They Reminisce Over You

Teena Marie. Jon B. Lisa Stansfield. Bobby Caldwell. What do these people have in common? Yes, they're white, and they made some jammin' ass songs. In this episode, we're diving into our favorite "White People Jams." The kind of songs that you can slide into a playlist between Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson without skipping. Joining us on this mission is our fam from the Queue Points Podcast, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel. We break down what qualifies as a "White People Jam," run down some of our personal favorites that stay in rotation, share which artists we didn't know were white, and close out the episode by handing out the "Teena Marie Awards." Once you've finished the episode, head over to our website to check out the playlist that we put together for y'all to jam to. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodsNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we’re talking about the 1995 classic Friday, starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. A film that’s still serving up laughs and quotables 30 years later. We get into what set Friday apart from the other so-called “hood” movies of the ’90s and early 2000s. While most leaned into violence and heavy drama, Friday took a different route, spotlighting the humor and everyday moments of life in the hood. Plus, we give a quick, spoiler-free review of One Of Them Days, a new release that share the same comedic DNA. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodsNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of people that we now call stars, were once background singers and backup dancers. If you listen to some of your favorite songs or watch some videos you’ll recognize some voices and faces that you may have never noticed before. But not all of these stories have a superstar ending. A lot of people were able to carve out solid and recognizable careers, even if they weren’t household names. You definitely remember them, though. That's what we're discussing on this episode, some of your favorite hook singers like Tammy Lucas, Vinia Mojica and LaToiya Williams, as well as video and tour dancers like Oaktown's .357 (MC Hammer), Str8 Ahead (Bell Biv DeVoe) and Hot Dog (Chubb Rock). Here's a link to theYouTube playlist for this episode. Also, here's the link to the We Danced Hard YouTube playlist as well. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're discussing 3 brothers from Boston, Massachusetts, who were able to bridge the gap between hip hop and R&B in a way that hadn’t been done up until that point. Their music was “mentally Hip Hop, smoothed out on the R&B tip, with a Pop feel, appeal to it.” We're talking about Bell Biv Devoe. Made up of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe—all members of New Edition—they branched off and blew up in 1990 with Poison, an album that defined the "new jack swing" era, and this week just happens to be the 35th anniversary (damn!) of its release, so we decided to get into that and more! Here's a link to the playlist for this episode. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are having a conversation about the golden era of Neo Soul on this episode. We get into some of our favorite albums and artists, discuss some lesser known acts, as well as talking about the non-musical influences on fashion, movies and television. We close the episode by putting together a hypothetical tour with 4 different acts from the era, and try to put together our Mount Rushmore of Neo Soul. Here is the Angie Stone tribute from our friends at Queue Points Podcast, that we spoke about in the intro. And here's a list to the playlist for this episode. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're dropping another B-Side, a little quickie companion piece to episode 74, Gogo Jason Waterfalls. Due to time constraints, there were some songs that needed to be cut from the original, but this segment was too good to leave on the hard drive, so here it is! These are the songs that we're discussing in this episode: Tweet - Oops, Oh My Maxwell - This Woman’s Work Maxwell -Closer Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman Stevie Wonder - Go Home Tap in and laugh with us! If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're doing another anniversary episode, and this time we're celebrating the anniversary of Kelis' debut album, Kaleidoscope. Wither he colorful hair and punk attitude, she literally burst onto the scene screaming "I hate you so much right now!" backed by the sounds of Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams, aka The Neptunes. We get into how this album is a mix of several genres rather than just straight R&B. With its collage of electronic, funk, hip hop and rock influences, Kelis and The Neptunes gave us an album with a sound that we hadn't really heard before, and it kicked off a production style that continues to this day. Click here to buy the "I Hate You So Much Right Now" shirt that we mentioned in the episode. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're discussing one of our favorite albums, My Life by Mary J. Blige. If you're anything like us, you've been bumping this consistently for the past 30 years. Yes, 30 years! Originally released on November 29, 1994, this album is a reflection of Mary's struggles with heartbreak and depression. Her vulnerable lyrics paired with lush production from Chucky Thompson created a groundbreaking piece of work that redefined R&B, and still resonates today. This is the album that solidified her title as the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul." If this little jaunt down memory lane wasn't enough for you, check out another episode of ours, "No Hateration, Holleration, In This Dancery," (Episode 9) where we get into Mary's entire career. From her early days at Uptown Records to her Academy Award nominations, we dig into it all. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we’re talking about comebacks and reinventions with three legendary albums: Black Messiah by D’Angelo, Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J and The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Carey. These albums proved that each of these artists could come back from a down period in their careers and deliver some of their best work. Yeah, we should have called this episode “Don’t Call It A Comeback” but we already have one (Episode 39, go check it out) with that title. Anyway, settle in and get into this. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reports of hip hop’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In the past few months, we’ve read and heard about its supposed decline, yet these articles look past its influence across other genres. It can be found in K-pop, country and mainstream pop. Hip hop has become so ingrained in our culture that now that it’s no longer viewed as “underground,” it feels like it’s fading. In this episode, we’re talking about hip hop’s role and relevance in today’s pop culture landscape. Later in the episode, we talk about our favorite rappers-turned-actors, and we also discuss why Snoop Dogg is one of the most popular artists (of any genre) to ever live. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not every song can be uplifting like Queen Latifah's "U.N.I.T.Y." or "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness. A lot of times, we listen to and love songs with questionable themes and lyrics, and sometimes we just misinterpret the meanings. So, on this episode we're taking a look at some of the songs that made us do the Wee Bey face. How old were you when you realized that "Saving All My Love For You" was a sidechick anthem? Does Lloyd say fine too or 5'2" on "You?" Is Chanté Moore a bad friend? We get into these and a few others, so go ahead and click that play button! If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are talking about singer known for her distinct singing voice, candid songwriting style and very personal lyrics. Her impact and legacy on the world of music is why we're discussing the late, great Amy Winehouse. An artist who was rooted in jazz, but had R&B sensibilities with a sprinkle of hip hop. Her debut album Frank showed us the potential that would eventually be reached on the classic Back to Black. Although she left us in 2011, her music lives on. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're dropping our first B-Side of 2024. A little quickie companion piece to episode 64, A Tribe Called Quest: Electric Relaxation. We didn't get a chance to talk about our favorite Tribe songs from each album during the episode, so you get to hear it now. We also drop our thoughts on which album that we think is better, The Low End Theory or Midnight Marauders. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're discussing an actor who you may know from television shows like Boardwalk Empire and Westworld, or his film roles in The Hunger Games and James Bond franchises. You may know him from Angels in America, which earned him a Tony award for the Broadway show and an Emmy award for the TV adaptation. He's played historical figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and famed blues musician, Muddy Waters. Most recently, he was a Best Actor nominee for his role as Monk in American Fiction. When you talk about someone having range, this man should be in everybody's top 5, and for that reason, we're discussing our favorite Jeffrey Wright moments. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our previous episode, we covered Teddy Riley's influential production career. In this episode, we focus on his journey as a performer, starting from his pioneering new jack swing days with Guy, a brief stop with his brother's group, Wreckx-N-Effect and finally to his Blackstreet era. Teddy's run as both a producer and performer is one that few artists can match. Head over to our website to check out the playlists from these episodes set your day off right. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we’re talking about a producer, songwriter, sometime singer and rapper. He’s done songs for Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick, Heavy D, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Keith Sweat, Al B. Sure!, Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson and more. He's done albums for himself as a member of Guy & Blackstreet, and he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame June 15, 2023. He's the King of New Jack Swing, Teddy Riley. His resume is so long that we had to break this up over two episodes. On this one, we're only getting into the production side of his career, so Guy & Blackstreet talk is at a minimum. For his career as a performer, you'll have to wait a couple of weeks for part 2 to drop. Make sure to head to our website to check out the playlist for this episode, it's an all-timer. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we’re talking about Mr. Big Stuff, The Heavster, The Overweight Lover, out of Moneyearnin’ Mount Vernon, the diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly D. One of a small number of people who have done a song with both Michael and Janet Jackson. The man who is pretty much responsible for kicking off Uptown Records, since he was the first act signed to the label, and as an executive at Uptown he's was instrumental in bringing Jodeci, Monifah, Soul For Real and others to the company. Along with DJ Eddie F, Trouble T-Roy and G-Wiz aka The Boyz, he brought us hit after hit. He could do new jack swing, boom bap, reggae, pop...he could do it all. There have been very few hip hop artists who could seamlessly maneuver through so many styles and genres at such a high level, all while never compromising his authenticity. Since his untimely passing in 2011, he's been sorely missed, and that's why we're talking about none other than Heavy D. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while since we've dropped an episode about the ladies, so on this one we're talking about 8 of them. Yes, 8. We're diving into the world of R&B with a spotlight on some of our favorite voices. First up, we have the First Ladies of Bad Boy, Total. Kim, Keisha and Pam. Then we're heading north of the border to talk about two vocal powerhouses in Tamia and Deborah Cox. Next up, we're getting into the luscious harmonies of Zhané, and we close out the episode talking about a hidden gem from Atlanta, Nivea. This episode promises to reignite your love for classic 90's R&B. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee ThangLiner Notes However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we had a conversation about OutKast’s debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. This is an album that helped redefine the sound and identity of Southern hip hop, and played a significant role in introducing the world to the unique sound and culture of the “Dirty South.” This album laid the foundation for OutKast's legendary career and established them as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop acts of all time. When you're done with this episode, if you haven't already, you can check out our 6th episode, where we talked about Andre's "the south got something' to say" speech at the 1995 Source Awards, and our 10th episode, where we discussed the entire OutKast discography. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee Thang However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we are having a conversation about the 40+ year career of one of the greatest R&B groups of all time, and the inspiration for all of the boy bands that followed their blueprint. From direct descendants like New Kids On The Block and Boyz II Men, to current day acts like BTS, New Edition is “where it all started.” We talked about the early discography, Bobby Brown leaving the group after their 3rd album, the addition of Johnny Gill for the Heart Break album and the solo works of Bobby, Johnny, Ralph Tresvant, as well the Bell Biv Devoe projects. We also got into the many reunions over the years, including this current run with all six members participating. If you enjoy the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here’s a little something that you can do: Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoodpodshttps://ko-fi.com/troypodcastNuthin’ But A Tee Thang However you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated as always.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.