Always On Key

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!First, the ladies of the Always on Key Podcast would like to wish all the mamas out there a special Happy Mother’s Day. May you feel seen, heard, and loved on this day and beyond. We are excited to release a flashback of our first live episode we did on Instagram live back in 2025. Ya girls are still navigating the tech (hahaha) but we are getting better! We enjoyed kicking it with our listeners and talking about the R&B music that reminds us of our moms, bonus moms, muvas and all! Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!As we close out season 7, we couldn’t help but to duke it out and debate what R&B records we liked most, the original or the remix. And when we say remix, we really mean remix, not a remake!!! *shade*. So come kick it with your girls and tell us which versions you liked best. Don’t forget to check out our Original vs Remix playlist on Spotify and Apple music. We love the engagement from our homies, so don’t be shy to hit us up and let us know your thoughts.  Later y’all.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!When the bad boy gets the good girl, sometimes it actually just works out. This episode, we are talking all about the marriage of rap and r&b and our favorite pairings. Not all couples make it these days but when we discuss rap artists that just elevates and certainly match the energy of a R&B record, there are but so many we could name. While we couldn’t get into it during this episode, just know Missy Misdemeanor Elliott we got so much love for you and your contributions to big R&B records. Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Warning: NSFWWelp, the title is self explanatory. We grown, right?! Ya girls wanted to show a different side of us by sharing our favorite freaky songs. Some are very telling of our personalities; *cough cough* Ash is always talking freaky, but can you blame her with the vast catalog of freaky R&B songs?  What are your top freaky R&B songs that stay on rotation? Let us know in the comments. Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!To be the best, you have to go through the best to claim that top spot! In the spirit of the upcoming Superbowl, we thought it would be fun to create our own brackets of some legendary artists and some of their fan favorite records. So to put this out, we did not include any deep cuts but more of the mainstream fan favorites records to keep it fair. Kea and Ash started off rocky from the jump. Tune in to see what record we claim was the best!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!There are artists that can produce records that within the first 2 seconds it touches your mind, body & soul. Those types of intros left you craving for more and can leave a lasting impact on fans. You could truly tell when an artist cares about the craft by the effort they put into the intro. But we can’t forget there are also interludes that give us those same feelings. The perfect tease to the next record or transition track throughout a project. Today’s episode, we talk about our favorite intro or interludes. Check it out.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!We back with lucky season #7!! Today’s episode is all about the nostalgic vibes of the generation of millennials. If you were born within the years 1981 - 1996, the music, the culture, the times and events really defined what it meant to be a millennial. Ya girls got into various topics of what it meant and feels like to be a millennial. We took it back to our favorite millennial coded records, thongs and the thong song, R&B groups, scrubs vs pigeons, floppy disks, business casual at the clubs and much more. Pour up a glass, light up the spliff and go down memory lane with ya homegirls. Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Ever watched an awards show and they are honoring an artist with tribute performances and you are wondering why the hell they have this artist giving a tribute? Kea and Ash think there has to be some synergy between the artist giving the tribute and the artist receiving. While Kea doesn’t mind an artist getting creative, Ash absolutely does not want an artist testing things out. We will say one word; MOTOWN... Listen up and you would know exactly what we’re talking about LOL. Enjoy and thanks for all for your support and engagement this season.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Okay but who is that in the back?!?!?!?! How many times have you heard a song or watched a performance and the background vocalist truly shined through?! Today’s episode we had a lot of fun highlighting songs and performances where the backgrounds were top tier! We even had some gems of superstar artists who did backgrounds for other superstar artists. Could you guess which records we discuss? Tune in.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Kea kicks off today’s episode by giving us what it truly means for a song to be a “deep cut” because clearly the internet and Ashley hav no clue LOL. *Disclaimer*  there is a record Ash mentions that apparently was a deep cut at the time of recording but is now on the radio *face palm*. In any event, we had a lot of fun sharing those records that could have been a lead single for most artists but only those that listen to full albums and mixtapes would appreciate. Drop in the comments what your fave deep cuts are! We would love to listen.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Welp, I don’t know what we were expecting, but that sure wasn’t it! Has there been a record from an artist that you were actually excited to hear but once you take a listen you were like "WTF?" It’s a shame when you have high expectations for an artist and they seem to let you down. In this episode, we explored those songs that truly got on our nerves. Who knows, maybe it gotta grow on y’all *Yung Miami voice*.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Everyone is unique in the world, but then there are people who just seem to have it all. In today’s episode we talk about artists that certainly have grown to have not only successful careers in the music industry but in other spaces as well. Check out who has been blessed with multiple talents!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Whitney Houston once said “My friends try to tell me find a man of my own.” TLC also told us “So I creep, yeah just keep it on the down low” and the only question ya girls have is why the cheating records go so hard!?! We are kicking off the new season on FIRE and diving into the songs and anthems with topics of infidelity. Have you listened to a song and wondered what you would do if you were in that situation? Tune in as ya girls discuss experiences, big cheating tunes and why we think the topic is so popular.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Who told us to grow up? Are we really the new aunties and uncs? On today’s episode, we explore the music that has taken us on a new journey, our 30s, and what that has meant to us. It is amazing how music grows up with us and has changed right before our eyes. As we navigate through life in our 30s, let’s discuss those artists who put their lives and vulnerability on wax and give us something we all can relate to. So, grab ya water, take ya vitamins, stretch and join us as we close out the season!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!One thing for sure, the internet is always going to have and voice their opinion.  Especially artists they deem as “doing too much”. But what is considered “doing too much”? In today’s episode, Kea and Ash discuss respectability politics in the industry. Is there such a thing as a righteous ratchet? Why can’t we have a balance of everyone’s personal taste? Why does it have to be one way or another? Are hoes winning? Are the good/conscious girls not enough? Grab a seat honey and let’s get into it.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Now we know we can’t be the only ones who have been singing a song completely wrong for years! Friends, this episode Kea and Ash go through a few songs where we thought they said one thing and it actually turns out it was something totally different. We wonder how many of you also heard the same thing :) But can you blame us? Enunciating your words is the moral of the story. Come kick it with us and let us know other songs we missed.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!We are not even going to sugar coat it; What is wrong with being considered an R&B artist?? There have been instances where an artist could have what seems like a successful career for music we know as R&B but still refute the idea of being an r&b artist. Does it really matter if they experiment with genres or who their audience is?  On today’s episode, we have a discussion about those artists, to say the least, have much to say about being labelled as such. Tap in and let us know how you feel.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!So what’s the secret sauce to a beautiful duet?  Get into today’s episode as Ash and Kea talk about their favorite R&B duets and what makes a delicious pairing. So HOT TAKE, there is a duet that Kea was not really proud of to say the least. Could you guys guess the artist?? The energy in this episode was hilarious! Please pour you a glass or light ya herb and let us know if you agree with our list of favorite duets.**Correction** "When You Believe" is written by Stephen Schwartz & Babyface, performed by Mariah Carey and Whitney HoustonCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Welcome back y’all! This episode is truly special to ya girls as we kick off the new season of the Always on Key Podcast by celebrating the life and legacy of none other than Aaliyah, the princess of R&B. Aaliyah was a singer, dancer, actress and model that redefined the genre of R&B and paved the way for a lot of our favorite artists today. While her life was short lived and devastating for all her fans around the world, Aaliyah was an experience you were fortunate to have witnessed. Tune in with us as we chat about the impact of Aaliyah’s life, our favorite records and what we miss most about her.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!First off, no shade to any of the artists mentioned in this episode. Today's episode is truly a topic of love and curiosity. With that said, we need some answers. What happened? There were times in the music world where if you had the complete package and support of the label behind you, having a hit was the ultimate goal. For some artists this was achieved. But sometimes it is even harder to follow up that success of your first hit record with another hit record and your career can begin to fizzle. Today’s episode we wanted to talk about some artists that had a promising long career but just couldn’t seem to get over the hump for one reason or another. Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Sometimes you just gotta kick it with ya homegirls and reminisce. This episode we brought in one of our homies from way back to talk all things R&B. She shares interesting thoughts on how she digests music now that she is a new mom. We talk about our favorite artist and of course Ms. Kea Renee had one of her games where we got rid of an artist in different categories. A time was had ya hear me. So grab a glass or a jay and vibe with us.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Have you ever been such a huge fan of an artist and wonder why they aren’t more mainstream or bigger stars? Did you also consider if what they look like had any impact on that thought? Well today’s episode is not for the sensitive. Ya girls had a deep discussion on how colorism plays a part in the music industry and in particular R&B. While this can make some uncomfortable, it is something we should talk about as fans and how this effects us as consumers. But don’t fear! We lighten the mood with some insight of Lo-Fi music and its many benefits. Tune in!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!One thing for sure, there is no way of truly appreciating R&B music without looking back at its roots and how far it's come. This episode, we talk about the church’s influence on secular music. Ms. Kea Renee’s sister also joined us to share her thoughts on the impact of gospel on R&B artists and music. Tune in for some praise & worship as ya homegirls take ya back down memory lane and open up about how it shaped the genre as we know it.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Y’all enjoyed our last game night so we decided to spin the block on this one. Joining us was Ash Da Vet’s ma dukes to share in her own love of R&B, laughs along with Ms. Kea Renee coming through with the serious trivia that left the ladies in shambles. Take a listen and let us know if you got any of these correct.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Just in time for the summer season, Always on Key Podcast is back y’all! And in true fashion, we are giving y’all artists to check out as you begin your summertime vibes. Whether you are looking to turn up at the local function or take bae on a long drive, we got something to put on ya playlist. And if not, don’t say we don’t try to put you on 😉.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Ya girls had a great opportunity to collaborate and talk music & mental health with the queens from the Queens of Social Work Podcast in support of Mental Health Awareness month. The Queens of Social Work is a pod cast about Afro-Caribbean American Social Workers sharing their first hand experiences in the field and provided such an impactful take on music and its healing powers! You can find them on IG: @queensofsocialworkIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have curated a playlist that is good for the soul. With fusions of the Caribbeans and R&B, this playlist is for sure here to get you through. Let's continue to take care of ourselves! Apple Music: ​https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-to-soothe/pl.u-38oWXLbtZBBamJ?lsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5pP3mUzzy7Uv7Ffq5NB0Uf?si=GiI6NHNqQgO-BBPYWtWl0A&pi=hIOYWA95TACKRCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Hey friends! Last year, there were some AMAZING shows, concerts and pop up gigs from incredible artists. We thought it would be super dope to hear about some of the shows, our very own, Ms. Kea Renee attended. We chat about what brought her to these shows, what she looks forward to when attending concerts and the vibes she experienced. Maybe you attended the same show(s). 2024 has a lot to offer as far as entertainment. What are some concerts you are looking forward to attending this year?Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Now friends… are y’all ready for the Usher concert?! Oh yeah, we think a football game is happening too :). We could not be any more excited to witness a more deserving performance for the living legend Usher. With more than 30 years in the game, adding a Superbowl performance to his resume all the while announcing a new album, tour and finishing his Las Vegas residency couldn't have been a more divine time for him. And we are more than ready. This episode, we had some fun with our special guest, creative, Dwayne LaFleur, and put our predictions on what Usher’s setlist would be. We also had a great conversation with Dwayne about his journey in the music business, his experiences working with different types of artists and so much more. So tap into a fun show!Featuring Special Guest: Dwayne LaFleur, IG @dwaynelafleurCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Now there is always an argument about which decade gave us the best of R&B music. Was it the 90’s, the 2000s, we can debate for days. While everyone has their own opinion, ya girls decided to go through each decade and choose a record that defined that time period. Lawd there was so much music to go through. So tap in as we begin in the 80s and work our way til now. Oh this will be fun!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Alright ya’ll. Ya girls are trying to put you on to some rising stars!! I know in this day and age it is hard to find new music and new artists but look no further. We got a few artists that we think will bring the vibes. Let us know what you think? Also, drop ya’ll favorite upcoming or new artist so we can expand our music library!!! Do it for the people!!!==========Come hang out with ya homegirls Ms. Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!===========Make sure you’re connecting with us!!@alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected]: Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown @Breadfruit MediaTheme Music: Kea Renee#RnB #RnBMusic #RnBPodcast #MusicPodcast #buzzsproutpodcasts #Buzzsprout #AppleMusic #iheartmedia #AlwaysOnKey #Explore=======References:FLOLayaCleo SolInayahMarzzJai’len JoseySTOUTDestin ConradDre ScotDevin TracyCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!There is nothing like linking up with ya hos and homies to play games, have good eats, good energy with good company. What’s even better is having candid discussions on topics you love and enjoy. For us, having an R&B game night was something we absolutely enjoyed. So pull up and come enjoy some R&B trivia you may or may not have known!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!AND WE ARE BACK Y’ALL!!! Did ya miss us cuz we miss you guys. Kicking off Season 3 of the Always on Key Podcast with a banga. Have you ever thought to yourself, “man I need my own show” or “I can fix BET”. Ya girls thought it would be pretty dope to create our own network. We discussed who would be our CEO, what content would be on our network and Kea Renee had to defend her employees from Ash sketchy recruiting strategies (evil genius laughs)! Check it out and let us know if you would tune in.==========Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Music definitely sparks emotions and memories and there are many records that let us know SUMMER IS HERE! Today’s episode, ya girls chat about music that feels like summer. So whether you’re outside for a hot girl/city boy summer or you hanging on the sidewalk, you can bet you will hear a record that fits the season. In addition to today’s episode, we also have a Feels Like Summer playlist to enjoy on Spotify. If you have a favorite summertime record not on the list, hit us up and we will add it! Enjoy the summer, stay safe y’all!Feels Like Summer Playlist:Spotify - https://spotify.link/PIFonj5AfBbApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/feels-like-summer/pl.u-r2yBDEYuezX6zbCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!I know y’all did not think we will forget about the epic ladies!!! Today’s episode surrounds beautiful powerhouses that Kea Renee and Ash Da Vet absolutely consider top 5 vocalists! You don’t want to miss out. Tune in!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Yeah we know, here we go with yet another list. And we say THAT’S TOO DAMN BAD! The beautiful thing about music is the discussions surrounding your favorites and why you love them so much. Talent is all around us and in today's episode, we wanted to each give flowers to our top 5 male vocalists. Get into it!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Can y’all remember your favorite award show memory?? From the performances, the skits, even the mishaps, award shows used to have many folks tuned in!! Do you feel award shows are giving that same energy like back in the early 2000s? Or what about when your fave didn’t win the popular category?  Join Kea Renee and Ash Da Vet chat about their favorite award show memories, their thoughts on the stan culture and award show drama! Tap in.Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Today is a special episode as we had the pleasure of choppin it up with singer, songwriter & creative artist Deacon Lamard! Deacon is one of those artists that embodies the art of soulful storytelling. It’s exactly what R&B is all about and what we all have been craving. We talked about his upbringing, some of his latest projects and his go to adlibs. We definitely had to pick his brain on the old big R&B bridges. Can we get an OUUU YEAAHHH?!? Tune in!Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Does R&B have a global impact in other countries? We certainly think so! Get into today’s episode as we explore artists from across the pond and their journey navigating the genre. But wait, that’s not all…things get a little deep this episode as we also explore other genre clearly influenced by R&B and its racial undertones. Yeah, let’s talk about it.Artist spotlight: Sinead HarnettCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!The songs may have only been a part of an episode on a TV show or in a movie but it sure was a top notch banger in the crib! There were so many shows that had singers that actually could sing and their songs were poppin too. What songs do you remember from a show that lived rent free in your head? Get into today’s episode as we discuss.Artist spotlight: Leon ThomasCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Remember rushing home from school to see which video was going to be #1 on 106 and Park? Do you still have that feeling today? Are we even checking for music videos from the artist we love? Are they even important? Today’s episode, Kea Renee and Ash da Vet chat about their favorite music videos and what they like about artists dropping visuals! Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!This episode Kea Renee and Ash give flowers to the songwriters and their top tier pen game! Whether it's an artist that can blow & write, an artist who writes for other artists or a dedicated songwriter, their super power for creating special and amazing records cannot be denied. Tune in!And don't worry about trying to find all the great songs we mentioned; Here's a playlist!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17v8zxhSMarp2IYwLxRoN2?si=3314c0a687394effReferenceshttps://www.ascap.com/Songs/Albums mentioned: Vixen - MiguelIfULeave - Musiq Soulchild (Written by Miguel)Tonight - John Legend (Written by Miguel)Finding My Way Back - Jaheim (Written by Miguel)Winner - Chris Brown (Written by Brian Michael Cox)Sweet Lady - Tyrese (Written by Johnta Austin)Can't Be Wasting My Time - Mona Lisa ft. Lost Boys (Written by Johnta Austin)We Belong Together - Mariah Carey (Written by Johnta Austin)Be Without You - Mary J. Blige (Written by Johnta Austin)Boom - Mario (Written by Johnta Austin)Need U Bad - Jazmine Sullivan (Written by Missy Elliott)Free Yourself - Fantasia (Written by Missy Elliott)Oops Oh My - Tweet (Written by Missy Elliott)My Love Is Like Whoa - Mya (Written by Missy Elliott)Kissing You - Total (Written by Raphael Saadiq)Love of My Life - Erykah Badu (Written by Raphael Saadiq)Cranes in the Sky - Solange (Written by Raphael Saadiq)California King Bed - Rihanna (Written by Muni Long)All the Way Home - Tamar Braxton (Written by Sevyn Streeter)No Scrubs - TLC (Written by Kandi Burrus)There You Go - Pink (Written by Kandi Burrus)Thank U, Next- Ariana Grande (Lead songwriting by Victoria Monet)Girls Night Out (album)- BabyfaceCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Is every sample a homage to the original artist or does it lack creativity? Are you tired of hearing samples or interpolations of old R&B hits? Do you know who the most sampled artist of all time is? In today’s episode we touch base on artist sampling and its impact. Tune in as we share opinions and talk shit all at the same time.Referenceshttps://www.whosampled.com/most-sampled-artists/Seasoned artist spotlight: The Isley BrothersSongs/Albums mentioned: Lucky Daye - OverJacquees - Queemix 2B-Lovee ft. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie - My Everything Part IIThe Isley Brothers - Between the SheetsCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Have you ever listened to a song that you used to rock to as a kid years later only to realize how freaky it was? Yeah, this episode Kea Renee & Ashley get into just that! Let us know what songs you use to listen to that you probably shouldn’t have.==========Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ashley as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!===========Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@Always On Key on Facebook@alwaysonkeypod On TwitterEmail: [email protected]=======ReferencesSeasoned artist spotlight: SilkSongs/Albums mentioned: Changing Faces - Stroke you upMokenstef - He’s MineNext - Rated NextMonica - Miss ThangUsher - Usher (debut album)Silk - Love SessionCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Whew, ya girls Kea Renee and Ashley really turned up the heat in today's episode. Why no one begs in their music anymore??? Which category of beggin’ do yall like? The ladies chat about if they prefer more love or lust in the music and is it a reflection of the current dating pool. Are we not being seduced by the music? Chileee, it gets real. Let us know what yall think.==========Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ashley as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!===========Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypod On TwitterFacebook.com/AlwaysonKeyEmail: [email protected]=======References:Songs mentioned: Monifa - YouJoe - All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do)Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out LoudMasego - Studying AbroadJanet Jackson - Would You MindLenny Williams - Cause I Love YouTweets from @AYOArielleGrace​https://twitter.com/AYOArielleGrace/status/1580689705523240960?t=u-yso-wQWAQjpgESwsLg-g&s=19Tweet from @SourceDuMalhttps://twitter.com/SourceDuMal/status/1580700321000484864?s=20&t=HoyuWFgFjT0YQTv02Y0tuQCome hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee

Questions or thoughts on the episode? Ideas and suggestions are welcome here. Talk to ya girls!Who Killed R&B? Today’s episode, Ms. Kea Renee and Ashley talk about the uproar of the current state of R&B music. Is it really dead? Has it evolved? We also speak on if anything is missing from the genre. We do talk shit about who we consider an R&B artist as well. Listen, we’re getting into all of it today! ==========Come hang out with ya homegirls Ms. Kea Renee and Ashley as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!===========Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on InstagramAlways On Key on Facebook@alwaysonkeypod on TwitterEmail: [email protected]=======References:New artist spotlight: FLOSongs/Albums mentioned: Tevin Campbell - Don’t Say Goodbye GirlTevin Campbell - Can We TalkMuni Long - Public Displays of Affection: The AlbumAlicia Keys - KeysJustin Timberlake - Man of the WoodsDoja Cat - Planet HerAri Lennox - age/sex/locationAmerie - All i HaveTweet from @skylerb97​https://twitter.com/SkylerB97/status/1560317669605343232?t=sQymka3_IkPlgAYnapGY8g&s=19Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea Renee and Ash da Vet as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and talking sh*t all in between. Come chill with us as we tap into the music that’s Always On Key!Make sure you’re connecting with us!! @alwaysonkeypodcast on Instagram@alwaysonkeypodcast on TikTok@Always On Key on FacebookEmail: [email protected] Music: Kea Renee