Ep #124 'Catch The Garter'
On this episode we talk about who can and cannot catch the garter and the bouquet at a wedding, some pop culture & black excellence
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*Mic Check* #12
MIC CHECK 1,2 MIC CHECK 1,2! The squad is joined by Ericson from Slime Session. Listen to some Gen Z takes on Kanye West's rollout and 'Donda' listening party in ATL; Dababy being a cornball; new music from UK Rapper Dave, Canadian Alternative Pop band Chiiild, and Yung Bleu's highly anticipated debut album 'Moon Boy' & more!
Episode #123 'This is NOT Episode 122'
This week, Banz gives Sev her flowers for her hosting skills at the cookout of the summer - Shenanigans '21 After that there is a long chain of thoughts on: protecting your brand; marriage; time management; cheating on your barber & more. Thank you to all our listeners for your continuous support. FOLLOW us on IG https://www.instagram.com/sparkuppod/ LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sparkuppod SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FdcDgoZ...
*Mic Check* #11
Pop Smoke Album Review, The Lox vs. Dipset, Perfect Rap Song & more
Ep #122 'Put It In Your Mouth'
Chain of thots
Episode #121 'Answer Your Text' ft. Pharaoh Jaxon
How often do you leave people on read?
*Mic Check* #10
The Hip Hop squad gets into: The BET Awards and its new found respect; Lil Baby debate - Sev does NOT think he is a star; Cardi B revealing second pregnancy with Offset; Is H.E.R the next big songstress?; Opinion on Lil Duval's comparison between DaBaby and Ludacris; Doing Thot Shit while in a relationship; Tyler The Creator versus J. Cole; Lil Nas X's Controversial performance; Silk Sonic having "Song of the year"; The incredible tribute performance for Queen Latifah's 'Lifetime Achievement Awa...
Episode #120 'Thighs & Vibes' ft. PartywithRami
Banz opens up the podcast with a hot girl summer conversation that leads up to the culture shock. Followed by The 'Culture Shock' we sat down to talk to rising artist PartywithRami - we talked about her childhood; how her mom pushed her to be the best and have the best education; her love for music and good vibes and the making of her debut EP self-titled 'PartywithRami' available on all streaming platforms. This week's Culture Shock: Kim Kardashian's loungewear SKIM being the official clothing ...
*Bonus Episode* PRIDE Month Special
Cristina Sev has a transparent conversation about her sexuality and the background story and is joined by her girlfriend. Happy PRIDE Month!
*Mic Check* #9
Its just Wendell B. Jordan & Cristina Sev on this one Banz had to step out and go do some industry stuff BUT we held it down. On this episode: Eve vs. Trina Trick Daddy says Beyonce can't sing and Jay-Z aint the G.O.A.T New Music H.E.R 'Back of My Mind' album review SZA back in action New Pop Smoke on the way Jim Jones calling out Conway The Machine XXL Freshmen Cover 2021 Drake's hold up and more Follow Wendell on IG @bamjordan20 Follow ...
Episode #119 'That's Not Funny' ft. Jimmy Lucca from Take as Needed Podcast
On this episode: Cristina admits insecurity in the club with her partner and a vacation recap and Banz fills us in with all the work and exposure he's been getting with his photography. In Culture Shock this week they talk about Sha'Carri Richardson, 21 from Dallas Texas winning the 100 mm race and heading to the Tokyo Olympics; Tiffany Haddish new show on TBS and announcing her production and role in new biopic based on the life of the legendary Florence Griffith Joyner; Lin-Manuel Miranda gett...
*Mic Check* #8
Migos 'Culture III' review, New music, Drake's discography, Trina not having enough to battle Eve, & more
Episode #118 'Always Remain True' ft. Lily Rayne
On this episode: The 'Rhode Girl' Lily Rayne comes home from Atlanta to update us on new music, new deals, and new mindset.
*Mic Check* #7
This week on Mic Check: DMX 'Exodus' album Reaction & Review, The Hip-Hop Mount Rushmore from 2010 to 2020, new music announcements and more
Episode #117 Hood Therapy & Adjustments
Banz & Sev talk about how women are showing out on IG and people being fully OUTSIDE, their mental health, & adjusting to life post Covid-19 Culture Shock: NBA Players getting disrespected Tennis Player Naomi skipping out on Press and being sued Diddy Shooting his shot with Jennifer Lopez on Throwback Thursday Rugrats rebooted with progressiveness Pass Me The Aux: Sev's Pick of The Week: K Camp - "Fall In Line" Banz's Pick of The Week: Bone Thugs-N-Har...
*Mic Check* #6
On Mic Check number 6 the "Hip-Hop Squad" discusses: LeBron James having Bad Bunny and Jay-Z on his talk show ' The Shop '; Hip-Hop Universal Museum opening in the Bronx in 2023; Young M.A's newest project ' Off The Yak ' commentary, review, and career trajectory; YG and Mozzy's album collaboration ' Kommunity Service '; 42 Dugg's Debut Album ' Free Them Boyz' commentary and review; Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh's collaboration project ' Trust The Sopranos' ; Swizz and Timbaland Verzuz rematch;...
Episode #116 "The Hurt We Share" ft. Vega Montanez & Gracie Noel
Episode 116 ft. Vega Montanez and Gracie Noel
*Mic Check* #5 ft. Gibran
On episode 5 ft. Gibran: New released music and new music announcements; Is Kehlani the new Aaliyah; DMX track list; The Joe Budden Podcast mess; Olivia Dope's accusations of sexual harassment; Respecting women; Young Miami publicly asking Nicki Minaj to unblock her; Re-release of Nicki Minaj's classic mixtape "Beam Me Up Scotty"; J. Cole Off Season reaction and review. Follow Gibran on IG @ GIbranpvd Follow Wendell on Twitter & IG @bamjordan20 Follow Banz on IG @therealrub...
Episode #115 "Hip-Hop Enthusiasm" ft. Jay "DJ Where's Nasty"
On episode 115: Banz & Cristina congratulate the class of 2021; toxicity & romance being a weird trend; gun violence; masks being removed too soon; Ellen ending her show after 19 seasons & Tiffany Haddish possible taking over; Space Jam 2; The Read Podcast releasing a comedy album on Issa Rae's music label; Bennifer making a comeback. This episode features Jay "DJ Where's Nasty" a content creator, DJ, writer, owner of the biggest creative platform in New England Stay Silent and overall a hip-hop...
*Mic Check* #4
On this episode of Mic Check we talk: Dj Khaled's Album going #1; The Games Top 10 rappers list; Lil Durk & Lil Baby Collab Album; Will Smith's dad bods & fitness challenge; Drake & Freddie Gibbs Collab; Nicki Minaj hints new music; Verzuz Review SWV vs. Xscape; Which of the new R&B girls have great vocal abilities; Trey Songz continues to be a violent aggressor; J. Cole - Applying Pressure Doc on Youtube & being the first rapper to cover the SLAM Magazine; Swizz announ...
Episode #114 'Stay Focused' ft. Scarlet Santos
On this episode:
*Mother's Day Special*
Cristina Sev sits down to talk to 2 young mothers about the moment they found out they were pregnant and giving birth; experiences with their mothers in comparison to how they are raising their kids; beating the statistics of young mothers; misconceptions of pregnancy & more Both Giselle and Pamela have recently started their own business. They have been able to complete a bachelor's degree and raise their babies in a healthy home. Both women were honest and transparent about their dec...
*Mic Check* #3
On this episode we talk about: Who is topping Lil Wayne's run from 06-09; 'Khaled Khaled' Album; Wendell’s Andre 3000 take; TDE album dropping 5/7; J. Cole album dropping 5/14; Banz's beef with DJ Khaled; Tory Lanez and Chris Brown album rumor; Morray Mixtape and star quality; Diddy changing his name to Sean Love Combs; Lil Yachty dropping a nail polish line & more.
Episode #113 'With Great Power' ft. Roberto Gonzalez
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth On episode 113: They start out by shouting out all the places that have been listening to the pod; 90s sitcom actresses & picking their top 3 from a top 10 list they found and a wild discovery about one of the actresses; Rory & Mal returning to the Joe Budden Podcast; Big booty IG model gets messy with Tristian Thompson & Khloe Kardashian; Irv Gotti speaking on DMX's death; Sev questions Banz about his dating life; Florida principal paddles a 6-year old li...
*Mic Check* #2
The hip-hop squad is back with takes on Shock G DMX memorial service Yeezy merch collab with balenciaga dedicated to X and his family Yeezy shoe selling at $1.8 million Moneybagg Yo album 'A Gangsta's Pain' Joey Badass wins an Oscar for 'Two Distant Strangers' French Montana remixing Mooski's "Trackstar" is clout chasing or real embracing? Jermaine Dupri shows Usher in the Studio working on new music & more! Follow Wendell on IG @bamjordan24 Follow Sev on IG @cristinasev_ F...
Episode #112 'For The Soul' ft. Lexus Fernandez & Evan Delpache Owners of Soulita
On this episode Sev brings up a crazy question about ass shaking to get the ball rolling & Banz continues the craziness in the culture shock segment when talking about Club Liv in Miami, Florida opening back up; Black America's favorite white boys collaborating on DJ Khaled's anticipated album 'Khaled Khaled'; floating hoverboards; pod deals & more. This episode also features guest appearances by Lexus Fernandez & Evan, owners of Soulita - the wellness brand. Lexus shares her s...
Episode #111 'Guess Who's Bizzack!'
Sev & Banz are podding again! Find about what they been up to and some other stuff you should listen to Hello to our day ones and our new listeners. Follow Banz on IG @therealrubanzpvd @rcam_imaging (photography page) Follow Cristina Sev on IG @cristinasev_ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FdcDgoZTuS3Ab-CO9aGSg
*Mic Check #1* (formally known as The Rap Up)
This installment is Hip-Hop focused hosted by Wendell B. Jordan, Cristina Sev, and Rubanz Presented by Spark Up Media On this episode we talk about: The passing of DMX and his legacy Drake on Drink Champs and making amends with DMX Funk Flex calling Cardi B "a terrible Rapper” Ushbucks (usher throwing fake money in strip club for rollout for his Vegas residency) Busta Rhymes new video & single with Mariah Carey Kid Cudi in a Dress The Game no longer for bad bitches Verzuz 4/20 special with Metho...
Find Our Way Back (Teaser)
We're back and we're lit!
Hope All Is Well ft. Jon Hope
Jon Hope's new album "Hope All Is Well" is out now and we talk all about it. From fatherhood to making moves with Diddy in LA - Jon Hope goes all in about the content in this new album.