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Journey of a Jackass hosted by Diya ShakoorEPISODE 94 MAAB feat Actor/Director Michael CarterThis week I have the honor of having Actor/Director Michael Carter. We are going to be discussing his new film MAAB Chixx, the entertainment industry, AI in the enterainment industry and more. We will also discuss good old army times and of course story time.Community EventGathering Coats for a winter donation... Starting Sept 15th Read of the Week:Masters the Story of ElmerDumbass of the Week:Alysaa Radford and the three baby daddies
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The BariNation Podcast195: Don't Know Where to Begin? Your Beginner's Guide to Bariatric Movement with Monique Coleman, CFIMoving our bodies is a BariNation Pillar of Bariatric Success, but it is one that so many people struggle with. We know it is essential for short-term recovery and long-term success, but finding joyful movement, building a practice, and sticking with it can be challenging.
In this episode, April, Jason, and Natalie sat down with BariNation Movement Expert Monique Coleman to understand where we can start when we don’t even know where the start line is. Each shares their personal movement struggles and the strategies they will use during BariNation’s Spring Into Summer Movement Challenge.
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2024-05-0746 min
Adrian lädt ein ...... Nicole Brühmann, kein Hobby & Mut zum ThrillerNicole Brühmann, Vivir Style, zu Gast im Interview
Die Faszination von Schönheit und Ästhetik – das ist die Welt meines heutigen Gastes.Faszinierend ist jedoch auch ihr Werdegang, denn bevor sie die Beauty-Welt mit gleich zwei eigenen Geschäftsstandorten für sich erobert hat, begann der Weg von Nicole Brühmann beim Zoll.
Mit der Waffe kann sie auch heute noch gut umgehen und schnelle Autos liebt sie auch, doch wenn man Nicole zum ersten Mal begegnet und all dies von ihr noch nicht weiß, ist man wirklich platt was sie auf ihrem Weg schon alles erlebt, e...
2023-10-061h 14
Busy BitchesNathalie StraußNathalie Strauß ist Radio Hamburg Moderatorin und DJane. Wir beide kennen uns noch aus einer Zeit, in der wir beide in der Chixx Clique waren und u.a zusammen die Halbzeit Shows für die Deutsche Fussball-WM in Deutschlands Stadien getanzt haben. Sich mit Naddy auszutauschen ist immer eine Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-0549 min
The Medium is the MessageMalonda - Ist dir die deutsche Musikbranche divers genug?Leben und Wirken der Solo-Künstlerin Achan Malonda
Ihr künstlerischer Werdegang ist eine Geschichte voller Geschichten: Achan Malonda, bekannt als Solo-Künstlerin MALONDA oder auch: Die Elektrik-Diva.
Malonda – Der Mensch
Malonda ist ein Sommerkind. Im Juli 1983 wird sie in Essen geboren - ihre Mutter stammt aus dem Kongo, ihr Vater aus dem Sudan, die beiden haben sich in Deutschland kennengelernt. Malonda wächst in Essen auf, viele Jahre davon mit einer Pflegemutter. Mit 19 braucht sie einen Ortswechsel. Es verschlägt sie nach Freiburg, weil sie die Stadt schön findet – ein bisschen in der Hoffnung...
2022-02-031h 26
Views From The ChixxEP 79 | More Chune For Your HeadtopEP 79 | More Chune For Your Headtop by Views From The Chixx
2020-07-1600 min2020-07-0600 minViews From The ChixxEP 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 life to be taken. However some of us were not 100% impressed with their efforts and we challenged the music industry to do more!
In addition, we provide listeners...
2020-06-0800 minViews From The ChixxEP 76 | Hold On And Hold OutOn 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. 😉
2020-05-1800 minViews From The ChixxEP 75 | Views In Review: Jill Scott vs. Erykah BaduOn 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 of this event and share our thoughts on future match ups!
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2020-05-1200 minViews From The ChixxEP 74 | Coronavirus and Self-CareWe 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 the lyrics take you away.
Stay Safe & Wash your hands!
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2020-04-2000 minViews From The ChixxEP 73 - Wash Your HandsJoin The Conversation! #viewspod
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Intro Music: J.Robb - Owe The World
2020-03-0900 min
Designing CulturePodcast With a ViewViews From The Chixx was created by three beautiful women of color Quana, Terniqua and Joey. With music being the driving force for their podcast, they've intertwined their personal music selections with life’s many episodes. These international pod-casters discuss their process of creating the show, the power of music, and its evolving form, and where to find new music. These ladies also reaffirm how important it is for black women to not only be included in every aspect of today’s society but also to create our own way, one way or another. Their openness about anxiety and ther...
2020-03-011h 26Views From The ChixxEP 72 | What We're Listening ToHello 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
T
- J Huss - Play Play (feat...
2020-02-2400 minViews From The ChixxEP 71 | Badu$$yOn this week’s episode, the chixx explore Erykah Baud’s new business venture Budu$$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 this industry only consist of 7% of women???
2nd segment [25:36] “Let me upgrade you”- host Quana features Mary Be...
2020-02-1800 minViews From The ChixxEP 70 | Views In Review: Black Music / White SpacesOur 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
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Intro Music: J.Robb - Owe The World
2020-02-1000 minViews From The ChixxEP 69 | Girls Need Love TooHappy 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 into Summer walkers break out hit song “Girls Need love “
Tune in and join the conversati
2020-01-2900 min2019-12-3000 minViews From The ChixxEP 67 | Views In Review: A Decade In MusicEP 67 | Views In Review: A Decade In Music by Views From The Chixx
2019-12-2300 minViews From The ChixxEP 66 | True Life: I Have Been GhostedEP 66 | True Life: I Have Been Ghosted by Views From The Chixx
2019-12-0900 minViews From The ChixxEP 65 | Views In Review: Supporting Black Women In The Music IndustryEP 65 | Views In Review: Supporting Black Women In The Music Industry by Views From The Chixx
2019-12-0200 minViews From The ChixxEP 64 | The Gospel According To KanyeHello 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!
2019-11-2500 minViews From The ChixxEP 63 | Views In Review: Normalizing Struggle Love In MusicHey 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?
2019-11-1800 minViews From The ChixxEP 62 | We Love...LoveHappy 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 some ROMANCE lol. We discuss Issa Rae's new rom com movies, The Photograph and The Love...
2019-11-1200 minViews From The ChixxEP 61 | Views In Review: Netflix's Rhythm & FlowHello 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 conversation provoked a question “Is hip hop an extension of black culture?” Do you agree or disagree? Take a listen to the show to see wha...
2019-11-0400 minViews From The ChixxEP 60 | Pride & PrejudiceOn 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 why the world continues to rain purple despite all of th...
2019-10-2800 minViews From The ChixxEP 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 historical start of American Slavery and its impact on American history, as 2019 marks the 400th Anniversary of the start of Americ...
2019-10-1600 minViews From The ChixxEP 58 | Don't Call It A ComebackHello 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 dopeness” is hosted by Joey. This is where she will highlight dope creatives...
2019-10-0900 minViews From The ChixxRapallaneous - Battle Of The Sexes II Feat. Views From The ChixxRapallaneous - Battle Of The Sexes II Feat. Views From The Chixx by Views From The Chixx
2019-05-1500 min
RapallaneousRapallaneous 44 (Battle Of The Sexes II feat. Views From The Chixx)Today's episode is Battle of the Sexes II! Views from the Chixx returns to break the tie from last year. Tune in to see which group comes out on top!Link is in the bio! Or go to Spreaker/ITunes/Mixcloud/any podcast app!If you want to listen to the first Battle of The Sexes, check out our 12th episode!
2019-05-081h 31
Views From The ChixxEP 57 | Money, Music & More TeaEP 57 | Money, Music & More Tea by Views From The Chixx
2019-03-2500 min
Virgos Know EverythingInstagram Sensation “Fox8News” Guest StarsOn this episode of Virgos Know Everything Big Will, Keith Jones, and Murphy Lee chop it up with Patience, better known as Fox 8 News about her biggest challenge of having nine children, being “Instafamous” young entrepreneur, owning the franchise “Hot Chixx” restaurant, her love life and much much more!
2019-03-121h 13
Views From The ChixxEP 56 | Best & Worst Song CoversOn 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!
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2019-03-0600 min
Views From The ChixxEP 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 as well as how we feel about being black in all white spaces (ahem...Circa Survive concerts). Let us know what...
2019-02-2100 minViews From The ChixxEP 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 minute. Drake was late but came through with a me...
2019-02-1300 min
Views From The ChixxEP 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 what they experienced was far from luxury. Let’s just say a lot of crying selfies were taken which resulted in one of the worst soci...
2019-02-0700 min
Views From The ChixxEP 52 | Male R&B Groups Of The 90s & 2000sHello 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 R&B groups that paved the wa...
2019-01-3100 min
Views From The ChixxEP 51 | Shine Like The Son feat. SwoopeOn 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 who his favorite artists are at the moment. He breaks down his writing...
2019-01-2300 min
Views From The ChixxEP 50 | Surviving R.Kelly's F*ckeryOn this week's episode, the Chixx talk about the Surviving R. Kelly documentary and reveal their thoughts behind the testimonies and allegations against the famous R&B singer. We discuss how we felt once the infamous video tape was made public as well as the history behind the not-so-secret marriage to Aaliyah almost 25 years ago. This episode gets pretty heavy and if you haven't seen the 6 part docuseries on Lifetime Network yet, we advise that you watch with a open heart and mind. Also, don't forget to take a break if necessary...the series can be very triggering to anyone...
2019-01-1600 min
Views From The ChixxEP 49 | Blackground Records: JoJo and The Legacy Of Aaliyah (feat. Crystal)On this week’s episode the ladies take an in depth look at Blackground Records, the now defunct record label that was founded by Aaliyah’s uncle Barry Hankerson and launched the careers of artists such as Aaliyah, Timberland, Tank and JoJo. Despite their talented roster, the company went in a downward spiral after Aaliyah’s passing and a slew of lawsuits followed. The most famous lawsuit was with JoJo, which took her almost a decade to resolve before she could release music again.
We discuss the importance of artists owning their masters and how Barry Hankerson’s refusal to put Aali...
2019-01-0900 min
Views From The ChixxEP 48 | What We're Listening To (feat. Crystal)Happy New Year everyone!! On this week's episode we briefly discuss the whole R&B King debate and highlight a few projects that we currently have in heavy rotation.
Guest Co-Host: Crystal (IG: @missfever)
Music Highlighted:
Raveena - Temptation
Leven Kali - Too High
21 Savage - Monster
Leikeli47 - Top Down
Steven A. Clark - Lonely Roller
Wale - Need To Know
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"t a a nn g g yyyy" by Wavy Bagels
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2019-01-0400 min
Views From The ChixxEP 47 | 2018 End of Year Wrap UpHello music lovers! This week's episode is our 2018 Wrap Up where we highlighted our top music moments of 2018 and WHEW...a lot has happened this year! We discussed rap beefs, talented award winners, and hot music plus all the things we would like to see go away along with year 2018. First on the list, Kanye’s twitter account..smh. 2018 was great not only because of the music, but we also experienced personal triumphs that have paved the way for 2019. We interviewed a lot of great artists this year and hosted two successful events.
What are you looking forward to in 2019??
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2018-12-1900 min
Views From The ChixxEP 46 | 2019 Grammy NominationsHi music lovers! It’s our favorite time of the year...The Grammy nominations for 2019 have arrived! We sat down to discuss our picks from top categories (after a few rum punch cocktails 😜).
There were a lot of disagreements on who should take home the golden prize. Let’s just say the studio got hot and not because it’s cold outside! Tune in and see if your predictions match up with ours!
Full 2019 Grammy Nominees List
https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2019-grammy-awards-complete-nominations-list
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Intro Music:
"Maskkkks" by Wavy Bagels
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2018-12-1200 min
Views From The ChixxEP 45 | E-Hos: Don't Count Him OutHey music lovers! On this week’s episode, we interviewed Philly based hip hop artist E-Hos. As a true creative at heart, he juggles many hats such as acting, producing and even playing the viola. However his love for music surpasses them all. He began writing at the fruitful age of 10 and over the years focused on perfecting his craft.
While in college E-Hos began recording music in his friend’s dorm room studio and later released his first feature via YouTube. Like wildfire the track quickly went viral which caught the attention of local radio stations. In the words of E...
2018-12-0500 min
Views From The ChixxEP 44 | Sippin' Tea with B*The PlugOn this week's episode we are joined by Bri aka B*The Plug as we break down all the tea that has been brewing over the last few weeks. You may be familiar with Bri as she is the editor of Bri's View on our blog, a monthly rundown of the music she currently has in rotation. Now we don't call her the plug for no reason so tune in as we discuss this whole Tekashi69 situation, Fertile Myrtle uhh wait we mean Future, the passing of Kim Porter, and more!
Get your teacups ready, this batch is especially piping!
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2018-11-3000 min
Views From The ChixxEP 43 | This Is Real Life Music w/ Dante HawkinsHey music lovers! Have you been in a R&B funk?? Tired of the same old song and dance you hear on the radio?? If the answer is yes, then we are on the same page. This week we interviewed singer, songwriter, and producer Dante Hawkins from New York who is determined to make you fall in love with R&B all over again! During our conversation we discussed how he got his start in the game and how an unexpected encounter with DeVante Swing of Jodeci helped further ignite his passion for music.
Describing his sound as "life music"...
2018-11-2100 min
Views From The ChixxEP 42 | The Chixx Mixx: What We're Listening To"We've been gone for a minute now we're back with the jump off!". Hey music lovers! Did you miss us? Well, we already know the answer to that question. One of our goals for this podcast is to introduce you to acts you wouldn't typically hear on your local radio station. So much has dropped these past couple of months so on this week's episode we're giving you a glimpse of our music catalogue. You know what that means?...more chunes for ya head top! Tune in as we catch you up to speed on what we've been up to...
2018-11-1600 min
RapallaneousRapallaneous 12 (Battle Of The Sexes! ft Views From The Chixx)Today we have our first guests, Views from The Chixx, on the podcast. The guys team up to debate against The Chixx to see who is better at analyzing 90s R&B and 2000s Hip-Hop. Enjoy the program.
2018-11-131h 30
Views From The ChixxEP 41 | Those Red Lips feat HEЯITAGEHello world! This week we interviewed Los Angeles based (by way of Bermuda) soul/pop group HEЯITAGE. During our conversation with the band's front members, Gianluca Gibbons and Hannah Eggen, we learned about the duo’s creative process and the inspiration behind their new found sound. Both members are passionate about their craft and rely on their faith to keep them grounded.
Through their music Heritage hopes to empower and inspire the youth and their latest single "Those Red Lips" embodies just that. The song discusses the importance of self-love and finding the confidence within and without. The group cur...
2018-10-1700 minViews From The ChixxEP 40 | Hype Boy feat Mala JonesOn this week's episode we interviewed New York rapper, writer, producer and event curator Mala Jones. Now if you attended our first artist showcase, The EQ Sessions, then you may be familiar with him. The audience was thoroughly entertained by his catchy beats, clever dance moves, and gritty rap skills. His performance definitely left a lot of listeners wanting more.
Mala provides listeners with in-depth look into his creative process and got to the root of what defines him as an artist. We also discussed his latest project, Hype Boy Vol 1. which takes you on a continuous ride from one...
2018-10-0300 min
Views From The ChixxEP 39 | The Hip Hop Vegan Movement w/ Chef AhkiGrueling schedules, late night studio sessions, cheap eats, and "fine" spirits has led to a lot of health problems for many artists within the music industry. On this week’s episode we discuss the impact of veganism within the hip hop community with plant-based celebrity chef, author, and wellness influencer Chef Ahki. Chef Ahki has cooked for many musical artists and is a pioneer of the Electric Food Movement which encourages its followers to eat non hybrid, wild, and alkaline foods. Her mission is to help others live a healthy lifestyle by "cooking to cure". During our discussion, Chef Ahki ta...
2018-09-1900 minViews From The ChixxEP 38 | The Chixx Mixx: What We're Listening ToOn this week’s episode, the ladies discuss some of their favorite artist that they have in rotation. If you are in a R&B funk or need new artist to listen to, then this mix is for you. The chixx featured some up and coming musicians that have a fresh new sound. We also discussed the sub genre to R&B " acoustic soul". Our goal is to introduce listeners to new artist that you would not typically hear on the radio that should be!
Plus the ladies filled you in on some girl talk.. Find out how T & Qu...
2018-09-1200 minViews From The ChixxEP 37 | Is This Your Queen??On this week’s episode, we discuss Nicki Minaj’s new album QUEEN. Unlike previous episodes we decided to spice things up a bit. We prerecorded our projections before them album was released. Just our opinions based on her single releases thus far. You know the songs Chung Li and Barbie Tingz. Sounds familiar?? Then we recorded our final thoughts two weeks after the album was released. Since Nicki has been all over the headlines lately we tackled everything! The Chixx disused the controversial Forbes magazine article where writer Bryan Rolli, criticize the album rollout. If you didn’t read the ar...
2018-08-2200 min
Views From The ChixxEP 36 | Made In America & The Philly Music Scene w/ James WeldonSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! James Weldon joins us again as we announce.....The EQ Sessions Brooklyn Addition is back with a Part 2!! Our live music event created by The Artistry Collective and hosted by us (Views from the Chixx podcast) will be taking place next month, August 16th at 727 Create Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Live music, artist interviews, raffles, drink specials...what more can a music lover ask for??
We also spend some time reminiscing with James on our LOVE of the Philadelphia live music scene. As lovers of music, we have been to countless concerts, live shows, and music events in...
2018-07-2600 min
Views From The ChixxEP 35 | Hit Makers & ProducersWhen was the last time you heard a song and thought "Who produced this?" or "Who created this beat?" Here at VFTC, we are constantly in search of the artists, hit makers, and beat creators behind the music. In this episode we show mad love to the beat creators who deserve a piece of the spotlight. The days of the close knit artist/producer relationship is alive and well.
Can you name your favorite music producer? If not, allow us to point you in the right direction. Take it from us, your fave artists also have a fave producer and...
2018-07-1600 minViews From The ChixxEP 34 | Bring The BeefIn the hip-hop industry beefs are just a part of the game. Some beefs are short lived while others last a lifetime... Today, social media ignites more beefs than ever. Do you remember Trigger fingers vs. Twitter fingers? Lol If the answer is yes, then the first two artist that popped in your head is Drake & Meek Mill. That beef resulted in one of the best dis records of all time “Back to Back”.
Unfortunately, Drake didn’t hold the reign for too long once the “Story of Adonis” made its debut. PushaT held no prisoners in this war of words...
2018-06-2700 minViews From The ChixxEP 33 | Florida Bounce Feat. AngelOn this week's episode we are joined by stylist and magazine editor Angel of Disrupshion Magazine! Born and raised in Tampla FL, we invited Angel on the show to discuss the booming music scene of South Florida and introduce you to some new artist that you need to watch out for from the city.
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Intro Music:
"Maskkkks" by Wavy Bagels | https://soundcloud.com/wavy_bagels
2018-06-0600 minViews From The ChixxEP 32 | Mental Health vs The Musician w/ Naiylah WarrenWhile music is often viewed as a source of therapy, not much gets said about the overwhelming pressure that gets put on musicians by being in the industry. Sure the music they create helps us through difficult times as fans, but what about their well-being? Who is responsible for checking in with them? So in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we caught up with Brooklyn Magazine's '30 Under 30' alum Naiylah Warren, a Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on drug and substance abuse counseling. We discussed the importance of seeking therapy and the impact social media has on musicians' mental health.
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2018-05-2300 minViews From The ChixxEP 31 | Silence Is The Enemy w/ James WeldonOn this week's episode we interviewed fellow creative James Weldon who is an event curator, producer, and hip hop artist in the Philadelphia area. As you may remember we partnered with him a few months back for his live concert series, The EQ Sessions, which provides a platform for independent artist to showcase their talent. Following the event we caught up with James to discuss his work ethic and how he balances fatherhood, running a business, and being an artist all while working a 9-to-5.
His latest project, Silence Is The Enemy, delves into the topic of mental health and...
2018-05-0900 minViews From The ChixxEP 30 | Beychella, J.Cole's KOD, & GOOD MusicWe've all had a crazy couple of days so excuse us, we're gone off the champagne this week! So much has happened in music lately so if you need a run down then this episode is for you. We're talking all things Beychella, the meaning behind J.Cole's KOD album, why Taylor Swift should keep her bland ass potato salad to herself, and more. So get your cups ready because we're serving all the tea!
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Intro Music: "Maskkkks" by Wavy Bagels
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2018-04-2600 minViews From The ChixxEP 29 | Biopics: The Untold StoriesWith the recent release of Roxanne Roxanne, we decided to discuss all things biopics!!
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Intro Music:
"Maskkkks" by Wavy Bagels | https://soundcloud.com/wavy_bagels
2018-04-1600 minViews From The ChixxEP 28 | Nice For WhatJoin us for some hot ☕️ with Q & T!! For this podcast episode we are in the studio discussing some recent musical happenings such as Cardi B on SNL and the Invasion of Privacy album, Drake’s Nice for What song release, and Killer Mike’s twitter beef w/ Joy Reid 🤦🏽♀️
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Intro Music:
"Maskkkks" by Wavy Bagels | https://soundcloud.com/wavy_bagels
2018-04-1400 minViews From The ChixxEP 27 | Can't Get Enough of You w/ JudaeaOn this week's episode we sat down with singer/songwriter Judaea to discuss her passion for music and how it motivates her to live life without fear. She opens up about being shy regarding her talents at first, but soon realized that her gifts could be used to uplift and encourage others to do the same. Growing up in a musical household she's always had a love affair with the art and considers herself a poet in her own right. As she takes us on a journey of her writing process Judaea admits that most of the time the words...
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Views From The ChixxBonus | Rapallaneous - Battle Of The SexesA couple weeks ago we had the pleasure of being guests on the Rapallaneous podcast for their Battle of the Sexes episode! Rapallaneous is a hip hop music based podcast centered around the infamous rap rebuttal, where each host battles one another on a song choice for the week. So for this episode the chixx went toe to toe with the fellas debating our favorite tracks from 90s R&B to 2000s Hip Hop.
We had a lot of fun kicking it with the guys discussing something that we're all so passionate about. We admit the debate got intense at...
2018-04-0700 minViews From The ChixxEP 26 | Soldier In The Field w/ SonEMusic can be a source of inspiration for many going through a difficult time. We sat down with author, singer, song-writer, and motivational speaker SonE. He discussed his personal journey which ultimately led him to music. SonE's mission is to shift the culture through his various projects and his testimony can be a source of encouragement for anyone who ever wanted to give up.
During our intimate conversation, we touched on secular vs gospel music as well as the influence of the hip hop culture and how certain lyrical content can be damaging to today’s youth. Take a listen an...
2018-04-0200 minViews From The ChixxEP 25 | Hearts & Roses w/ Star CastilloWe all have a wistful affection for the past -- nostalgia. Some of us reflect on how great the past was while others focus on what the future may bring. In this week's episode we interviewed singer/song-writer, Star Castillo, who chooses to live in the present. Her upcoming EP Hearts & Roses takes us on a journey of self discovery. On this project she discusses different moments in her life that helped define who she is today. Her latest single, Drowning, describes a point in time where she battled with anxiety and depression which led her down a path...
2018-03-2000 minViews From The ChixxEP 24 | A DJ Saved My Life w/ Gabrielle KwartengIn this week’s episode we sat down with Gabrielle Kwarteng (Qwar-ting), a Ghanian-NY bred DJ. Her skills take listeners on a trip around the world. She invokes Japanese disco, Brazilian funk, Ethiopian jazz with today’s most identifiable disco, funk and soul hits. Her mission is to teach listeners about the different forms of music from around the world. And the last thing you want to do is put Gabby in a box. She plans on taking her skills to the big screen.. But you will have to listen to hear more about that...
During our discussion we talked abou...
2018-03-0500 minViews From The ChixxEP 23 | Wakanda Forevaa (Black Panther Album Review)It's Black History Month so let the celebrations continue! Marvel's highly anticipated movie Black Panther has officially been released and everyone is loving it! To set the mood for the release of the film Kendrick Lamar teamed up with TDE's Top Dawg and Ryan Coogler who directed the film to create an album inspired by messages in the film. We discussed how important this movie is for the CULTURE while breaking down a few of our favorite tracks from the album.
In addition to the album review you know we had to talk about our musical grandpa Quincy Jones aka "...
2018-02-2200 minViews From The ChixxEP 22 | The State Of R&B w/ Joe FuegoAfter being on hiatus for couple years, singer/song-writer Joe Fuego is back to mark his spot in the music industry. Joe came from humble beginnings... He grew up mimicking the greats such as Michael Jackson, Usher and Chris Brown to name a few but his passion for music didn't stop there. During his adolescence Joe joined the Harlem Boys Choir which gave him the opportunity to tour the world.
Now in his 20's his passion for music has evolved into much more. He took some time to perfect his craft and now he is ready to release his EP...
2018-01-1600 minViews From The ChixxEP 00 | Get To Know The ChixxHappy New Year everyone!! It's officially 2018 and we hope that the new year has been good to you so far. To all of you new listeners out there, heeeeeyyyyyy!! ;)
We thought what better way to ring in the new year than with a proper introduction...or re-introduction I suppose. So if you were wondering who we are and why we do this, then this one is for you!
2018-01-1100 minViews From The ChixxEP 21 | 2017 Music RecapTo end the year off right you know we had to do our end of year recap!! This year was a pretty big year for music, so tune in as we highlight some of our favorite musical moments and all that we look forward to for 2018.
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Music We Highlighted:
• N*E*R*D - Lemon
• Jaden Smith - Icon
• Ke$ha - Praying
What Else We Discussed:
• Our favorite musical moments of 2017
• Albums we...
2017-12-2700 minViews From The ChixxEP 20 | The Chixx Mix Playlist (Vol. 1)Tune in to the first official installment of our new series "The Chixx Mixx" where we run down what we currently have in heavy rotation. A little bit of this, a sprinkle of that, and a little somethin' somethin' in between.
So kick back, relax, and let us bless your ears with some new sounds! When you're done head over to Spotify for the playlist!
Vol. 1 The Chixx Mix Playlist
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2017-12-2000 minViews From The ChixxEP 19 | From Grams To GrammysJoin us as we discuss the 2018 Grammy nominations and give our honest opinions on the possible winners vs the nominees we would like to see win & why having a younger perspective during the voting process is exactly what the culture needs.
Follow us to join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and find all available podcast episodes on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.
Music We Highlighted:
• Drake + Future - Grammys
What We Discussed:
• Predictions for each top category
• Oh shit, the Grammys finally got it right
• Is Bruno Mars the next Michael Jackson?
• Why Hip Hop is the new black
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2017-12-0500 minViews From The ChixxEP 18 | 6ix Gawdd (w/ Junior West)Contrary to popular belief Drake isn't the only one aiming to put Canada on the map so for this week's episode we brought on Toronto native Junior West to give you the inside scoop on who's hot and who's not from T.Dot! Tune in as we each list our top 5 artists from the 6ix and why you should be listening to them too.
Music We Highlighted:
• Majid Jordan - Body Talk
• Stretch - I Get Lonely Too
• Daniel Caesar - Take Me Away
• Jessie Reyes - Figures
• Allan Rayman - Much Too Much
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2017-11-2700 minViews From The ChixxEP 17 | Trippin On Wallflowers b/c We Love You ReallyOn this week's episode we feature some dope artists that we currently have in rotation who NEED to be in your playlist too! We also recap our experience at the Sonder concert from a few weeks back, discuss Hurricane Maria, and why 21 Savage may or may not be a lost cause.
Music We Highlighted:
• Sonder - Too Fast
• Jordan Rakei - Eye To Eye
• Jhene Aiko - Sativa
• Elli Ingram - Stone Cold
What We Discussed:
• Hurricane Maria and the celebs playing their part
• Why we can't expect too much from 21 Savage
• Our experience at the Sonder concert
• Jordan Rakei's Wallflower album...
2017-10-0700 minViews From The ChixxEP 16 | Hella Tight Music - #InsecureIt's officially been a full week since the Season 2 finale of #Insecure and we are going through it ya'll! These withdrawals are no joke, who else is with us?? In this episode we break down some of our favorite moments from the finale, what we look forward to for season 3, and the bomb ass masterpiece that is the Insecure Soundtrack!
Music We Highlighted:
• TT The Artist - Real Bitch Problems
• Issae Rae - Broken Pussy
• Leikeli47 - Attitude
• Goldlink - Crew
• NAO - Feels Like
What We Discussed:
• Our favorite moments from Insecure's season finale
• What Issa should have done after the Dani...
2017-09-1900 minViews From The ChixxEP 15 | The Education of Lauryn HillAugust 25th marks the 19th anniversary of Lauryn Hill's debut (and only!!) studio album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill so it was only right that we broke it down for ya! In this week's episode we discuss the greatness of this album and broke down a few of our favorite tracks and what it means to us. So tune in to learn why Lauryn will without a doubt go down in history as one of the greatest to ever do it!
Music We Highlighted:
• Superstar by Lauryn Hill
• Doo Wop by Lauryn Hill
• Tell Him by Lauryn Hill
• Lost Ones by Laury...
2017-08-2400 minViews From The ChixxEP 14 | Confessions of a R&B SingerOn this week's episode we're discussing Usher's burning confessions (or lack there of), R Kelly's creepy sex cult, and why we got to do better as a community to keep these artists in check. Two very talented men, two very fucked up situations; so where do we draw the line? Is it possible to separate the art from the artist or should we hold them accountable for their actions? Click that play button to hear what we had to say and let us know your thoughts!
Music We Highlighted:
• JayZ ft R.Kelly - Guilty Until Proven Innocent
• Usher - Burn...
2017-08-1400 minViews From The ChixxEP 13 | Soca Gyals Dem SugarYOU MAKE ME WANNAAA....JUMP! Hey Music lovers! We are kicking off Caribana season with an episode on Soca, Reggae, and the Caribbean sound that feeds the soul!
We discuss the differences between Soca and Reggae, T's playlist she created for our listening pleasure, the history behind Carnival's creation, and whether or not you should bring your significant other on the "Road" with you lol
Press play and get into it with us!
Music We Highlighted:
• PartyNextDoor - Not Nice
• Beenie Man -Who Am I
• Skinny Banton - Soak It
• Kes The Band - Work Out
What We Discussed:
• The originatio...
2017-08-0300 minViews From The ChixxBonus | The Legacy of Jay-ZBACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT!
Hey Music Lovers! We took a little time to travel, relax, and enjoy some of this beautiful NYC summer weather but now we are BACK TO WORK! In this episode, we review Jay-Z’s new album 4:44 and discuss the themes included in this album such as financial freedom, staying true to your roots, learning what true love is, etc.
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Music We Hi...
2017-07-1700 minViews From The ChixxEP 12 | Ctrl Alt Del To All The Side ChicksThe title of this episode should say it all but if it doesn’t.. Let’s dissect …
First we discuss a couple hot topics which included Amber Rose’s feminist cry for help. No she didn't coordinate a protest she got naked instead. And just when you think tea was getting hot.. Bill Mar got out of pocket and misused the n-word (SHAME ON YOU) But the hot topics doesn’t stop there… We also discuss who or what is an extension Opps! We meant XXXtentacion.. After the tea brewed it was time dissect TDE’s first lady SZA’s new album CTRL...
2017-06-1600 minViews From The ChixxBonus | What We've Been Listening ToOn this bonus episode we're discussing what we're listening to this week
2017-03-2900 minViews From The ChixxEP 11 | Celebrating Women In Music* (apologies for the poor sound quality in advance -- tech issues!) *
Happy Women's History Month everyone!! Its pretty apparent that music is a male dominated industry so for this week's episode we decided to honor some fabulously fierce women who are killing it in the game. Being that we are three women of color voicing our views on all things music, this was especially important to us. We also shared our views on the hypersexualization of women in the industry and if it can make or break an artist.
2017-03-2900 minViews From The ChixxEP 10 | Know The SignsOn this week's episode we're sharing our views on abusive relationships and the various affects that it has on all parties involved.
Joey's song: Blu - Cold Hearted
Quana's song: Aaliyah - Never No More
T's song: Lauryn Hill - I Get Out
2017-03-1300 minViews From The ChixxEP 09 | Black Excellence (w/ J-Llyfe)In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth we interviewed singer/rapper J-Llyfe about the importance of studying your craft and the inspiration behind his latest single "Mama Mama". We also dissected the lyrics behind Wale's "Black Is Gold" and Mos Def's "Rock N' Roll".
2017-03-0100 minViews From The ChixxBonus | Live #GRAMMY Viewing PartyWe hosted a Grammy viewing party and recorded live for this episode! We discussed our favorite moments, performances, and thoughts on the nights winners in real-time! Special shout out to Joe and Brendan for giving us the male perspective on this weeks episode!!
2017-02-1400 minViews From The ChixxEP 08 | Blue Eyed Soul: Cultural Appropriation Or Nah??In this episode we discuss Chrisette Michele, the amazingness that is the New Edition movie, new music dropping this week, and the topic of blue eyed soul. Many use the term 'blue eyed soul' as a term of endearment but is it really? Is it borderline cultural appropriation or just low key offensive? Take a listen to hear what we had to say
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T's song : Jon B x They Don't Know
Joey's song: Allen Stone x Nothing To Prove
Quana's song: Bobby Caldwell x What You Won't Do For Love
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Views From The ChixxEP 07 | River Dancing Outta 2016 Like...In this episode we recap our favorite highlights from 2016 and our resolutions for 2017
2016-12-3100 minViews From The ChixxEP 06 | Think I Won A GrammyIt's our favorite time of the year, Grammy time! Nominations for the 2017 Grammys have been announced and we are quite pleased with the selections. In this episode we dissect some of our favorite episodes along with some of our predictions. Who do you think will take home the gold?
2016-12-0700 minViews From The ChixxEP 05 | Politics & Music TherapyIt has been a nerve racking two weeks for MOST of us despite what the results say so in this week's episode we discuss the election, our feelings afterwards, and how we're coping through music.
Music We Highlighted:
• Andra Day - Rise Up
• Amel Larrieux - Weather
• Kendrick Lamar - Alright
What We Discussed:
• What we've learned through this whole experience
• Dave Chappelle Saturday Night Live appearance
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2016-11-1500 minViews From The ChixxEP 04 | Social Media vs. The ArtistIn this week's episode we answer the question "Can social media make or break an artist?" As we know social media is a pillar for the success of many of our faves but at the same time it has its downside. Some artist have used it to their benefit while others simply need a permanent hiatus. Take a listen to hear our thoughts on the matter.
Music We Highlighted:
Tyus - Stay
Big Sean - No More Interviews
What Was Discussed:
The Netflix documentary "The Island President" about the Maldives
Confessions of a former street team hustler
The good, the...
2016-11-0300 minViews From The ChixxEP 03 | Throwbacks and ComebacksIn this week's episode we ran down a few artists who are giving us major nostalgia. We feature Madonna who have withstood the test of time, the fall of Chingy and the chicken head, as well as the return of our girl JoJo!
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WHAT WE DISCUSSED:
Kanye vs The World (ain't no more niggas in Paris bih!)
Why Kim K isn't good for Beyonce's "brand"
Coachella stories and witnessing Drake and Madonna snogging
Our throwback and comeback picks
Mini review of JoJo's new album "Mad Love"
MUSIC REFERENCED:
Jordan Rakei - Rooftop
NxWorries - Lyk Dis
Madonna - Material...
2016-10-2100 minViews From The ChixxEP 02 | A Seat At The Damn TableIn this episode we breakdown our favorite songs off of the highly anticipated album A Seat At The Table from the style icon herself Solange. This release is so so important in the climate that we are in today, it truly couldn't have come at a better time.
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WHAT WE DISCUSSED:
How much would we tolerate from the man of our dreams
Solange's recording process for A Seat At The Table
Why we love our crowns and rock it proud
Un-Ruly's You Can Touch My Hair short film + exhibit @ Union Square
Zootopia's take on racial stereotypes
Marc Jacobs and...
2016-10-1100 minViews From The ChixxEP 01 | The Message Is In The MusicWith recent events surrounding the mistreatment of our people we felt it right to discuss music with a message. In this episode we take a look at a few musicians (and athletes) who have made the bold choice to use their platform to speak out against police brutality and lack of support for people of color on all bases.
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WHAT WE DISCUSSED:
Women in music who totally kicked ass in the 80's
America's racist ass and all of its dirty little secrets
Reasons why we're over all the #HASHTAGS
How the school system has failed us
The ongoing battle...
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KUCI: Operation CommunityChixx RuleInterview with Chixx Rule. www.chixxrule.com Lauren, Chloe, Kayt, Lauren Nicole, Mac.
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