Podcast: "I Don't" (The BackBeat)

Beyonce’s PREGNANT with twins!!!! We discuss how she kicked off Black History Month with her announcement and whether or not she will perform at the Grammys and Coachella. Next, we discuss Mariah Carey’s new single “I Don’t” featuring YG and the iconic scene of her burning her 250 thousand dollar wedding dress. Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony gets political while disagreeing with Trump’s “Muslim Ban.” Also, Nicki Minaj accuses Giuseppe Zanotti of racism with the “Nicki” shoe. Finally, Faith Hill does not have a duet album with Biggie but Faith Evans does! It’s called the King and I and it will drop on May 19th.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode where we choose our songs of the moment. Marcus picks tracks from Kehlani, Lennon and Maisy, and Donnell Jones. Kyera is bumping new songs from Big Sean, The Migos, and Syd.

Song of the Day: "Advice" (Kehlani)

"Advice" - Kehlani

• Writers: Kehlani Parrish Andrew Wansel, & Warren Felder
• Producers: Pop & Oak, Matthew Campfield, & Daniel Klein 
• Record Label:  Atlantic
• Featured on 2017's SweetSexySavage

Podcast: "Receipts Paid" (The BackBeat)

This week, we get into the moment the internet exploded with snake emojis after Kim Kardashian exposed Taylor Swift for lying on Kanye West. We talk about Lauryn Hill and financial literacy as well as Rihanna joining the new season of Bates Motel. We end with a shout-out to Rhapsody for signing to Jay Z’s record label, Roc Nation.

Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear our songs of the moment. Marcus chooses cuts from Lil Kim, Ariana Grande, and Alicia Keys while Kyera highlights new songs from Kehlani, Lizzo, and SchoolBoy Q.

Enjoy!

New Video: "Alive" (Kehlani ft. Coucheron)

2015 has been a great year for Kehlani as she embarked on her first major US tour, released her second mixtape You Should Be Here and is gearing up to headline her first European tour this coming November and December.

With that said, earlier this week, she released an official video for her song "Alive," which is featured on You Should Be Here which features Coucheron. The video for Kehlani's upbeat jam finds her and some friends enjoying a tropical vacation and you can watch it go down below!