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black bubblegum
by black bubblegum
an analytical and appreciative look at nostalgic and contemporary pop culture through a black millennial lens.
Episodes
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the allure and mythology of amerie
it's amerie szn! in this episode, i cover her career trajectory from the early 2000s up through april 2025 (ie, i recorded this before her recently released tiny desk went viral for the wrong reasons, sigh). i dive into everything from "why don't we fall in love" and "1 thing" to some of her best...
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january 2025 grab bag aka no one else is podcasting about both adam brody and doechii
spotify playlist happy new year! i recorded this episode january 2nd and it'll probably be dated upon posting, but c'est la vie. i wanted to start the year with a casual grab bag of thoughts about a range of topics including: mariah carey's rainbow 25 (0:48) destiny's child - destiny fulfilled...
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jojo: the perks and perils of precocity
spotify playlist happy sagittarius season! in this episode, i'm diving into joanna "jojo" levesque's nyt bestselling memoir, "over the influence." the book describes: her childhood in new england and on the talent show circuit, her ascension to teen pop stardom and the racial politics animating…
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the triumphs and tribulations of megan thee stallion
spotify playlist email me: [email protected] this one's for hot girls only!! diving into megan thee stallion's storied life and career including: early mixtape era ascent to mainstream success hot girl summer ongoing label disputes collaborations with beyoncé and cardi b t*ry l*nez saga...
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beyoncé and the conflicts of cowboy carter
let's strike a match and light up this juke joint. before the block gets too hot again during grammy season, i am going deep into beyoncé's eighth studio album, cowboy carter. episode playlist intro cmas backlash (0:37) yeehaw agenda, priscilla renea, lil nas x, mickey guyton (17:19) first...
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summer 2024 pop culture reflections
this episode finds me gabbing about some of the trending stories of summer 2024: kendrick v. drake, shaboozey (0:30) diddy - (12:32) camila cabello's c, xoxo album (13:35) charli xcx and brat summer (17:10) backlashes: katy perry (21:20) chappell roan (24:28) blake lively (31:36) movie thoughts:...
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ciara, princess of crunk and consistency
ciara playlist in 2004, ciara burst onto the scene with one of the greatest debut runs of all time -- "goodies", "one two step" and "oh." her career has taken an interesting trajectory after her initial golden era. this episode delves into all of her albums, the socio-cultural shifts that…
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the tenacity of tinashe
tinashe playlist because this episode truly demands it in this episode, i dive into tinashe's career trajectory, describe the various social media backlashes she's faced, and ponder the racialized challenges of black artists. please match my freak, thank you.
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normani and her long-awaited debut
in this episode, i describe the long and winding road towards normani's debut album, "dopamine." from fifth harmony to "i have my album title, y'all" to "where's the damn album?" and beyond.
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trl throwback: june 7, 1999
i'm reliving the golden era of pop music nostalgia by way of the june 7, 1999 trl countdown. this episode covers boy bands, britney, the latin explosion, nu metal, the triumphant return of tlc, and more! instagram: blackbubblegumpod
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misconceptions of mariah carey
in thinking about why mariah carey, one of the most commercially successful artists of all time, doesn't receive the recognition someone of her stature deserves, i honed in on the flurry of misconceptions that have been present throughout the 30-plus years of her career, including her racial...
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revisiting rihanna, fefe dobson, ice spice, and megan thee stallion
normally i don't condone spinning the block but i'll make an exception for myself. in celebration of one year of black bubblegum, i wanted to circle back to a few of the women i discussed last year. in this episode, i discuss: rihanna's continued streaming relevance the whole she has left in the...
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janet jackson and her post superbowl resilience
this is a story about resilience! what did janet do after the super bowl? a lot. albums, movies, tours, a book, a marriage, a late in life baby, a documentary and more! i also address the state of her legacy as i see it.
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a critical look at janet jackson's 2004 halftime show
in this episode, i look back at janet jackson's 2004 halftime show and offer some thoughts on the performance itself, the infamous reveal, the aftermath, and the cultural reassessment of the last few years. follow me on instagram
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taylor swift and her aesthetic failing (and some nye reflections)
some quick high-level musings about taylor swift and the allegations she's never beating about her lack of style. then i conclude the episode with some reflections spurred by recording this on the night of new year's eve.
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chris brown and the limits of cancel culture
catch me on the jesse's girls podcast chatting/giggling about mariah carey! (apple) (spotify) my first episode centered around a man (but really, it's about women). in this episode, i cover: chris brown's trajectory and his road to being a golden boy the inflection point that changed it all his...
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from janelle monáe to sexyy red: exploring sexual presentation in music
in this episode, we are talking about black women's sexuality as it's represented in the media. specifically, i talk about the responses and the psychosis that has been directed at janelle monáe, chloe bailey, megan thee stallion, and sexyy red. i get into capitalism, colorism, the male gaze, and...
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the manufactured rivalry between beyoncé and ashanti
black bubblegum instagram spotify playlist show notes a cute look at a moment in time! this episode was inspired by the 2003 new york times article the solo beyoncé...she's no ashanti. i discuss: the musical landscape of the early aughts the impact of aaliyah's death ashanti's whirlwind...
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a meditation on blu cantrell
show notes spotify playlist instagram: @blackbubblegumpod this episode is all about the life and times of blu cantrell, including: her journey to acquiring a record deal how her career unfolded as a major label artist between 2001 and 2004 the jay-z and beyonce connection her transition to being…
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ice spice, the people's princess
show notes ice spice playlist black bubblegum instagram this episode is for the baddies and their baddie friends! i felt cosmically called to dedicate space to ice spice, including: her upbringing her career trajectory how the cultural context created an environment for her to thrive industry…
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christina milian, pop&b princess
show notes spotify playlist this episode is about all the life and times of christina milian, including: triumphs and setbacks relationships christina's impact on early 2000s music misogynistic double standards the importance of recognizing the girls who don't make it and more! black bubblegum...
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fefe dobson, pop-rock princess
in this black bubblegum episode, i dive into the following: • fefe's upbringing • her "brandy spears" nickname • her moment as an mtv darling • record label drama derailing her momentum • fefe's connections to jordin sparks, miley cyrus, and selena gomez • what she's been up to for the last…
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a meditation on rihanna
the black bubblegum podcast offers an analytical and appreciative look at nostalgic and contemporary pop culture from a black millennial's perspective. "a meditation on rihanna" is a reflection and vibe check on rihanna's trajectory, impact, influence, and controversies as of february 2023....
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