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THE MUSIC SNOBS
by Wildflower Media, LLC
Snobbish taste. Outrageous takes. Welcome to the podcast where your favorite music lovers discuss, debate, and deconstruct the music and musicians who fascinate and frustrate them.
Episodes
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2Pac: The Last Immortal?
What do we talk about, when we talk about 2Pac? Almost 30 years have passed since the killing of Tupac Shakur — emcee, actor, freedom fighter, street legend. In the season finale of The Music Snobs podcast, the crew focuses on one of modern culture's most enduring icons, to ask: What was the…
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The CTI Never Sleeps: A Classic Black Music Record Label
The Music Snobs presents... TMS Black Label – the first in an annual series on the classic Black music record labels of our time, starting with the legendary CTI Records. A label famous for a locked-in instrumental groove, cutting edge engineering, and a house full of superstars, The Music Snobs...
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Chicago vs. America: Is Chicago The Capital of Black Music?
There's no place like home... or is there? Taking Chicago as the city to beat, TMS lay down the challenge to choose the nation's music capital, and the center from which all Black American music flows. Is the Windy City the easy winner — or are Detroit, NYC, LA, ATL, NOLA, MPLS, Dayton and…
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Chaka Khan: The most versatile vocalist of all time?
Funk, Blues, Rock n' Roll, R&B and standards — of the few singers that have genuinely done it all, have any done it better than the inimitable Ms. Khan? This episode, The Music Snobs give long overdue love to one of the most important artists of any lifetime. From classic masterjams to the…
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A Brief History of Black Music — By White Artists, Part 2
One episode was never going to be enough... the Snobs are back to present part two of A Brief History of Black Music — by White Artists. In this final installment, the crew turn their sights on legendary pop acts, unsung heroes, and Hip-Hop profiteers. From London to Memphis to New York, TMS…
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A Brief History of Black Music — By White Artists, Part 1
White artists have been celebrated by the mainstream for performing Black music throughout history — but which ones are the real deal, and which ones have eclipsed more worthy Black artists? The Music Snobs podcast presents... A Brief History of Black Music — by White Artists, the first…
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Is Aaliyah An Icon?
Instantly recognizable. Influential. Inspirational. But — Is Aaliyah An Icon? This episode, The Music Snobs explore the impact and legacy of R&B superstar, Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Spotlighting her music and film roles, her image and tragic death, the crew investigate what lifted her to the heights...
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Tony Toni Toné, And The Revival of Romance
Cutting through a crowd of '90s new jacks, Oakland's own Raphael Saadiq, Dwayne Wiggins and Timothy Christian Riley seized attention with their evolution of musical romance. TMS takes a closer look at what made Tony Toni Toné the timeless R&B group that we came to love — and miss, when they...
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J. Dilla: The Greatest Influence On Music In The 21st Century?
On this episode In the 16 years since J. Dilla's untimely passing, the shadow of the visionary hip-hop producer looms large over his birthplace Detroit — and the entire world. The long-awaited return of TMS asks: Is J. Dilla the greatest influence on music in the 21st century? Get ready for a...
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Janet Jackson’s Control: The First Unapologetically Black Crossover?
More than three decades ago, Janet Jackson dropped an album that changed us all without changing anything about itself. As we approach Control’s 35th anniversary, The Music Snobs wonder if this seminal work of art is the first unapologetically Black crossover that didn’t change a damn thing to...
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Can Music Live Without Live Music? The Concert Conundrum In The 21st Century
Your favorite music journalist’s favorite music Snobs are back—and this time, they brought a guest. Legendary journalist and author Nelson George joins Arthur, Scoop, Isaac, and Jehan to explore the perilous state of live music performance, its recent past, and its endangered future. Can the art…
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Bill Withers: The Everyman Who Spoke For Black Men
He was the everyman who spoke for Black men. He turned up his blue collar against the winds of change and remained a straight talker at every turn. He courted no glitz and evoked no glamor. His songwriting was threaded with the yarns of griots and represented the fabric of his people. His voice...
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Does God Make Better Music? The Sanctified Influence On Black Music
On a very sanctified yet extremely secular episode of The Music Snobs, the crew sits down to discuss spirituality in music and whether or not God makes the greatest groove. From Soul and R&B, to Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, and Funk: the Snobs breakdown and debate about the influence a higher power can…
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A Tribe Called Quest: The Most Important Group In Hip-Hop History?
In the 30 years since A Tribe Called Quest dropped their debut LP—People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm—the group’s iconic status has become unquestionable. But on this episode of TMS, Scoop, Isaac, Jehan and Arthur get together to explore a more controversial title: Is A Tribe...
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The Music Snobs On Film: The (Im)perfect Marriage Of Cinema And Sound
For the first time ever, The Music Snobs meets Snobs On Film in one unforgettable episode to celebrate both podcasts’ season finales!!! Listen as the Snobs combine the two shows to go deep on the (im)perfect marriage of cinema and sound. The crew explores the natural relationship between music…
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Stevie Wonder: The 6 Wonders That Changed The World
This is an episode you don’t want to miss. As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of his seminal LP, "Fulfillingness’ First Finale", The Music Snobs dedicate an entire ep to the incomparable Stevie Wonder. The crew examines a specific period of Stevie’s career long enough to ask a vital question:...
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Will The REAL Artists Please Stand Up? Authenticity And The Identity Crisis In Modern Music
What determines whether or not a musical artist is authentic? Are artists like Solange and Tyler, The Creator showing us who they really are, or are modern celebrities more manufactured than ever before? Sht gets real on the latest episode of The Music Snobs. The crew dives into the very…
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Are You A Stan? The Thin Line Between Passion and Obsession in Modern Music Appreciation
On this episode The Music Snobs are asking our Stans to answer an important question: Are the superfans of today valued experts and a vital force for the world to hear new music, or are they a cancer on music appreciation? Get ready to confront your truths and admit your biases while we explore...
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OutKast 25: How The South Was Won
Have you ever wondered how an unknown Atlanta duo broke through a landscape dominated by the East and West coasts to become, arguably, the greatest hip-hop group of all time? So did The Music Snobs. To answer that question, and many more, we invited singer Keisha Jackson—an eyewitness to the rise...
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Let’s Be Frank—You Don’t Know Sinatra: A Crash Course in Cool
Although he defines the term ‘iconic’, it’s a safe bet that you don’t know enough about the artist whose career has influenced everyone from Amy Winehouse to Drake. The Music Snobs dive into the style and legacy of Ol’ Blue Eyes and examine the impact of Sinatra’s cool on every aspect of pop...
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Media Assassins: An Uncomfortable Look At Modern Music Journalism
This is the episode only The Music Snobs could do. In this era of music streaming, corporate interests, and brand dominance, we take an uncomfortable look at the role of music journalism in the digital age. Guest-Snob and Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas, joins us to ask some…
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Anderson .Paak: The Mainstream Star Who Shines Underground
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 1 of The Music Snob’s new format! To kick things off we’ve centered this episode around one of today’s most innovative and promising artists: Anderson .Paak. Join us as the Snobs discuss .Paak’s unique brand of music and his atypical rise to stardom. Then get ready…
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Did You See Donald Glover’s New Song (And Is Sight The New Sound)?
When Childish Gambino released This Is America he verified a burgeoning truth: sight is the new sound. With the recording industry now dominated by the visual appeal of online and mobile content, TMS asks: what does the power of YouTube, video albums, and Instagram branding mean for the future of...
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The Past, Present, And Future of The Ballad (feat. Salaam Remi)
In mid-February love is always in the air, but is it in the groove? Salaam Remi—producer behind hits for Amy Winehouse, Miguel, Nas and more—joins TMS to debate the past, present, and future of the ballad. From Sinatra's stylings and Miles's blues, to Marvin's longings and Drake's feelings, the...
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The (Black) British Invasion: The Love Affair Between UK Artists And Black Music
The Music Snobs take a sonic trip across the pond to discuss the lasting love affair between U.K. artists and black music. From Soul II Soul to Sampha: what is it about the British that connects them so passionately to what’s commonly viewed as an American art form? Lastly, during an inspired…
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In The Company Of Tourists: Prince, And The Only Eulogy To Him That Matters
A special From the Vault episode of TMS: After his untimely death, just as it was during his unparalleled career, the mainstream has celebrated Prince’s purple pop while consistently ignoring his black funk. During this special and previously unreleased 'From the Vault' episode of TMS, Scoop,...
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The Triple Threat Of Donald Glover
The Music Snobs take on the future by examining one of the present’s most talked about artists: Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino. With his 2016 album “Awaken, My Love”, the creator of TV’s “Atlanta" elevated himself from hip-pop prodigy to neo-funk pioneer—or did he? Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and...
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Moving The Crowd In The Digital Age (feat. Van Hunt)
Join us for a very special episode of The Music Snobs as the crew welcomes the multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician Van Hunt and debuts a brand new TMS segment. With the advent of online ‘crowdfunding’ becoming a regular occurrence in the music industry, the Snobs plus their Guest Snob...
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Race, And Artistic Responsibility In An Age Of Crisis
After spending all of 2016 trying to shake off 2016, Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur have returned to take a critical look at race and artist responsibility in current music.
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The R&B Influence On Pop, And Pop's Infidelity To R&B
2015 gets the ultimate side-eye when your favorite Snobs take a moment to reminisce over the past 12 months in music. Join Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur as they sound off about the return of R&B's undeniable influence over Pop music in 2015 then take time to resurrect the "8-Track" by naming...
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Anatomy of 'A Butterfly': The Only Breakdown Of Kendrick Lamar's Masterpiece That Matters
The Music Snobs dive into 2015’s most talked about release, "To Pimp A Butterfly", and wonder aloud about the social, political, and religious undertones of Kendrick Lamar’s rare artistry, while bluntly asking: is this album a contemporary masterpiece or an overrated critical darling? Later…
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The Internet: Is The Odd Future Band Reigniting R&B's Classic Past?
In the latest episode of The Music Snobs the past and present of R&B is given an odd future. While discussing the landscape of soul, the crew wonders if O.F.’s The Internet stands alone as the only artists to capture and evolve classic rhythm and blues. Afterwards, the Snobs kick off a round…
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Jodeci: The Legacy Of The Singers With Attitude (feat. Phonte)
You wanted more so we’re giving you as much as you can handle. The Music Snobs return with guest-snob Phonte, co-founder and lead vocalist of The Foreign Exchange, for their second installment and look at the legacy of R&B supergroup Jodeci. Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, Arthur, and Tay ask the question:...
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The Misunderstanding Of Lauryn Hill (feat. Phonte)
What’s worse than a Music Snob? A Grammy-nominated guest-Snob crazy enough to get on the mic and talk sh-t with Scoop, Isaac, Jehan, and Arthur.* Little Brother MC and Foreign Exchange lead vocalist Phonte joins us for this special episode of TMS to discuss the Misunderstanding of Lauryn Hill and...
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Valentine’s Day: The Perfect Hip-Hop Album For Modern Love
In the immortal words of the Force MD’s, “love is a house.” A house with windows that can’t keep out the winds of change, stairs capable of bringing you up yet constantly threatening to take you down, and a sound system that never stops playing beautiful music—no matter where you find yourself in...
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Can Black Musicians Rock More Than A Mic? Black Rock In The Modern Age
Can Lenny Kravitz and Van Hunt prove to a modern audience that black musicians can rock more than a mic? The Music Snobs dissect and desegregate a genre as they examine Rock in 2015. And in a round table that will excite your inner audiophile, the crew asks: Which format is the all-time champ…
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Worst Behavior; the Most Overshadowed Artist
Another year, another Snob-fest - Kicking-off the first TMS show of 2015, The Music Snobs review the worst behaviour of artists in recent years and ask: should we separate an artist's real life actions from their music, and are we hypocrites if we don’t? Then, the first roundtable of the new year...
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Who Sold The Soul: The Love Of Black American Music Everywhere But Home
Who sold the soul? The Music Snobs get to the bottom of what may be America's greatest loss: the possibility that black American music is no longer a black American art form and is loved (and supported) more passionately by our UK cousins than ourselves. Also, the crew keeps hope alive by asking...
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Is It Real, Or Is It Lana Del Rey?
Los Angeles-based songstress Lana Del Rey garnered both critical and commercial success this summer with her third studio album, Ultraviolence—a work that reignited the controversy that has surrounded her career while also earning her the reputation of a serious artist. But is Ultraviolence the...
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Alt-Rock At A Crossroads: 'BloodSexSugarMagik' vs. 'Nevermind'
On September 24, 1991, both the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana released seminal classics that sent shockwaves through the alternative rock genre, becoming critical and commercial hits. So why has "Nevermind" been widely imitated by other artists while the impact of "BloodSugarSexMagik" remains...
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Marsha Ambrosius: The Conflict Of A Diva
Marsha Ambrosius
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Dear Michael: A Love Letter To The King Of Pop
Michael Jackson
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The Enigma Of Sade
Sade, Frankie Knuckles, Hip Hop & Basketball, The Love I Lost
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From The Underground To Primetime: Are The Roots Still Legendary? (feat. Nicholas Payton)
The Roots, What If the iPod Weren't Invented, Donald Byrd, Build-An-Emcee Special Guest: Nicholas Payton.
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MTV Vice: Does TV Still Need Contemporary Music?
'Miami Vice', What If?: Robert Palmer, Billboard Blackout of 2013, Sophomore Classics
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Emo-Rap, And The Best Break-Up Album: 'My Life' vs. 'Bitter'
Emo-Rap, What If Whitney Didn't Marry Bobby?, "My Life" & "Bitter", G.O.A.T. Slow Jam
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Excess And Existentialism: The Weeknd, Sting & The Police
The Weeknd; What If Professor Griff Wasn't Fired from Public Enemy?; The Police; "I Called It!"
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The End-Of-Year Lists Show
The Music Snobs bring you the end of the year list to end all end of the year lists.
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The Muse And The Madness Of Marvin Gaye
In Marvin, Vol. II — the second half of their focus on the iconic singer — The Music Snobs analyze the unparalleled "Here, My Dear" and examine the fine line between Gaye’s muse and his madness.
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Almost Famous: What Makes An Icon?
What Makes An Icon in 2013?, What If Kanye Was Only A Producer?, Social Media and the Artist-Fan Relationship, The Moment You Realized You Were A Music Snob
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Snobbish taste. Outrageous takes. Welcome to the podcast where your favorite music lovers discuss, debate, and deconstruct the music and musicians who fascinate and frustrate them.
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