On The Way

Back again! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Pusha T, Kwesi Arthur, Taylor Bennett, & Blxst! During #MusicNews we get into Monica & Anthony Mackie facing discrimination for attending/hosting the CMT Awards, and Kendrick Lamar announcing his new album! In #TheBLACKNESS, we remind everyone that Britney Griner is still locked up abroad while America has begun making deals to bring home...

Sound the Trumpets; the, "On The Way Podcast," has officially joined, "The Mocha Podcasts Network!" This week for our inaugural MPN episode our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from SYD | Wiz Khalifa, Girl Talk, BIG K.R.I.T., & Smoke DZA | Fivio Foreign | & Vince Staples. For #MUSICNEWS we celebrate DJ Khaled receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During #TheBLACKNESS we discuss the two bla...

Happy April y’all! This week in our post-Grammy episode, our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Alex Isley & Jack Dine, Latto, Nigo, & Dreamville & J. Cole! During #MUSICNEWS, we recapped the awards and performances of the 64th Grammys including Doja Cat, H.E.R. & Jazmine Sullivan! During #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court! Follow us on In...

This week for our @OTWeeklyPlaylist, we had sounds from Tiana Major9, Sy Ari Da Kid, Ama Lou, & Devvon Terrell. During #MUSICNEWS, we get into Kanye’s cancelled Grammy performance, and the passing of Gospel legend, LaShun Pace. In #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss Hampton University opening their campus up to Ukrainian students, and the House passing, '“The Crown Act.” Join our conversation and follow us...

“Happy St. Patty’s day to the Black Irish!” Welcome back y’all - this week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Lucky Daye, Shenseea, Kali, & Benny The Butcher! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the Jussie Smollet verdict, as well as Nicki Minaj & Coi Leray giving the green light for the release of their new song after being stalled initially. For @TheBLACKNESS, we get into the Critic’s Choice award...

This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has music from Da Baby & YB Never Broke Again, Diplo, The Cool Kids, & Tinashe! During #MUSICNEWS, we get into the 2022 Essence Festival LineUp as well as Jay-Z standing his ground with the NFL regarding the Half-Time show. In #TheBLACKNESS, we get into WNBA star Brittney Griner being detained in Russia. Follow us @onthewayweekly on Instagram & Twitter to join our c...

Welcome back y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Kodak Black, Robert Glasper, Earthgang, & Rob Milton! During #MUSICNEWS we discussed everyone’s favorite rapper-turned-actor, Will Smith, who’s on track to win his first Oscar this month after already winning big at the Golden Globes, SAG, & NAACP Image Awards - we also get into the other award winners! During #TheBLACKNESS, we co...

Welcome back to this last pod of BHM 2022! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Big K.R.I.T., Vic Mensa, Tame Impala, and Curren$y & The Alchemist. During #MusicNews we discussed Coachella going mask-less and the misunderstood genius of Kanye’s ‘Stem Player!’ In #TheBlackness we discussed Frmr. Obama Attorney General Loretta Lynch, going to work on behalf of the NFL in Coach Brian Flore...

It’s 2022 - and We’re Back! This week for our first #OTWeeklyPlaylist of the year, we have sounds from THEEE Mary J. Blige, THEEE Jazmine Sullivan, our girl Sevyn Streeter, and the one and only legendary Uncle Snoop Dogg! In #MusicNews we discuss Pt. 1 of Kanye West’s Netflix doc, and in #TheBlackness, we get into Will vs. Denzel and the 2022 Oscar Nominations! Follow us on @onthewayweekly to join...

Welcome to our last episode of the year everyone! This week we did our TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2021, derived from our year long #OTWeeklyPlaylist! Some of our honorable mentions included Nas, Terrace Martin, Snoh Aalegra, Lucky Daye & Drake. Listen to the full episode to hear who made the official Top 10 lis! We’ll see you in February 2022 after our Winter break for our post - Grammy episode! Thank you O...

Merry Christmas everyone! This week for our #OTWeeklyPlaylist, we’re presenting our ‘Top 10 Christmas Albums’ of all time - comprised of music from Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Kirk Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Boyz II Men, Bebe & Cece Winans, Ariana Grande, Victoria Monet, & James Fauntleroy! During #MusicNews, we recaps Mariah’s Carey’s Christmas effect, and in #TheBLACKNESS, Spike Lee announces...

Hey Y’all! This week our #IEWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Alicia Keys, A Boogie, Tierra Whack, & Rick Ross! During #MusicNews we ran down the 2022 Grammy Nominations, and for #TheBlackness we got into the 2022 Golden Globe nominations! Next week is our 2021 Holiday Album episode and following that, our annual Top 10 Albums of the year episode! Follow us on #Spotify, #AppleMusic, & #Tidal for our...

Welcome to another week of OTW y’all! This week one of us is happy Kanye & Drake ended the beef, the other is quite underwhelmed. Our #IEWeeklyPlaylist continues to stay strong in the fourth quarter of 2021 with sounds from some of our faves including India Shawn, Kanye West, Zyah Belle, & Silk Sonic! During #MUSICNEWS, we discussed the untimely loss of rapper Young Dolph and also cover the latest...

This week our #IEWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Summer Walker, Terrace Walker, Amine & Dijon! During #MUSICNEWS, we covered the disaster at AstroWorld last weekend - as well as Missy Elliott receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! In #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss the passage of the Infrastructure Bill and exactly what’s in it. Join our convo and follow us on Twitter & Instagram @onthewayweek...

After some well deserved R&R, we’re back with SEASON 5, EPISODE 1 - Welcome back y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist of the season has sounds from Big Sean & Hit-Boy, Kevin Ross, IDK & The Harder They Fall Soundtrack! During #MUSICNEWS, we discuss Jay-Z being inducted into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Janet Jackson Super Bowl documentary that will air on HULU later this mont...

Welcome back y’all! - This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from John Mayer, Willow, Phabo, and Blxst & Bino Rideaux! During #MUSICNEWS we talk about the possibility of a new Kanye album releasing on Friday, and the demand for accessibly to Aaliyah’s music 20 years after her untimely passing. In #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the Olympics still happening regardless of Covid spikes and outbreaks,...

Welcome back y’all! After a week off, our #OTWeeklyPlaylist is on fire with sounds from Snoh Alegra, Mariah The Scientist, Vince Staples, Amorphous & Felicia Temple! During #MusicNews we discuss the latest update in Britney Spears’ conservatorship case, and the latest Verzuz announcement! In #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the black side of the 2021 Emmy Noms and we also dole out more than one, “Queen’...

Welcome back to another week y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Tyler, the Creator, Justine Skye, Hiatus Kaiyote, Doja Cat, and the newest single “Take So Long,” from our own, Kahlil Daniel! During #MusicNews we do a full recap of the ‘21 BET Awards, and the Mary J. Blige ‘My Life’ documentary now streaming on Amazon! In #TheBLACKNESS, we see NCAA player finally getting what’s...

Welcome to ‘Summer 2021’ y’all! This week up first on the docket we’ve got H.E.R., Gucci Mane, Marzz, & Goldlink on our #OTWeeklyPlaylist! During #MusicNews we get into Britney Spears’ "Conservatorship,” and a second post-humous ‘Pop Smoke’ album, smh. In #TheBLACKNESS - we get into the Senate Republicans blocking's the ‘For The People Act,” as well as shine Queen’s Spotlight on Sho’carri Richards...

Welcome back y’all - we’ve finally reached the last week of Spring 2021! This week our #OnTheWayPodcast has sounds from Migos, Tone Stith, Polo G, & Emotional Oranges. During #MUSICNEWS we recap last night’s first ever ‘Female Rap #Verzuz’ between Trina & Eve! In #TheBLACKNESS, for the second year in a row, we get into the roots, weeds, and controversy of Juneteenth as the U.S. Congress voted this...

Welcome back y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Rob Milton, Robert Glasper & Derrick Hodge, Foushee’, Peter Rosenberg! During #MUSICNEWS we recapped the 2021 BET Award Nominations, and the ‘Rolling Loud’ festival’s NY line up! During #TheBLACKNESS, we get into the return of Madea to Netflix next year as well as shine a ‘Queen’s Spotlight’ on Simone Biles! Follow us on Twitter &...

Welcome back for another month y’all! This week, we’re kicking off BLACK MUSIC MONTH with our #OTWeeklyPlaylist featuring sounds from DMX, JuiceWrld, Fire In Little Africa, & Mustafa! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Queen-Auntie Mary J. Blige being inducted into the Apollo Hall of Fame, and upcoming documentary “My Life” that will be available on Amazon Prime! In #TheBLACKNESS, we ask if you want yo...

Welcome back y’all! It’s heating up out there, and this week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Young M.A, Mareba, Zoe Wees, and YG & Mozzy! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the newest announcement from #Verzuz with a battle featuring Bow Wow & Soulja Boy. During #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss Howard University’s College of Fine Arts being renamed after their late alumn, Chadwick Boseman! Follow us on...

Back again y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from J. Cole, Jorja Smith, Kodak Black, & Nicki Minaj! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss a fully vaccinated BET ‘21 Awards audience, and Jaden Smith providing free dining for LA’s homeless community. During #TheBLACKNESS, we review the profound life of comedy genius Paul Mooney, who we lost this Wednesday at the age of 79. We also discuss the...

Hey Y’all! - We’re back and still riding an SWV high! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Tee Grizzley, Melvoni, Toosii, & Quando Rondo. During #MUSICNEWS we get into the upcoming formal induction of Jay-Z, Tina Turner, & LL Cool J into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - as well as Drake being named Biilboard’s Artist of the Decade! In #TheBLACKNESS, Queens are sprouting up everywhere with...