On The Way

Welcome to Season Four!!! We’re back, re-charged, fired up and ready to go just in time to get you right for the election of our lives next week. This week we’re debuting our Fall 2020 #OTWeeklyPlaylist that will be available on Spotify tomorrow! We kick it off with Ty Dolla $ign, Xavier Omar, Clippings, & THEY. During #MUSICNEWS we recapped the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards and for #TheBLACKNESS, we do...

Welcome back y’all! This week we’re celebrating the beginning of ‘Decade Three’ in the life of our Queen, Ms. Sylvee ‘Thee’ Jones! Our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Alicia Keys, Ziggy Marley, Problem, and Curren$y & Harry Fraud! During #MUSICNEWS, we delve into Future’s soft spot for, “Mima & Pop Pop!” During #TheBLACKNESS, we give Zendaya and some more Unsung Heroes their flowers! Join our co...

Hey y’all - we’re back from licking our plates clean of Patti pies and Ms. Glady’s chicken and waffles! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from B.O.B., Conway The Machine, Moonchild Sanelly, & Keedron Byrant! During #MUSICNEWS we take a deeper than surface look at Kanye’s latest Twitter rant, and fully recap the amazing love-fest that was the Ms. Patti v Ms. Gladys #Verzuz. During #TheBLAC...

Hey y’all! This week we’re back for another one and our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Big Sean, IV Jay, Ashton Travis, & 112! During #MUSICNEWS, we talk about Usher’s upcoming residency in Las Vegas, and Travis Scott collabing with McDonalds. In #TheBLACKNESS, we shout out Charlamagne the God for teaming with iHeartMedia to launch a podcast network and Mara Brock Akil for signing a deal to bri...

We’re back y’all, new month, new season! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from The Lox, PJ Morton, Tiwa Savage, and THEEE Toni Braxton. During #MUSICNEWS, we recap one of the most memorable Verzuz battles to date between Brandy & Monica! In #TheBLACKNESS, we just gon head and face the devastating music, and give honor and flowers to King Chadwick Boseman. We also advocate for Keke Palmer...

Back again y’all in our last EP of August - (going on a break next week). This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has summer wind-down sounds from Tori Kelly, Burna Boy, Alex Mali, & Kaash Paige! During #MusicNews we return to American Idol 2012 with stories on both Nicki Minaj, & Mariah Carey! During #TheBLACKNESS, we recap the DNC thus far, and ask you to weigh in! Join our convo on Instagram & Twitter...

This week, we’re back, and you can’t tell the Howard University or the AKAs NOTHING! We’ve got sounds from Victoria Monet, Amine, Popcaan, & Jacob Latimore. During #MUSICNEWS, we discuss the disrespect between Billboard and ‘Verzuz’ this week whether it was intentional or not. For #TheBLACKNESS, we dove into the arrest, rumors, falshoods, and truths about California BLM Protest organizer, Tiara Ar...

SCALPED - Scalped y’all, the only word to describe us after Brandy & Beyonce came through and rearranged everything!!! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Brandy, Beyonce, Half A Mil, and Maleek Berry! During #MUSICNEWS, we give Beyonce her flowers and a full deep dive into #BlackIsKing as well as acknowledge “Professor” Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. During TheBLACKNESS, the only question is,...

Back again y’all! This week as we brace for Brandy and Beyonce to scalp us all, our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from, Lupe Fiasco, Flo Millii, Curren$y & Logic! During #MUSICNEWS, we give Drake his flowers as he made Billboard history this week. In #TheBLACKNESS, we celebrated the new partnership between Howard U and HBO, and went through all the black nominations for this years Emmys. Follow us...

Hey y’all! Back again, and this time we’re fresh off of the latest Verzuz battle! Our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Lianne Jhene Aiko, Joey Bada$$, Lianne La Havas, & Pop Smoke! Our entire #MUSICNEWS segment was dedicated to recapping the battle of the dogs. We fully stan for the greatness that was the Verzuz battle between Snoop Dogg & DMX! In #TheBLACKNESS, we address the Government vs. Scho...

Back Again - Another Week, Another Ep! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Pop Smoke, Denai Moore, Westside Gunn, & Gucci Mane! #MUSICNEWS brought stories of a renewed Pusher T & Drake beef this week, as well as 21 Savage doing all the right things! In #TheBLACKNESS, learned about Colin Kaepernick’s new deal with Disney, as well as what actress Michaela Coel had to do to get what she d...

Welcome to Summer Y’all! Believe it or not, we’re already in the 3rd quarter of 2020! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from 6lack, Ego Ella May, Cee-Lo Green, & August Alsina. During #MUSICNEWS we did a full recap of this years Blackity Blackity Black BET Awards! In #TheBLACKNESS, we brainstorm some statues we can send as states to replace the problematic ones in our country’s Capitol Bu...

Welcome back y’all! This week we’ve got official summer sounds on our #OTWeeklyPlaylist from Teyana Taylor, City Girls, Tee Grizzley, and John Legend! In #MUSICNEWS, we get straight to Ja Rule’s newest venture and also recap the Alicia Keys/John Legend #Verzuz. In #TheBLACKNESS, we discussed this week’s botched Kentucky primary, and gave the ‘Queen’s Spotlight’ to a few ladies this week including...

Hey y’all - back again, bigger and blacker! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist was blessed with sounds from Chloe x Halle, Sy Ari Da Kid, Eric Bellinger, & The Insecure Season 4 Soundtrack! This week during #MUSICNEWS we learned that J. Cole isn’t big on reading, and he’s paying the price. During #TheBLACKNESS we delve into the charges in the Rayshard Brooks case and the true meaning of Junteenth. Fo...

Back again with your black facts y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Run The Jewels, Flatbush Zombies, Yaya Bey, & Sammie! During #MUSICNEWS we get into what it means for the Grammys to change categories titles from “Urban,” to “Progressive.” In #TheBLACKNESS … the title pretty much explains it but we do a deep dive for clarity on what it means to, “Defund The Police.” Let’s kee...

Welcome back to week number two of America on fire y’all! This week we delve even deeper into protests and fights for justice that have persisted. Our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Flying Lotus, Lady Gaga, Lil Yachty, & Diplo! During #MUSICNEWS, we recap Tuesday’s #TheShowMustBePaused show of solidarity and clear up whatever misconceptions there may have been. During #TheBLACKNESS, we deep dov...

Whew - what a week it’s been y’all. Hopefully we can give you some comfort and conversation. Rest In Peace George Floyd. This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Gunna, Young M.A., Jacob Latimore, & Kenyon Dixon. During #MUSICNEWS, we fully recap last weekend’s Verzuz between Beenie Man & Bounty Killer! In #TheBLACKNESS, from the episode title, you already know where we’re going, the questi...

Hey Y’all! We’re back with another one! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist is filled with sounds from “Future, Nick Hakim, Roy Woods, & Nick Hakim! During #MUSICNEWS we tap into the BET Awards officially being the first awards show to go virtual this year. In #TheBLACKNESS, teens are taking the lead this week as one invents an app for kids to communicate with incarcerated parents, and another makes a...

Another one! What’s good y’all?!?! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had gems from above with sounds from Kehlani, Chris Brown & Young Thug, Ric Wilson & Terrace Martin, and Hailey Williams. During #MUSICNEWS, Jay Z & Meek Mill have made a huge contribution to the COVID-19 prison relief efforts, while Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, & Beyonce make history as the four black women, atop th...

Welcome back to week 115 of quarantine y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Drake, Jojo, Mahalia, & The Bonfyre! During #MUSICNEWS, we discuss Babyface’s, “Waiting To Exhale,” Mother’s Day plans! During #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss the Obama’s giving 2020 commencement speeches, and Beyonce & Momma Tina making a difference in Houston’s COVID19 Relief effort! Follow us on instagram an...

Hey y’all! This week four our #OTWeeklyPlaylist we had sounds from, Terrace Martin, Kali Uchis, K Camp, & Alina Baraz! For #MUSICNEWS we get into Kanye West’s billion dollar upgrade as well as D-Nice partnering with MTV. During #TheBLACKNESS, Sylvee shines her Queen’s Spotlight on our favorite vegan Auntie, Tabitha Brown! Join our convo and tweet us your favorite moments to @onthewayweekly! Learn...

Welcome back y'all and HAPPY HOLIDAZE! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Dvsn, Kierra Sheard, Da Baby, and Wiz Khalifa! In #MUSICNEWS we dove straight in recapping Teddy Riley vs. Babyface with all of its flaws and wins! During #TheBLACKNESS, we issued our own PSA for residents of Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina etc... to not listen to the state, and stay that ass at home! Join ou...

Welcome back all - Another week, another blessing! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has legendary sounds from The Clark Sisters Biopic Soundtrack, Raven, Ant Saunders, & Tory Lanez! During #MUSICNEWS, we furthered our review of the Clark Sisters movie, and discussed Diddy & Lizzo’s interraction this past Easter Sunday. For #TheBLACKNESS, we read China it’s rights for their blatant discrimination of...

Back with another one to mix up your new normal! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylsit has sounds from Thundercat, Empress Of, Yves Tumor, & Kiana Lede! During #MusicNews celebrate the life of the late Bill Withers. We also do a deep dive into Babyface, Teddy Riley, Erykah Badu and other artists asking for money during a financial crisis. #During #TheBLACKNESS, we ask what’s really going on in Wisconsin...

Hey y’all! We’re back during week three of our new reality to help y’all hang in there! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from PartyNextDoor, Little Dragon, Jessie Reyez, and Dua Lipa! During #MusicNews we did a full recap of last weekend’s songwriters battle between Johnta Austin and Ne-Yo! For #TheBLACKNESS we gave it up for some celebrity black queens, using their own funds to send sup...