This week we are discussing the debut film from The Hughes Brothers, Menace II Society. We briefly mentioned the movie in our Larenz Tate episode (also named What You Say About My Mama?), so we decided to drop our thoughts on the cast, our favorite scenes, and whether or not it holds up today. May 26th will mark the 30th anniversary of its release in 1993, so why not take a look back at one of our faves? When you're done with the episode, head over to troypodcast.com for a playlist and lin...
May 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 51
2023 marks the 50 year anniversary of what is widely accepted and agreed upon as the birth of hip hop, August 11, 1973. We are celebrating those 50 years with a series of conversations with some our favorite podcast hosts. With hip hop being the most influential and dominant musical genre of the past two decades or so, we believe it's important to reflect on its rich history and evolution. Throughout this series, we will be joined by guests who will share their thoughts and experiences. From the...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 50
This week, we're revisiting a theme that we explored in episode 43, "New R&B For Old Heads," but this time, we're shifting our focus to hip hop. For almost two decades, people have been claiming that hip hop is dead, but like with R&B, we don't agree. In fact, we think there are a lot of new artists who are pushing the genre forward and keeping it fresh. So, in this episode, we're going to introduce you to some of our favorite current hip hop artists who are making waves in the industry....
Mar 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 49
This week, we'll be taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting one of the most iconic girl groups of all time - TLC. In this episode, we'll explore the group's journey to fame, starting with their debut album "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip." We'll then dive into their second album "CrazySexyCool," which sold over 10 million copies in the US alone and included hits like "Creep," "Waterfalls," and "Red Light Special." We'll also discuss their third album "FanMail," which featured the hits "No Sc...
Mar 10, 2023•43 min•Ep. 48
On this episode, we're diving into the world of one of the most legendary hip-hop groups ever: Naughty By Nature. Formed in East Orange, New Jersey in the late 1980s, the trio of Treach, Vin Rock, and DJ Kay Gee came onto the scene as The New Style with their debut album, "Independent Leaders," in 1989. With their high-energy performances and infectious production, Naughty By Nature quickly became one of the most popular acts not only in hip hop, but pop music as well. Hit singles like "O.P.P.,"...
Feb 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 47
2023 marks the 50 year anniversary of what is widely accepted and agreed upon as the birth of hip hop, August 11, 1973. We are celebrating those 50 years with a series of conversations with some our favorite podcasts. With hip hop being the most influential and dominant musical genre of the past two decades or so, we believe it's important to reflect on its rich history and evolution. Throughout this series, we will be joined by guests who will share their thoughts and experiences. From their ea...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
This week we're discussing Morris Chestnut. One of the most popular Black actors of the past 30 or so years, you know him from such movies like Boyz n the Hood , Two Can Play That Game , The Brothers and The Best Man as well as his roles on hit TV shows like Nurse Jackie , The Resident and most recently, The Best Man: The Final Chapters . This man is always on our screens, so we decided to talk about some of our favorite moments from his career. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to so...
Jan 27, 2023•24 min•Ep. 45
When we recorded our "New R&B For Old Heads" episode, SZA's SOS album release date hadn't been announced yet. Ironically, it came out on the same day that we released the episode. So, we had to go back in and record this B-Side the next day with some new information that had been presented to us via the album. Christina gives us what might be a controversial take by comparing SZA to an R&B legend, and we get into the musical parallels of the two artists. Head over to troypodcast.com &nbs...
Dec 30, 2022•11 min
This week, we're discussing the 30th anniversary of Dr. Dre's groundbreaking solo debut album, The Chronic. This classic album, which was released on December 15, 1992, features a number of notable, but then unknown artists, including Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Warren G. In this episode, we will explore the making of The Chronic and its lasting impact on the world of hip-hop. We will also discuss how Dre's work with The World Class Wreckin' Cru and N.W.A. laid the foundation for the sound and st...
Dec 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 44
This week, we're discussing a topic that gets brought up on social media whenever a publication or random celebrity is looking for clicks (we see you, Diddy.) Is R&B dead? We don't think so, and we're here to talk to you about a few artists that we enjoy. Also, we take a crack at deciphering SZA lyrics and Miguel explains how any issues with current day R&B can be traced back to Gen-X. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode. ...
Dec 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 43
On this B-Side episode we're discussing the Showtime comedy Flatbush Misdemeanors. We found out the show was cancelled the same day that we recorded this, but decided to go ahead with it anyway since it's still worth reviewing (for us) and streaming (if you haven't already) on demand. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode. Also, follow us on the 'gram & the bird , @TROYPodcast for updates! We've started a monthly newsletter call...
Nov 25, 2022•8 min
On this episode, we're talking about an actor who has been in the game for 30 years now. He debuted as a high school student/DJ, Q in Juice in 1992, and he has been working consistently been working in movies and television every year since. We discuss some of our favorite roles of his and wonder what ever happened to that rap album that he was promoting back in the day. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode and an Omar Epps themed ...
Nov 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 42
On this episode, we're talking about a show that was extremely pivotal to Hip Hop becoming mainstream. This show brought Black culture into living rooms all across North America on a nightly basis, at a time when pretty much no one else was doing it, and it was done in a way that wasn't sugar coated or watered down. The Arsenio Hall Show was the first late night show that was truly for us. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode and a...
Oct 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 41
On this B-Side episode we're discussing Lisa Stansfield's 1989 hit "All Around the World." We break down the lyrics and talk about what's REALLY going on in the song. We also talk about how the song gets taken to another level when the legendary Barry White adds his touch to the remix. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode. Also, follow us on the 'gram & the bird , @TROYPodcast for updates! We've started a monthly newsletter cal...
Oct 21, 2022•10 min
We've talked about doing this episode for a while now, we've even mentioned doing it on the show at least 3 times, but it's finally here. We're talking about the bad boys of R&B, none other than Jodeci. This is one of our favorite groups, so this was a must do episode, even if it took us 2 years to finally do it.We discuss their early days as gospel artists, the writing, production and backing vocals that they did for people like Tevin Campbell, Al B. Sure! and Ralph Tresvant before Forever ...
Oct 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 40
On this episode, we're talking about the career of hip hop legend, LL Cool J. We take a run through his discography, discussing the highs and lows, our favorite tracks and Miguel explains why LL is still the G.O.A.T., even if you don't think so. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode and an LL Cool J playlist that we put together for your listening pleasure. Also, follow us on the 'gram & the bird , @TROYPodcast for updates! If y...
Sep 30, 2022•34 min•Ep. 39
On this B-Side episode, we're talking about some of our favorite Mariah Carey moments that didn't quite fit in with the Butterfly album discussion that we had in the last pod. We talk about Mariah's Oprah appearance in '99, with Da Brat & Missy Elliott, some of our favorite catchphrases, and why Mariah isn't a diva, she's just funny. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode and a Mariah Carey playlist that we put together for your ...
Sep 23, 2022•12 min
This week we are discussing the 25th anniversary of Mariah Carey's landmark album, Butterfly. We touch on some of the hits from her first 4 albums, and talk about how this album helped shift her image into the Mariah that we know today. By the end of the episode, Miguel contemplates joining the Lambily. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode and a Mariah Carey playlist that we put together for your listening pleasure. Also, follow us...
Sep 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 38
Originally released in January 2021, here’s another episode that we’ve taken from the vault and remixed. Check out this conversation that we had about a true legend, Tevin Campbell. We discussed our favorite moments from his career, the songs that we loved, and wonder how he's been able to keep such a low profile in this day and age. Miguel compares Tevin to another R&B legend, (that Tevin himself confirmed in our IG comments) and Christina tells us about her days as video girl in Vanco...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 37
Time to sit back and unwind... Hey y'all, Just dropping in to let you know that we're taking a break for the summer, we're gonna go outside and play for a bit. Don't worry, we'll still be around on social, so feel free to hit us up either on the bird @TROYpodcast or on the 'gram @troypodcast , we'll still be active on both. Also, head over to our website, troypodcast.com to check out any of our past episodes that you may have missed. There are some gems in ther...
Jun 17, 2022•3 min
This episode was originally released January 2021. It was our first episode, back when we had very little knowledge of what we were doing in terms of audio production. Like Teedra, we think that this episode needs a little more love, so we've cleaned up the audio (as best as we could, it was a mess, lol) and we're putting it back out on the streets today, remixed. Check it out if you haven't heard the original. We're discussing 2004's Complex Simplicity by Teedra Moses. ...
Jun 03, 2022•32 min•Ep. 36
This week, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments from the show. Join us as we reminisce (pun intended) about what made us laugh while making these episodes. If you're new to the pod, this is a great way to sample the back catalog, and for our long time listeners take a listen to see if some of your favorite moments are here. We'll be listening to clips from the episodes where we talked about: Tevin Campbell, The 1995 Source Awards, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and mor...
May 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 35
While we were updating troypodcast.com for this week's episode, I spotted something on Don Cheadle's IMDb that I had missed in all the times I had gone to it previously. I noticed that one of the listings said background dancer in Angela Winbush's "It's The Real Thing" video. After watching the first minute or so, I knew that this was something that we needed to watch as a family and discuss. So, at 1:45 of this episode, click this link and you can watch along with ...
May 06, 2022•7 min
This week, we’re talking about someone who’s been in the game for almost 40 years, playing a wide variety of characters. Gang bangers, a Wall Street stockbroker, astronaut, munitions expert. Real life characters like Miles Davis and Sammy Davis Jr. Comic book action hero in the Marvel movies. We're talking about the OG Kung Fu Kenny, Don Cheadle. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode. Don't forget to rate us five stars, and foll...
May 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 34
On this episode we’re going to talk about Jade Li, Eve Polastri, Dr. Christina Yang, and more! That's right, we're discussing the career of Sandra Oh. From her early work in Double Happiness and Arli$$ , to her more recent work in Killing Eve and The Chair . Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode. Don't forget to rate us five stars, and follow us on your podcast service of choice. Don't forget to follow us on the '...
Apr 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 33
This week we're joined by DJ BenHaMeen. He’s a podcaster, television writer, author and Wakanda's favorite DJ. You may know him from his many shows under the For All Nerds umbrella, For All Nerds Show , Castle Black (Game Of Thrones), Safe Negro Pod (Lovecraft Country) and Views From The 616 (MCU). Or you may know him as a member of The Combat Jack Show . We discussed what it was like growing up in Houston in the '80s & '90s, how he sharpened his DJ skills at Howard Unive...
Apr 08, 2022•56 min•Ep. 32
We're discussing some of our favorite cover songs again! If you missed the first time we did it, you can check out episode 23, "You Can Get With This, Or You Can Get With That," where we talked about songs from Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, K-Ci Hailey and more. This time around, we’re running through some more classics, so join us as we listen to a few. Afterwards, hit us up on social media and let us know which ones you prefer! For the best experience, listen to this episode in the Spoti...
Mar 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 31
Since we talked about our favorite male R&B groups of the '90s in the last episode, you know we had to do one for the ladies. We're talking about TLC, En Vogue, SWV and even some of the lesser known acts like Nuttin' Nyce and Sudden Change. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode, and check out our playlist for this episode here: Where My Girls At? Don't forget to rate us five stars, and follow us on your podcast ser...
Mar 11, 2022•55 min•Ep. 30
This week we're discussing 1990's male R&B groups. The greats, the duds and everything in between, such as Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Dru Hill, Playa and more. Why did we name this episode Nayhoo? Pull up "Can You Stand The Rain?" by New Edition, fast forward to :18 and listen to Johnny Gill set up the the next decade of R&B music with one phrase. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this episode, and check out our playlist as w...
Feb 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 29
This week, we're discussing one of the most talented, yet elusive singers of all time. He's also a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Even though he's known to disappear for years at a time, he always makes a splash when he returns. He's much more than the naked man from that one video from back in the day, we're talking about Michael Eugene Archer aka D'Angelo. Head over to troypodcast.com for links to some of the things that we referenced in this epis...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 28
