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Face The Music
by Justin Vickers, Jelan Abrams, and Tony Sumter
Face The Music is a music podcast with a spin. Tune in to hear Justin, Jelan, & Tony talk Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, and R&B. They discuss music, artist, and themes from the Travis Porter era to the mixtape era, to stories of what the music scene was like before the advent of iTunes and Spotify. They give an everyday millennial perspective. Produced by Justin Vickers and Jelan Abrams, the show releases every single Saturday.Follow us on Instagram:Justin Vickers @VickisbackJelan Abrams @JelanAbramsTony Sumter @TonysustainsmeArtwork & Music by Jelan Abrams Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/facethemusicnc/support
Episodes
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Episode 70 - Playoff Edition
Welcome back! The guys discuss the most exciting time of the NBA year, the playoffs. This year's playoffs are full of many underlying story lines. Will Bron bring another ring back to LA? Will Chris Paul finally get a ring? and can anyone out of the eastern conference be a legit championship...
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Episode 69 - The Birth of a Champion
Welcome back! The guys discuss the long awaited return of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's, Creed movie. As well as, Ja Morant's recent high profile attention in the media. LET'S STAY CONNECTED! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJt_HsyTKPqWV5qMa8A1dvQ Instagram:...
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Episode 68 - Black Creators
Happy Black History Month! The guys discuss all things Black History Month. Jelan drops some facts about inventions created by African-Americans that Tony and Justin were unaware of prior to the episode. February is Black History month, the guys decided to touch on Black History topics in the...
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Is Valentine's Day Overrated?
Do you think Valentine's Day is overrated? The guys discuss their Valentine's Day plans and their feelings toward Valentine's Day. Tony is taking the day as more of a self-love day where he wants to show himself love instead of finding a date. Jelan on the other hand is celebrating Valentine's…
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Episode 67 - Black Valentine
Happy Valentine's Day to all the lovers out there! The guys discuss their plans for Valentine's Day and their thoughts on Galentine's Day. Galentine's Day is a day women can celebrate their friendship with other women. Most of the time this is celebrated with single friends. Why do we care about...
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Is SZA the new queen of R&B?
R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues. In SZA's latest album SOS she expressed a lot of her emotions, and SOS did great on the charts. So would you now consider SZA the queen of R&B? We think yes! But is this kind of expression healthy? Revisiting songs on her CTRL album SZA made it known that she has...
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Has J. Cole lost his inspiration to rap? Reaction to J. Cole - Procrastination
The guys of Face The Music Podcast discuss his newest song called Procrastination. He released this song a little differently than usual. J. Cole ripped the beat from youtube by searching "J Cole type beat" and the first one he found he rapped on. Once the song was finished he sent it to the...
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Was Bethune-Cookman right in firing Ed Reed?
This episode clip is from Episode 66 - Sad Girl Music The guys discuss the Ed Reed and Bethune Cookman situation. The guys are all NC A&T alums so any conversation about HBCUs hit close to home. Ed Reed was named the new head football coach of Bethune Cookman. Then once he got on campus he…
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Episode 66 - Sad Girl Music
The guys discuss why the Ed Reed and Bethune Cookman situation is so crazy. The guys are all NC A&T alums so any conversation about HBCUs hit close to home. They discuss J. Cole - Procrastination song where he snatched a J Cole type beat off of YouTube and sent it to the producer. This was...
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Episode 65 - Entergalactic
On this episode of Face The Music Podcast the guys discuss inspiration, what inspires them, and how they can be an inspiration to others. Everything from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Pharrell and more is intertwined into this conversation. They break down Kid Cudi's Entergalactic movie that you can…
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Episode 63 - The Real OGs
On this episode of Face The Music Podcast, the guys discuss the lack of respect for our musical legends and what makes a person an icon or OG in the music industry. Our personal favorite icons are Jay-z, Nas, Pharrell, 50 Cent and Andre 3000. The impact these artist made on society spread far…
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S2E47 - Thanksgiving Vibe
The guys are back with another episode. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music, artists, hip-hop culture. They give an everyday millennial…
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S2E46 - Violence
The guys are back with another episode, discussing the music and pop culture’s violent influences. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music, artists,...
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S2E45 - Black Men Don't Cheat
The guys are back with another episode, titled black men don’t cheat! They cover a wide array of topics related to temptations and discipline. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram...
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S2E44 - Best Collaborations
The guys are back with another episode discussing hip-hop collabs and the untimely death Takeoff. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music, artists,...
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S2E43 - Ball Is Life
The guys are back with another episode discussing basketball! They cover a wide array of basketball subjects from future NBA superstar Victor Wembanyamato to the upcoming college hoops season. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the...
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S2E42 - Unknown & Talented Ft. Kimani
The guys are back with another episode featuring a friend of the podcast, Kimani. Kimani is a singer and songwriter from the UK. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Check out Kimani’s latest single, "Still Love You"…
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S2E41 - Sang to Her Ft. Zion Paul
The guys are back with another episode featuring a another friend of the podcast, Zion Paul. Zion Paul is a singer and songwriter from Asheville, NC. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Check out Zion Paul's latest single,...
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S2E40 - The Girl Fight
The guys are back with another episode discussing Cardi B and JT’s internet spat as well as one of the hottest rappers at the moment, Glorilla. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram...
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S2E39 - The Black Vegan
The guys are back with another episode discussing hip-hop culture and healthy living. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music, artists, hip-hop…
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S2E38 - "Just Be You" with JuztKP
The guys are back with another episode featuring a friend of the podcast, JuztKP. JuztKP is a songwriter, rapper, and multi-talented artist from Durham, NC. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Check out JuztKP's latest...
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S2E37 - The Wave Of 2011
Do y’all remember how incredibly iconic 2011 was? The guys are back with another episode. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music, artists, hip-hop...
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S2E36 - Are You Telling a Story?
Are you telling a story? The guys are back with another episode. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music, artists, hip-hop culture. They give an...
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S2E35 - What Type Of Man Are You?
What type of man are you? The guys are back with another episode; this week’s conversation is centered around many different topics but they primarily focus on the varying roles of manhood within our society. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join…
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S2E34 -Who you calling a simp?
Who are you calling a simp? Find out! Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music, artists, hip-hop culture. They give an everyday millennial perspective. Follow us on Instagram: Justin Vickers @Vickisback Jelan Abrams @JelanAbrams Tony Sumter @Tonysustainsme The...
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S2E33 - Nostalgia PT. 2
The guys are back this week, and they take a trip down memory lane and reminisce, again. They also announced their upcoming, Face The Music Book Club. At Face The Music, we want to create an environment that encourages black men to share what they currently read because black men do read! Drop in...
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S2E32 - Nostalgia
The guys are back this week, and they take a trip down memory lane and reminisce. They also announced their upcoming, Face The Music Book Club. At Face The Music, we want to create an environment that encourages black men to share what they currently read because black men do read! Drop in to…
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S2E31: We Live Again!
The guys are back this week, and they just talk about life and what’s currently going on in the world. They also announced their upcoming, Face The Music Book Club. At Face The Music, we want to create an environment that encourages black men to share what they currently read because black men do...
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S2E30 - We Live!
The guys are back this week, and they discuss the women that are currently running the industry. This episode is where the guys pay homage to the ladies. They talk about Beyonce’s latest album and Issa Rae’s newest show, Rap Sh!t. They also announced their upcoming, Face The Music Book Club. At...
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S2E29 - Black Cinema
The guys are back this week, and they discuss black cinema and the movies and soundtracks that they’ve enjoyed over the years. They also announced their upcoming, Face The Music Book Club. The book to kick off a new series on the show is, Will by Will Smith. At Face The Music, we want to create…
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S2E28 - The Scat Pack
The guys are back this week, and they discuss the influence of jazz on hip-hop as well as many other topics. They also announced their upcoming, Face The Music Book Club. At Face The Music, we want to create an environment that encourages black men to share what they currently read because black...
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S2E27 - Barbershop Talk PT. 3
The guys are back this week, and they change up the format once again by talking about what's currently going on in music in Barbershop Talk Part 3. They discuss Usher’s recent NPR Tiny Desk, the Mario & Omarion Versus Battle, and potentially a Versus battle between Usher & Chris Brown. They also...
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S2E26 - Mama Got Back!
The guys are back, this week and they discuss the recent release of Drake’s latest album, Honestly, Nevermind and Beyonce’s latest single, Break My Soul. This conversation leads into a great conversation about dance music in Hip-Hop culture. Drop in to find out. This is arguably the best episode…
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S2E25 - 2009 Time Capsule
The guys are back, this week and they discuss the underrated great year of 2009. Why 2009? Drop in to find out. This is arguably the best episode to date, you do not want to miss this! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers music…
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S2E24 - Definition of Real
The guys are back this week and they discuss one of hip-hop's most debated subjects, the definition of real. What is your definition of real pertaining to what it means to be a man? Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion.…
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S2E23 - Doo Wop or That Thing?
The guys are back, this week and they discuss most millennials favorite decade, the 90’s. They talk of their first impressions of music in that era as kids as well many other topics. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion.…
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S2E22 - Barbershop Talk PT. 2
The guys are back this week and they change up the format and just talk about life. They discuss any and everything. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast on Instagram @FaceTheMusicNC. Face The Music covers...
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S2E21 - Mental Health Awareness
This week’s episode is dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness month and the guys discuss various aspects of mental health. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss. Join in on the discussion. Now more than ever, we...
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S2E20 - Kendrick's Mind (Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Review)
The guys are back, this week and they discuss the long-awaited 5th studio from Kendrick Lamar titled Mr. Morale & The Bigger Steppers. They discuss their first impressions of the album, the underlying themes, and their favorites songs etc. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that...
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S2E19 - Kendrick's Heart
The guys are back, this week and they discuss the long-awaited return of Kendrick Lamar. They discuss the catalog of Kendrick from their favorite ablums to their favorite’s verses. This convo is ahead of Kendrick’s, 5th studio album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. It is Lamar's first full-length...
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S2E18 - Barbershop Talk
The guys are back this week and they change up the format and just talk about current affairs. They discuss new album releases, the NBA playoffs, and barbershop talk. Drop in to hear their thoughts. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. Follow the podcast…
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S2E16 : Forever I Love Atlanta (FILA) PT. 3
The guys are back, this week they discuss one of the most influential cities in hip-hop, Atlanta. The hip-hop capital of the south. This installment is the third part of a 3-part series that highlights different aspects and eras of Atlanta. Part three, covers the culture of Atlanta. Drop in to…
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S2E15 - Forever I Love Atlanta (FILA) PT. 2
The guys are back, this week they discuss one of the most influential cities in hip-hop, Atlanta. The hip-hop capital of the south. This installment is the second part of a 3-part series that highlights different aspects and eras of Atlanta. Part two, covers the R&B side of Atlanta (Jagged Edge,...
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S2E15 - I Love Atlanta (FILA) PT. 1
The guys are back, this week they discuss one of the influential cities in hip-hop, Atlanta. The hip-hop capital of the south. This installment is the first part of a 3-part series that highlights different aspects and eras of Atlanta. The first part covers the artists of the early Trap days…
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S2E14 - 30 Is The New 20
The guys are back, this week they discuss growth and maturity in the hip-hop space and in their personal lives. The guys discuss how music and certain artists have grown over the years and their careers. Most notably, artists like Jay-Z and J. Cole, showcases clear distinctness in their subject...
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S2E13 - East Vs West
The guys are back, this week they discuss one of Hip-Hop most iconic beef “East Coast vs West Coast”. The guys discuss which coast has had the most influence over Hip-Hop culture and music. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. This week’s cover artists are...
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S2E12 - Disc Jockeying: Go DJ!
The guys are back, this week they discuss the people who actually get the party started, the DJs. Check out the episode to see which DJs came up in conversation. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. This week's cover artist is Questlove, American musician,...
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S2E11: Contemporary R&B: Generation Next
The guys are back, this week they discuss the R&B artist that are currently dominating your playlist. Check out the episode to see which artist came up in conversation. It’s another episode that you do not want to miss! Join in on the discussion. This week's cover artist is, Snoh Aalegra, a…
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S2E10: The T-Pain Effect
On this week's episode, we discuss the historic influence of T-Pain. Did his use of autotune hurt or help music. How will history remember T-Pain and his musical dominance in the mid to late 2000's. What's your favorite T-Pain song or collaboration? It’s another episode that you do not want to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Face The Music is a music podcast with a spin. Tune in to hear Justin, Jelan, & Tony talk Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, and R&B. They discuss music, artist, and themes from the Travis Porter era to the mixtape era, to stories of what the music scene was like before the advent of iTunes and Spotify. They give an everyday millennial perspective. Produced by Justin Vickers and Jelan Abrams, the show releases every single Saturday.Follow us on Instagram:Justin Vickers @VickisbackJelan Abrams @JelanAbramsTony Sumter @TonysustainsmeArtwork & Music by Jelan Abrams Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/facethemusicnc/support
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Face The Music is a music podcast with a spin. Tune in to hear Justin, Jelan, & Tony talk Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, and R&B. They discuss music, artist, and themes from the Travis Porter era to the mixtape era, to stories of what the music scene was like before the advent of iTunes and Spotify. They give...
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