You Should Read This Newsletter Right Now
So you can head into the weekend on a high note.
Wassssssup! We just got back from a west coast trip, and now we feel like throwing some W’s in the air. Here’s some 2pac to scratch that itch.
What We’re Up To
Hey y’all!
We dropped an episode last week about Uptown Records and its legacy and influence on urban culture. From the music to movies and TV. Uptown opened the door for a lot of our faves to walk through. Check it out here if you haven’t already. Also, check out our feature on
. Make sure to subscribe while you’re there!Here’s a playlist that we’ve put together for your listening pleasure. Over 9 hours of Uptown jams to get you through the work day or some weekend chores around the crib!
What We’re Watching
Number One on the Call Sheet on Apple TV+
This one dropped a couple of months back, and it’s been sitting in our “up next” list since. Now’s finally the time to get into it.
With unprecedented access and candid interviews, Number One on the Call Sheet takes us on an intimate journey with some of Hollywood’s most extraordinary leading Black men and women as they shine a light on the joys and challenges of being a Black actor, share breakthrough moments, discuss blueprints for success and honour legends, while recognizing the next generation’s enormous potential.
Watch Number One on the Call Sheet here.
What We’re Reading
Audra McDonald and Jake Gyllenhaal interview each other for Variety.
It’s been 38 years since a Black playwright won Best Play at the Tonys.
Clipse discuss their first album in 15 years with GQ.
Bay area rapper LaRussell talks about his independent journey in Billboard.
MC JB interview with Spin detailing the story of J.J. Fad.
What We’re Listening To
Legal Drug Money by Lost Boyz
This one was put back into rotation while we were working on our most recent episode. It’s not usually an album that comes to mind when you think Uptown Records, but it still slaps.
Listen to Legal Drug Money here.
You Down Wit’ O.P.P.? (Other Peoples Podcasts)
Pablo Torre Finds Out by Pablo Torre
We’ve been fans of Pablo since his days at ESPN, but after he left and started this new venture, he’s been in his bag. The show started to get a bigger profile recently after they posted an investigation into the relationship between Bill Belichick and his girlfriend. As Pablo himself says, he likes to “take stupid things seriously” and that’s exactly what this podcast is.
Follow Pablo down the rabbit hole, well beyond the game — every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — on his award-winning podcast/TV show.
You’ll get a deep-dive "talkumentary" episode, reported by Pablo and Curiosity Correspondents like Emmy-winning comedian Wyatt Cenac and Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman, answering urgent questions such as: Are you smarter than an NFL quarterback? Does Giannis intentionally miss free throws to win free chicken for fans? And why does the FBI director play so much hockey? This storytelling has been honored by the Edward R. Murrow Awards and Peabody Awards. (Journalism!)
Plus: Pablo hangs out with handpicked figures from sports, culture and politics like Sue Bird, Action Bronson and a U.S. Senator… plays Share & Tell with friends like Domonique Foxworth, Mina Kimes, Katie Nolan and Dan Le Batard (aka his boss)… and unveils the secrets of capitalism with David Samson and John Skipper on The Sporting Class.
Check out more episodes of Pablo Torre Finds Out here.
Random Internet Shenanigans
Amerie’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert just dropped this morning!
We’re two weeks away from the official start of summer, but you know when “Why Don’t We Fall In Love” hits, summer is here. Get into it!
Shameless Plugs
If you know of anyone who has always wanted to start their own podcast, but didn’t know where to begin, you can direct them to Miguel’s free course for podcast newbies. You can get it on our YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe here. 👈🏾
If any of our listeners are interested in talkin’ nerdy, Christina has a series on her personal YouTube channel called Decoded by Christina where she talks about HTML, CSS and some other random stuff. Watch and subscribe here. 👈🏾
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Closing Time
All right, time to go. See y’all next month!
