In this special bonus episode of the State of Black Music podcast, our co-hosts discuss the feature film RESPECT, the biopic of the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.  Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe winner Jennifer Hudson joins the podcast to share on the making of the motion picture and her experience being hand-picked by the late Franklin to portray her 15 years prior to the film's release. Listen bi-weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Claude Kelly, and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon give their unfiltered, coveted, comical opinions on the music of today, yesterday, and tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the State of Black Music podcast, our co-hosts discuss the longevity, diligence, and cultural impact of the dynamic and incomparable entertainer, Bobby Brown as he visits the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee.  A founder of the legendary American band New Edition as well as being a pioneer of the innovative New Jack Swing genre, Brown uncovers his musical drive and qualitative outlook on life. Listen bi-weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Claude Kelly, and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon give their unfiltered, coveted, comical opinions on the music of today, yesterday, and tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the State of Black Music podcast, our co-hosts cover the fundamental impact and legacy of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the dynamic musical duo behind the multiplatinum mainstays of groundbreaking artists such as Sounds of Blackness, Janet Jackson, Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, New Edition, and many more!  Find out about how their inspirations, life experiences, and lessons played a pivotal role in shaping their paths and electrifying their creativity. After crafting iconic singles and albums for others in almost every music genre you can think of, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have created all new material of their very own with the release of their debut album Jam & Lewis, Vol. 1.  The new album features the likes of Mary J. Blige, Babyface, Mariah Cary, Boyz II Men, and others!  Check out Jam & Lewis, Vol. 1, available now on Flyte Tyme/BMG! Listen bi-weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Claude Kelly, and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon give their unfiltered, coveted, comical opinions on the music of today, yesterday, and tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inaugural episode of the State of Black Music podcast, our co-hosts speak with and celebrate the legacy of the legendary Mary J. Blige along with fashion architect Misa Hylton as these two queens of black music share their inspirations and discuss their impact on culture.  Listen bi-weekly as music business veterans Phil Thornton, Claude Kelly, and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon give their unfiltered, coveted, comical opinions on the music of today, yesterday, and tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.