On The Way

This week on our last episode of BHM 2023, our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Kelela, Paramore, Eric Bellinger, & Neek Bucks! During #MUSICNEWS, we get to the latest when it comes to justice for Nipsey Hustle, as well as this year's Roots Picnic LineUp which includes Diddy w/ The Roots, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss Howard University being the nations only black college swim...

This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Justine Skye, Pastor Mike Jr, Ebony Riley, & Aya Nakamura. During #MUSICNEWS, we recap the Grammy Awards' performances, winners, snubs, AND INJUSTICES! In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabar's record as well as Viola Davis becoming the latest EGOT inductee! Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/...

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! In our first episode of 2023, the day after Beyonce announced the tour of our lives, our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Ice Spice, Vedo, Naomi Sharon, & Lil Yachty! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Missy Elliott being the first female Hip Hop artist nominated for this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss The College Board removing 'AP African Amer...

Welcome to the end of the year y'all! This week our entire episode is dedicated to our, "Top 20 Albums of 2O22!" Our playlist has sounds recapping the whole year from Lucky Daye to Kehlani to SZA to 'the lady on the unicorn horse!' In no particular order, and without giving away spoilers have a listen to our list to relive this year in music. Party along with our TOP 20 of 2022 and 2022 Year In Re...

Merry Christmas Y'all! This week for our annual Christmas episode our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from some of this year's best Christmas albums including music from Alicia Keys, Def Jam Various Artists, James Fortune, and LVRN with 6LACK & Summer Walker. During #MUSICNEWS we discuss a breakthrough in his favor for Young Thug's trial & SZA's now first number one album, "SOS!" In #TheBLACKNESS, we...

Welcome back beloveds! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from SZA, Lucky Daye, Little Simz, & Xian Bell. During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Lil Wayne being inducted into the 'Diamond' club for "A Milli" doing 10 million in sales, as well as Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, & SZA joining 2023 tour line-up! In #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the 2023 Golden Globe nominees which include, Quinta Brunson, Jenn...

Happy Holidays Y'all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Metro Boomin, John Legend, Akon, & Byron Juane. During #MUSICNEWS we get into the 2024 Broadway revival of, "The Wiz." In #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss RE-elected Georgia State Senator Raphael Warnock's win, and also how uncomfortably close it was. Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube:...

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Nas, Wizkid, Saweetie, and Glorilla! During #MUSICNEWS, we dive into our thoughts on the 2023 Grammy Nominations. In #TheBLACKNESS, the IRS has finally been ordered to turn over Donald Trumps taxes to the House Committee... we'll see what they can do in a month. Travel safe, and leave the ham and stuffing off the table! Foll...

This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Drake & 21 Savage, Coco Jones, Dylan Sinclair, and the Wakanda Forever Soundtrack. During #MUSICNEWS, we dive into Diddy becoming the owner of the #1 minority owned cannabis company, and Drake & 21 Savage being sued by Vogue for their faux cover. In #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the results so far of the 2022 Midterm Election. Follow Us: Instagram/Twitt...

Happy November Beloveds! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has unforgettable sounds from Smino, DVSN, Westside Gunn, & Baby Keem. In #MUSICNEWS this week we eerily and unwillingly said goodbye to 1/3 of The Migos, rapper, Takeoff. During #TheBLACKNESS, we begin inching our toes into Elon Musk's Twitter, and also shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on Tabitha Brown, and her two Emmy nominations! Follow Us: I...

"Happy Halloween y'all!" This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from BABYFACE, NICK HAKIM, FRIDAYY, & SONDER! During #MUSICNEWS, we get into the recent Grammy debate surrounding Beyonce's 'Renaissance' and whether or not it should be nominated in the "Electro/Dance" category. In #TheBLACKNESS, we give an update on elections as we enter the homestretch of the midterm elections. Follow Us: Insta...

Welcome back to SEASON 6/E1 and also our 200th EPISODE!!! - This week we waste no time catching up since we've been gone. Our #OTWeeklyPlaylist features, ROBERT GLASPER, MIKHALA JENE, PJ MORTON, & LIL BABY! During #MusicNews we get into Ye's apology for his latest comments, and this years AMA nominations. In #TheBlackness, we keep it going with Floyd family's latest suit agains Ye, and also two 'Q...

Welcome back y'all! This week on our Season 5 Finale, our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Vedo & OG Parker, Doechii, Byron Juane, & Black Party. During #MUSICNEWS, we get into Nicki Minaj who will be honored at this years MTV VMA's with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. During the #TheBLACKNESS, Ahmad Arbery's family get the justice they deserve with his killers being sentenced to two li...

This week, for the first time ever, our #OTWeeklyPlaylist features only one album. We've finally recovered enough to give the Queen her flowers and give our thoughts on Beyonce's seventh studio album, #Renaissance (Act One)! During #MUSICNEWS, Drake postpones the Young Money Reunion show due to Covid, and three of Prince's siblings sell their stake in his estate. In #TheBLACKNESS, Sylvee shines a...

T'was the night before "Renaissance" ... and every creature was stirring and nobody was chill! Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Lizzo, Ne-Yo, Flo Milli, & Steve Lacey. During #MusicNews we get into the 2022 MTV VMA Nominations. For #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the "justice" - smh, given to all four officers in the George Floyd murder who are now sentenced. Follow U...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Brent Faiyaz, Burna Boy, Flo, & Tye Tribbett! During #MUSICNEWS, we discuss the dates and line up for Drake's "OVO Fest '22!" In #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the 2022 Emmy Nominations and give 'Abbott Elementary' their flowers! Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube: https://bit.ly/3CWxg...

Happy July Y'all! This week our @OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Muni Long, EarthGang, Bino Rideaux, & Young Thug! In #MUSICNEWS we acknowledge Rihanna as the 'youngest female self-made billionaire' according to FORBES, as well as recap all of the action that was 'Essencefe' - we mean, "JANETfest!" 2022! During #TheBLACKNESS, we heralded NJ for coming up with stricter and awesome gun laws, as wel...

Happy Holiday weekend y'all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Chris Brown, Giveon, Lupe Fiasco, and Roddy Rich. During #MUSICNEWS we discuss the 30 year sentencing of R. Kelly, and in #TheBLACKNESS, we highlight descendants of a black family reclaiming their California beachfront property after it was taken from them decades ago! Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: fac...

Back again! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Drake, Raury, Westside Boogie, and Kirk Franklin & Maverick City Music! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the release date for Beyoncé's 7the Studio album and get into her new single, "Break My Soul." In #TheBLACKNESS this, Martin Lawrence, Ludacris, Lenny Kravitz, & Uncle Charlie Wilson will be receiving stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame t...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from SZA, Marvin Sapp, Sada Baby, & XXXTentacion. During #MusicNews, we discuss the Grammys adding a new "Songwriters" category. In #TheBLACKNESS, we acknowledge all of the Black excellence that took place at the 'Tony Awards' and shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on Jennifer Hudson for becoming the youngest EGOT winner ever! Follow Us: Inst...

Happy Black Music Month! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from CyHi, 070 Shake, Arin Ray, & Post Malone. During #MUSICNEWS, we get into the 2022 BET Award nominations. For #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock teaming up to co-headline a comedy show, and shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on Mellody Hobson for becoming the first woman to become an owner of an NFL team!  Follow U...

What a week - OTW's here to provide some relief! This week we had an 'All-Lady' led #OTWeeklyPlaylist with sounds from Leikeli47, Dreezy, Mahalia, & Ravyn Lenae! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Lupe Fiasco who will be joining the faculty of MIT teaching rap for the '22-'23 school year. Finally, in #TheBLACKNESS, we give it up to some of the ladies on this years Time 100 List including Jazmine Sulliv...

This week on OTW - our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Kendrick Lamar, Tank & The Bangas, Farrah Fawx, & Dylan Sinclaire. During #MUSICNEWS, we recapped the 2022 Billboard Music Awards - Executive Produced by Diddy, where he also performed and served as the host. Mary J. Blige was also presented with the 2022 ICON Award by Janet Jackson! In #TheBLACKNESS, we ask how long is long enough when it c...

Another week - another 'OTW!' This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Ella Mai, Kenyon Dixon, Jack Harlow, & IDK. During #MusicNews we talk about Kendrick Lamar releasing his lates video to 10 million views in 24 hours, as well as the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame list! In #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the 2022 Tony Nominations and all of the black artists who are nominated. Follow us on Inst...

Happy Cinco de Mayo - It's the first Thursday in May and your first OTW of the month is right on time! This week on our #OTWeeklyPlaylist, we have sounds from PJ Morton, Kehlani, Toro Y Moi, & Eric Bellinger! During #MUSICNEWS, we celebrate Megan Thee Stallion for receiving her own day and key to Houston. In #TheBlackness, Sylvee shines a 'Queen's Spotlight' on Queen Latifah for breaking ground in...