The Beast Smith Podcast

I examine Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" and its place as arguably the landmark song of R&B's New Jack Swing period during the late 80s-early 90s.

Life Story Told Through Rap: Part 2 chronicles my sudden abundance of ego during the Summer of 2010. Music from www.iam16OS.com

Weeks after we both watched The Art of Organized Noize on Netflix, Emmanuel came through to talk Outkast and everything Dungeon Family. The conversation starts at 4:33 and hits on: The Art of Organized Noize Review (5:50) Speakerboxxx vs. The Love Below (14:45) Comparing Outkast to other artists (21:55) Cee-Lo's career (25:25) A look at the rest of Goodie Mob (27:18) Jermaine Dupri vs. DF: who really put Atlanta on the map? (29:46) Favorite 'Kast albums (38:13) Final thoughts/the future of Outkast (53:00) music by www.iam16os.com

In celebration of all the high school grads (and busses being off the road!) I recall the music that provided the soundtrack to my teenage years. music by www.iam16OS.com

The Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez only weeks into a season in which the team was predicted to be the worst in baseball. Why did he lose his job when a bad team played to expectations? Tim (1:00) joins to give the fan reaction while Tenay (19:06) gives insight from a workplace leadership perspective. Featuring music from iam160S.com Verse of the Week: Kanye West "Blame Game ft. John Legend "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACRUzpnRv30

Calm Coach and author Jamie Fleming-Dixon drops in to talk stress relief (4:26). Then, I talk about how Dallas Page transitioned from late blooming pro wrestler to sought after yoga master (30:55). Close it out with this week's final thought, inspired by personal branding star Maya Elious and millennial-inspiring author Paul Angone (37:47). Featuring music from http://www.iam16os.com Find more from Jamie-Fleming Dixon: http://www.blackgirlsguidetocalm.com Maya Elious: http://www.mayaelious.com Paul Angone: http://allgroanup.com "Dirty South" by Goodie Mob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiuEFG0ZBd8