They Reminisce Over You

On this episode we're discussing one of the greatest albums in hip hop history, JAY-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, on its 30th anniversary. Before the album dropped in 1996, Jay was building his name through early collabs with Jaz-O (“Hawaiian Sophie,” “The Originators”) Big Daddy Kane (“Show & Prove”) and Original Flavor (“Can I Get Open?”) as well as his own singles (“In My Lifetime,” “I...

On this episode, we’re revisiting a couple of classic albums we somehow never listened to in full, whether by choice or just because we never around to them. So this week, we finally pressed play on a few and we're here to present our findings, discuss what we learned and figure out if these albums live up to the hype. We each chose two, and here are the albums that we listened to: Missy "Misdemea...

On this episode we’re discussing someone who is probably one of the most important people in hip hop history, Warren G. Without this man, a lot of important moments in hip hop probably don’t happen. So, we’re gonna take a look at his debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era, that moved him from the background at Death Row and into the spotlight at Def Jam. We'll also be getting into some of our favorite...

The 90s were a golden era for female rap, and on this episode we're celebrating the women who made it unforgettable. We’re talking Latifah, Lyte, Yo-Yo, Kim, Foxy…and on and on and on. The game changers who proved that women could run hip hop on their own terms. Transition from the late 80s to the early 90s 0:53 Favorite songs from 1990-93 6:33 The mid 90s 9:22 Foxy Brown meets JFK Jr. 10:21 Favor...

In this episode of They Reminisce Over You, we're having a conversation about Love Jones, Theodore Witcher's iconic 1997 Black rom-com that became a cultural classic. We'll be diving into the film's most memorable moments, standout supporting characters and dig into whether Nina and Darius were ever really Mr./Mrs. Right or Mr./Mrs. Right Now. We also get into our favorite scenes, our favorite son...

In this episode, we’re getting into Maxwell’s full discography, spotlighting Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite on it’s 30th anniversary (April 2, 1996,) while also discussing his MTV Unplugged , Embrya , Now , BLACKsummers’night & blackSUMMERS’night albums. We walk through his full run, from hits like “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” “Matrimony: Maybe You,” and “Pretty Wings” to...

In this episode, we’re getting into someone whose career spans across hip-hop, R&B and pop music. He helped to bring Atlanta and southern culture to the forefront at a time when people weren’t really checking for it. *Jermaine voice* “Y’all know what this is!” If you're enjoying the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here's a little someth...

This week we're talking about some of our favorite movie soundtracks. The ones we liked, the ones we loved and the ones that were better than the movies that they were made for.   Soundtracks used to be a real companion piece to new movie releases. New artists were launched, established artists dropped some of their best songs, and big name producers gave us their best work, not just a bunch...

This week we are discussing the dirty macks of R&B and Hip Hop. We get into the songs that we all know and love, "All The Things Your Man Won't Do" by Joe, "Hey Lover" by LL Cool J, "I Can You Love You" by Mary J. Blige, “You’re The One” by SWV and there were some shocking ones that made the cut as well, we see you, Gladys Knight.  We also debate who the second best worst dirty mack...

Lucy Pearl came in fast and hot like a comet, and kinda burned out like one too. But in that brief moment in time, Raphael Saadiq from Tony, Toni, Toné, Dawn Robinson from En Vogue and Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest came together to give us one of the greatest R&B albums ever, and that’s what we’re digging into in this episode.  Quick note: This episode was recorded prior...

35 years ago, on October 7, 1990, LL Cool J took to the streets of New York to find his “Around The Way Girl.” On this episode, we’re having a quick conversation about the video, and discuss who our favorite “Around The Way Girl” is, past and present. We’re also dropping a new shirt to go along with this episode. You can get it and more at our shop, Nuthin’ But A Tee Thang, at teethang.com . If yo...

Originally released in December 2021, here’s another episode that we think hasn't gotten enough attention. It's another one of our "One Hit Wonder?" episodes, and this time we're digging into the career of Montell Jordan. A lot of people have written him off as a one hit wonder because of "This Is How We Do It," but around these parts, we know better. Join us as we get into some of our favorite Mo...

Originally released in November 2021, here’s another episode that we’ve taken from the vault and remixed. We're taking a look at the career of Sir Mix-A-Lot, and discussing whether or not he has been unfairly stamped as a one hit wonder, due to the massive popularity of "Baby Got Back." Around these parts, we don’t consider him a one hit wonder, and feel that his contributions to hip-hop excl...

In honor of today being the 30th anniversary the original airing, we’re revisiting one of our early episodes, where we reviewed the controversial 1995 Source Awards. The show itself became secondary to the many explosive moments that happened on stage. From the so-called east coast/west coast rivalries playing out in front of the world, to Andre 3000 lighting the fuse that helped take southern hip...

In our last episode, we broke down the music of 2Pac, now we're flipping the script (see what we did there?) and diving into the film career of Tupac Shakur. We rewatched his entire filmography and reviewed every role, from the iconic to the...not so great. From his chilling performance as Bishop in Juice to his nuanced portrayal of heroin-addicted jazz musician in Gridlock'd, we cover all six of...

On this episode, we're getting into the musical evolution of 2Pac, one of hip hop's most complex and controversial voices. From the militant and revolutionary 2Pacalypse Now through the paranoia and revenge themes of The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory . We get into our favorite songs and talk about how each album reflected who 2Pac was at that particular moment. Join us on a journey through the...

In this episode, we're discussing how Uptown Records reshaped that sound and style of a generation. From the rise of new jack swing with Teddy Riley and Guy, to Mary J. Blige and Jodeci redefining what R&B could be, Uptown didn't follow trends, it set trends. Uptown also helped to bring Black culture to both big and small screens with the film Strictly Business , and New York Undercover tv sho...

Teena Marie. Jon B. Lisa Stansfield. Bobby Caldwell. What do these people have in common? Yes, they're white, and they made some jammin' ass songs. In this episode, we're diving into our favorite "White People Jams." The kind of songs that you can slide into a playlist between Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson without skipping. Joining us on this mission is our fam from the Queue Points Podcast , Ja...

On this episode, we’re talking about the 1995 classic  Friday , starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. A film that’s still serving up laughs and quotables 30 years later. We get into what set  Friday  apart from the other so-called “hood” movies of the ’90s and early 2000s. While most leaned into violence and heavy drama,  Friday  took a different route, spotlighting the humo...

A lot of people that we now call stars, were once background singers and backup dancers. If you listen to some of your favorite songs or watch some videos you’ll recognize some voices and faces that you may have never noticed before. But not all of these stories have a superstar ending. A lot of people were able to carve out solid and recognizable careers, even if they weren’t household names. You...

This week we're discussing 3 brothers from Boston, Massachusetts, who were able to bridge the gap between hip hop and R&B in a way that hadn’t been done up until that point. Their music was “mentally Hip Hop, smoothed out on the R&B tip, with a Pop feel, appeal to it.” We're talking about Bell Biv Devoe. Made up of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe—all members of New E...

We are having a conversation about the golden era of Neo Soul on this episode. We get into some of our favorite albums and artists, discuss some lesser known acts, as well as talking about the non-musical influences on fashion, movies and television. We close the episode by putting together a hypothetical tour with 4 different acts from the era, and try to put together our Mount Rushmore of Neo So...

This week, we're dropping another B-Side, a little quickie companion piece to episode 74, Gogo Jason Waterfalls. Due to time constraints, there were some songs that needed to be cut from the original, but this segment was too good to leave on the hard drive, so here it is! These are the songs that we're discussing in this episode: Tweet - Oops, Oh My Maxwell - This Woman’s Work Maxwell -Closer Cry...

This week, we're doing another anniversary episode, and this time we're celebrating the anniversary of Kelis' debut album, Kaleidoscope. With her colorful hair and punk attitude, she literally burst onto the scene screaming "I hate you so much right now!" backed by the sounds of Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams, aka The Neptunes. We get into how this album is a mix of several genres rather than j...

On this episode, we're discussing one of our favorite albums, My Life by Mary J. Blige. If you're anything like us, you've been bumping this consistently for the past 30 years. Yes, 30 years! Originally released on November 29, 1994, this album is a reflection of Mary's struggles with heartbreak and depression. Her vulnerable lyrics paired with lush production from Chucky Thompson created a ground...