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Welcome Back Ya’ll! - Happy Mother’s Day Weekend / SWV Verzuz Victory that we’re claiming in advance! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from DJ Khaled, Shelley FKA DRAM, Dawn Richard, & Flying Lotus! During #MUSICNEWS we covered announcement of new arrivals from J. Cole & TDE, and discussed the latest update from The Grammy Academy to eliminate secret voting committees thanks to a big pus...

Welcome back y’all! As we wind down April we have sounds on our #OTWeeklyPlaylist from - Cordae, Straffitti & GCL3F, Geezy Escobar & Foogiano, & Moneybagg Yo. During #MUSICNEWS we get into the details of two of our fave Co Hosts Crissle & Kid Fury making a comedy album with Issa Rae’s Raedio Records. In #TheBLACKNESS, we recap the highlights … and lowlights of the 92nd Academy Awards, as well as s...

Welcome back to our post 4/20 recap and wind down! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Queen Naija, Zaytoven, Young Thug & Gunna, and Saweetie! For #MUSICNEWS, Rolling Loud announced its plans to resume in July making it the first major American music festival to return… who’s going… let us know how it is, lol. During #TheBLACKNESS, we recap this week in justice for George Floyd as we...

Happy 4.20 Weekend y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has some great sounds to go with your smoke sessions - from Elhae, BrockHampton, Yaya Bey & Esperanza Spalding! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Meek Mill helping to change probation laws in VA, and we reflect on the legacy of DMX. In #TheBLACKNESS, we let you know how Jaleel White has curated the “Purple Urkel” strain of marijuana just in tim...

Welcome back y’all! This week we kick things off recapping the real effect the Isley Bros./EWF Verzuz left on us! Our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Tiana Major9, Lil TJay, Kelly Price, & Justin Bieber. During #MUSICNEWS we get into the known details of the upcoming Netflix x Kanye Doc, and send up more prayers for DMX. In #TheBlackness we discuss the potion for LeVar Burton to host Jeopardy an...

Happy Easter Y’all - “He is Risen!” This week as we prep for The Isley Bros. vs Earth Wind & Fire, our #IEWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Gallant, Dubwork, serpentwithfeet, & Umi. During #MUSICNEWS, we have a hearty laugh at the way Lil Nas X has everyone tripping a week before “Resurrection Sunday.” In #TheBLACKNESS, we recap the NAACP Image Awards including the pros and cons. Join our convo and f...

New Thursday, same us! This week we kick off celebrating the confirmation of the SWV / Xscape VERZUZ announcement, and our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Jon Batiste, Joyce Wrice, Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud, and Chika! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss both Drake & Questlove making music history respectfully with one setting new Billboard records and the latter serving as the Musical Director a...

Welcome back y’all to our Post-Grammy episode - a lot to unpack! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Jhene Aiko, Blxst & Russ, CeCe Winans, & Giveon. We open discussing the attempted coup on Kirk Franklin’s career. For #MUSICNEWS we recap the Grammy Award winners including Queen Bey as the most decorated Grammy singer with 28 trophies, and King Blue Ivy with her first Grammy win! For #...

Welcome back y’all! As Grammy weekend is finally upon us our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Drake, Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats, HAIM, & the Afro-Beat infused Coming 2 America Soundtrack. During #MUSICNEWS we get into major sales from Jay-Z on the sale of ‘Tidal’ and Swizz Beats & Timbaland’s sale of ‘Verzuz.’ During #TheBLACKNESS we breakdown Biden’s new “American Rescue Plan,” and what exactly...

New month - Same us, as we board our flight back to Zamunda this weekend! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Bryson Tiller, Ant Clemons, Curren$y, & Chloe & Halle! During #MUSICNEWS we get into some Pre-Grammy announcements & some reboots from MTV that might actually be worth it. In #TheBLACKNESS we re-cap all of the Black Excellence and winners at last weekend’s Golden Globe Awards....

Welcome back y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Lucky Daye, Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka, Pink Sweats, and the Judas & The Black Messiah Soundtrack! In #MusicNews we salute Queen Lauryn Hill on being the first female rapper to go Diamond, as well as Justin Timberlake’s …apology. For #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss the Dionne Warwick/Shirley Chisolm biopics starring Teyana Taylor & Regina...

Hey y’all - Happy #Brandy&KellyRowlandAppreciationDay/#WhitneyHoustonRemembranceDay! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Black Coffee, VanJess, J Dilla, & D Smoke! During #MusicNews we get into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees including Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan & Tina Turner. In #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss Peacock ordering 10 episodes of “The Best Man: The Final Chapter...

Happy Black History Month Y’all! - This week we return from our January hiatus, with our first episode of 2021! Our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Jazmin Sullivan, DVSN, Kenyon Dixon, & PartyNextDoor! During #MusicNews we discuss the launch of Jay Z’s cannabis line, “Monogram!” For #TheBLACKNESS we discuss the need to celebrate black representation with the 2021 Golden Globe & NAACP Image Award...

We Made it y’all! On our last episode of the year, as usual, we’re bringing you our, “TOP 10 ALBUMS of 2020,” based on a year of our #OTWeeklyPlaylist! The whole episode we both go back and forth giving our favorite 5 albums of the year until we comprise our Top 10 list! You can always depend on us to let you know the hottest albums week to week! Thank you to all of our listeners for hanging in th...

Merry Christmas everyone! We’re back this week with our annual Christmas episode and our picks for the years best holiday albums! This week we had seasonal sounds from Mariah Carey, Jojo, Victoria Monet, and Tori Kelly! During #MusicNews, we highlight Beyonce’s Beygood Foundation who came through with a Christmas miracle. During #THEBLACKNESS, we get into the weeds of the “Will we? and Won’t we?”...

Snowpocalypse and all, we’re still back to hold you down for another week! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow, Terrace Martin, and Fetty Wap! During MUSICNEWS, we learned that Tyler Perry & Whoopi Goldberg have officially green-lit Sister Act III and Verzuz will end the year with Too $hort & E-40! In TheBLACKNESS, we put y’all onto the the injustice of Chicago’s...

Welcome back y’all - let’s dive right in! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Rico Nasty, Blxst, Yung Baby Tate, & Currensy’s Jet Life Recordings! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss and congratulate Summer Walker on starting her own record label, and Spotify tightening up its loose ends. During #TheBlackness, we focus on the upcoming awards season starting with the Celebration of Black Cinem...

Happy December Y’all - we’re almost out of 2020 and back again for another week! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Lil Wayne, Curren$y & Harry Fraud, Juicy J, and Lil Yachty! During #MUSICNEWS , we recapped the Soul Train Awards and announced the winners! For #TheBLACKNESS, Pharrell is out here turning black folks into CEO’s and Biden/Harris’ cabinet is looking like that “Good Crayol...

Happy Thanksgiving y’all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Megan Thee Stallion, Tank And The Bangas, SAINt JHN & Jeezy! For #MUSICNEWS, we dissect the controversy of this year’s Grammy nominations. We also had the awesome chance to interview another one of Kahlil’s dope and talented friends, Angelique on her debut album, “Grows Back!” In #TheBLACKNESS, Dave Chappelle has put out a c...

Back again y’all, for another week! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from 2 Chainz, Future & Lil Uzi Vert, Tsha, & Masego! During #MusicNews, we get into DJ Luke’s latest sample of Kirk Franklin’s “Melodies From Heaven.” In #TheBLACNESS, we give Kudos to Symone Sanders who’s on track to become the first black female WH Press Secretary! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @onthewayweekly - a...

Murricaaa - y’all had us worried, but you came through! Back again and this week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Kodak Black, Bree Runway, NLE Choppa, & Bosco! During #MUSICNEWS, we get into Ticketmaster’s new plan to get you vaccinated and back at live concerts. During #TheBLACKNESS, reflect on President Elect Biden & Vice President Elect Harris’ victory, but also focus on the fight ahead....

Welcome back to another week! As we wait with fingers crossed, here’s something to ease your mind! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist had sounds from Ariana Grande, Eric Bellinger, Wizkid, & Omarion! During #MUSICNEWS, we try to get to the bottom of the logic behind Kanye West and his 60,000 votes! For #TheBLACKNESS, we review the exit polls to understand the black folks who voted for 45. We also shi...

Welcome to Season Four!!! We’re back, re-charged, fired up and ready to go just in time to get you right for the election of our lives next week. This week we’re debuting our Fall 2020 #OTWeeklyPlaylist that will be available on Spotify tomorrow! We kick it off with Ty Dolla $ign, Xavier Omar, Clippings, & THEY. During #MUSICNEWS we recapped the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards and for #TheBLACKNESS, we do...

Welcome back y’all! This week we’re celebrating the beginning of ‘Decade Three’ in the life of our Queen, Ms. Sylvee ‘Thee’ Jones! Our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from Alicia Keys, Ziggy Marley, Problem, and Curren$y & Harry Fraud! During #MUSICNEWS, we delve into Future’s soft spot for, “Mima & Pop Pop!” During #TheBLACKNESS, we give Zendaya and some more Unsung Heroes their flowers! Join our co...

Hey y’all - we’re back from licking our plates clean of Patti pies and Ms. Glady’s chicken and waffles! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from B.O.B., Conway The Machine, Moonchild Sanelly, & Keedron Byrant! During #MUSICNEWS we take a deeper than surface look at Kanye’s latest Twitter rant, and fully recap the amazing love-fest that was the Ms. Patti v Ms. Gladys #Verzuz. During #TheBLAC...