EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 1H 23M
Episode 14 - I Want My MTV (back!)
from KinandCadence · host Zinzi Ayanda and Brandon
The 14th edition of the Kin & Kadence is hot off the press! Brandon & Zinzi take the time to mourn the loss of one of the greatest artist of our generation D’Angelo. The discussion goes into what the “Neo-soul” singer meant to the Duo as well as how he was able operate freely without the label. Then, it delves into how the church was integral to his artist development and how important the church is to the black music experience. The duo celebrate his life and his philosophy to artistry. The discussion develops into one about marrying authentic with fame and acclaim. Can you really be true to self and successful at the same time? Is the sacrifice of our personal gain worth going against the collective?These questions lead to the Duo turning their attention to the loss of MTV’s music channels. Four decades of dedication to music videos(or lack of) has come to an end. The world is taking our ability to craft experiences for each other, how do we fight back?
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The 14th edition of the Kin & Kadence is hot off the press! Brandon & Zinzi take the time to mourn the loss of one of the greatest artist of our generation D’Angelo. The discussion goes into what the “Neo-soul” singer meant to the Duo as well as how he was able operate freely without the label. Then, it delves into how the church was integral to his artist development and how important the church is to the black music experience. The duo celebrate his life and his philosophy to artistry. The discussion develops into one about marrying authentic with fame and acclaim. Can you really be true to self and successful at the same time? Is the sacrifice of our personal gain worth going against the collective?These questions lead to the Duo turning their attention to the loss of MTV’s music channels. Four decades of dedication to music videos(or lack of) has come to an end. The world is taking our ability to craft experiences for each other, how do we fight back?
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