EP 79 | More Chune For Your Headtop
EP 79 | More Chune For Your Headtop by Views From The Chixx
Jul 16, 2020•32 min
Views From The Chixx
Views From The Chixx is a podcast hosted by Joey, T, and Quana -- three women of color sharing their individual viewpoints on all things music. We also dissect the latest albums, interview fellow music creatives, and introduce you to rising talent. So tune in as we discuss the correlation between life and music with a lil' Grey Poupon, a splash of Evian, and a whole lot of Ted Talk! • www.vftcpodcast.com
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EP 78 | Shootin' The Shit
EP 78 | Shootin' The Shit by Views From The Chixx
Jul 06, 2020•38 min
EP 77 | Me & My Homegirls Are TIRED!
Hello music lovers!!! On this week's episode, we discuss the recent national and global protests demanding racial justice due to the violent killings of #GeorgeFloyd #AhmaudArbery and #BreonnaTaylor by police. The ladies also discussed the "impact" of the #BlackoutTuesday initiative created by the music industry to protest these incidents. Some streaming services created blacked out, silent, or minimal programming lasting 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time it took for George Floyd's li...
Jun 08, 2020•52 min
EP 76 | Hold On And Hold Out
On this week’s episode, the Chixx touch on a few topics related to the current quarantine situation. We discuss taking breaks from the news cycle, visiting bae during the lockdown, and music that uplifts us during this rough time. 😉
May 18, 2020•32 min
EP 75 | Views In Review: Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu
On this week’s episode of Views in Review, the Chixx discuss the Verzuz event featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. If you are not familiar with Verzuz, it is a song by song battle created by Swizz Beatz and Timberland to entertain Instagram users during our current #stayathome quarantine. As the first women to participate in Verzuz, these talented musicians took us on a journey of their extensive catalogs while dropping a couple life gems along the way! Join us as we break down the highlights o...
May 12, 2020•33 min
EP 74 | Coronavirus and Self-Care
We are currently living in unprecedented times. Physical contact and communal healing are off limits due to social distancing. Despite these circumstances we stand united. This week the chixx (remotely) shared a couple of laughs and some tips to help you get through this time. Take a listen to our latest episode “ Coronavirus and Self Care” on all streaming platforms. Remember music is healing.. It has gotten us through many obstacles in our lives. So take a listen to your favorite album and let...
Apr 20, 2020•40 min
EP 73 - Wash Your Hands
Join The Conversation! #viewspod • Twitter: bit.ly/2uuZkJK • Facebook: bit.ly/2u0DoFK • Instagram: bit.ly/2v9zCbA WWW.VFTCPOD.COM ---------------------------------- Intro Music: J.Robb - Owe The World
Mar 09, 2020•30 min
EP 72 | What We're Listening To
Hello music lovers!! On this week’s episode, the chixx brought back a segment that our listeners love. Yes, “What We're Listening To" is back. Each month this segment will have its own episode. Tune in to find out what up and coming artist you should be steaming! Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! If you have any suggestions, please share! Check out the featured songs below: Quana- - Ryan Trey - Bound - Kool & the Gang - Summertime Joey - Melii - Bodak Yellow - Benjiflow - Deep End...
Feb 24, 2020•22 min
EP 71 | Badu$$y
On this week’s episode, the chixx explore Erykah Baud’s new business venture Budu$$y. Not sure what that is exactly??? Think about it and use context clues.. Yes.. It is what you are thinking. The convo about Badu$$y resulted in some entertaining banter. Plus the ladies honored black history on each of their segments: 1st segment [16.45] “A dose of dopeness” host Joey features “The 7 percent Series” an organization created to empower women in the producing and engineering field. Did you know thi...
Feb 18, 2020•47 min
EP 70 | Views In Review: Black Music / White Spaces
Our views on Slate Magazine's article "Heard But Not Seen" by Tre Johnson. Article: https://slate.com/culture/2020/01/black-music-white-restaurants-gyms-shops.html Join The Conversation! #viewspod • Twitter: bit.ly/2uuZkJK • Facebook: bit.ly/2u0DoFK • Instagram: bit.ly/2v9zCbA WWW.VFTCPOD.COM ---------------------------------- Intro Music: J.Robb - Owe The World
Feb 10, 2020•47 min
EP 69 | Girls Need Love Too
Happy New Year.. it’s a little late.. but lets admit it. January was super heavy.. So let’s start the new year off in February?? On this week’s episode, the ladies discus an array of topics: 1st segment [14.49] “A dose of dopeness” host Joey features “Grit before the Gram” an award show created to celebrate black women behind music! 2nd segment [20:39] “Let me upgrade you”- host Quana features the first black chef to receive a Michelin star! 3rd [33.47]- “Behind the lyrics” host T goes deeper in...
Jan 29, 2020•47 min
EP 68 | New Year, Who Dis?
EP 68 | New Year, Who Dis? by Views From The Chixx
Dec 30, 2019•35 min
EP 67 | Views In Review: A Decade In Music
EP 67 | Views In Review: A Decade In Music by Views From The Chixx
Dec 23, 2019•57 min
EP 66 | True Life: I Have Been Ghosted
EP 66 | True Life: I Have Been Ghosted by Views From The Chixx
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min
EP 65 | Views In Review: Supporting Black Women In The Music Industry
EP 65 | Views In Review: Supporting Black Women In The Music Industry by Views From The Chixx
Dec 02, 2019•33 min
EP 64 | The Gospel According To Kanye
Hello music lovers! On this weeks episode we dive into Kanye’s new found religion and his latest antics. We know... he is the gift that keeps on giving..... In addition we discuss being a independent woman and what that looks like while dating. Plus the Chixx feature a new way to motivate young children through song and how meditation is the new trend in hip hop. Tune in for an musically infused stimulating conversation!
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 12 min
EP 63 | Views In Review: Normalizing Struggle Love In Music
Hey Music lovers! Happy Tuesday!! In today's episode of the podcast we discuss #strugglelove and how the music we listen to helps to normalize this idea, especially for black women. We discuss a few songs that show what we think of as "struggle love" and why the idea of unfair hardship and avoidable struggle in relationships before getting to love does more harm than good. What songs do you know that promote struggle love?
Nov 18, 2019•53 min
EP 62 | We Love...Love
Happy Monday, Music Lovers! This week Joey and Quana are running the show .(Get well soon T!) During the "Dose of Dopeness" segment we shout out Meag Taylor ( @meagtalks ) who is doing great things to help lift up and support women in the radio industry, which is a notoriously male dominated industry. Meag wants women to feel comfortable and empowered to follow their dreams in media and entertainment. Definitely check out Meag and her amazing business! Next up, Quana wants to "upgrade you" with ...
Nov 12, 2019•43 min
EP 61 | Views In Review: Netflix's Rhythm & Flow
Hello music lovers! On this week’s episode we have second installment of “Views in Review”. This series will feature an in depth discussion of a particular piece of media & entertainment that makes a significant impact in our everyday lives. This could be anything from music, television, podcasts, movies, etc. This episode features Netflix new music competition series called Rhythm + Flow. During the discussion the chixx dissect this new take on yet another music competition show. This conve...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min
EP 60 | Pride & Prejudice
On this week's episode, the Chixx pull inspiration from today’s major headlines. Joey introduces us to a new music app that will take your mathematical skills up a notch. So for those of you that struggle to make those dollars add up then this might just be for you! With the recent events of the Botham Jean x Amber Guyger case, Quana brings up the topic of forgiveness in which the ladies share their own personal journeys with forgiving others regardless of what they did. Lady T then discusses wh...
Oct 28, 2019•47 min
EP 59 | Views In Review: The Birth Of American Music (The 1619 Project)
Hello music lovers! On this week’s special episode we introduce listeners to a new discussion series called “Views in Review”. This series will feature an in depth discussion of a particular piece of media & entertainment that makes a significant impact in our everyday lives. This could be anything from music, television, podcasts, movies, etc. In the first "Views in Review" we discuss The New York Times audio series called The 1619 project. This project was created to dive into the historic...
Oct 16, 2019•34 min
EP 58 | Don't Call It A Comeback
Hello music lovers!!! We took a 6 month hiatus to regroup, refocus and retreat. Now we are back and we are better than ever! On this week’s episode, the ladies update the listeners on their summer escapades. One adventure in particular at The Roots Picnic changed Joey and Quana’s perspective on music festivals forever. Let’s just say...their experience was not pleasant. Tune in to get the full story. The Chixx also changed things up a bit and introduced 3 new segments. First up, “A dose of dopen...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Rapallaneous - Battle Of The Sexes II Feat. Views From The Chixx
Rapallaneous - Battle Of The Sexes II Feat. Views From The Chixx by Views From The Chixx
May 14, 2019•1 hr 32 min
EP 57 | Money, Music & More Tea
EP 57 | Money, Music & More Tea by Views From The Chixx
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr
EP 56 | Best & Worst Song Covers
On this week’s episode we’re talking all things music covers! I mean let’s be honest, some of us don’t truly appreciate a song until one of our favorite artists recreates it and makes it their own. Most of the time the new rendition is better than the original. Or in Taylor Swift’s case...it’s best to leave certain songs untouched. So tune in as we dissect a few of our favorite (and not so favorite) covers. You might be surprised by what you hear! Have something to add to the convo?? - Use the h...
Mar 06, 2019•50 min
EP 55 | Yes, We Love Paramore Too (feat. Lisa + Corey)
ANOTHER ONE!!☝🏽 Hello music lovers! This week we sat down with our hilarious guest co-hosts IG:@missincredible1 and IG:@djcoreymillz_ for another episode filled with laughs 😂 We’ve gotten a few questions from listeners about our fave artists outside of hip hop & R&B. This episode we share our love of “alternative” artists we enjoy 😉 We discuss why black people also love (like REALLY LOVE) Paramore and Kings of Leon. We talk about some random music we have deep in our iTunes libraries ...
Feb 21, 2019•52 min
EP 54 | 2019 Grammys Recap (feat. Lisa + Corey)
Hello music lovers! On this week’s episode we are talking about the 2019 Grammy awards w/ our guest co-host/VFTC contributor B.The Plug! As many of you know, there was only one female winner of a solo award at last years telecast. The organization seemed to have stepped it up in a big way by enlisting Alicia Keys as the host for the night followed by a slew of Grammy wins for women. Despite their efforts though some boycotted the event entirely. Ariana Grande backed out of her performance last m...
Feb 13, 2019•33 min
EP 53 | Fyre Festival: A Deeper Look (feat. Felix Vargas)
On this week’s episode we discuss the recent Hulu and Netflix documentaries examining the scandalous music festival, Fyre Festival. Fyre Fest was supposed to be a luxurious festival on the Bahamian islands providing the perfect backdrop for the ultimate social media experience. The exclusive two-weekend event promised a lavish carribean getaway by advertising private jets, luxury yachts, gourmet meals, and high-profile celebrities. However, the attendees were in for the shock of their life as wh...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min
EP 52 | Male R&B Groups Of The 90s & 2000s
Hello music lovers, this week’s episode is inspired by the upcoming Millennium tour featuring B2K. We sat down with guest co-hosts Lisa and Corey who brought on plenty of laughs. As many of you know, the Chixx love R&B music and once we heard that one of our favorite groups from back in the day was going on the tour, we lost it! This moment is exactly what our souls have been missing! We discuss the upcoming tour and the current drama between the members. We reminisce about our favorite male...
Jan 31, 2019•42 min
EP 51 | Shine Like The Son feat. Swoope
On this week's episode we interviewed GRAMMY-winning rapper, songwriter, and producer Swoope. The Akron, Ohio native talked about being exposed to different genres of music at a young age and how his pastor encouraged him to create music of his own. He gave us a little background info on growing up with Lebron James and how stepping out on faith led him to working with Lecrae. Swoope definitely dropped some gems on us as well! We discussed how music is just a "conversation frozen in time" and wh...
Jan 23, 2019•44 min
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