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Merry Christmas OTW Listeners! This week in our annual #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST Christmas Episode - we review four projects from Victoria Monét, Coco Jones, Sunday Service Choir, & Jordin Sparks! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Beyoncé breaking new RIAA records with her multiplatinum albums as well as Chris Brown selling out consecutive shows in Johannesburg, South Africa. In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss the la...

OTW's Kahlil Daniel interviews Jessie Woo at the HBCU First Look Film Festival at Howard University (Nov. 8-10, 2024) discussing her career, her Broadway run in "Home," this past summer and her role as "Ashley," on 'The Ms. Pat Show' on BET+! www.instinctent.com/ontheway www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/ontheway @onthewayweekly @sweatbyvee @kahlilxdaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Welcome back OTW Listeners! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Smino, Robert Glasper, Elmiene, & Queen Naija. During #MUSICNEWS we discuss the most recent accusations levied against Jay-Z, as well as the timing of it all. In #THEBLACKNESS we talk about Luigi Mangione being captured, and Daniel Penny walking free. And of course we shine a #QUEENSPOLIGHT on Nikki Giovanni! WATCH FULL IN...

OTW's Sylvee Jones interviews Jessie Woo at the HBCU First Look Film Festival at Howard University (Nov. 8-10, 2024) discussing her career and the current state of America. www.instinctent.com/ontheway www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/ontheway @onthewayweekly @sweatbyvee @kahlilxdaniel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back OTW Listeners! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Kodak Black, Killer Mike, Qendresa & Amber Mark. During #MUSICNEWS we discuss the members of YSL walking free in their trial and Kendrick Lamar & SZA's new "Grand National" Stadium Tour. In #THEBLACKNESS President Biden pardoning his son Hunter, an shine a #QUEENSPOLIGHT on Kerry Washington! WATCH FULL INTERVIEW WITH JESSI...

Matthew Whitaker is a master of music - point. blank. period. ...and at 23, he's just getting started! After knowing Matthew since before he was born, we finally sat down with him to discuss his fourth and latest album, "On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute!" He takes us behind the scenes track by track revealing each song's meaning and his inspirations for the album consisting of Charles Earland,...

Happy Thanksgiving Beloveds! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Kendrick Lamar, Wizkid, Odeal, & Eric Bellinger! Next we give you a taste of our THANKSGIVING SPECIAL interview with the incomparable Matthew Whitaker - you can watch the full interview on Youtube (link below) and listen on your podcast platforms! In #MUSICNEWS we get into Drake's "petition" against UMG for "Not Like Us,"...

OTW's Sylvee interviews LaRoyce Hawkins at the HBCU First Look Film Festival at Howard University (Nov. 8-10, 2024) discussing his roles in Chicago P.D. & South Side! Watch The Full Interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gFLEdLNCcgo?si=ACmwZlTS48zssJbP www.instinctent.com/ontheway www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/ontheway @onthewayweekly @kahlilxdaniel @sweatbyvee Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Welcome back OTW Listeners! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Mary J Blige, Earthgang, Cordae, & Flo! In #MUSICNEWS we discuss the football game at Beyonce's Christmas Halftime Show as well as the 2025 Coachella lineup! During #THEBLACKNESS we get into the incoming clown cabinet of the president-elect, as well as shine a #QUEENSPOTLIGHT on Viola Davis set to receive the Cecil B. DeMi...

OTW's Kahlil interviews "The Honorable Shyne" at the HBCU First Look Film Festival at Howard University (Nov. 8-10, 2024) discussing the premier of his documentary. "THE HONORABLE SHYNE" - Now Streaming on HULU! WATCH FULL SHYNE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JsdahqBnIPI?si=y0pKBKSNPanMoXHr Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.co...

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 8 - and "The Nu Amerika" y'all! This week on our Season Premiere - we have sounds from Megan Thee Stallion, Glorilla, Victoria Monét, Tyla, Tyler The Creator, Samara Joy, Leon Thomas, and Jordan Woods & Jooney! We kick off Season 8 with an exclusive interview from, "The Honorable SHYNE," from the HBCU First Look Film Festival '24 where he premiered his documentary available...

SEASON 8 PREMIERES THIS THURSDAY! - Seven years after her first interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with OTW 'alum' Felicia Temple, in a part two interview discussing her latest project, "Welcome Home!" She guides us through the behind the scenes process of each song, the true meaning of the EP, and her roots in house music. She also discusses what it's like to be the entrepreneur of her op...

SEASON FINALE! - This week on our S7 Finale our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Future, Jaz Karis, Alemeda, & LL Cool J! During #MUSICNEWS got into 50 Cent & Netlfix partnering to to produce the, "Diddy Doc." In #THEBLACKNESS we discussed the execution of Marcellus Williams, and shined a #QUEENSPOTLIGHT on A'ja Wilson one final time in S7 for winning MVP! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/...

This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from THEEE Yolanda Adams, Fousheé, Toro Y Moi, & Terrace Martin! In #MUSICNEWS we get into The Diddler, his "Freak Offs," and all that's about to ensue! We also breakdown some of this year's BET Hip Hop Awards nominees. During #THEBLACKNESS we get into the White House's first ever 'Black Excellence Brunch' and shine a #QUEENSPOTLIGHT on A'ja Wilson. Follo...

Welcome back y'all - come on in, it's been a wild week. RIP to Rich Homie Quan, James Earl Jones, & Frankie Beverly. During our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST we had sounds from Eric Bellinger, Tyrese, Big Sean, & Laila. During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' getting snubbed by the Country Music Awards and Kendrick Lamar headlining the 2025 Super Bowl! In #THEBLACKNESS - you already know we're...

Welcome to September & Happy International 'Bey'Day' y'all as we celebrate the Queen herself in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-Four! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Muni Long, Doechii, Toby Nwigwe, & Louis York! During #MUSICNEWS we celebrate the life of Fat Man Scoop after his recent untimely passing. We also celebrate Beyoncè's birthday by naming our Top 3 underrate...

Welcome Back Y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Kehlani, Juicy J, Xavier Omär & Elhae, and Sabrina Carpenter! During #MUSICNEWS pay homage to the one and only Aaliyah "Babygirl" Dana Haughton as this week marks 23 years since her untimely passing. We also talk update you on the host of this years MTV VMA Awards! In #THEBLACKNESS we dive into the latest verdicts in the case of t...

Welcome back y'all - this week, we're 'DNC'd Down!' Our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Chloe, Kenyon Dixon, Asake, & Ravyn Lenae! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss the historic DNC Roll Call featuring 'DJ Cassidy' and Beyoncé threatening the Trump campaign with a 'Cease & Desist' for copying the Harris campaign and using "Freedom" in a campaign ad. In #THEBLACKNESS, we recap the historic Democratic...

Welcome to August Y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST had sounds from Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign, Moses Sumney, Elijah Blake, & Khalid. At the top of the show, we discuss the '24 VMA nominations (or lack thereof) and during #MUSICNEWS, we get into Beyoncé donating $4 million to the Harris-Walz campaign, and agreeing to multiple campaign appearances, as well a release date for the much anticipat...

Welcome to the New World and to August Y'all! Our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Childish Gambino, Mustard, Blxst, & Ice Spice! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Flavor Flav being an Olympic sponsor for the TEAM USA WaterPolo, as well as the release of Vybz Kartel. In #THEBLACKNESS we catch up on everything Kamala and the 'New America' since our last episode and shine a #QUEENSPOTLIGHT on TEAM USA...

Welcome back y'all - it's hot our there, come on in and cool down! This week our #OTWEEKLYPODCAST has sounds from Zacari, Rema, Berwyn, and Common & Pete Rock. During #MUSICNEWS we get into Usher's three Super Bowl Halftime Performance Emmy nominations, as well as the class of the 2024 Hollywood Walk of Fame including - Brandy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, & Angie Martinez to name a few! In...

Welcome to July y'all! After a week off, this week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Megan Thee Stallion, Lucky Daye, Amaarae, & Hiatus Kaiyote! During #MUSICNEWS we recapped the winners, performances, and Lifetime Achievement Award from the 2024 BET Awards! In the beginning of the episode we recap the 1st presidential debate, and in #THEBLACKNESS we dive into the Supreme Court's latest ruling...

Happy Summer Y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Kehlani, Maeta, Jeremy Pope, and James Fauntleroy & The 80's! During #MUSICNEWS we get ready for the 2024 BET Awards weekend discussing the performers and our predictions - including whether or not Drake will show up to LA while leading with seven nominations. In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss US NY Congressmen Jamal Bowman losing his e...

To round out #BlackMusicMonth this year, we head to the west coast with singer, songwriter Bairi The Siren! She's just released her debut album, #FireSiren." Bairi & Kahlil met in 2019 while doing a show in Brooklyn. We reviewed her album on Episode 254 after seeing it on mainstream streaming pages. Bairi discusses her journey in music from 2017 to now, her Hershey, PA roots, and the true meaning...

Welcome back to the last week of Spring '24 y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Normani, Don Toliver, NxWorries, & Matthew Whitaker! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Justin Timberlake's recent DWI arrest, and delve into "will he or won't he" still be going on tour? In #THEBLACKNESS, we list off the Black 2024 TONY Winners including Alicia Keys' "Hell's Kitchen," and we wrap up with...