AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast

This episode we discuss how girl power in music transcends boundaries and resonates with anyone who hears them. These tracks inspire and emotionally enrich not just the ladies, but us dudes as well! Tune in to listen to us emphasize the importance of representation and the need for more collaboration between female artists, as we highlight a few of our favorite empowering songs from the playlist! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt70 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am70 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp70 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Spice Up Your Life" - Spice Girls ♪ — "Don't Call Me Angel" - Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey ♪ — "The Girl Is Mine" - 99 Souls ♪ — "Ain't It Fun" - Paramore ♪ — "Buzz Trip" - Crae Wolf ♪ — "Do The Ladies Run This" - Rah Diggs (feat. Eve & Sonja Blade) ♪ — "Best Friend" - Saweetie ♪ — "Girl, Get Up" - Doechii & SZA ♪ — "Plain Jayne" - Ktlyn ♪ — "Forever" - Sa-Roc ♪ — "Don't Love Again" - Myelli ♪ — "Transcendental" - Iniko ♪ — "FU" - Emori Rue ♪ — "Spiritually Savage" - SZALTANA ♪ — "I'm Trying (Not Friends)" - Maisie Peters ♪ — "Cult Leader" - KING MALA ♪ — "Pistols At Dawn" - Seinabo Sey ♪ — "If Only You Knew (Life Lessons)" - Xania Monet GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Who says girl power is only for the ladies? This week we've compiled our favorite tracks that are by women, for women, that we actually love as 2 dudes! These empowering songs connect with all audiences and show the emotional depth female artists can harness in music. Get inspired with the playlist, out now, before tuning in next week to catch the discussion! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt70 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am70 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp70 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, we dive into the art of crafting the perfect bedroom, sexy time playlist, exploring how music can turn any setting into a romantic escapade—even if it's just your local convenience store. With a mix of scientific insights and personal anecdotes, we navigate the world of sexy songs, one thrust at a time! Tune in to hear what makes a song objectively sexy, and get some tips on crafting your own bedtime beats. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt69 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am69 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp69 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Freak Me" - Silk ♪ — "Seven" - Jung Kook (feat. Latto) ♪ — "Inside Out" - David Archuleta ♪ — "Sexual Needs" - Adina Howard ♪ — "Real Luv" - Qendresa ♪ — "You're My Music" - Brian Culbertson (feat. Noel Gourdin) ♪ — "SexBeat" - Usher, Lil Jon, & Ludacris ♪ — "POP DAT THING" - Da Baby ♪ — "Worst Behavior" - kwn (feat. Kehlani) ♪ — "Till (Your Legs Start Shaking)" - Sleepy Brown ♪ — "On The Way" - Jhené Aiko (feat. Mila J) ♪ — "Damn Right" - JENNIE, Childish Gambino, and Kali Uchis ♪ — "10,000 Hours" - Ella Mai ♪ — "Falling" - Opia ♪ — "Good & Plenty" - Alex Isley, Masego, & Jack Dine ♪ — "Hrs & Hrs" - Muni Long ♪ — "Bad Intentions" - Niykee Heaton (feat. Migos) ♪ — "Wicked Games" - The Weeknd ♪ — "Snooze" - SZA GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The long awaited final album from modern day legend J. Cole has finally arrived! And we just had a huge Super Bowl halftime show we'd be remiss not to discuss in Bad Bunny. Tune in to this bonus episode to hear our thoughts and feelings on an album we were starting to wonder if would ever come out as well as how much this year's halftime performance meant to us! Come check it out while its piping hot and fresh! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/jcolebadbunny GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In next week's episode, we explore how music influences intimacy and discuss the science behind music's effect on arousal, mood, and connection. Check out the playlist now to hear some of our favorite bow-chika-wow-wow tracks before tuning in for the discussion next week. Remember that if you get pregnant while listening to these songs, we highly encourage you to name the baby after us! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt69 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am69 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp69 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Do you ever listen to something so bad that it loops back around to being good again? Do you enjoy inflicting these terrible for your ears songs on your friends for your own amusement? Well that's exactly what we're doing to each other on this week's episode! Tune in and see just how much we tortured each other with another set of ultra-cringe songs, and be surprised by what terrible songs we ended up actually liking! Find out just how far the depths we'd go to, musically, to inflict pain on the other person for a laugh. Mwahahaha!! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt68 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am68 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp68 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "LLama In My Living Room" - AronChupa & Little Sis Nora ♪ — "Fabulous Secret Powers" - SLACKCiRCUS ♪ — "Flamingo" - Kero Kero Bonito ♪ — "Palm Trees" - Flatbush Zombies ♪ — "Mic Check" - Sophie Hunter ♪ — "Drowning" - Mick Jenkins (feat. BADBADNOTGOOD) ♪ — "Woodchukk" - SPARK MASTER TAPE ♪ — "Feel The Lightning" - Dan Deacon ♪ — "(I Got That) Boom Boom" - Britney Spears (feat. Ying Yang Twins) ♪ — "What's Your Sign" - Tay Allyn ♪ — "Fast Car" - Queen Latifah (feat. Missy Elliot) ♪ — "Role Model" - FreeSol (feat. Justin Timberlake) ♪ — "Palm Trees" - Flatbush Zombies ♪ — "WHIM WHAMIEE" - Pluto & YKNiece ♪ — "Robbery" - Juice WRLD ♪ — "Square Biz" - Teena Marie ♪ — "Please Do Not Listen To This Song" - AZALI ♪ — "Party All The Time" - Eddie Murphy GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're back and kicking off the new year with a bit of musical torture! For our first episode of 2026 we thought it would be fun to see who can out-cringe the other with music (we hope) the other just can't stand. Check out the playlist for next week's episode and try to guess for each song whether we like it, it's a guilty pleasure, or it's actual torture. Bleeding of the ears to be expected! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt68 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am68 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp68 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Previously on AfterPlaylist — Ready for an eargasm? Dive into our playlist full of instrumental bangers that’ll make your ears dance like nobody’s watching. From swoon-worthy serenades to beats that’ll make you vibe without needing lyrics to tell you what to feel—just pure, unadulterated musical goodness. Hit play and let the melodies do the talking! — We'll be back Jan 24, 2026 with a brand-new playlist! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt43 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am43 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp43 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Skeleton Key" - Beats Antique ♪ — "Upside Down" - Nik Nocturnal & Paula Carregosa ♪ — "Clairvoyant" - 12th Planet ♪ — "Beast In The Belly" - Zomboy ♪ — "Frostbite (Remix)" - Ahya Simone (ft. Asmara & Tapiwa) ♪ — "Sensuality" - Brian Culbertson ♪ — "Weather (Nitemoves Remix)" - Tycho & Nitemoves ♪ — "Drifter" - Hippie Sabotage ♪ — "G.O.A.T." - Polyphia ♪ — "Red" - xxyyxx ♪ — "F+L" - Point Point ♪ — "Eternal Youth" - RŮDE ♪ — "Cyanide Sisters" - Com Truise ♪ — "Flash Back" - Bassnectar GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Before we unplug for the holiday season, we’re celebrating and highlighting the music that made 2025 unforgettable. From chart-topping anthems to the underground gems you might have missed, we’re sharing some of our personal favorites and the tracks that stayed on repeat. Whether you need fresh recommendations for your holiday travels or just want to reminisce on the year's best sounds, this episode is the ultimate 2025 playlist companion. Grab your headphones—let’s wrap up the year on a high note! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt67 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am67 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp67 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "BSTFU" - Thot Squad ♪ — "Eat Slay Love" - bbno$ & Käärijä ♪ — "On Site" - Timbaland & Blk Odyssy ♪ — "Crying One The Dancefloor" - Krewella ♪ — "Everybody Gets Down" - NxWorries, Knxwledge, & Anderson.Paak ♪ — "Sweet Escape" - Velvet Funk ♪ — "Still Southern" - Dear Silas ♪ — "Porch Light Flickers" - Living Dxxd ♪ — "Move Bitch (1973)" - King Willonious Albums: ♪ — "Live and In Living Color" (album) - Logic & Juicy J ♪ — "Nothing And Nowhere" (album) - Deadcode ♪ — "SHISH" (album) - Portugal, The Man ♪ — "NSFW" (album) - The Paradox ♪ — "God Does Like Ugly - Preluxe Edition" (album) - JID GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit Additional Music: Rifti Beats © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It’s our final episode before the holiday break, and we’re going out with a bang! We’re taking one last look back at the incredible year in music that was 2025. Enjoy this beefy playlist and join us next week as we sift through the noise to highlight the some of our favorite songs and albums that defined our year. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt67 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am67 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp67 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We just landed in Bristol, baby! (Mentally, at least) 🇬🇧🌧️ We’re slowing the tempo all the way down to explore the smoky, mysterious world of Trip-Hop. We’re digging into the 'Bristol Sound' circa 1990 to find out what happens when you mix hip-hop beats with moody jazz, dub reggae, and a little bit of existential dread. 😅 We’re spinning the classics that defined a generation of late-night drives and rainy afternoons. Plus a few modern-day surprises along the way. Put your headphones on and lower the lights—it’s going to get heavy in the best way. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt66 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am66 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp66 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "Safe from Harm" - Massive Attack feat. Shara Nelson ♪ — "The Blend" - The Herbaliser feat. What What aka Jean Grae ♪ — "You Make Me Feel" - Archive ♪ — "Be There" - UNKLE feat. Ian Brown ♪ — "Play Dead" - Bjork ♪ — "Frozen" - Madonna ♪ — "Les Nuits - Nightmares on Wax ♪ — "Glory Box" - Portishead ♪ — "Overcome" - Tricky feat. Martina Topley-Bird ♪ — "River of Bass" - Underworld ♪ — "Angel" - Massive Attack feat. Horace Andy ♪ — "Bloodstain" - UNKLE feat. Alice Temple ♪ — "Rodney Yates" - David Holmes ♪ — "Jungle Man Corner" - Smith & Mighty ♪ — "Legend of the Golden Snake" - Depth Charge ♪ — "2 Wicky" - Hooverphonic ♪ — "Cloud 98 ¾" - Dobie feat. Ninety-8 ♪ — "Trans Fatty Acid" - Lamb ♪ — "Un Simple Historie" - Thievery Corporation ♪ — "Midnight In A Perfect World" - DJ Shadow ♪ — "Headphones On" - Addison Rae ♪ — "Truisms 4 Dummies" - Headache ♪ — "Premonitions" - Pugilist ♪ — "Falter" - Acopia ♪ — "Scorpio" - James K feat. Hoodie GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We’re finally diving into the moody world of Trip-Hop, spinning classics that manage to sound incredibly cool yet deeply creative. It’s the perfect soundtrack for pretending you’re the main character in a gritty 90s noir film, even if you’re actually just aggressively folding laundry in your sweatpants. Turn the lights down, the volume up, and let’s get weird together — through this playlist. (Side note: Get your passports ready! We're going to England baby! ✈️ ) 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt66 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am66 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp66 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

ALL RISE!! This time we're taking the playlist to court and pleading our cases for which song has the best bridge! Of course we need the honorable, merciful, ever wise judge and friend of the pod Charita to decide which song has the ultimate bridge. Tune in for a playlist battle unlike any we've done before. Court is now in session! Who can make the best case? 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt65 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am65 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp65 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "I Want You" - CeeLo Green ♪ — "Good Luck" - Basement Jaxx, Lisa Kekuala ♪ — "Corset" - Iyla ♪ — "Over" - Sonique ♪ — "Habits (Stay High)" - Tove Lo ♪ — "Tear In My Heart" - Twenty One Pilots ♪ — "Tyrant" - OneRepublic ♪ — "Riptide" - Vance Joy ♪ — "Like A Stone" - Audioslave ♪ — "Dangerous" -Sleep Token ♪ — "...& On" - Erykah Badu ♪ — "Black SpiderMan" - Logic, Damian Lemar Hudson GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit Additional Music: "People's Court" Prod. by WatchWoods Beats © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

All rise! "Judge" Charita is now presiding! That's right, your subpoenaed to a court room playlist battle, where only a singular judge decides who wins and who loses. The songs on this week's playlist were selected for their amazing bridges, but only one can walk out of the court house the victor! Tune in next week and find out if "Judge" Charita ruled in favor of your favorite song bridge from the playlist! Or if they get sentenced to music jail. (Subject to a $200 fine if no appearing for the battle) 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt65 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am65 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp65 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week's episode we're reliving past breakups and relating to these awesome songs all about love ending! Whether it's a sad ending, a joyous escape, or a confusing separation this playlist covers it all. Relationships ending is something we all experience and relate to, so of course there's going to be banger after banger about just that! Tune in as we share the harrowing moments from our past loves on this week's episode! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt64 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am64 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp64 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "hot girl bummer" - blackbear ♪ — "Tear Me Down" - Joyner Lucas & Ava Max ♪ — "There It Is" - Genuwine ♪ — "Not Coming Home" - Maroon 5 ♪ — "By The Way" - Theory Of A Deadman ♪ — "Not Into U" - Astronomyy ♪ — "Dream On" - Bill LaBounty ♪ — "Start Over (Move On)" - Tonio Armani ♪ — "I Love You Like An Alcoholic" - The Taxpayers ♪ — "Fuck You" - Silent Child ♪ — "Oceans" - Seafret ♪ — "Good Things Fall Apart" - ILLENIUM & Jon Bellion ♪ — "XO" - Eden ♪ — "Let Her Go" - Passanger ♪ — "Car Crash" - Deaf Havana ♪ — "W.D.Y.W.F.M." - The Neighbourhood GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sometimes, breaking up can be a good thing. Like in the case of these absolute bangers! This week's playlist features songs perfect for anyone who's recently split with their significant other. Whether you're sad, happy it happened, or questioning what went wrong we have a song here for you! Make sure to tune in next week to catch our discussion and hear us relive memories of our own past breakups! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt64 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am64 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp64 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week's episode we're taking an in-depth exploration of Twista's career, focusing on his signature rapid-fire rap style and very significant impact on the industry at large. Join us as we discuss his music journey from humble beginnings, his numerous collaborations, and even some of his surprising personal interests! Listen in as we try to not get tongue tied (too much) this episode! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt63 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am63 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp63 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "The Day After" - Twista feat. Syleena Johnson ♪ — "Get Me" - Twista ♪ — "Overdose" - Twista ♪ — "American Gangsta" - Twista ♪ — "Intro" - Da Brat feat. Millie Jackson & Twista ♪ — "Smoked Out" - Tear Da Club Up Thugs & Three 6 Mafia feat. Twista ♪ — "Midwest Invasion" - Layzie Bone feat. Twista ♪ — "Like A Pimp (Remix)" - David Banner feat. Twista & Busta Rhymes ♪ — "Is That Yo Bitch (Original Version)" - Jay-Z feat. Twista & Missy Elliott ♪ — "Gotta Have It" - Beanie Sigel feat. Peedi Peedi & Twista ♪ — "Spit Your Game" - The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Twista ♪ — "Warm Embrace" - Twista & The Speedknot Mobstaz ♪ — "Cocoa Butter Kisses" - Chance The Rapper feat. Vic Mensa & Twista ♪ — "Po Pimp" - Do or Die feat. Twista ♪ — "Slow Jamz" - Twista feat. Kanye West & Jamie Foxx ♪ — "Smile" - Alchemist feat. Twista & Maxwell ♪ — "Don't Hate Me" - 112 feat. Twista ♪ — "Nice & Slow (B-Rock's Basement Remix)" - Usher feat. Twista & Diddy ♪ — "Dance to the Rhythm" - Jared Glawe & Rave Republic feat. Twista and Nazzereene ♪ — "Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)(B. Recluse Mix)" - Sting feat. Twista ♪ — "Where Do We Go" - Yung Berg feat. Twista ♪ — "Moses" - Apathy feat. Twista & Bun B ♪ — "Why???" - Prozak ♪ — "Wake Up Call" - Rittz feat. Twista & Yelawolf ♪ — "The World Is Mine" - Twista feat. Do or Die & church boy scotty ♪ — "Slide" - Flames OhGod feat. Twista ♪ — "Burning In My Soul (Just A Freak)" - Syleena Johnson feat. Twista & Shawnna GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The next episode's playlist has us all sorts of tongues tied, as we get ready for a deep dive into the career of Chicago rapper Twista. Tune in next week to hear our excitement exploring Twista's influence, unique chopper style, and the trajectory of his career! Check out the new playlist now, showcasing his insane versatility and lyrical prowess, and get ready for next week's lesson on a living legend! 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt63 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am63 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp63 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Can a song change the world? On this episode, we sit down with Mama Bear to discuss music's role in the fight for social justice. We explore tracks that challenge authority, while also getting personal about mental health, community, and why showing up is so important. It's a deep and hopeful chat about how music helps us see—and maybe even fix—what’s broken. ⚠️NOTE: This playlist and episode addresses multiple sensitive issues. Discretion is advised. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt62 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am62 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp62 🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: ♪ — "I Want to Talk to You" (1999) - Nas ♪ — "You Made Me This Way" (2025) - grandson ♪ — "Fuck Authority" (2001) - Pennywise ♪ — "They Don't Care About Us" (1995) - Michael Jackson ♪ — "Rich Men North of Richmond" (2023) - Oliver Anthony Music ♪ — "Hell No! (Timbaland Remix)" (2023) - Danielle Brooks feat. Megan Thee Stallion ♪ — "Feed The Machine" (2020) - Poor Man's Poison ♪ — "Whisper" (2001) - Alien Ant Farm ♪ — "Recycle Hate to Love" (2004) - Teena Marie feat. Lady Levi & Alia Rose ♪ — "Rob a Bank" (2019) - Confetti ♪ — "Chapter 319" (2020) - clipping ♪ — "Money Game, Pt. 2" (2020) - Ren ♪ — "Raindrop" (2024) - Ocean Grove ♪ — "Counting (Taiki Nulight Remix)" (2024) - Hamdi ♪ — "Wake Up Everybody" (1975) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Guest Host: Mama Bear Editor & Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Music artists often transform political and social commentary into powerful anthems that give voice to the struggles and hopes of a generation. More than entertainment, these bops become the enduring soundtrack for social movements, challenging the status quo and inspiring change. This playlist and upcoming episode talks about that. Join us next week for our reactions along with our first time/returning guest, Mama Bear! (Don't worry... we'll explain on the episode.) ⚠️NOTE: This playlist and episode addresses multiple sensitive issues. Discretion is advised. 🎵 ▸ LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE'S PLAYLIST: Listen free with ads: 🔗 — YouTube Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/yt62 Listen with a paid music subscription: 🔗 — Apple Music - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/am62 🔗 — Spotify - ▶️ music.afterplaylist.com/sp62 GET MORE AFTERPLAYLIST: Previous episodes and playlists: AFTERPLAYLIST.COM Join our Black Giraffe community: BLACKGIRAFFEMADETHIS.COM FOLLOW US: YouTube: youtube.com/@afterplaylist Instagram: @AfterPlaylistPod AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast is made with 🖤 by 2 humans and a black giraffe. Hosts & Editors: Brandon Lee & Terry-Yo Graphics: Terry-Yo Theme Music: Kirk Osamayo Other Music & SFX: Creative Commons, Pixabay, & Mixkit © Black Giraffe Enterprises LLC — For booking & business inquires only: business@blackgiraffe.co ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★