Podcast: "Do Your Research" (The BackBeat)

Hey Friends! On our new episode, we talk about the tragic trailer for the new Nina Simone movie starring Zoe Saldana. Next, we fan out over Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album “Untitled and Unmastered.” We then discuss Sam Smith’s problematic Oscar acceptance speech. Also, we breakdown hip-hop drama between Joey BadA$$ and Troy Ave followed by a discussion of Tank vs. Tyrese. Finally, we show love to the new Hamilton mixtape that is dropping soon!

Stay tuned to the end of the episode where we discuss our songs of the moment. Kyera chooses songs from the Hamilton Cast Recording, The Alabama Shakes, and Chris Brown. Marcus chooses cuts from Jazmine Sullivan, Erykah Badu, and Fifth Harmony.

Live Clip: "Joe" (Brittany Howard)

Last week the telecast of Billboard Women in Music aired and the performance of the night hands down for me was Brittany Howard's powerhouse rendition of "Joe." The frontwoman of Alabama Shakes offered up an effortlessly powerful rendition of the band's single "Joe," proving why she is considered by many as one of the most exciting, freshest, and robust voices in music today.

With that said, watch Brittany's sublime performance of "Joe" from the Billboard Women In Music telecast below and Enjoy!