They Reminisce Over You

On this episode we are discussing the music of 1996, pop, R&B, hip hop and handing out superlatives, yearbook style. Best dressed, most influential, best album, best new artist, etc. We'll be talking about folks like Brandy, 2pac, Fugees, Monica, Spice Girls, OutKast, Los Del Rio, Aaliyah, Celine Dion, Alanis Morrisette and more. If you're enjoying the content that we're making and you're...

In this episode, we’re discussing some singers who are gonna give you some high quality begging, yearning, growling and some outstretched arms in the rain. A couple of them might be a little rough around the edges, but they’re gonna do and say the right things to set the mood. They’ll bring some champagne, light some candles, maybe even do a little dancing. We’re talking about Keith Sweat, Christo...

In this episode, we’re getting into one of the greatest hitmakers of all time. He’s a singer, songwriter and producer, we’re talking about Babyface. We dig into his discography, talk about some the classics that he wrote and produced for other artists, and sing some of his lyrics, really, really badly. We also talked about seeing him in concert a couple of weeks ago, and how that changed how we fe...

On this episode we’re taking a look back at the career of a Southern hip hop icon who always gave us top notch punchlines, crazy guest verses and unforgettable visuals, which sometimes overshadowed his bars. We're talking about "that man named Ludacris (Woo!)" If you want to check out a longer, ad-free version of this episode, go to troypodcast.supercast.com to sign up for our premium feed. If you...

In 2026, you can reach into your pocket and access almost any song or album ever created, just in a few clicks. Back in the day, building out your collection meant you actually had to go outside to a store and buy it. The Wherehouse, Sam Goody, HMV…But sometimes, the store came to you. Back when we used to read magazines, there was a company called Columbia House that would put full, 2,3 page...

No new episode this week, but here's one from the catalog that we think you should get into. Originally released in 2024, on this episode we talked about Mr. Big Stuff, The Heavster, The Overweight Lover, out of Moneyearnin’ Mount Vernon, the diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly D. One of a small number of people who have done a song with both Michael and Janet Jackson. The man who is pretty muc...

On this episode, we're getting into the hip hop classic, House Party. The 1990 Reginald Hudlin directed comedy that turned Kid 'N Play into superstars. During this conversation, we discuss our favorite supporting characters, get into our favorite scenes, and talk about our favorite songs from the soundtrack. Get into it! "Peanut, fix me some of that Dick Gregory." If you're enjoying the content th...

On this episode we're discussing the legacy of Aaliyah. With today marking 25 years since her self-titled album dropped in 2001, we’re taking a dive into her discography and talking about why her music still holds up today. We run through our favorite songs from each era, some deep cuts and get into whether the albums have aged well. We also talk about how once Missy Elliott and Timbaland came int...

On this episode we're discussing one of the greatest albums in hip hop history, JAY-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, on its 30th anniversary. Before the album dropped in 1996, Jay was building his name through early collabs with Jaz-O (“Hawaiian Sophie,” “The Originators”) Big Daddy Kane (“Show & Prove”) and Original Flavor (“Can I Get Open?”) as well as his own singles (“In My Lifetime,” “I...

On this episode, we’re revisiting a couple of classic albums we somehow never listened to in full, whether by choice or just because we never around to them. So this week, we finally pressed play on a few and we're here to present our findings, discuss what we learned and figure out if these albums live up to the hype. We each chose two, and here are the albums that we listened to: Missy "Misdemea...

On this episode we’re discussing someone who is probably one of the most important people in hip hop history, Warren G. Without this man, a lot of important moments in hip hop probably don’t happen. So, we’re gonna take a look at his debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era, that moved him from the background at Death Row and into the spotlight at Def Jam. We'll also be getting into some of our favorite...

The 90s were a golden era for female rap, and on this episode we're celebrating the women who made it unforgettable. We’re talking Latifah, Lyte, Yo-Yo, Kim, Foxy…and on and on and on. The game changers who proved that women could run hip hop on their own terms. Transition from the late 80s to the early 90s 0:53 Favorite songs from 1990-93 6:33 The mid 90s 9:22 Foxy Brown meets JFK Jr. 10:21 Favor...

In this episode of They Reminisce Over You, we're having a conversation about Love Jones, Theodore Witcher's iconic 1997 Black rom-com that became a cultural classic. We'll be diving into the film's most memorable moments, standout supporting characters and dig into whether Nina and Darius were ever really Mr./Mrs. Right or Mr./Mrs. Right Now. We also get into our favorite scenes, our favorite son...

In this episode, we’re getting into Maxwell’s full discography, spotlighting Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite on it’s 30th anniversary (April 2, 1996,) while also discussing his MTV Unplugged , Embrya , Now , BLACKsummers’night & blackSUMMERS’night albums. We walk through his full run, from hits like “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” “Matrimony: Maybe You,” and “Pretty Wings” to...

In this episode, we’re getting into someone whose career spans across hip-hop, R&B and pop music. He helped to bring Atlanta and southern culture to the forefront at a time when people weren’t really checking for it. *Jermaine voice* “Y’all know what this is!” If you're enjoying the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here's a little someth...

This week we're talking about some of our favorite movie soundtracks. The ones we liked, the ones we loved and the ones that were better than the movies that they were made for.   Soundtracks used to be a real companion piece to new movie releases. New artists were launched, established artists dropped some of their best songs, and big name producers gave us their best work, not just a bunch...

This week we are discussing the dirty macks of R&B and Hip Hop. We get into the songs that we all know and love, "All The Things Your Man Won't Do" by Joe, "Hey Lover" by LL Cool J, "I Can You Love You" by Mary J. Blige, “You’re The One” by SWV and there were some shocking ones that made the cut as well, we see you, Gladys Knight.  We also debate who the second best worst dirty mack...

Lucy Pearl came in fast and hot like a comet, and kinda burned out like one too. But in that brief moment in time, Raphael Saadiq from Tony, Toni, Toné, Dawn Robinson from En Vogue and Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest came together to give us one of the greatest R&B albums ever, and that’s what we’re digging into in this episode.  Quick note: This episode was recorded prior...

35 years ago, on October 7, 1990, LL Cool J took to the streets of New York to find his “Around The Way Girl.” On this episode, we’re having a quick conversation about the video, and discuss who our favorite “Around The Way Girl” is, past and present. We’re also dropping a new shirt to go along with this episode. You can get it and more at our shop, Nuthin’ But A Tee Thang, at teethang.com . If yo...

Originally released in December 2021, here’s another episode that we think hasn't gotten enough attention. It's another one of our "One Hit Wonder?" episodes, and this time we're digging into the career of Montell Jordan. A lot of people have written him off as a one hit wonder because of "This Is How We Do It," but around these parts, we know better. Join us as we get into some of our favorite Mo...

Originally released in November 2021, here’s another episode that we’ve taken from the vault and remixed. We're taking a look at the career of Sir Mix-A-Lot, and discussing whether or not he has been unfairly stamped as a one hit wonder, due to the massive popularity of "Baby Got Back." Around these parts, we don’t consider him a one hit wonder, and feel that his contributions to hip-hop excl...

In honor of today being the 30th anniversary the original airing, we’re revisiting one of our early episodes, where we reviewed the controversial 1995 Source Awards. The show itself became secondary to the many explosive moments that happened on stage. From the so-called east coast/west coast rivalries playing out in front of the world, to Andre 3000 lighting the fuse that helped take southern hip...

In our last episode, we broke down the music of 2Pac, now we're flipping the script (see what we did there?) and diving into the film career of Tupac Shakur. We rewatched his entire filmography and reviewed every role, from the iconic to the...not so great. From his chilling performance as Bishop in Juice to his nuanced portrayal of heroin-addicted jazz musician in Gridlock'd, we cover all six of...

On this episode, we're getting into the musical evolution of 2Pac, one of hip hop's most complex and controversial voices. From the militant and revolutionary 2Pacalypse Now through the paranoia and revenge themes of The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory . We get into our favorite songs and talk about how each album reflected who 2Pac was at that particular moment. Join us on a journey through the...

In this episode, we're discussing how Uptown Records reshaped that sound and style of a generation. From the rise of new jack swing with Teddy Riley and Guy, to Mary J. Blige and Jodeci redefining what R&B could be, Uptown didn't follow trends, it set trends. Uptown also helped to bring Black culture to both big and small screens with the film Strictly Business , and New York Undercover tv sho...