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THE MUSIC SNOBS — 57 episodes

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1

2Pac: The Last Immortal?

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The CTI Never Sleeps: A Classic Black Music Record Label

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Chicago vs. America: Is Chicago The Capital of Black Music?

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4

Chaka Khan: The most versatile vocalist of all time?

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5

A Brief History of Black Music — By White Artists, Part 2

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A Brief History of Black Music — By White Artists, Part 1

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7

Is Aaliyah An Icon?

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Tony Toni Toné, And The Revival of Romance

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9

J. Dilla: The Greatest Influence On Music In The 21st Century?

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10

Janet Jackson’s Control: The First Unapologetically Black Crossover?

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Can Music Live Without Live Music? The Concert Conundrum In The 21st Century

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12

Bill Withers: The Everyman Who Spoke For Black Men

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13

Does God Make Better Music? The Sanctified Influence On Black Music

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14

A Tribe Called Quest: The Most Important Group In Hip-Hop History?

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15

The Music Snobs On Film: The (Im)perfect Marriage Of Cinema And Sound

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16

Stevie Wonder: The 6 Wonders That Changed The World

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17

Will The REAL Artists Please Stand Up? Authenticity And The Identity Crisis In Modern Music

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18

Are You A Stan? The Thin Line Between Passion and Obsession in Modern Music Appreciation

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19

OutKast 25: How The South Was Won

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20

Let’s Be Frank—You Don’t Know Sinatra: A Crash Course in Cool

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21

Media Assassins: An Uncomfortable Look At Modern Music Journalism

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22

Anderson .Paak: The Mainstream Star Who Shines Underground

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23

Did You See Donald Glover’s New Song (And Is Sight The New Sound)?

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24

The Past, Present, And Future of The Ballad (feat. Salaam Remi)

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25

The (Black) British Invasion: The Love Affair Between UK Artists And Black Music

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26

In The Company Of Tourists: Prince, And The Only Eulogy To Him That Matters

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27

The Triple Threat Of Donald Glover

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28

Moving The Crowd In The Digital Age (feat. Van Hunt)

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29

Race, And Artistic Responsibility In An Age Of Crisis

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30

The R&B Influence On Pop, And Pop's Infidelity To R&B

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31

Anatomy of 'A Butterfly': The Only Breakdown Of Kendrick Lamar's Masterpiece That Matters

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32

The Internet: Is The Odd Future Band Reigniting R&B's Classic Past?

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33

Jodeci: The Legacy Of The Singers With Attitude (feat. Phonte)

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34

The Misunderstanding Of Lauryn Hill (feat. Phonte)

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35

Valentine’s Day: The Perfect Hip-Hop Album For Modern Love

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36

Can Black Musicians Rock More Than A Mic? Black Rock In The Modern Age

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37

Worst Behavior; the Most Overshadowed Artist

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38

Who Sold The Soul: The Love Of Black American Music Everywhere But Home

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39

Is It Real, Or Is It Lana Del Rey?

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40

Alt-Rock At A Crossroads: 'BloodSexSugarMagik' vs. 'Nevermind'

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41

Marsha Ambrosius: The Conflict Of A Diva

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42

Dear Michael: A Love Letter To The King Of Pop

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43

The Enigma Of Sade

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44

From The Underground To Primetime: Are The Roots Still Legendary? (feat. Nicholas Payton)

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45

MTV Vice: Does TV Still Need Contemporary Music?

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46

Emo-Rap, And The Best Break-Up Album: 'My Life' vs. 'Bitter'

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47

Excess And Existentialism: The Weeknd, Sting & The Police

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48

The End-Of-Year Lists Show

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49

The Muse And The Madness Of Marvin Gaye

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50

Almost Famous: What Makes An Icon?

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51

The Rise And Fall (And Rise?) Of Vibe Magazine

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52

Marvin Gaye And The Definition Of Sensual Romance

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53

The Birth Of Odd Future

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54

Erykah Badu On The Fatal Flaw (feat. Erykah Badu)

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55

Jay & Bey, Inc: The Corporatization Of Artists

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56

Can A Snob Love Pop?

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57

Is Ghostface Killah The Last Soul Singer? (feat. Erykah Badu)

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