On The Way

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Tems, Kaytranada, Esta, & K Camp! During #MUSICNEWS we share 10 mins of our interview with Talibah Safiya as we celebrate #BLACKMUSICMONTH! In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss Central Park Birder Chris Cooper winning an Emmy and shine a #QUEENSPOTLIGHT on Qunita Brunson for winning a Peabody award. Watch our FULL INTERVIEW with Talibah S...

To kick off our #BlackMusicMonth this year, we take a quick trip down to Memphis, TN with singer, songwriter Talibah Safiya! Some of her credits include HBO MAX's "RAP SH!T" season 2 soundtrack, where she wrote for/with artists like Sexyy Red, Hitkidd, & Rico Nasty. She's featured on RAEDIOS's latest project #BlackAndUnlimited - which we reviewed on episode 248 - and she has also just released her...

Welcome to June OTW Listeners! This week start off recapping the "Sister Act II" reunion on 'The View'. Next, our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Ayra Starr, Shaboozey, Leigh-Anne, & Tanerélle! During #MUSICNEWS we recap the rights and wrongs of HOT 97 Summer Jam. In #THEBLACKNESS - a former disgraced, twice impeached U.S. president, was found GUILTY on 34 counts - we make sure to take the time...

Welcome back OTW Listeners! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Coi Leray, Juicy J, Sango, & Vince Staples. During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight hitting the 80 year mark milestone as well as Kehlani taking a stand for Palestine. During #THEBLACKNESS we unfortunately get into Gabby Douglas having to pull out of the Olympics due to an ankle injury, and on the flip s...

Welcome back y'all - what a week! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLISTS has sounds from Billie Eilish, Vedo, Vanilla Is Black & 6lack, and Rapsody! During #MUSICNEWS of course we get into the egregious tape "leaked" last week of Sean "Diddy" Combs caught on camera domestically abusing Cassie, and the latest allegations from the fall out. We also discuss Apple Music's 100 Greatest Albums of all time lis...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Childish Gambino, Gunna, Andra Day, & Kalan. FrFr! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Lauryn Hill and her son YG Marley performing on the Jimmy Fallon show, as well as Mary J. Blige's new fashion venture. In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss Biden & Trump agreeing to two debates and the stipulations that come along with. We also shine a #QUEENS...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Willow, Dua Lipa, 4batz, & Kamasi Washington! During #MUSICNEWS we recap the full Drake v. Kendrick Lamar saga from last weekend. During #THEBLACKNESS we get into "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" making it's way back to the Billboard 200, and Zendaya being one of the 'Co-chairs' of this years MetGala for the first time. Follow Us:...

Welcome Back Y'all - this week we spent some time giving flowers to some friends! We kick off with Drew Barrymore's "Mamala" request before getting into our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST with sounds from Felicia Temple, Bairi, Sinead Harnett, & PartyNextDoor! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Beyoncé & Blue Ivy hitting the big screen as well as, "Euphoria," Kendrick Lamar's latest response to Drake! In #THEBLACKN...

Welcome back y'all! This week as we come down from 4/20 our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Jean Deaux, Inayah, Pastor Mike Jr., & Mozzy! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss the 2024 Class of Inductees into the Living Legends Foundation & The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including Gwen Franklin, Mike Kelly, Donnie Simpson, Dionne Warwick, & Mary J. Blige! In #THEBLACKNESS we get into the $95.3 billion aid...

Happy 4/20 y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has the perfect soundtrack for your holiday with wavy sounds from Future, DRAM, Chantae Cann, & Nia Archives! During #MUSICNEWS we get into a recap of Coachella Weekend 1 performances. In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss the start of the first ever criminal trial of a former US president ...how ghetto! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Inst...

This week - our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has awesome sounds from J. Cole, GloRilla, Bryson Tiller, & Doja Cat! During #MUSICNEWS we pay homage to NY's and Hip Hop's beloved "DJ Mister Cee," on his untimely passing and also discuss Cowboy Carter selling 400,000+ copies in its first week! In #THEBLACKNESS we get into Coach Dawn Staley becoming the First female black coach to win 3 D1 Basketball Titles - an...

Welcome back y'all - This marks our 250th EPISODE! Beyoncé knew how we needed to commemorate this episode and so you already know the only featured album on our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST is #COWBOYCARTER! Join us as we go through #BeyEight recapping our first listens and week long experience living with her latest masterpiece. Let us know how you feel on social media, our dms, and by rating and reviewing!...

This week, on the eve of 'act ii' - our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has exciting sounds from Tyla, SiR, 6lack, and Metro Boomin & Future! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the latest surrounding 'Diddy' and during #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss the tragedy surrounding the Baltimore Bridge collapse and of course (because this is America) the racism that ensued. Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instag...

Howdee Y'all! We're 8 days away from the Heaux-Down! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Justin Timberlake, Tierra Whack, Flo Milli, & Issa Rae's Raedio! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Quavo's Rocket Foundation's plans to fight gun violence in Atlanta and America at large, as James Blake's new app to combat musician's streaming income. In #THEBLACKNESS, we get into the winners of the 55...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Ariana Grande, MIKE, The ARTI$t, & Trevor Jackson! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Lenny Kravitz' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame & the House voting to ban Tik Tok. In #THEBLACKNESS we recap the 96th Oscar winners and shine a Queen's Spotlight on Da'Vine Joy Randolph! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Tw...

R&B did it's THING this week y'all! Our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from ScHoolboy Q, Eric Bellinger, Jade Novah, & Kenyon Dixon! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Rihanna's first live show in eight years, as well as two women suing Jeffrey Osbourne for "embarrassment." In #THEBLACKNESS we get into the sentencing for the murderers of the late Elijah McClain. Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otw...

Welcome to the last day of BHM '24 y'all - smh. This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Earthgang & Spillage Village, Erick The Architect, Lil Yachty, & French Montana. During #MUSICNEWS we get into finally uncovering Jam Master Jay's murderers as well as Donna Summer's estate suing Kanye West over copyright infringement. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss Mitch McConnell finally stepping down a...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Usher, Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign, Serpentwithfeet, & The Bob Marley Motion Picture Soundtrack! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Usher's Super Bowl performance being the most watched of all time, as well as this year's 'Roots' Picnic' LineUp! In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss 18 year old Darryl George not being allowed to participate in hi...

Happy Super Bowl Weekend Y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Ryan Leslie, Tia Corine, Alchemist & Hit-Boy, and SZA!!! During #MUSICNEWS we recap our favorite awards and performances from this years 66th Grammys! Also in #THEBLACKNESS, we give flowers to actor Garrett Morris for finally receiving his start on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on singer T...

Happy 2024 Y'all - WE BACK! This week as we kick off Black History Month ahead of Grammy weekend - our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, Matt Martians & Destin Conrad! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Universal Music Group vs. Tik Tok as well as this years STAR STUDDED JAM PACKED "Lovers & Friends" festival! In #THEBLACKNESS we get into this years black Emmy Winners & Oscar Nomin...

WE'VE COME TO THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR! - This week for the annual 'end of the year episode' our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST is dedicated to our TOP 20 ALBUMS of 2023 list with sounds from Victoria Monet & Doja Cat all the way to Paramore & Brent Faiyaz! Take a listen as Sylvee & Kahlil each come with their top 10 albums that made 2023 a standout year in music! On The Way will return on Feb. 1st - just in ti...

MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Brandy, Samara Joy, Robert Glasper, & James Fauntleroy! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss T-Pain's new Las Vegas residency, as well as Nicki Minaj becoming the first female rapper with five number one albums. In #THEBLACKNESS, we get into Colorado removing 45 from the ballot ahead of the 2024 election, and for 'Queen's Spotlight' we...

Welcome back family! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Nicki Minaj, Conway The Machine, Avenoir, & Kalan. Frfr! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Doja Cat's most recent warning to her white fans, as well as Kanye's return album with Ty Dolla $ign due out tomorrow. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss this years Golden Globe nominations including this year's snubs ("coughs"...The Color Purple..."...

Welcome back y'all - For the first time this season, Sylvee & Kahlil are back in person! This week we have sounds from Brent Faiyaz, Raiche, Kaytranada, & Sexyy Red! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the charges against Diddy, as well as Renaissance the Film breaking the box office. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss the latest in the Jonathan Majors' trial as well as shine a Queen's spotlight on Sha'carri...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Drake, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz, Pink Panthress, & Chris Brown! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the 2024 Grammy Noms! In #THEBLACKNESS we recap the inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival and give a Queens Spotlight to Hazel Monet and more! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: fa...