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Voicenotes
by Bryanna Shanté
Voicenotes is a podcast that discusses everything society, culture and current affairs. Hosted by Bryanna Shanté. Episodes every Wednesday
Episodes
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‘Need You By Me’ is Bizarre so Far: My Black Romance Read-A-Thon Update
Today I give you guys an update on my Black Romance Read-A-Thon, where I give my in-depth thoughts about the books I’ve read and am currently reading so far: Go Deep, Honey & Spice, I Wanna Be Where You Are, and Need You By Me
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My Black Romance Read-a-thon!
Today I talk about the books that I will be reading for my black romance read-a-thon this summer, including an update on the books on this list that i’ve already read
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My Love Letter To ‘I Think I Might Love You’… Mid-Year Freakout Tag
“i think i might love you is my answer to everything” -bryanna shanté Today I give my mid-year reading update using the Mid-Year Freakout Tag
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Not Even Drake & Beyoncé can Save this Wack Ass Summer I Fear
Today I talk about Drake’s new album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’, Chlöe and Normani working with Chris Brown, the house music genre, Beyoncé’s comeback single ‘Break My Soul’, and how trash this summer is so far
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Intermission: The Books I Read In May
Today I talk about all the books I read in May
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Intermission: Adult Romance Authors, we Need to Talk
Today I talk about all the books I read in April
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Intermission: My Expectations for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance”
Today’s episode is an update for yesterday’s where I talk about my expectations of Beyoncé’s 7th studio album “Renaissance”, Chlöe’s new single “Surprise”, and the fact that people need to leave Blue Ivy alone
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Intermission: Nick Cannon and Beyoncé
Hi guys! I know it’s been a minute but I’m back. Unfortunately it’s not the beginning of Season 4 yet (idk I just don’t feel like it’s time yet) but I’m back to talk about Nick and his squadron of kids and what i feel Beyoncé’s 7th studio album is gonna sound like
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Season 3, Episode 29: Popular Books that I will not be Adding to my TBR
On the Season 3 finale of Voicenotes, I talk about some wildly popular books that I won’t be adding to my TBR and why
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Season 3, Episode 28: The Music Industry is in Shambles
Today I talk about Chlöe’s new single ‘Treat Me’ and the state of the music industry right now
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Season 3, Episode 27: The Books I Read in March
Today I talk about all the books I read in March
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Season 3, Episode 26: Ranking the Songs on Beyoncé’s 4
Today, on the final part of a 5 part series, I rank the songs on Beyoncé’s 4th studio album, 4
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Season 3, Episode 25: The Books I Read in January and February
Today I talk about all the books I read in January and February
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Season 3, Episode 24: Ranking the Songs on Rihanna’s ANTI
Today, on the fourth part of a 5 part series, I rank the songs on Rihanna’s eighth studio album, ANTI
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Season 3, Episode 23: Ranking the Songs On SZA’s CTRL
Today, on the third part of a 5 part series, I rank the songs on SZA’s sophomore album, CTRL
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Season 3, Episode 22: The Downfall of the Makeup Community
Today, I divest from the ‘Ranking the Songs On’ series to talk about the downfall of the makeup community, and the rebranding of almost all major makeup “gurus”
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Season 3, Episode 21: Ranking the Songs On Doja Cat’s Planet Her
Today, on the second part of a 5 part series, I rank the songs on Doja Cat’s 3rd studio album, Planet Her
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Season 3, Episode 20: Ranking the Songs On Chloe x Halle’s Ungodly Hour
Today, on the first part of a 5 part series, I rank the songs on Chloe x Halle’s sophomore album, Ungodly Hour
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Season 3, Episode 19: Happy New Year!
Today I talk about finding my own aesthetic, the caste system of femininity, the Black Women in Luxury Movement in a little more detail, people linking up for a certain “aesthetic”, platforms built off of desirability, & my New Year’s resolutions
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Season 3, Episode 18: Bree’s Favourite Things 2021
Today I talk about the year in fashion, music and books
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Season 3, Episode 17: Music’s Last Golden Era
Today I talk about music’s last golden era (2013-2016), along with that era in pop culture, fashion and social media
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Season 3, Episode 16: Go to DR, Get that Fat Transfer
Today I do an in-depth analysis of the rise of the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Reading & Listening Material “Dangers of Brazilian Butt Lift” by Meagan Cline: https://www.medmalfirm.com/news-and-updates/dangers-brazilian-butt-surgery/ “Brazilian butt lift: behind the world's most dangerous cosmetic...
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Season 3, Episode 15: Where is the Originality At?
Today in part two of a two part episode, I conclude my thoughts on the music industry right now
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Season 3, Episode 14: Planet Her is AOTY… so far
Today in part one of a two part episode, I talk about the state of the music industry right now
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Season 3, Episode 13: Ethereal - a Lesson on Power Complexes
Today, in an unreleased episode from Season 1, I read one of my poems and talk about power complexes in relationships
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Season 3, Episode 12: Bree’s Declassified School Survival Guide: University Edition
Today I talk about my first year of university, and give tips on how to survive it
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Season 3, Episode 11: Confessions of a Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans
Today I share some of my thoughts on video vixen culture and Confessions of a Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans
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Season 3, Episode 10: Popular Albums I Never Gave the Time of Day
Today, on an unreleased episode from Season 1, I talk about some popular albums that I’ve never listened to
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Season 3, Episode 9: The Black Women in Luxury Movement
Today I talk about the Black Women in Luxury “Movement” and some of the issues with it. For some context (forgive me for not talking about this in the episode), the Black Women in Luxury Movement is one that was created to advocate for and display black women embracing luxury and affluence...
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Season 3, Episode 8: The Best Albums of the 2010s
Today, in an unreleased episode from Season 1, I talk about the best albums of last decade
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Season 3, Episode 7: Ranking the Songs on Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’
Today I rank the songs on Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ album while giving my commentary on each song
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Season 3, Episode 6: How I've Been Navigating Social Media Lately
Today I talk about how I've been navigating social media lately, and some of my gripes with it
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Season 3, Episode 5: The State of the the Music Industry
Today I talk about all things music; from promising artistes to the misogyny that plagues the industry
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Season 3, Episode 4: Leave Lizzo Alone! Aren’t you guys Tired?
Today I talk about Lizzo being called a “mammy”, people’s fatphobia and the hatred that is spewed to her for the simplest of things
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Season 3, Episode 3: DaDilemma
Today I talk about Dababy’s homophobic and HIV/AIDS stigmatizing statements at Rolling Loud, his weak apology, homophobia and HIV stigmatization (in hip hop). Persons who have spoken out against him and what that means for his career. Tory Lanez breaching the restraining order Megan thee Stallion...
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Season 3, Episode 2: The 2021 BET Awards: The Good, the Bad and the Misogynistic
Today I talk about the 2021 BET Awards and all the shenanigans that took place there
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Season 3, Episode 1: The Brandon Blackwood Fiasco, the “Mean Girl” Social Media Persona + More
Welcome to Season 3 of Voicenotes! Today I talk about what I’ve been doing during my hiatus, the run down if this season, the Brandon Blackwood fiasco, Jay Z’s “Big Pimpin”, Twitter’s new subscription service, the “mean girl” social media persona, the “double homicide” debacle, people’s obsession...
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Season 2, Episode 22: Nicki Minaj is a Genius
Today I close out season 2 by dissecting some of Nicki Minaj’s most clever lyrics. The link to the article breaking down Nicki Minaj’s “No Frauds”: https://genius.com/a/explaining-nicki-minaj-s-shots-at-remy-ma-on-her-new-diss-track-no-frauds The link to the playlist of the songs mentioned in…
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Season 2, Episode 21: My Gripe with the Natural Hair Movement
Today I talk about my issues with the natural hair community and hair typing
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Season 2, Episode 20: I have no Sympathy for Khloe Kardashian
Today I talk about Khloe Kardashian getting in a frenzy about an unedited picture of herself being published on the internet, and the harmful effects of beauty standards
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Season 2, Episode 19: Saweetie and Quavo, Derrick Jackson + More
Today I talk about Saweetie and Quavo and the fact that people love to give abusers redemption arcs, Derrick and Da’Naia Jackson’s fiasco, the perception of parent/children relationships, travel requirements/vacationing, the take that “poor people shouldn’t have kids”, James Charles’ weirdo...
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Season 2, Episode 18: Stop Violence against Women
Today I talk about gender based violence in Jamaica
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Season 2, Episode 17: Unpopular Opinions Part 2
Today I talk about my unpopular opinions on music, entertainment and miscellaneous topics, and Saweetie and Quavo’s breakup
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Season 2, Episode 16: The Grammy’s, or What’s Left of It
Today I talk about the 2021 Grammy’s, the fact that A list celebrities don’t exist/go to award shows anymore, and the fall of award shows
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Season 2, Episode 15: Whole Heap a Tings
Today on this fully loaded episode I talk about a bunch of different topics ranging from the streaming era to my favourite books of all time
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Season 2, Episode 14: Jazmine Sullivan's Heaux Tales, Ranking the Big 3's Albums + More
Today I talk about Jazmine Sullivan's Heaux Tales, rank the Big 3 (Rihanna, Nicki Minaj & Beyoncé)'s albums, Tinashe and Bree Runway
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Season 2, Episode 13: The Texas Blizzard, Beyoncé + More
Today I talk about the Texas blizzard, Beyoncé being called on first to fix worldly issues, B Simone’s most recent viral video, people living vicariously through celebrities, Justin Timberlake’s “apology” to Janet Jackson and Britney Spears, and #abortionstandja
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Season 2, Episode 12: "Aunt Jemima" Changing their Name, Lauren London + More
Today I talk about "Aunt Jemima" changing their name, the Lauren London pregnancy rumour, "Gorilla Glue Girl", Icy Park, and the Fenty Fashion House shutting down
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Season 2: Episode 11: Overvaluing Friendships, Love Languages + Cheating
Today I talk about overvaluing friendships, love languages and why they’re important, and cheating
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Intermission: Why do People want ChloexHalle to Split?
Today I talk about how weird it is that there is a whole group of people advocating for ChloexHalle to split when they don't need to
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Voicenotes is a podcast that discusses everything society, culture and current affairs. Hosted by Bryanna Shanté. Episodes every Wednesday
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