our FIRST GAME, This or That? This is where three contestants MUST pick one song over the other. The topic of the game is Aaliyah and we rallied up three of her biggest fans: Sienna, Amirakal, and Akii to choose between two songs of her discography! Hosted by your musically inclined host, Kevaun, the Music Lover!
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Sienna’s IG: siennab_ Amirakal’s IG: taraji__ Akii’s IG: akii.tbh
Make sure to tune in to Akii and his beautiful friends podcast, The Spitfyre Podcast! It’s available on ALL podcast platforms! 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Our SECOND criminally underrated black artist features the Songbird and Black Butterfly herself, Ms. Deniece Williams! Join Kevaun as he shares his love for her music and the history of how she became one of the greatest (underrated) vocalists in the music industry! Ms. Deniece, here are your flowers. 💐
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Beginning sound bite is Dick Clark interviews Deniece Williams (1984) Other sound bites: Deniece Williams On Least Favorite Song x Junior LLedo, Gimme a Break Season 4 Episode 6 Sam’s First Love
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Featured song: Cause You Love Me Baby- Deniece Williams