Views From The 7

On this episode, we’re tapping into a little bit of everything..family, music, and real life. • We kick things off talking family trees, why knowing your roots matters, and how family reunions really be hitting different • Then we get into the state of R&B… did Tank really fall short trying to keep “real” R&B alive? • That leads us into a good debate.. What makes someone a great vocalist v...

Episode 403: Reflicted 🎮 On this episode we get into - • Phases by Brandy review • Why isn’t Wanya cancelled? • The evolution of gaming • The worst song by your favorite artist • Does it take more than talent to be exceptional in rap? We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

This week, the crew taps into culture, accountability, and a little nostalgia as the conversations get real. We start with a big question....is HOV still relatable? As the gap between mogul status and everyday life widens, we debate whether the message still hits the same or if it’s evolved beyond the people. Then we get into policing Black behavior: who really gets to decide what’s “acceptable”?...

This week on Views From The 7, the crew gets into a mix of real conversations and classic debates. We start with weddings vs funerals—what people are really spending on and what actually holds value. Then we talk about generational wealth and what it looks like in real life, not just on paper. We take it back to the culture with Boyz N The Hood vs Menace II Society—which one really told the story...

This week on Views From The 7, we kick things off discussing the latest gaming beef and how competition and culture collide in the gaming world. Then the conversation shifts to Jesse Jackson and the idea of co-opting movements, examining how leadership, influence, and visibility can shape the direction of social causes. From there, we debate whether baseball has lost its cultural cool factor and w...

This week on Views From The 7, the crew is back with another wild conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ We kick things off talking about the era of R&B mixtapes and how they shaped the culture — were those some of the best moments in R&B history? Then the conversation takes a serious turn as we ask the question: Are we really ready for war? The fellas and Wifey dive into what that could...

This week on Views From The 7, the crew gets into a real conversation about growth, culture, and where things are headed. We kick things off comparing communication now vs. back then — has social media helped us connect or made things messier? Then we tap into the art of rapping and what separates real lyricism from today’s microwave moments. And of course… we had to talk about the elephant in the...

The crew is back and heating things up! This week we kick things off with a full recap of the Back 2 School Jam and Valentine’s Day weekend. We also break down the Super Bowl and halftime show reactions — including the chatter and backlash. From there, the conversation gets musical as we debate the greatest R&B group album ever (yeah… it gets serious 😅) and wrap things up by discussing some o...

On this episode the whole is crew is BACK! We get into Ivan's trip across the US in a snow storm, the difficulty of grieving someone who has lost their life tragically and seeing people have empathy for their murderer. Skinny gives us the latest on his life and co-parenting which leads into a therapy session for Spence and Wifey led by SO. You don't want to miss this...this is Views From The 7!

This week we had a skeleton crew. After going over our week we can't help but to get into the latest with ICE and its interaction with protestors and politics in this day and age. How the lines are being blurred between Democratic and Republican views. We've got that and much more...this is Views From The 7!

On this episode of Views From The 7, the crew breaks down major topics in hip hop culture, music industry conversations, and the best comedy specials out right now. We also get into the taboo of “Homie Hoppin” and how friends react when relationships are involved. We’ve got that and much more… this is Views From The 7!

On this episode we get into the different fashion trends that was loved by the masses but were terrible during the early 2000's. Shoes that used to hold weight during the 90's that wouldn't do well if released currently. Aging out of rap: are rap artists given the same room as other legacy acts to grow old and still make music? We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!

This episode covers everything from relationship changes and internet drama to Ivan receiving some heat over the weekend. The crew breaks down Black funeral etiquette, reacts to the Diddy documentary, and debates whether 50 Cent crossed the line. We wrap by asking who else should speak up — and which celebrity truly had the biggest fall from fame.

After an extended break, the crew is back and catching up on everything you’ve been asking about. In this episode, we dive into:     •    Who else should be added to the Millennial Tour lineup     •    The great Toni Braxton vs. Tamar Braxton debate     •    Vocalists vs. singers — and why the difference matters     •    Ivan’s new relationship and how it’s going so far     •    How you should rea...

The crew is back with another week of real discussions you won’t want to miss:     •    Usher’s Burn vs Justin Timberlake’s Cry Me A River 🔥     •    The “cool” aunts and uncles — should we really keep an eye out? 👀     •    Life events that could’ve changed everything     •    Ivan opens up about losing his father and how grief evolves over time 💔     •    S.O. explains why he avoids politics...

n this episode of Higher Learning, we break down the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the aftermath that’s sending waves through politics and media. We also dive into Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, the ongoing debate around cancel culture, and what this means for celebrities and accountability. On a lighter note, we give our honest review of the Breezy Bowl and discuss why it feels like the...

The crew is back with laughs, debates, and some deep dives. This week we cover: • Spence’s wild week and the pressure that came with it • Selena’s legacy — what was her trajectory pre-tragedy? • Aaliyah vs Beyoncé — who had the bigger impact? • Stomp the Yard vs Drumline — which one wins? • Walking back some Tyler Perry slander + giving flowers to his best films • Fear vs inspiration — how do we p...

Episode 387 – Burning Man The full crew is finally back together! Ivan kicks things off with a wild story from his night out, which quickly spirals into a conversation about men’s health. We also take a moment to send our condolences to our homegirl Mickey. From there, we dive into everything from brutal female fighters in high school to Shayna’s second Pretty Girls Walk event and the idea of “com...

On this episode of Views From The 7, the crew dives right into the ups and downs of homeownership—and why it sometimes flat out sucks. 🏡 Spence and Shayna open up about balancing gym goals with the chaos of parenting, and we even ask the big question: does Spence lack empathy? 👀 Ivan joins in to share all the details from his trip to see his favorite group, Day 26, before we wrap things up with...

Skinny is finally back for the 4th time (we missed him LOL). This week on Views From The 7 we dive into everything from laughs to deep convos:     •    S.O. questions if he’s a sugar daddy or just washed while taking himself on expensive dates     •    Family visiting Vegas — are you the tour guide or do you let them figure it out?     •    Hotels we’ve been in (and still haven’t stepped foot in)...

This week on Views From The 7 we’re breaking down the unwritten rules of social media—does hitting “like” mean more than you think? We get into hard work vs talent, and whether Freddie Gibbs is leaving money on the table by skipping the marketing grind. Plus, we crown our Mt. Rushmore of rap songs—the tracks that define the essence of hip-hop.

This week, we kicked things off with Cowboy Carter closing out in Vegas—Beyoncé did her thing. But it got us thinking: what groups or artists would we actually want to hear from again without nostalgia clouding our judgment? From there, we get into the news of Hulk Hogan’s passing and how legacy gets complicated when racism’s in the mix. Then it gets personal. We talk about how people find ways to...

After a week off the crew is back and catching up on things that’s transpired over the last couple weeks . They start the episode by talking out gym and stripper culture. We give a recap on our RnB-Sides event .They then discuss the Diddy verdict and Vegas swinger culture . What does aggressive men look like in that environment ? We got that and much more .

On this episode of Views From The 7, we’re talking about folks who hate on you—but still steal your ideas. We also get into the importance of having tough, real conversations with our kids—especially when it comes to things like a “Plan B.” Plus, why is it that when women mention their pH Balance being thrown off men are always to blame? We unpack that too. And Spence gets real about cutting his l...

In this episode of Views From the 7, we kick things off with some real talk and reflection on Father’s Day. From there, we dive into the fine line between being direct and being confrontational—are they really the same? We also get into friendships, entitlement, and whether B. Simone was actually out of pocket or just misunderstood. And yep, Billboard did it again—dropping a list that’s got us all...