The Black Umbrella

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses black women’s innovative contribution to the friendly skies, in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from KenTheMan, AMAKA, K. Michelle, Lucky Daye, Nao, and Ashe in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the dangers of strictly relying on AI for help with mental hea...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses porcelain throne pictures on dating apps & Toby McGuire officiating his recent ex-wife's wedding in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from Young Nudy, Teezo Touchdown, Jade Novah, Nippa, Dawn Richard, and Joyce Wrice in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss t...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses ComplexCoon, tariffs on tomatoes, and Rick Ross’s “fresh out” Italian meal in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from earthsignchels, Lil Nas X, Sasha Keable, Meshell Ndegochello, and Victoria Monét in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the evolution we all have wit...

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses Lucky Daye and his “manhawk” and asks us about our favorite fall activities in this week’s For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from Jean Deux, Bree Runway, Zyah Bell, Yseult, Maeta, Jae Stephens, Re Lxuise, Tinashe, and more in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the continued attacks on educa...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses hazardous hydrox, KWN, and how straying away from what you know could cost you a friend or two in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from Adam Oh, GAWD, AZ Chike, Chaka Khan, Miley Cyrus,  and MNEK in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss the infuriating microaggress...

In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses the fall of AZIZAM in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us new music from John Legend, Tinashe, Victoria Monét, Miley Cyrus, LAYA, Natanya, & Jhené Aiko in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s under our umbrella, bringing a heartfelt perspective to letting go of people you love.    Word: dream-a series of thoughts, images,...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses Daejon Love’s 49ers fantasy and bringing limos back to the road in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Trim, AZ Chike, MIisha, Ogi & Anoop (sunandmooon), Sy’Rai, Majid Jordan, Dhai, Erykah Badu & The Alchemist in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to dis...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie discusses the man in the satin pants, Donell Jones & Joe versus, and Mamdani's valiant leadership as mayor of NYC in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Girlfriend, Sinead Harnett, Coco Jones, Mariah Carey & Rochelle Jordan, Jorja Smith, Sam Smith, Cleo Sol, and Destin Conrad in this week's Gust of Wi...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie asks us about our favorite snacks from back in the day that are no longer in production & the Camp Flog Gnaw lineup in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Laila!, Parisalexa, Tinashe, SiR, Quavo, Ayra Starr, and more. In this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to discuss how we...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about her own ideas for what should get a presidential ban within Los Angeles, stealing folks' food right off their doorstep, and movie etiquette in this week’s  For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Genia, Fana Hues, Ravyn Lenae, and FLO in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella,    Word...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the DJ Fucky Butt (DJ Envy) not washing his crack until he was a grown man, a baby shower beatdown, how being a yapper can ruin a bag, and The Odyssey in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Cardi B, Natanya, Ari Lennox, DESTIN CONRAD, Ariana Grande, Odeal, Charli xcx in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes ove...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the 40+ years of tradition behind mooning an Amtrak train and the Eagle love triangle rocking the nation in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Flo Milli, Victoria Monét, Rico Nasty WILLOW, and Tyla in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella to address how trust, loyalty, and ho...

Happy #TBUthursday In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about Spain winning the World Cup, Trinity and Bryce winning Love Island, Doo-Doo Lettuce, and the SZA blues in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Saucy Santana, Coco Jones, Tinashe, Steve Lacy, Syd, Ambré, Masego, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie takes over this week’s Under Our Umbrella...

Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride! In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the B2K & Pretty Ricky Verzuz, folks recording at the function, and a remarkable soloist who is the definition of one band one sound in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Muni Long, Steve Lacey, Lucky Daye, Shenseea, Naomi Sharon, kwn, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind....

Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride! In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about folks' inappropriate behavior during Juneteenth celebrations in the For The Birds segment. Wes brings us some new music from Glenn Lewis, Key Glock, Chloe, MNEK, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Wes discusses staying in touch with reality and not being too swept up in the “what if?” cycle. Word...

Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride! In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship & inventions we love in the For The Birds segment. Wes takes a small trip to Love Island and brings some new music from Infinity Song, Olivia Rodrigo, THE-DREAM, and more to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Frenchie does a six-month check-in with us in...

Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride! In today’s episode, Frenchie talks about bringing kissing in the club back, unwanted guests in dreams, dogs having no home training, and unhinged men in the For The Birds segment. Wes visits the nut farm to check on Kelly Pecan Price and brings some new music to your ears in this week's Gust of Wind. Nika takes us straight to Love Island and asks us how we...

Happy #TBUthursday & Happy Pride! All LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals have a place here in the #TBUfamily. Wes has us go back and identify some of our first memories of pride. WOTD: Erase- to nullify the effect or force of  Question: What is something you would erase from the world forever? GUTS OF WIND:  New Music:  Singles:  Ravyn Lenae- “Handle” WILLOW- “Talk On The Hill” Ariana Grande- “h...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie gives us glowing reviews of the new movies I Love Boosters and Is God Is in this week's For The Birds segment. Wes gives us new music from Tiffany, kwn, Tyga, and 6LACK in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Frenchie encourages us to let go of things that no longer serve us in life, even if they’re not necessarily harming us. Life comes with many things, and hold...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie speaks on the breakup of Chelsea and Kwame from the Netflix show Love Is Blind in this week's FTB segment. Nika does a much-needed political check-in with us, and we share our thoughts about where this administration is headed.  WOTD: Elevate- to raise in rank or status Question: What would elevate your lifestyle today?  GUTS OF WIND:  New Music:  Singles:  Jorja S...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie’s FTB segment includes a Cirque Poop Parlay that leads right to getting late-night Taco Bell. WOTD: Skill- the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance Question: What is a skill you would like to master? GUTS OF WIND:  New Music:  Singles:  Chenayder- “Wonder” FLO- “Therapy at the Club” Kelela- “linknb” Naomi Sharon- “Bette...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie’s FTB segment allows us to reminisce about early 2000s nostalgia, Men being Megan Thee Stallion’s nuggets haters, and Robert Glasper’s disdain for folks hopping into pictures they know they don’t belong in. Frenchie also leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment by letting everyone know that you can detach from this mindset of being someone's dream person vs...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie’s FTB segment talks all about pool party etiquette, the new Michael biopic, and letting Klay know to sashay away. Nika presents some jobs from the Victorian Era to us, and we talk about which ones we could see ourselves doing this week’s under our umbrella. WOTD: Emotional- Appealing to or arousing emotion Question: What’s a song that was really emotional to you as a k...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie’s FTB segment talks all about cake in the face, Coach Stormy being in some low vibrational trouble with the FTC, and Ice Spice’s scuffle in the McDonald’s. This week's under our umbrella focuses on society's overconsumption of entertainment media and the burnout that comes with it.  WOTD: King- a male monarch of a major territorial unit. Question: Who is the ki...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie’s FTB segment talks all about AI dating, shady friends, and lack of etiquette when it comes to returning clothes. This week's under our umbrella focuses on society's overconsumption of entertainment media and the burnout that comes with it.  WOTD:  Rewatch - to watch (something, such as a movie or television program) again Question: What is one of your favorite...