Look out weekend
'Cause here I come
This is what we’re on today.
What We’re Up To
Hey y’all!
Hope your summer is going well so far. Now that we’ve gotten past this oppressive heat and humidity of the past 2 weeks, it’s actually pretty nice today. Just in time for Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Man, ain’t nobody calling it that) Caribana weekend.
Since we’re in the middle of our summer break, this weekend we’re bringing back a remixed version of one of our early episodes, “Let It Be Known Then!” about the 1995 Source Awards. If you’ve never seen it, you can check it out here for context before we drop the episode on Sunday.
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What We’re Watching
Smoke on Apple TV+
It starts off kinda slow, but if you can power through the first two episodes, it really picks up.
When an arson investigator begrudgingly teams up with a police detective, their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.
Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett (running a lot, as she does.) are the leads, but Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine is acting his ass off in this. I can’t say too much without spoiling it, but I promise that you’ve never seen him in a role like this. You’re probably thinking, who? You might not remember his name, but you’ve seen him in things, The Chi, Treme, The Lincoln Lawyer and a lot of other stuff over the years. He’s one of those dudes that make you do this when you see him on screen.
He’s also in Dexter: Resurrection right now, but that character is 180 degrees opposite of his character in this, Freddy. Award nominations incoming.
Another fave around these parts, John Leguizamo is in the cast as well, along with Greg Kinnear and My Girl Anna Chlumsky.
Check out Smoke here.
What We’re Reading
Sandra Oh covers the most recent issue of New York Times magazine.
Former VP Kamala Harris is releasing a book in September, and NOT running for office next year.
Andscape tribute to Malcolm Jamal Warner.
Babyface shares stories about some of his biggest hits.
Tyler, The Creator wants you to dance.
Erykah Badu announces her Mama’s Gun 25th anniversary tour.
Complex listens to Let God Sort Em Out with Clipse & Pharrell Williams.
What We’re Listening To
Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse
Back with their first album as a duo (Pusha T has dropped 4 solo albums and 2 mixtapes, while Malice has released 2 albums) since Til The Casket Drops in 2009, Clipse have picked up right where they left off and haven’t missed a beat. They’ve been sprinkling random songs here and there over the past couple years, but we finally get the full length that we’ve been waiting for.
Listen to Let God Sort Em Out here.
You Down Wit’ O.P.P.? (Other Peoples Podcasts)
Radio BSOTS by Jason Smith
If you’re into indie music of (almost) all genres, then you need to check out Radio BSOTS. If you’re a “no one is making good music these days” person, you should tap in with Radio BSOTS. If you’re at a stage in your life where you don’t have time to search for new music like you used to because, life. Get into Radio BSOTS. Jason does all the heavy lifting for you by finding and curating under the radar, Creative Commons licensed music for your enjoyment.
A center for sonic solace featuring independent and podsafe music from around the way to around the world, spanning across hip-hop, soul, jazz, funk, and electronic music genres.
Check out more episodes of Radio BSOTS here.
Random Internet Shenanigans
Soulful Sunset by DJ R-Tistic
A little something to get you through the afternoon and into the weekend.
Closing Time
All right, let’s meet back here in 30 days. See y’all next month!
