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The Black Umbrella
Hosts Frenchie, Nika, and Wes cater to what their generation wants to hear while being considered the “oddballs” of the bunch. They're unafraid to speak their truths how they see fit. Tackling topics that push the envelope is their bread and butter and they offer listeners a seat at the table. They are not your usual cup of tea nor are they here to be, but you can't resist taking a sip.
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie on the woes we are facing as we start the year of closing out our twenties.
Hero- a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievement, or noble qualities.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Chlöe- “Boy Bye”
Willow Smith- “b i g f e e l i n g s”
Tanner Adell- “Whiskey Blues”
Shaboozey- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
Dua Lipa- “Illusion”
Tinashe- “Nasty”
Tink- “Charged Up”
NLE Choppa- “Slut Me Out 2”
Dabeull- Analog Love
Jean Deaux- nowhere, fast
DRAM- DRAM&B
PARTYNEXTDOOR- L o s e M y M i n d
Future & Metro Boomin- WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU
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TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes on our experiences with stress and how we regulate it.
Website- a set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced by a single person or organization.
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New music:
The Amours & TA Thomas- “Pick Me Up”
Kehlani- “After Hours”
Tanerélle- “Better Days”
LION BABE- “So Pretty”
NxWorries, Anderson.Paak, Knxwledge- 86Sentra
Doja Cat- Scarlet 2 CLAUDE
Pharell- Virginia
Bryson Tiller- Bryson Tiller
Glorilla- Ehhthang Ehhthang
J Cole- Might Delete Later
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Happy #TBUthursday! Join us as we discuss Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter & Nika takes on a journey into music.
Hobby- An Activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Sinéad Harnett- “Burn”
THEHONESTGUY- Velvet Soul: Side A
Doechii w/ JT- “Alter Ego”
Flyana Boss- This Ain’t The Album
Buddy- Don’t Forget To Breathe
Beyoncé- Cowboy Carter
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie is taking over this week's Under Our Umbrella segment & prompts a discussion surrounding our roots in confidence and how it changes daily.
WOTD: Archivist- specially trained in preserving the original material and helping people obtain it.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Lendryx- “Halfway Open”
Marsha Ambrosius- “One Night Stand”
Bryson Tiller- “CALYPSO”
LION BABE- “Better Late Than Never”
Big Sean- “Precision”
Metro Boomin & Future- WE DON’T TRUST YOU
SiR- HEAVY
Tyla- TYLA
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Happy #TBUthursday! This week Wes takes over the Under Our Umbrella segment that gets to the root of our relationship with politics.
WOTD: Unlimited- not limited or restricted in terms of number, quantity, or extent
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Cardi B- “Enough”
Halle- “In Your Hands”
Tamar Braxton- “Notice Me”
Kasey Musgraves- Deeper Well
Flo Milli- Fine Ho Stay
Tierra Whack- WORLD WIDE WHACK
Justin Timberlake- Everything I Thought It Was
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
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Happy #TBUthursday! This week Nika leads us in a discussion on traditions with friends and family.
WOTD: Villain- a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Flo- “Walk Like This”
Sinead Harnett- “The Most”
Jean Deaux- “Dreamin”
Norah Jones- Visions
Ariana Grande- eternal sunshine
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Happy #TBUthursday! This week Frenchie leads us in a discussion on the power of using your voice. We discuss the importance of using your voice even when you feel like the people around you aren't listening.
WOTD: Nepotism- the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Kasey Musgraves- “Too Good to be True”
Chlöe- “FYS”
Jacob Collier- Djesse Vol.4
ScHoolboyQ- BLUE LIPS
Eric Bellinger- The Rebirth 3: The Party & The Bedroom
Kenyon Dixon- The R&B You Love: Soul Of The ‘70s
Jade Novah- Where Have I Been?
Cardi B- “Like What (Freestyle)”
Miley Cyrus & Pharrell Williams- “Doctor (Work It Out)”
Ryan Destiny- “How Your Hands Feel”
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Happy #TBUthursday! This week we talk about our relationship with fitness. We dive into the ups and downs we’ve had when it comes to making it a priority and identify examples we had around us as children that helped inspire each of our journeys.
WOTD: Traitor- A person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.
Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).
New music:
Saweetie- “Richtivities”
SZA- “Saturn”
Jacob Collier- Bridge Over Troubled Water ft. John Legend & Tori Kelly
SiR- “KARMA” with Isaiah Rashad
PJ Morton- “Please Be Good”
Bryson Tiller- “Whatever She Wants”
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
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Happy #TBUThursday! Join us for this week's conversation on the ReesaTeesa saga, how a husband exceeds and excels using 21 blue hearts and more. Under Our Umbrella, we dive into alter egos and the benefits of having one.
WOTD: Zumba- aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music.
Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).
New music:
Diana Ross- “Missing You” (throwback of the day)
Sinead Harnett- “Thinking Less”
Tierra Whack- “27 Club”
ScHoolboyQ- Yeern 101
Lil Jon & Kabir Sehgal- Total Meditation
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Watch on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@TBUPodcast
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Happy #TBUThursday! In this episode, we talk all about Usher's Super Bowl Halftime performance, surprise Beyoncé music drops, the Salt & Pepper Gang tour and much more! Under Our Umbrella, we expand on last week's Unconditional Love topic to focus on the most important component needed to achieve it - Forgiveness. How do people earn your forgiveness? Do you forgive and forget?
WOTD: Chef- A professional cook, typically the chef cook in a restaurant or hotel
Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).
New music:
René & Angela- “Your Smile” (throwback of the day)
Latto- “Sunday Service”
Glorilla- “Yeah Glo!”
Beyoncé- “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”
Beyoncé- 16 CARRIAGES
Usher- Coming Home
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TBUPodcast
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Under Our Umbrella this #TBUThursday, we talk all about Unconditional Love. Is it worth the hype? Do we believe in it? Do you? We also talk BBL's, UMG and all things Grammy's!
WOTD: Business- a usually commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a means of livelihood.
Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).
New music:
Free Design- “Love You” 1970 (Throwback of the day)
JT- “Sideways”
Usher & Pheelz- “Ruin”
Samaria- Even Paradise Rains
TiaCorine- Almost There
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/euPB6jin3lY
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WOTD: Album- a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium.
Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).
New music:
Robert Glasper- Ah Yeah w/ Musiq Soulchild & Chrisette Michelle (Throwback of the day)
Naomi Sharon- “Nothing Sweeter”
Sinead Harnett- “Say Something”
Tierra Whack- SHOWER
Justin Timberlake- “Selfish”
Megan Thee Stallion- “HISS”
Nicki Minaj- “Big Foot”
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GPf8a6fR0jI
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We are so happy to kick off Season 6 talking about the personal and collective goals we have for the new year :) We also talk about the strange connection between relationships, oranges, and U-Hauls in the For The Birds segment.
WOTD: Kiss- touch with the lips as a sign of love or desire
Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).
New music:
The Jones Girls- “Nights Over Egypt” (Throwback of the day)
Nicki Minaj & Future- “Press Play”
Junetober- “Conversation Pit”
Tems- “Not An Angel”
21 Savage- American Dream
Destin Conrad - Submissive 2
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 6 Playlist:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iZUHHfcuLDBmFKD0hZNfU?si=548e52cf2e0049ca
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tbu-season-6/pl.u-6mo414WcW5RLe5
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RFTGX1zpcQo
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WOTD: Horror- Painful and intense fear, dread, or dismay.
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
The Keith Lee Experience
https://x.com/itsnellzz/status/1719259238659158165?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://x.com/ashleyshymiller/status/1719143216669204485?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
& The Home Of The Brave
https://x.com/phil_lewis_/status/1718780761870864629?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
My Name Is Bennett & I Ain’t In It
https://x.com/rahsh33m/status/1717539738704302437?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
YEBBA- “Waterfall (I Adore You)”
Justine Skye- “Whip It Up”
Mary J. Blige- “Still Believe In Love”
Mariah The Scientist- To Be Eaten Alive
Chxrry22- Siren
Destin Conrad- SUBMISSIVE
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0axClLq7T0jEqXB5YGcLre?si=23e5bdbcca3a4c9c
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WOTD: Warm- having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Since You Got Your Degree & Everything
https://x.com/momjeanofficial/status/1714640023348224108?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
What The Cluck?
https://x.com/somakazima/status/1716484576724345233?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Monkey-N-Da-Pot
https://x.com/butterflyykuu/status/1714790235681239320?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
WHO???
https://x.com/feministajones/status/1714965602828263836?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://x.com/feministajones/status/1714986680518668312?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Asiahn- “Feel Good”
Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay- “Sensational”
Summer Walker- Girls Need Love
Jai’Len Josey- Conversations From A Payphone
Elmiene- Marking My Time - EP
Arin Ray- Phases III - EP
Terrace Martin & Alex Isley- I Left My Heart In Ladera
City Girls- RAW
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0axClLq7T0jEqXB5YGcLre?si=23e5bdbcca3a4c9c
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WOTD: Spooky- Strange or unsettling Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: WWYD?https://x.com/TheWapplehouse/status/1712451852116152788?s=20 Bikini Bottomhttps://x.com/MotorCityVIXEN/status/1712183769916944530?s=20 Wanna Get Awayhttps://x.com/BeingTerryJane/status/1712098855762731383?s=20 Wes’s new music of the week!Jordin Sparks- “Call My Name”DESTIN CONRAD- “LUV N DEVOTION” Gaidaa- “Something True” Lenny Kravitz TK421Mariah The Scientist- “From A Woman” Candice Boyd- RNBKaliii- FCK GIRL SZNBad Bunny- nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañanaClick the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show! TBU Season 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0axClLq7T0jEqXB5YGcLre?si=23e5bdbcca3a4c9cFollow Us: @tbupodcastEmail Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-black-umbrella/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-black-umbrella/support
WOTD: Media- A medium of communication that is designed to reach the mass of media
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Dating Dollars
https://x.com/msjazzybelle/status/1709966605810029055?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Turn Up Tia
https://x.com/tiamowry/status/1710654138864861468?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
J Hud Sings…
https://x.com/beylegion/status/1711382468358521047?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Tems- “Me & U”
Janelle Monét, Latto, Quavo- “Champagne Shit” Remix
Arin Ray- “Wait So Long”
Flwr Chyld & Sebastian Mikael- “Eucalyptus”
Sexyy Red- “No Panties”
Kirk Franklin- Father’s Day
Colbie Caillat- Along The Way
Drake- For All The Dogs
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0axClLq7T0jEqXB5YGcLre?si=23e5bdbcca3a4c9c
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WOTD: Activity- The quality or state of being active
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
IFHY
https://x.com/_phoenixblvck/status/1709091226971234713?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Not Everything is a Joke
https://x.com/thebaddestmitch/status/1707779939095687587?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
The Kids Are Not Alright
https://x.com/genesisgulley/status/1705211519066071048?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Jade Novah- “What's Your Sign”
Avery Wilson- “Kiss The Sky”
GAWD- Cathedral City
YG & TYGA- Hit Me When U Leave The Klub
Doja Cat- Scarlet
Cleo Sol- Gold
K. Michelle- I’m The Problem
Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show!
TBU Season 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0axClLq7T0jEqXB5YGcLre?si=23e5bdbcca3a4c9c
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WOTD: Strategy- A careful plan or method.
Hello TBU Family!
Shayne & Jerrica (Monay) from Season 2 of ABC’s show Claim To Fame join us in-studio today to tell us all about their experience on the show and what they have in the works for the future!
Guests Instagram:
@shayneaudra_
@j.monay21
@shayneandjerrica
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TBU Season 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0axClLq7T0jEqXB5YGcLre?si=23e5bdbcca3a4c9c
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WOTD: Airplane- A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which it derives most of its lift
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Pantry Pinchin’
https://x.com/fatfabfeminist/status/1702455670040084498?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Jonathan the Defender
https://x.com/heymisskam/status/1702445682278236561?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://x.com/popbase/status/1702385298670493972?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Starvin Marvin
https://x.com/bayoubabineaux/status/1703999827669909878?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Shenseea- “Waistline”
Samoht- “Pool”
Doja Cat- “Balut”
Muni Long- “Made For Me”
Corinne Bailey Rae- Black Rainbows
Terrace Martin & Alex Isley- “Paradise”
Cleo Sol- Heaven
Diddy- The Love Album: Off The Grid
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WOTD: Favorite- One that is treated or regarded with special favor or likeness.
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Cash App Glitch
Poo Poo Plane
Tabi Swindler
https://x.com/boymolish/status/1697852150787809342?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://x.com/boymolish/status/1698046956717699203?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion- “Bongos”
BJ The Chicago Kid & Coco Jones- “Spend The Night”
Tinashe- BB/ANG3L
Olivia Rodrigo- GUTS
Teezo Touchdown- How Do You Sleep At Night?
Tone Stith- P.O.V.
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WOTD: Mute- Unable to speak. Lacking the power to speak
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
We discuss our experience at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour
Wes’s new music of the week!
Bella, Gaidaa- “As You Are”
Doja Cat- “Demons”
Nicki Minaj- “Last Time I Saw You”
Teezo Touchdown ft. Janelle Monáe- “You Thought”
Jorja Smith- “Falling or flying”
LAYA- Bet That
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WOTD: Show- To present as a public spectacle; perform
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Happy Un-Birthday
https://x.com/writtenbyhanna/status/1695129187210699142?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
FYREGate
https://x.com/popcrave/status/1693811240840392883?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
You Are SO Fired!
https://x.com/ashstrology/status/1696225241653989614?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Charlotte Day Wilson ft. Snoh Aalegra- “forever”
Brent Faiyaz & Coco Jones- “Moment Of Your Life”
City Girls- “Face Down”
Tyga & YG- PARTy T1M3
Miley Cyrus- “Used To Be Young”
Victoria Monét- JAGUAR II
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WOTD: Shock- A state of being so disturbed
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Wedding Snub
https://x.com/sabss_a/status/1692838694598607248?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Ok…And?
https://x.com/imthelastqueen/status/1692988273520501173?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Cubicle Cuttin Up
https://x.com/itskary_/status/1692592570570809419?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Tinashe- “Needs”
Ciara- CiCi
Snoh Aalegra- “Wait A Little Longer”
Usher- “Boyfriend”
Doechii- “Bootydrop”
AMAKA- Oasis
Leon Thomas- Electrik Dust
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WOTD: Watch- to be attentive or vigilant.
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Cake Face
https://twitter.com/Fiyasohollywood/status/1690421836365131776?s=20
Jamaican Clay Rafting
Boats & Buttholes
https://twitter.com/SixBrownChicks/status/1690914608800735232?s=20
Wes’s new music of the week!
Miguel ft. Lil Yachty- “Number 9”
LAYA- “Need 2 Know”
Ré Lxuise- “FTB”
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WOTD: Sabbatical- A break or change from a normal routine.
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
ManDog
https://twitter.com/nojumper/status/1685481156647567360?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Que-cologist
https://twitter.com/thegentledyke/status/1686999377917648897?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://twitter.com/sauvamemte/status/1687205149763325955?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Alabama Sweet Tea Party
https://twitter.com/curebore/status/1688370435799261184?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Halle- “Angel”
Ciara & Chris Brown- “How We Roll”
Snoh Aalegra- “Sweet Tea”
Jorja Smith- “GO GO GO”
Doja Cat- “Paint The Town Red”
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WOTD: Society- A voluntary association of individuals for interest
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Blocking Blessings?
https://twitter.com/Blackmillions_/status/1685342818598825985?s=20
Green Acres
https://twitter.com/grindfacetv/status/1685695229951959040?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Dog Dinner
https://twitter.com/mlu__n2/status/1685465036578242564?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Since95- “Pop My Shit”
Offset ft. Cardi B- “JEALOUSY”
Saweetie- “BIRTHDAY” & “SHOT O’ CLOCK”
Bia- REALLY HER
Tori Kelly- tori
JHart- “If There Really Is A God”
Travis Scott- UTOPIA
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WOTD: Leave- To go away from. To depart
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
100 Ways to Get Rid of Your Man
https://twitter.com/andyne1a/status/1683504340676354048?s=20
Lil’ Miss Delulu
https://twitter.com/SaintBazzi/status/1682080907086143492?s=20
Crack is Wack
They Cloned Tyrone
Wes’s new music of the week!
A$AP Rocky & Pharrell- “RIOT”
Stormzy & RAYE- “The Weekend”
Tinashe- “Talk To Me Nice”
Snoh Aalegra- “Be My Summer”
Tanerélle- Smear Campaign
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WOTD: Frozen- Treated, affected, or crystalized by freezing
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Put That P on Pause
https://twitter.com/wenotsocks/status/1678936114965389312?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Is That Weird?
https://twitter.com/aleshiatweets/status/1678821020185030673?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Things I Don’t Understand
https://twitter.com/bklynb4by/status/1679094037230362626?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8epR9pA/
WWYD?
https://twitter.com/somakazima/status/1675813511195230208?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Coco Jones w/ Justin Timberlake- ICU Remix
JT- “No Bars”
SiR & Alex Isley- “Back To Love”
Ré Lxuise- “OTW”
Troy Sivan- “Rush”
Idman- Risk
Mahalia- IRL
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WOTD: Travel- to go as if by travel
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
- Miami-Fest Destiny
August Interview
Today our special guest August is under our umbrella to discuss all your travel do’s and don'ts. August is a professional world traveler who has currently been to twenty-six states and thirty-two countries. He shares his experience as a world traveler and gives us tips and tricks on how we can do it for ourselves.
Guest Social Media:
August: @theaugustallen on IG
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WOTD: Summer- The warmer half of the year
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
- Essence Fest spat
-
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8epR9pA/
-
WWYD?
- https://twitter.com/somakazima/status/1675813511195230208?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Flo- 3 of US
Jay Rock & Kal Banx- “Eastside”
Tone Stith- “Girls Like You”
Young Thug- Business Is Business
Lil Uzi Vert- Pink Tape
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WOTD: Reality- The quality or state of being real
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Crowd Control
https://twitter.com/dailyloud/status/1670780829906132992?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1673684500776099840?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wrong Vibes
https://twitter.com/__jsol/status/1673435316168929284?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wig Snatchin’
https://twitter.com/mochabarbiie/status/1673428989321400324?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Chris Brown- “Summer Too Hot”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice- “Barbie World”
Destin Conrad & Musiq Soulchild- “To This Day”
Corine Bailey Rae- “New York Transit Queen”
Kelly Clarkson- chemistry
Coi Leray- COI
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WOTD: Hang out - A favorite place for spending time
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
The Big DON’T
https://twitter.com/quelsee/status/1669820569481560065?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Peacock Place???
Nostalgia TV
https://twitter.com/heeeresej/status/1670583541170835456?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Asiahn- “Do Bad”
YG & Tyga- “PLATINUM”
Victoria Monét- “On My Mama”
Doja Cat- “Attention”
PHABO- Don’t Get Too Cozy
Kiana Ledé- Grudges
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WOTD: Excite- To arouse by appropriate stimuli
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Big Bully
https://twitter.com/MrsBundrige/status/1668420354195308544?s=20
Delusional Diana
https://twitter.com/mahhsza/status/1667708216808210432?s=20
TLM Supremacy
https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1668643751902822401?s=20
https://twitter.com/HaveTheRange/status/1666979346442067968?s=20
Trashy TV
The Ultimatum: Queer Love
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard
Wes’s new music of the week!
Tyga, Yg, & Blxst- “West Coast Weekend”
Mahalia ft. JoJo- “Cheat”
Amaarae- Fountain Baby
Sexyy Red- Hood Hottest Princess
Janella Monae- The Age Of Pleasure
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WOTD: Tour- A journey for business, pleasure, or education.
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Food Wars
https://twitter.com/bossbratbimbo/status/1664989271101505538?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
https://twitter.com/jwimys/status/1666180109022183425?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wedding Woes
https://twitter.com/africanglo/status/1665032795750555648?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
$1 Holler
https://twitter.com/madscientistff/status/1665152786596495362?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Latto ft. Cardi B- “Put It On Da Floor”
Burna Boy- “Sittin’ On Top of the World”
ADIV & India Shawn- “Perfect Time”
No Gudince- Is It A Crime?
PHABO & Arin Ray- “Stay”
Moneybagg Yo- Hard To Love
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WOTD: Toy- an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
It’s Okay to be Older
https://twitter.com/phuckintiara/status/1662154846865334272?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
For the Tip
https://twitter.com/bornakang/status/1661890415081955328?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Jade Novah- “Like That”
Taylor Swift ft Ice Spice- “Karma”
Glorilla- “Lick Or Sum”
Diddy, City Girls, Fabolous- “Act Bad”
Monaleo- Where The Flowers Don’t Die
K CAMP- Spin The Block
Kari Faux- REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE
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WOTD: Lost- to take away or be no longer visible.
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Prom Police
https://twitter.com/TherealCANDIACE/status/1660304019930202114?s=20
To The Food Court?!
https://twitter.com/riptatum081/status/1660018427350642694?s=20
Dastardly Dentist
https://twitter.com/allhailtinasnow/status/165885920236472729
Wes’s new music of the week!
Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar- “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM”
Saint Smith- Yours, Saintly
H.E.R- “The Journey”
AMAKA- “Leave It Behind”
Angie Stone- Love Language
Summer Walker- Clear 2: SOFT LIFE EP
Kaytraminé- KAYTAMINÉ
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WOTD: Food- material consisting essentially of protein carbohydrate, and fat.
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Breaking Records
https://twitter.com/uxtobiaf/status/1658001278486605825?s=20
Be soooo FFR!
https://twitter.com/heyyitsjanea/status/1653534566060105731?s=20
Gym General
https://twitter.com/lmTheReasonWhy/status/1657943821177569280?s=20
Wes’s new music of the week!
Victoria Monét ft. Buju Banton- “Party Girls”
Kiana Ledé- “Deeper”
Janelle Monaè- “Lipstick Lover”
Mario & Sabrina Claudio- “Like Her Too”
Keke Palmer- Big Boss
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WOTD: Trip- to make a journey
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Dancing Doll
https://twitter.com/dtp24_/status/1654870572638035968?s=20
Shiesty School Pics
https://twitter.com/TEVOSPRITEMAN/status/1654096265854976001?s=20
Brian McKnight is TRASH!
https://twitter.com/sheistyler/status/1653825801932906515?s=20
Wes’s new music of the week!
Amaarae- “Co-Star”
KIRBY ft. Rapsody- “Eve Gene”
Phabo- “Casamigos”
Saint Harrison- lost a friend
IDK- F65
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WOTD: Host
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Plum Plane Fool
https://twitter.com/xodaws_/status/1650673364707553280?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Dating Piss Pool
https://twitter.com/queenkaeee_/status/1650535181437095937?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Love & Death on HBO MAX
Wes’s new music of the week!
Smokey Robinson- Gasms
Miguel- “Give It To Me”
Coi Leray- Bops
DaniLeigh- “Tasty”
Jessie Ware- That! Feels Good!
rum.gold- U Street Anthology
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WOTD: Cyclical- being in a cycle, moving in cycles
Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).
Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Twitter is in Shambles!
https://twitter.com/popbase/status/1649926461829308416?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Super Bowl Usher?
https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1649965272806092803?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
No Gay For Pay?
https://twitter.com/joblessthursday/status/1647996361558888448?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Angie Stone- "Gym"
Bree Runway w/ Khalid- “Be The One”
KeKe Palmer- "Waiting"
The Weeknd ft. Future- “Double Fantasy”
Madison Ryann Ward- Faithful Love
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WOTD: Amusement- amusing or entertaining; the condition of being amused; a pleasurable diversion
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Pet Funerals
https://twitter.com/NotLaja/status/1646579761655980032?s=20
BoycottCannon
https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1646599078963302410?s=20
Birthday Themes
https://twitter.com/KhadiDon/status/1646723600899248129?s=20
Wes’s new music of the week!
K. Michelle- “Wherever The D May Land”
DAWN- “Bubblegum”
SZA ft. Doja Cat- “Kill Bill” (Remix)
Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj- “Princess Diana” (Remix)
Jade Novah- “Butterfly”
Jai’len Josey- Southern Delicacy
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WOTD: Excursion- a going out or forth expedition. A brief trip at special reduced rates
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Lazy Leaf Blowing https://twitter.com/neglectedcarrot/status/1645482631130234882?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Feeding the Multitude
https://twitter.com/rahsh33m/status/1644717316767137792?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Easter Extraness
https://twitter.com/protestia/status/1645330498925867009?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
KAYTRAMINÉ- “4EVA” ft. Pharrell
Joey Bada$$- “Fallin’”
Daniel Caesar- Never Enough
Rae Sremmurd- Sremm 4 Life
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WOTD: Study- a state of contemplation; application of the mental faculties.Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :). Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment: Wedding Vows?https://twitter.com/LolitaGracexx/status/1641518835650928652?s=20 Club Etiquette https://twitter.com/colormetaay/status/16412194541881Wes’s new music of the week!AMAKA- “Cruisin’”Jhené Aiko- “calm & patient”Tyler the Creator- CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate SaleChlöe- In PiecesClick the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with the music we discuss on the show! TBU Season 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0axClLq7T0jEqXB5YGcLre?si=23e5bdbcca3a4c9cFollow Us: @tbupodcastEmail Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-black-umbrella/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-black-umbrella/support
WOTD: Switch- to shift in or in exchange for something.
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Elevator to Hell
https://twitter.com/cal_gif/status/1640101904477831171?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Can I Get To The Yams
For The Uber X?
https://twitter.com/dejadenile/status/1639047198271758336?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Usher- “GLU”
Tyler The Creator- “DOGTOOTH”
Chlöe- “Body Do”
FLO ft. Missy Elliot- “Fly Girl”
Victoria Monét ft. Lucky Daye- “Smoke”
6lack- Since I Have A Lover
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WOTD: Event- Something that happens, an occurrence.
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Out Yo Collard Green Mind!
https://twitter.com/hamiltonanthony/status/1636104057952641024?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
OnlyFools
https://twitter.com/jesuis_greg/status/1637873031291740174?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Fresh Fish Fillet
https://twitter.com/raphousetv2/status/1636726047084539904?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Miley Cyrus- Endless Summer Vacation
Tori Kelly- “missin u”
Saint Harison- “TMF”
Mac Ayers- “Comfortable Enough”
6lack- “Fatal Attraction”
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WOTD: Experience- Direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Llama Llama Red Pajama
https://twitter.com/blkboyshine/status/1634578554909327361?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Reading Rainbow
https://twitter.com/mohsin__s1/status/1630564851331350528?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Sister, Sister
https://twitter.com/errbodyannoying/status/1633647924981772291?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Haben- The End
6lack- “Talkback”
Mac Ayres- “Again”
Musiq Soulchild & Hit-Boy- Victims & Villans
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WOTD: Inherit- to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
The Little Mermaid
https://twitter.com/hallebailey/status/1632782681292550144?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Bringing Down The House?
https://twitter.com/thechub_b_w/status/1632283041467977728?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Praise This
https://twitter.com/chloebailey/status/1632775150251778048?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g
Wes’s new music of the week!
Nicki Minaj- “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”
6lack- “Since I Have A Lover”
Masego- Masego
Kali Uchis- Red Moon In Venus
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WOTD: Investigation - to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
DVSN Dates:
https://twitter.com/dvsn/status/1628495157547962368?s=20
https://twitter.com/xohhhh_/status/1628586768583872517?s=20
Wes’s new music of the week!
Jessie Ware- “Pearls”
Chlöe & Chris Brown- “How Does It Feel”
The Weeknd ft. Ariana Grande- “Die For You”
Don Toliver- Love Sick
Key Glock- Glockoma 2
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WOTD: Impromptu - made, formed, or done spur of the moment
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Therapy for Therapists:https://twitter.com/dreadful4tymes/status/1627382878127501313?s=46&t=8hERTZ5ymONjyLtqXGaqIg
Passport Bros: https://twitter.com/kiarichards_/status/1627352406156771328?s=46&t=8hERTZ5ymONjyLtqXGaqIg
Tween Representation: https://twitter.com/canaryyella_/status/1625297280667353089?s=46&t=8hERTZ5ymONjyLtqXGaqIg
BAFTA Raps: https://twitter.com/bafta/status/1627385850639294464?s=46&t=8hERTZ5ymONjyLtqXGaqIg
Wes’s new music of the week!
Victoria Monét & Bryson Tiller- “We Might Even Be Falling In Love”
Angie Stone- “Kiss You”
Coco Jones & Leon Thomas- “Until The End Of Time” (Cover)
Since95- “Love You”
Janelle Monét- “Float”
Mario ft. Ty Dolla $ign- “Used To Me”
Latto ft. LU KALA- “Lottery”
Jai’Len Josey- “Good Soup”
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WOTD: Artist- a person who creates art such as painting, writing, music, etc. using conscious skill and creative imagination.
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Perfect Match: https://twitter.com/_missleandra/status/1615374239204245507?s=46&t=FhIsCUlWmKQahMFFRMOGhg
Barney is Back:
https://twitter.com/_jwigz/status/1625171784113741825?s=46&t=FhIsCUlWmKQahMFFRMOGhg
Medical Mimosa:
https://twitter.com/munnybagshawty/status/1623698484564992001?s=46&t=FhIsCUlWmKQahMFFRMOGhg
Wes’s new music of the week!
Iyla- APPETITE FOR DISASTER
Lizzo ft. SZA- “Special”
Narissa & Rose Gold- The Kitchen
Saint Harison ft. Tiana Major9- “Homies”
Kelela- Raven
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WOTD: luscious- richly luxurious or appealing to the senses
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
A California Accent: https://twitter.com/macknazzjack/status/1621254290089345024?s=46&t=lZtAH7d669MzKjMMnSngsQ
Work =/= Life:
https://twitter.com/285slim/status/1620892624562569217?s=46&t=lZtAH7d669MzKjMMnSngsQ
Bring Back Walkable Cities:
https://twitter.com/henryzcohen/status/1619095675328954368?s=46&t=lZtAH7d669MzKjMMnSngsQ
Wes’s new music of the week!
RAYE- 21st Century Blues
Beyoncé- “CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX)"
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
Panty Police: https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1620210801952055298?s=20&t=YMnPMw-E9yHi3EmOStcC0Q
Gasms
https://twitter.com/phllyjwn/status/1619121452804104193?s=20&t=YMnPMw-E9yHi3EmOStcC0Q
Scammers are Scamming:
https://twitter.com/FinesseEness/status/1619825730078281728?s=20&t=YMnPMw-E9yHi3EmOStcC0Q
Wes’s new music of the week!
Chlöe- “Pray It Away”
Q- Luv (I KNOW I WANT THIS FOR REAL)
Muni Long- “Horas Y Horas”
Lil Yachty- Let’s Start Here
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Season 5 Episode 2
WOTD: Sweepstakes- a promotional drawing in which prizes are given away at no charge to participants.
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
How about no?: https://twitter.com/mgolteez/status/1616136038774149122?s=46&t=B13JwbyyW5CyfUFXk2me0w
It’s Just Exercise::
https://twitter.com/itsopulencebaby/status/1617553584006246400?s=46&t=B13JwbyyW5CyfUFXk2me0w
https://twitter.com/emieleode/status/1617707227426754560?s=46&t=B13JwbyyW5CyfUFXk2me0w
Be for real:
https://twitter.com/jani__gee/status/1616268825019953155?s=46&t=B13JwbyyW5CyfUFXk2me0w
Wes’s new music of the week!
The Amours- “Don’t Deserve”
Coco Jones- Why I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
Kelela- “Contact”
Ice Spice- Like…?
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Welcome to The Black Umbrella Season 5!
WOTD: Specific- constituting or falling into a specifical category
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Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:
- Nasty Personified: https://twitter.com/ladiovanna/status/1614113654189719552?s=46&t=SJSHm3BKtiiJyqyv2ygs5Q
- Husband Calling:https://twitter.com/rahsh33m/status/1614875685591433221?s=46&t=SJSHm3BKtiiJyqyv2ygs5Q
Wes’s new music of the week!
- Leon Thomas- “Breaking Point”
- Asiahn- “When It Comes To You”
- Madison Ryan Ward- “I’ll Wait”
- SZA- SOS
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Happy #TBUthursday Today marks the end of Season 4 of The Black Umbrella and although we are sad to leave you all we can’t wait to reunite with y’all in January for Season 5. We love y’all and happy holidays & new year :). See you in 2023. Wes's new music of the week!Babyface- Girls Night OutTaylor Swift- MidnightDebbie- “Cherry Wine” GoGo Morrow- Ready CoCo Jones- “ICU” Follow Us: @tbupodcastEmail Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/support
Happy #TBUthursday In this week’s For The Birds segment, we talk shots of Old Bay vodka, Bad Barney, & Megan Thee Stallion hosting SNL. We talk about new music and our desperate need for Iyanla to fix the rap girls in this week’s Gust of Wind segment. Lastly, we discuss our ability/ lack thereof to separate the artist from the art. Wes's new music of the week!KIRBY- “Take Care”Doechii- “Stressed”MIA- MataSebastian Mikael- PHILEOFollow Us: @tbupodcastEmail Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/support
Do you believe in cuffing season? This week we discuss this phenomenon known as cuffing season and whether or not we believe in it. We also touch on some of our favorite things to do during the fall to keep us cozy. Wes's new music of the week!Landon J. Thomas IV- “Missippi Boy” Alex Vaughn- The Hurtbook Joyce Wrice- MotiveQuavo & Takeoff- Only Built For Infinity Links Follow Us: @tbupodcastEmail Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/support
You can already tell from the title we are about to be on some foolishness today. We can’t wait for y’all to hear our thoughts on Coach Stormy and her antics!We get vulnerable during the Under Our Umbrella segment this week and discuss our good and bad habits. Wes's new music of the week!Ciara & Summer Walker- “Better Thangs” Savannah Ré- No Weapons Baby Tate- Mani/PediBree Runway- “That Girl” KenTheMan- “Baddest” Follow Us: @tbupodcastEmail Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-black-umbrella/support
Happy #TBUthursday
How do you balance making time for friendships in your life?
We always lead with work when discussing maintaining a balance in life between friendships and relationships. Frenchie does the opposite and leads with friends during this week's Under Our Umbrella segment. We discuss how we have been able to maintain such a tight friendship over the years and how we have inspired each other over that time.
Wes's new music of the week! Duece Flame- “ Steppin” Samara Joy- Longer Awhile Durand Bernarr- Wanderlust Flo- “Not My Job” GloRilla Ft. Cardi B- “Tomorrow 2”
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How do you ask for support?
Wes leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment by asking this very question. Sometimes we take so much on and don’t know how to ask for support from our loved ones. We explore how we cope without support and ways we can open ourselves up to asking for it.
Wes's new music of the week! Kiana Ledé- “Irresponsible” Kelela- “Washed Away” DIXSON- 004DAISY Mariah Carey- Butterfly: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition
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Happy #TBUthursday
Does who you know matter more than what you know?
Frenchie leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment discussion on how networking and socializing can take you much further into success rather that the knowledge you’ve acquired over time.
Wes's new music of the week! Nicki Minaj- “Super Freaky Girl” (Queen Mix) Bryson Tiller- “Outside” Jenevive- Rendezvous Ari Lennox- age/sex/location
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The VMAs were this week and although we weren’t thrilled with the show it sparked a conversation amongst as a group. Where is the thrill in award shows? Over the years, award shows have become less and less exciting to watch.
We discuss the current horrid state of award shows along with how we predict they will evolve.
Wes's new music of the week! DDG- “If I Want You” JID- The Forever Story DJ Khalid- GOD DID Jade Novah- Moon in Pisces Gianni Lee ft. Dawn- “Walk In”
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Happy #TBUthursday
Do you support Nepotism?
We answer that question and explore how we’ve seen communities of color react toward the act of nepotism.
Wes's new music of the week! Tank- R&B Money Tink- Pillow Talk Demi Lovato- HOLY FVCK Jade Novah- “Trip”
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Social media has a way of constantly reminding us we need to be doing more than we already are.
Frenchie leads this week’s under our umbrella segment where she explains the concept of hustle culture. We analyze how much each of us subscribes to this culture and the effect it has on our mental health.
Wes's new music of the week! Nicki Minaj- “Super Freaky Girl” GoGo Morrow- “I.O.U” Ari Lennox- “Hoodie” Megan Thee Stallion- Traumazine
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Have you ever thought about what age you were when you had the first teacher that looked like you? What about how old you were when you stopped having teachers that looked like you?
Today’s conversation is all about our educational background and the foundation we plan to set for future generations. Each of us takes turns answering questions like the ones above as well as molding the environment we hope our future children will learn in.
Wes's new music of the week! DUCKWORTH & Syd- “Ce Soir” Kaytranada & Anderson .Paak- “Twin Flame” Doechii- she/her/black b*tch Calvin Harris- Funk Waves Bounce Vol. 2
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Category… Beyoncé!
The wait is over and we all got a chance to listen to Act I of Beyoncé’s three-act project, Renaissance. We take the time to break down our favorite songs on the album and offer some creative direction on what we would like to see visually from this project.
Wes's new music of the week! TheOfficialKen- 4K Beyoncé- Renaissance
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Folks are out here making pranking their partner for social media clout a brand and it’s about time we get to the bottom of it!
When a relationship becomes a business venture spearheaded by humiliation where is the time to divide and find space to actually love and can for each other?
Wes's new music of the week! DeniLeigh- The Same Megan Thee Stallion ft. Future- “Pressureliscious” India Shawn- Before We Go (Deeper) DVSN- “If I Get Caught” Flo Milli- You Still Here, Ho?
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We’ve been in a pandemic for two plus years now and it seems like as time passes it is getting harder and harder to kick ourselves into gear.
Frenchie leads this week’s under the umbrella and directs the conversation on how we keep ourselves motivated and accountable when we feel like we’re at our witts end.
Wes's new music of the week! Lizzo- Special Latto- “Pu**y” Monica- “Friends” Gwen Bunn- PHASE Re’Lxuise- Lxuise (Unplugged) Steve Lacey- Gemini Rights
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A part of adulting is boundary setting and the boundaries that are the hardest to set are ones for yourself when it comes to the parents, guardians, and elders in your life.
This week we talk through those challenges and pinpoint ways to tell your elders “Respectfully, hell no”
Wes's new music of the week! Ciara- “Jump” Ambré- 3000 Doechii- “Bitch I’m Nice” FLO- The Lead
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So much happened on socials and in music this week and we talk about it all!
This week’s Under Our Umbrella is centered around an ongoing debate on social media surrounding soft parenting. We as hosts get vulnerable about how we were parented and discuss some of the highs and possible lows that come with soft parenting.
Wes's new music of the week! City Girls ft. Usher- “Good Love” Cardi B ft. Lil Durk & Ye- “Hot Shit” Jade Novah & Kenyon Dixon- “Rollercoaster” Muni Long- Public Displays of Affection II
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This has been quite the week for us in the U.S. and we use our Under Our Umbrella segment today to discuss the overturning of Roe V. Wade and voice our frustration over the state of our government.
Wes's new music of the week! Rose Gold- “Addicted” COLORS x Brandy- “Rather Be” Chris Brown- Breezy
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We all know money is one factor that plays a major part in either enhancing or ending the relationships in our lives. In this episode, we discuss how we each handle money when it comes to our friends and family.
Wes's new music of the week! Chloë- “Surprise” Drake- Honestly, Nevermind Beyoncé- Break My Soul
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Imagine going to get your hair braided and your braider telling you “I charge extra to part…” The face you’re making right now is exactly how we jump off in the For the Birds segment this week.
We also celebrate Black Music Month by championing new/slept-on artists in the game. We also set visions for what we want our music favorites to expand on in their careers and share some of our black music classics.
Wes's new music of the week! Iyla- “2LATE” Pharrell, 21 Savage, Tyler The Creator- “Cash In Cash Out” Muni Long & Saweetie- “Baby Boo” SZA- CTRL (Deluxe)
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Happy Pride! Today we take our listeners down the path of Queerness. We each take time to voice how we’ve been able to navigate through our queerness over the years and get vulnerable about the challenges we’ve each faced to accept who we are today.
Wes's new music of the week! UMI- Forest in the City Arin Ray- Hello Poison India Shawn- “Exchange” Doja Cat- “Vegas”
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Student loan debt is a CRISIS and we want to talk about it. We keep hearing conversations over social media and the news from people who have already paid off their student loans who believe “if they had to pay them off so should everyone else”. The other side argues that shouldn't be the case at all and all student loans should be forgiven regardless of your ability to pay them off. We discuss both sides of this coin during the Under Our Umbrella segment.
Wes's new music of the week! Carrie Underwood- “She Don’t Know” Mahalia- Letter To Ur Ex August 08- Towards The Sun Ravyn Lenae- HYPNOS
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Would you prefer your partner to have a 9-5 job or be an entrepreneur?
This is the question we answer this week in our under our umbrella segment. We all know the end goal is to make enough of a passive income to where we can live comfortably without working but in order to get there, we’ve got to start somewhere.
Wes's new music of the week! Gogo Morrow- “In The Way” Muni Long- “Pain” bLAck pARty- “Hotline” Kendrick Lamar- Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
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May is Mental Health Awareness month and we decided to pinpoint some areas in our mental health we need to work on. We realized many of us were going through similar things and discussed ways we could practice healing in order to show up every day as our best selves.
Wes's new music of the week! Jade Novah- “Lost In You” Sabrina Claudio Based On A Feeling Kenyon Dixon Closer Ella Mai- Heart On My Sleeve
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Mother’s Day is this weekend and we decided to come together and share some of our favorite moments we’ve had with each of our mothers. We also talked about one element of their parenting style we would carry over into our own.
Wes's new music of the week! Kehlani- blue water road PJ Morton- Watch The Sun Future- I NEVER LIKED YOU Tink- “Cater”
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Word on the street is Elon Musk may very well be purchasing one of the world's most influential social platforms, Twitter, for 44 Billion Dollars!
We noticed many people commenting through social media about how happy they would be if they even had a fraction of that and decided to talk about it in this weeks Under Our Umbrella Segment.
What is your happiness rooted in and how much of a role does money play in your day-to-day happiness?
Wes's new music of the week! Duece Flame- Can We Smoke In Here? Josh Levi- "Vices" Megan Thee Stallion- Plan B Justine Skye- “What A Lie” Blxst- Before You Go
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Have you ever wanted to curate your own music festival? Well, that's exactly what we did on this week's episode. Frenchie, Nika, and Wes all came together and shared what the lineup would look like if they each had a day to curate for a music festival.
We want to hear from you! If you could create a dream lineup for a music festival who would you choose to be a part of it?
Wes's new music of the week! Ella Mai- "Leave You Alone" LAYA- Um, Hello
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Do you know your worth?
We sit down and engage in a conversation about knowing our worth in the workplace.
We discuss if we've ever asked for a raise, negotiated a salary, or know our worth when entering into a new position or field of interest.
Wes's new music of the week! SYD- Broken Hearts Club Doechii- "Crazy" Chlöe- "Treat Me" Bia ft. J.Cole- "LONDON" Muni Long- "Another"
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Thank you to everyone who voted in the TBU Grammy poll! A lot of whom you all rewarded reflected the actual award show. This week we reveal whom the listeners chose to win a TBU Grammy.
We also have a fun For The Birds segment for you all where Frenchie challenges us to get into role play and explore our wild side ;).
Wes's new music of the week! TheOfficialKen- "Everything" CoCo Jones- "Caliber" Latto- 777 Alex Isely & Jack Dine- Marigold Rosalía- MOTOMAMI
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Surprise! We as hosts got together and voted on this year's 2022 Grammy nominees. We got together this episode and revealed the results together in a very GRAND under our umbrella segment.
Check out who we want to win Grammys this year and let us know your predictions!
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This week we explore the romantic idea of being someone's "one and only".
We always hear about this romantic idea of being somebody's "one and only" and today we bring that to the table. Is there such a thing as a "one and only" and if not what is the alternative?
Wes's new music of the week! Normani "Fair" Tiana Major9- Fool Me Once Syd feat. Lucky Daye "CYBAH" Ravyn Lenae "Light Me Up" Kaytranada and Joyce Wrice "Iced Tea" Coi Leray feat. Nicki Minaj "Blick Blick"
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Have you all ever had that friend who can't seem to go anywhere without their partner?
Well, today we share our stories of the "plus one" and discuss how we go about helping them understand the difference between an invite for one vs. plus one.
Wes's new music of the week! Shenseea- ALPHA Kali- Toxic Chocolate Lucky Daye- Candydrip Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa "Sweetest Pie"
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This week we discuss people broadcasting their wins and losses on social media. We also discuss the act of crying on camera to social media and explore reasons why we consider it to be unhealthy.
Wes's new music of the week! Tiana Major9 "Try Peace" Tank and the Bangas ft. Alex Isley & Masego "Black Folk" Tinashe 333 (Deluxe) Joey Bada$$ "Head High" Dolly Parton Run, Rose, Run
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Do you have work friends? This week we define what "work friend" means to each of us and the boundaries we set when we enter into a new work environment.
Wes's new music of the week! Doja Cat & Tyga- “Freaky Deaky” Flo Milli- “PBC” Kehlani- “Little Things” Earthgang Ghetto Gods
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As black history month comes to a close we take some time to reflect on the knowledge and stories our elders have passed down to us from generations past.
We also take some time to voice things we wished we knew more of from our family history.
Wes's new music of the week! Silk Sonic "Loves Train" Tinashe "Naturally" Lucky Daye "NWA"DDG & Gunna "Elon Musk"
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Friendship is brought to the table in todays Under Our Umbrella segment. We discuss our experiences in making and maintaining friendships throughout the years and what it means to have an immediate "pod" of friends.
Wes's new music of the week! Nicki Minaj. & Lil Baby "Bussin" Diplo & Miguel "Don't Forget My Love" Doja Cat "Celebrity Skin" Sevyn - Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz (Deluxe) Jazmine Sullivan Heaux Tales Mo' Tales: The Deluxe
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It is week two of black history month and we decided to focus this weeks Under Our Umbrella segment on manifesting our dream lives. Go grab a canvas and a paintbrush and paint your dream life with us.
WOTD: Fragrance
Wes's new music of the week! Nicki Minaj & LIl' Baby- "Do We Have A Problem?" Tate McRae- "She's All I Want To Be" Two Chainz -Dope Don't Sell Itself Bree Runway- "Pressure"
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Technology has cemented itself into our everyday social lives. This week's Under Our Umbrella segment explores each of our relationships with technology and highlights the generational gap in acceptance of its implementation into our everyday lives.
WOTD: Adventure Wes's new music of the week! Nija- Don't Say I Didn't Warn You Pink Sweat$- Pink Moon Amber Mark Three Dimensions Deep Ella Mai "DFMU"
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Do you have a healthy work-life balance? This week we assess each of our workloads for the week and discuss the struggles we all face to balance work, run a business, maintain a social life, and still find time to dedicate to self-care.
What does your ideal work schedule look like?
WOTD: Wonder
Wes's new music of the week! Shenseea ft. Megan Thee Stallion "Lick"
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Welcome to Season 4 and Happy #TBUthursday!
We all know or have heard of that person who famously cuts everyone off at the top of the new year to "cleanse themselves of all energies and start over." Today we take time to break down those actions and engage in a conversation on how we feel about this new year "cut off" trend. -------------------------------------------------- This week's word of the day is inspired by SarahnSays's 2022 calendar challenge! Nika asks us all what our "power word" is for the year.
In the For The Birds segment, Frenchie clues us in on her love for a gentrified salad. We also discuss "Pastor" Mike Todd's display of heavenly spit he decided to present to the worldwide web.
To kick off the Gust of Wind segment Wes highlights LEGO appointing 12-year-old rapper Lil Bit Saucy as their first Kid Creative Director within the company. We also discuss some updates for this year's Grammy awards & the new cast of Celebrity Big Brother.
Wes's new music for the week! FKA Twigs- Caprisong (mixtape)Cordae- For A Birds Eyes View
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WOTD: bug·a·boo For this last word of the day Nika hit us with the origin of the word bugaboo and we were amazed to see that the word has been around since the 18th century!
Frenchie jumps into this last For The Birds of season three hot with a conversation surrounding standards, the harsh living conditions at Howard University and the #DadsOnDuty initiative one school has set up.
Wes takes us back and asks Frenchie & Nika what music throwbacks they have been getting into lately.
In this week's Gust of Wind, we discuss Jeannie Mai-Jenkins new clothing line with Macy's department store, SZA being violated by a photographer, ABC's Queens, and the greeks being upset over this weeks episode of Insecure.
In our final Under Our Umbrella Frenchie tells us a scary story and we end with a toast to this season and what is next to come.
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WOTD: em·bel·lish
Frenchie jumps into what's hot this week on Twitter in our For The Birds segment. Katy Perry has made the commode her new stage performing her single old single "Harleys in Hawaii" with her band and a roll of toilet tissue. Beyoncé and Jay-Z look stunning in their new ad for Tiffany & Co. with a special guest appearance from their daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Zendaya will be this year's honoree for the CFDA Fashion icon award making her the youngest winner to date.
Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: Adele "Easy On Me" Kirby Sis He Wasn't The One Summer Walker "Ex For A Reason" Brandy "Hear Me" (QUEENS Soundtrack)
Wes keeps it brief in this week's Gust of Wind segment discussion his love for Netflix's new show MAID.
Since it is spooky season we dedicated this week's Under Our Umbrella to the paranormal. Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?
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WOTD: Fret
Frenchie always gets us right on with what is viral and trending on Twitter. This week we discuss Kim Kardashian's SNL debut, California's governor, Gavin Newsom, pushing his pen since surviving his recall, and bottom feeders who defend Applebee's cuisine.
Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: Don Toliver Life of a DON Tank and the Bangas ft. Big Freedia "Big" Kelis "Midnight Snack" James Blake Friends that Break Your Heart
Wes prepares us for the return of the great Adele by playing a snippet of her new single "Easy on Me" Set to drop Friday, October 15th. He also addresses the drama going on between Little Mix and former band member turned BAD GAL Jesy Nelson. Somehow Nicki Minaj has inserted herself into the drama.
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WOTD: Zest
Frenchie always gets us right on with what is viral and trending on Twitter. This week we discussed people who have kids for the WRONG reason, B. Simone charging her followers $10 to join her close friends on IG and the urgency of keeping women safe.
Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: "Fue Mejor" Kali Uchis ft. SZA trying not to think about it JoJo
Wes steps into his astrology bag and plays a game with Nika & Frenchie called "What's the catch." He also takes some time to discuss Summer Walker being ousted at the BET Hip-Hop Awards for not following COVID-19 protocols and how Kidd Kenn murdered his BET cypher. Lastly, he discusses ABCs new show QUEENS coming to your television screen on October 19th at 10/9c.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss our favorite Halloween movies and costumes.
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WOTD: ded·i·ca·tion
Frenchie always gets us right on with what is viral and trending on Twitter. This week we discussed the Alizé freak, Morman's practice of soaking, & people lying for clout on the timeline.
Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: "Over"- Lucky Daye "Can We Be Friends"- Kirby A Live Sensation Luke James
So much happened this past week in pop culture and Wes made sure to keep you up to date with the hottest. We talk R.Kelly's guilty verdict or racketeering and sex trafficking, Jennifer Hough's pending lawsuit against Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty, Rihanna's Vol. 3 SavageXFenty fashion show, and the curious case of Kelly Price.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss parents' "my way or the highway" style of feeding their children.
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WOTD: lu·cid Frenchie always gets us right on with what is viral and trending on Twitter.
Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: Lil Nas X- Montero Sevyn- Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz Tems- If Orange Was A Place
Wes discusses the disappointment of this past weekend Emmys and gives all the love and praise to Michaela Coel for her big win!
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss the COVID-19 vaccine being mandated by select school districts in the country.
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WOTD: re·spon·sive
Frenchie celebrates Big Brother history being made in her For The Birds segment as well as the protocol on bringing a crying baby to a wedding and Nicki Minaj's CDC COVID-19 Vaccine guidelines.
Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: Ari Lennox "Pressure Chlöe "Have Mercy" Yebba Dawn Two big events happened this week in music and pop culture, the VMAs and The MET Gala. We go over all the looks and performances from both festivities and discuss our favorite parts.
In true fashion, we all acted as Chair of The MET Gala and gave what our themes would be for the Under Our Umbrella segment.
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After last week's much-needed break we are back with a new episode. Happy Birthday Nika! Go wish Nika a very happy birthday @tbupodcast on Instagram & Twitter.
WOTD: jeop·ard·ize
Frenchie catches us up on what's been buzzing these past two weeks on Twitter in our For The Birds Segment. We talk about the awful crate challenge taking social media by storm, Baby Montero, the new Netflix show Clickbate, and end on some Sacred Love Songs brought to us by Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: Certified Lover Boy - Drake Mother- Cleo Sol Water & Garri- Tiwa Savage "Soultie" - Kyle Emanuel "Coconut Oil"- Kirby "Make U Go" Duckwrth
In the Under Our Umbrella segment, we do some goal setting on some things we want to accomplish by the end of this year as individuals.
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This week we continue our summer interview series with authors Frederick Smith & Chaz L. Cruz. We talk all about their new novel Busy Ain't The Half Of It and discuss our thoughts on the book.
Frederick Smith (he/him:) is a university administrator by day, specializing in diversity and inclusion, at San Francisco State. And by night, he is an author with five published novels set in LA, focused on queer people of color characters. Twitter & IG: @FSmith827
Chaz Lamar Cruz: Chaz is a writer | poet | and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion educator, from Los Angeles, Ca with Texan-Louisianan roots. In 2019 Chaz had his author debut in the co-authored novel, In Case You Forgot. Chaz is also the co-author of Busy Ain’t The Half Of It! In addition to being a novelist, he is an actor and a lead writer of Handsome the series. He is a graduate of Cal State LA and the University of San Francisco. Chaz's creative work is informed by his interest in truth telling and sharing the complexities of everyday life. Chaz is Sagittarius with big creative dreams, and hopes his words and art will inspire people to live whole, loud, and free. Chaz can be reached at ChazLCruz.com or social media @ChzCruz
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WOTD: gar·nish
Frenchie dedicated her whole For The Birds segment to the foolishness of men. Trust, you want to hear all of what we have to say on this matter.
Wes highlights new music from Victoria Monet, Tinashe, Sidibe, and Duckworth in this week's Gust of Wind Segment. He also discusses Beyoncé's iconic Harpers Bazar cover & interview in celebration of her upcoming 40th birthday. Lastly, he mentions Dr.Dre's Estranged daughter is now living out of her car and door dashing to make ends meet.
Frenchie takes the lead in this weeks Under Our Umbrella segment asking the question; What do you bring to the table? We explore what we bring to the table in a relationship and what we expect our partner to bring to the table?
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WOTD: ex·em·pla·ry
Frenchie starts off the For The Birds segment with "DaClownery" and the mess he spewed at Miami's Rolling Loud Festival last week. She also discusses the rise in airport harassment & Twitter's freaky FLEETNIK! Wes highlights new music from this week in the Gust of Wind Segment. Ré Lxuise- Sweetest Revenge Tink- Heat Of The Moment Isaiah Rashad- The House Is Burning Adekunle Gold ft. Lucky Daye "Sinner"
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Today's show is geared toward incoming and current college students trying to figure out their career paths. We are dispelling the common narrative colleges push regarding your major defining where you will land in your life/career.
Briana is here today to discuss her journey through college and how she didn't let the degree she graduated with define her career. She is now an accomplished publicist in the entertainment industry and is here to offer advice to those who are on that same journey :).
Connect with her on all social media @atastefulcook!
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WOTD: re·lent·less
We have got a great show for yall this week as a buffer during our Summer Interview Series. We hope you all are enjoying it!
In the For The Birds segment, Frenchie discusses the element of privacy within interpersonal relationships and explores the history of black interior design in 90s sitcom television.
Wes hits on all the new music for this week from Normani, Tinashe, Snoh Aalegra, and IDK (rapper). He also discusses Jeff Bezos's controversial 5-minute journey to space, the highly inclusive Sport's illustrated magazine cover reveal including the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Naomi Osaka, & Leyna Bloom.
Frenchie leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment and asks the question "Why do I always have to leave?" listen to find out exactly why she is asking that question.
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We are back at it again with another installment of our summer interview series starring Darren Graham!
Darren is a model, influencer, business owner, fashion guru, Vlogger, and fellow podcast host with his show Spicy Mango Talk. Between working, curating & editing content daily for social media, and launching his now thriving jewelry SHEEKSS mid pandemic; this man is definitely a force who won’t let anything or anyone get in his way of success.
We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did and please follow Darren on IG @therealdarrengraham and visit SHEEKSS.com to check out all the gorgeous jewelry from his line.
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Happy #TBUthursday & SURPRISE!! Welcome to our 2021 Summer Interview Series!
This week we have the lovely Sexy P & Tay joining us in-studio from the show It All Cums Back 2 Sex. Follow them on IG @Itallcumsback2sex & visit their website itallcumsback2sex.com for more information on the show and where to listen :).
WOTD: in·cum·bent
Frenchie starts off this weeks For The Birds segment with the disappointing news of HBO's Love Craft Country not being renewed for a Season 2. She opens up the discussion to a woman embarrassing herself on social media because her man won't put a ring on it.
Wes highlights new music that dropped this week from Amorphous with his debut EP Things Take Shape and Sinead Harnett's Ready Is Always Too Late album. He discusses recent comments made by Phylisha Rashad on the release of Bill Cosby and social media's boycott of the Olympics.
Lastly, in the Under Our Umbrella segment today we discuss mixed signals and this weird obsession with people wanting the person they are dating to constantly apply pressure in order to keep them interested.
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WOTD: des·ic·cate
Frenchie flies right into the For The Birds segment discussing rapper Saweetie's dream collaboration and the recent influx of people ghosting on attending parties. Wes also steps into the nest to propose a question to the group that he saw on Twitter.
So much new music came out this week and Wes is covering it all for us. Jazmine Sullivan's new single "Tragic", Justine Skye's new album Space and Time, Tyler The Creator's new album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, and Doja Cat's new album Planet Her. He also covers all things that happened at the BET Awards.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella we ask the question; Does someone unfollowing you on social media equal them not supporting you? We also dive into some situations we have been in regarding friends or coworkers switching up on us due to success.
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WOTD: ab·rupt
Frenchie talks about American Airlines' sudden cancellation on hundreds of flights due to them being short-staffed, Nancy Pelosi along with a group of black lawmakers singing the Black National Anthem, & T-Pain's confession of being sent into a depression sparked by a rude comment Usher made to him.
Wes is covering all the new music this week from H.E.R, Snoh Aalegra, Ms. Robbie, and TC in this week's Gust of Wind Segment. He also addresses a new movie to be released later this year titled Karen.
For the Under Our Umbrella Segment this week we discuss Change. Specifically, how we handle change happening within us versus changing happing surrounding us.
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WOTD: vir·tu·o·so
Frenchie brings in this week's For The Birds segment discussing delusional alpha males who don't believe women should have male friends or be pleasured to the fullest extent. She also dives into the COLORIST heights discussing the piss poor Afro Latinx representation in the new movie/musical In The Heights.
In the Gust of Wind segment, Wes discusses all the new music that dropped this week from Doja Cat, Migos, H.E.R, Megan Thee Stallion, & Tinashe. He also brings up the recent online uproar behind Destiny's Child's "Cater 2 U" single.
What is your hot girl summer plan? That is the question we ask in this week's Under Our Umbrella segment.
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WOTD: col·league
Frenchie keeps For The Birds short today discussing Michael B Jordan & Mo'Nique's choice words for black women who choose to wear bonnets out in public.
Wes discusses new music from Bille Eilish & Olivia Rodrigo's new album SOUR. Solange's artist collective SAINT HERON dropped Passage, a 6-minute short film showcasing the finalist of the 2021 International Woolmark Prize. Mary J. Blige is officially dropping her My Life Documentary on Amazon Prime Video on June 25th.
This week's Under Our Umbrella segment focuses on lost pieces of our collective and personal cultures we would like to rediscover.
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Happy #TBUthursday everyone! We know the title has you intrigued and we can't wait for you to hear all we discuss on today's episode.
WOTD: an·frac·tu·ous
Frenchie discusses parents supporting their young children's art, the potato salad debate driving the timeline crazy, men's opinions on what women should eat, & the Miami polices departments failed attempt to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community during pride month. Wes reviews new music from Summer Walker & Mereba, stand-out performances from the iHeatRadio music awards, Naiomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open, and Coachella 2022. In this weeks, Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss each of our post-breakup rituals and realize just how different we are when it comes to heading heartbreak/breaking hearts.
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Happy #TBUthursday!
In these weeks For The BIrds segment, Frenchie discusses the proper attire for the groom to show up in to his wedding, Nick Cannon's kids, and how catching flights has turned into catching fights.
Wes discusses new music from Masego & the Puerto Rican Princess, notable performances from the Billboard Music Awards, Lil Nas X on SNL, & a new show coming to BET this summer called The Encore.
The Under Our Umbrella segment this week focuses on each of our current relationships with money and how it stems from how it was cultivated by our parents in childhood.
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Welcome to another #TBUthurday!
We hope you all enjoyed our interview last week! This week we bring it back to the basics discussing topics like dating for fun, New music from J. Cole and Jorja Smith, and Ariana Grande's marriage!
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we explore different methods we use to stay present and grounded in life as things start to pick up.
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Happy #TBUthursday! We've got a very special episode for you.
This week we are joined by the lovely Dr. Shimeca Videau. Since this past weekend was Mother's Day and Dr. Shimeca is a new mommy, we had step under our umbrella to discuss motherhood during a pandemic, relationships, professional life, and so much more on this special mother's day edition of The Black Umbrella.
Dr. Shimeca is also the founder of Videau Natural Health; an Alternative Medicine, Beauty, and Grooming Company created by Dr. Shimeca Videau, that integrates Naturopathic Medicine and Phyto-Medicine therapeutic treatments to hair, skin, and body. Below we have listed their contact info and website to get you started on your natural health journey :).
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Happy #TBUThursday!
We are happy to be back in your ears this Thursday. Nika open us up with "Succumb" as this week's word of the day. Frenchie tests our math skills this episode and we discovered how each of us solves problems differently. Wes gives us an extensive music review today as he reviews new projects from Dawn Richard, Shelly AKA DRAM, & Andra Day.
We dedicated this week's Under Our Umbrella segment to our moms and share some of our favorite memories of them growing up. Follow Us! @tbupodcast Email Us! theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us off the heels of Wes's birthday celebration as we discuss the highlights from our weekend, what we are paying dust, and an impromptu storytime from Frenchie & Wes.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment Frenchies leads us in {THE AND}, a card game developed by The Skin Deep company. There are many different decks to choose from on their website theskindeep.com & today we will be going through The Friends edition of the game. Join us as we get skin deep with each other!
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Happy Birthday, Wes! This week Nika highlights Danita Johnson as our black woman of the week. Danita is the first black president of a Major League Soccer club and one of the highest-ranking female club executives in league history.
Nika leads this weeks Under Our Umbrella segment opening up the conversation by asking us a couple of questions. When is the last time you've wowed yourself & how often do you remind yourself of these wow moments when you're feeling down?
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R.I.P Daunte Wright
This week yet another black man was slain at the hands of the police. We offer a moment of silence for Daunte Wright and our prayers are with his family and loved ones.
This week Nika highlights Carol Moseley Braun, the first black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
This week's Under Our Umbrella topic has everything to do with being SPRUNG! What does it mean to be "sprung"? Have you ever been sprung? We explore our own personal sprung stories and so much more.
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It's #TBUthursday! We are happy to be back on the mics and in your ears this lovely Thursday.
This past week was International Transgender Day of Visibility and Nika highlights some major organizations doing the work to help advance the community and bring national awareness to issues within the LGBTQ+ space.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we all reflect on a time in our lives where we realized it was time to grow up.
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Happy #TBUthursday! It's a new month with new beginnings.
This week's Under Our Umbrella Frenchie leads a conversation on "Pick Me Culture"
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Happy #TBUthurdsay! We are so happy to have Amira as a guest on this week's show discussing all things surrounding alternative spirituality, religion, & tarot. You definitely don't want to miss this eye opening treat of an episode.
Amira's Bio: Amira Gregory is a mental health practitioner who helps facilitate healing amongst the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Through her journey to become her most authentic self, Amira felt drawn to utilize Tarot, plant medicine, and Intuitive Movement in her own spiritual practice. You can find Amira on Instagram @mira.inbloom
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We've got more black girl magic for you this #TBUthursday as Nika continues her Black Women's History month series recognizing Pearl L. Stewart. She was the first African American woman to lead a major daily newspaper when she was hired in 1992 to head the Oakland Tribune. In 2002 she founded the website Black College Wire (blackcollegewire.org), an online news service and training program for journalists in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, Wes takes us on a philosophical journey of Luck. We explore what luck means to us, if we even believe in it, and much more!
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We are back this week with some more black women magic. Nika highlights Mary Ellen Pleasant, a 19th-century American entrepreneur, financier, real estate magnate, and abolitionist.
A huge topic of discussion flooding the timeline this week was Oprah's interview with Megan & Harry and Wes gives you the breakdown on all the main points of the interview.
Frenchie leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment with a topic we can all we relation to, bad relationships. How do you handle negative relationships? (Freinds, Family, Romantic, Career)
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It's #TBUthursday and Nika has something special for y'all this week. Since March is Women's History Month Nika thought it would be great to highlight some black women in history. This week we are honoring the story of Bridget "Biddy" Mason.
We discuss what we want to purge and what we want to manifest for ourselves for the remainder of the year in this week's Under Our Umbrella and it get's DEEP.
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Happy #TBUthursday! Nika is here to provide you with the perfect start to your day with this week's Black History Month Highlight! Patria Coffee, located in Compton, CA, is a black-owned small batch organic coffee roaster offering a sense of community at the corner where coffee meets culture. Visit patriacoffee.com and follow them on Instagram @patriacoffee for more information.
We have all faced that daunting inner battle of confronting a partner or loved one when they have done something to upset. In this week's Uner Our Umbrella, we discuss that battle and what we have learned and are still learning about how to effectively communicate through the discourse.
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Happy #TBUthursday! We know it's a bit chilly out there for everyone right now but no matter rain, snow, wind, or shine, there is one treat that ALWAYS hits the spot. Nika gives this week's Black History Month Highlight to Ken's Ice Cream located in Carson, CA. With unique flavors like Coconut Pineapple, Bubble Gum, Black Walnut, and so much more. Ken's Ice Cream has exactly what you need to fulfill that late night, early morning, and mid-day sweet tooth. For a full list of their amazing flavors and contact information visit kensicecream.net
WARNING This week's Under Our Umbrella topic is bound to perk your ears up and might possibly turn some folks on. Join us in conversion as we discuss some of our best and worst sexual experiences. We also touch on each of our experiences with sex toys both in and out of the bedroom.
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Happy #TBUthursday! Nika wants to make sure you all get the haircare you deserve from a BLACK OWNED beauty supply.
This week's black history month highlight goes to Textured Tech Beauty Supply! You can follow them on Instagram @texturedtech and visit their website texturedtech.com to shop and learn more about the owner Teryn McElroy and why she was inspired to start the business.
In this weeksUnder Our Umbrella we discuss the concept of finding a "perfect love". Everyone always talks about this "perfect love" they are on the hunt for—but the real question is, is there a such thing as "perfect love"?
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Happy #TBUthursday family! February is the month of LOVE & BLACKNESS! This month is Black History Month and in celebration of that Nika will highlight a local black business or influential black person within our surrounding community each week. To kick it off we are highlighting Juice-C-Juice!
You can visit gotjuices.com and follow them on Instagram @juicecjuice
In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we discuss how we individually define dating along with what the difference is between dating and "talking".
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Happy #TBUthursday! We give our condolences and honor the legacy of Kobe as we enter the one year anniversary of his passing. There was so much to say about this past week's inauguration and we discuss it all from the fashions to the entertainment. We also touch on the LONG-AWAITED Keyshia Cole & Ashanti Verzuz.
This weeks Under Our Umbrella sparks conversation on the struggles we have all faced trying to fulfill our passions in life with responsibility staring us right in the face daily.
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Hey y'all! We are back with our Season 3 premiere. We are so excited to be coming through your speakers every #TBUthursday again. Catch up with us as we discuss what we all did during our break along with all that happened in music, social media, and the news while we were away.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we set our goals and intentions for 2021! What are your goals for the year? Hit us up @tbupodcast on Instagram and Twitter or email us at theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com and let us know.
We've had such a great time giving you the best season we possibly could in this year of turmoil. In this final episode, we give you the usual rundown on what is viral on Twitter and in pop culture.
We close out the episode with our highs and lows of 2020 along with each of us setting one goal for the year 2021.
We love you all and thank you for listening! See you in 2021
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This week on TBU we discuss Ice Cube & 50 Cent supporting Trump, #EndSARS, new music from H.E.R, and the looming criticisms on social media over the trailer of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, a new movie coming to Netflix with Viola Davis as the lead.
In our, Under Our Umbrella segment, we tackle our own personal definitions of reciprocation and what it looks like from the outside looking in.
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In this week's For the Birds segment, we discuss the Lakers bringing home their 17th Championship title to LA, the logic of spending money on furniture, and urge celebrities to put their clothes on when telling us to get out and vote.
The Under Our Umbrella segment this week poses one question. What's doing too much for your partner?
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There is so much to discuss this week! First, Frenchie shares her thoughts on the #DeborahCoxChallenge in our For the Birds segment. Our favorite non-auntie Ava DuVernay found herself in the hot seat with black twitter, and we discuss this year's 2020 SAVAGEXFENTY fashion show.
This week's Under Our Umbrella segment tackles the topic of perception. Have you ever encountered a "chameleon" in your life? A person who changes how they act based on who they're surrounded by.
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This week's For the Birds segment starts off with us discussing developments in the Breonna Taylor case. From there, we dive into why having a passport is now a dating requirement; and the new obsession with using live bees as a topping for your favorite dish.
In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss the topic of unwanted surprises. As humans, is it fair to say we have a sense of entitlement when it comes to being privy to the information of those closest to us?
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Today's For the Birds segment kicks off with some historical hotness! We discuss what figures in black history we find attractive. Frenchie also addresses her disgust for a woman who shall not be named with a green dress obsession.
In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss whether or not we would quit our 9-5 in exchange to live a life of luxury with a wealthy partner. Have you got yourself a sponsor?
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We covered so much in this week's episode! Our For the Birds segment kicked off with us showing appreciation for teachers making their lesson plans "zoom friendly", Utah's deranged mask protest, and the beautiful surprise Chris Evans gave us on our timelines this past week.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment we discuss the pressure we place upon ourselves to hit certain milestones in life and how unhealthy it can be in the long-run.
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This week we discuss the "Elmo Verzez Barney" twitter feud, tattooing your partner's name on your body, and much more in our For the Birds segment.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we get into whether or not it is appropriate to propose to your partner directly after they've given birth. We also hit on if there is ever a right time to leave while in an argument with your partner?
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R.I.P Chadwick Boseman
In this episode, we discuss our new "Jamaican" sis Adele, plastic surgery brought to you by Groupon. and the non-stop comparisons between Jhene Aiko and Sade out here in these twitter streets during the For The Birds segment.
Our Under Our Umbrella question for this week is simple. Have you ever fallen for your significant other's friend?
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In our For The Birds segment, we discuss all of the drama that's been flooding our Twitter timelines this past week. Trey Songz has found himself in some boiling hot tea he can't sing his way out of and Jeffree Star claims to have traded in his racist ways for the BLACK man of his dreams.
The Under Our Umbrella segment focuses on the significance of a ring within a marriage. Is it necessary to wear at all times or when you find it most convenient?
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In this episode, we discuss the "for me" trend running ramped through social media and how one couple managed to ruin it for us all. We also take some time to talk about new music and Billy Porter's PowerPoint performance at the Democratic National Convention.
In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss a tweet from a man expressing his disgust of dates constantly being centered around food.
This week we discuss Jordin Sparks serving us some watered down red sangria, a book written by a white man titled How to Date and Marry the RIGHT Black Woman, WAP, and taking care of your mental health during COVID-19.
Our Under Our Umbrella segment focuses on the story of a young man hustling for his money while quarantining in the Hamptons. He is a JOB!
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Happy TBU Thursday! We are back and LIVE! It feels so amazing to be in the studio with one another cooking up the magic y'all all know and love. This week we discuss the launch of FENTY Skin, new music from Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé's Black Is King, and the long-awaited return of vocal architect Brandy with the release of her new album B7. In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we voiced our feelings on partners cropping their significant others out of photos to make them more "suitable" for social media. We had no clue this discussion would open up a can Whoop-A**.
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Happy #TBUthursday!
This week we get into people's irrational obsession with incorporating Hennessy into every possible thing they consume, Nick Cannon, poppin' boochie during what should be considered a special moment, and so much more throughout the show.
Our Under Our Umbrella topic deals with an untraditional take on proposals. Would you rather open up a box to find a ring or a slip of paper saying "I paid off your $70K student loan debt, will you marry me?"
Welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella! Sorry, we missed you last week :( but we are back this week and ready to catch up.
Today we discuss round 2 of LA's COVID-19 shutdown, Jada's Red Table Whisper, "is it a cake?", and more in the For The Birds segment.
We also discuss new music and Ivanka Trump's controversial "Find Something New" ad campaign in the Gust of Wind segment.
In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we want you to answer one question. Have you ever been ghosted, or are you the ghost?
Happy #TBUthursday! This week we discuss Terry "Coons" Crews and his #blacklivesain'tbetter antics, 45th's racist rampage, and becoming a homeowner in your early twenties.
The Under Our Umbrella segment this week is inspired by a certain "situationship" that had taken the media by storm as of late. We ask each other about the transition from marriage to life partnership and how we define that process in our own words.
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It's #TBUthursday! This week we discuss the restaurant Ouzo Bay's discrimination, Teyana Taylor's new album, and much more.
Our Under Our Umbrella segment deals with the word "allow" and the role it plays in interpersonal relationships. What won't your partner "allow" you to do?
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Happy #TBUthursday! This week we take a page out of B. Simone's Scrapbook and have a conversion around how to apologize for something that is your fault, but not really your fault. Trust us... we are trying just as hard as you to make it make sense.
In the Under Our Umbrella segment, we take you to "education station," where we discuss whether we feel obligated to teach those who choose to be ignorant of the world surrounding them.
Happy #TBUthursday! This week come back with a KINKY edition of the Under Our Umbrella segment. This episode is definitely for the grown folks. Don't be shy now ;) get under that umbrella and embrace the RAIN.
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This episode we stray away from our usually scheduled program to take some time to discuss the state of our nation.
Please, join us in conversation and take some time to find out ways you can advocate from wherever you are.
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Happy #TBUthursday! This week we are bringing Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat to the nest in our For The Birds segment, diving into the controversial conversation they ignited within social media this past week. In our, Under Our Umbrella segment, we have one simple question, can you pay our bills? We tackle how we each would best handle dividing up expenses while living with a significant other.
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Happy #TBUthursday! With us all being on lockdown during quarantine, the Karens are making their presence known in these USA streets that they are HERE and NOT HAPPY. Moral of the story, keep your mask on!
Happy #TBUthursday. In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we focus on boundaries within friendships. this conversation sparked from this week's recent episode of Insecure, a show on HBO. We get into a candid conversation on what we would have done in that situation on both ends of the spectrum.
HappyTBUthursday! We are back at you with another episode of The Black Umbrella. This episode we discuss Tyra Banks and her antics on the earlier seasons of ANTM, the role black women play as a therapist in network television, new music, and much more :). In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss how persistence is not always a good thing when it comes to going after someone you want. So turn up your speakers to the MAX and we hope you enjoy this week's episode.
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Happy #TBUthursday and welcome to yet another episode of The Black Umbrella (remote). In this week's episode, we discuss fragile masculinity, finding love while in quarantine, and respectability politics. Grab your umbrella from the nearest closet and prop it while you listen. If we can't go outside and experience the elements the least we could do is pretend.
Happy #TBU Thursday! It's week two of recording at home and you can tell by this episode just how much we miss recording with one another in person. When this quarantine is over we advise everyone to get up, get out, and shake what ya momma (or daddy) GAVE YA! So join us and learn a new word, have a good laugh, and open up your umbrellas indoors for this new episode.
Hey Y'all! Welcome to another #TBUthursday. We are coming to you REMOTE, this quarantine has definitely done a number on us but we ensure that through hell or high water these episodes will continue to be recorded and released on a weekly for all to enjoy. Bare with us during this crazy time and open up your umbrellas for another crazy episode.
Happy #TBUthursday! We are coming to you again with a new episode this week. We discuss how this quarantine has got us all still inside and have an Under Our Umbrella segment steeped in ungratefulness and trust. At the end of the day, we just have one question for y'all. Why is your chicken in the ocean and why is your fish on land?
Happy #TBUthursday! Can you believe we are already on episode 10? In this week's episode, Nika offers some great resources to help alleviate the anxiety surrounding this ongoing pandemic. This week's Under Our Umbrella segment deals with everything from threesomes to HBO's Insecure. So get cozy at home and enjoy practicing social distancing while listening to The Black Umbrella.
Happy #TBUThursday everyone! We were sad to not be with you last week, but this week we are back and better. This episode is all about the COVID-19 pandemic and how we are handling it. We hope everyone is staying safe at home and making it a point to wash their hands frequently. Join us under our umbrella while you're in quarantine and allow us to be an escape from the rest of this crazy world. We love y'all!
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HappyTBUthurday! Welcome to yet another beautiful episode of The Black Umbrella. This week we discuss white women's RAGE over Honey Pot (a vaginal care brand), Megan Thee Trainor Stallion's "shady" record deal, Snoop Dogg sitting down with Jada at the Red Table, and so much more! We focus our attention on women and body image for this weeks Under Our Umbrella.
So come join us for yet another crazy ride and we hope you enjoy the show :). Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Happy #TBUthursday! We hope everyone is enjoying their last week of black history month. We jump into this episode giving our respect to yet another set of influential black people who have sadly passed on too soon. Rest In Peace: Pop Smoke Katherine Johnson Janet DuBois
This week Under Our Umbrella has everything to do with how remaining calm/nonchalant toward your partner does not always come across as an act of maturity. Hear our opinion on this subject and much more under our umbrella this week. We love y'all ALWAYS and thank you for listening.
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Happy #TBUThursday! We are coming back to you all with yet another lovely episode centered around the theme of gender identity, seeing that many folks are so worried about how others identify in this day and age. We also update you on all the latest in pop culture per usual and get into an Under Our Umbrella topic many can relate to. So join us under our umbrella and bring some snacks :).
Happy #TBUThursday! We have fled the camera and are back behind the mics to our regularly scheduled program. This week we switched things up a bit and made this episode a special Under Our Umbrella edition. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we have some exciting questions we discuss regarding Love, Relationships, Sex, and MUCH MORE. So come Under Our Umbrella and let yourself go. No judgment ;)
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Happy #TBUThursday! In this episode we interview our guest Duece Flame (@dueceflame) on his new album 'Headspace', his move from Houston to LA, inspirations and dream performances. Sit back and get to know Duece Flame and his music.
Thank you once again for tuning in to another episode of The Black Umbrella. This week we are celebrating the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and all others involved in the deadly helicopter crash that took place this past Sunday. We dedicate this episode to him and share some of our favorite Kobe moments over the years.
Happy #TBUthursday! Welcome to episode two of the black umbrella. This weeks Under Our Umbrella tackles being the clingy one in relationships, things our past relationships taught us, and money management in relationships.
Happy new year and happy #TBUthursday! Welcome to season two of The Black Umbrella. We are so excited to be back on the mics letting you all in on what has been going with us these past couple of months. In this weeks "Under Our Umbrella" segment we discuss couples finding the "adventure" in their relationship. We touch on swingers, open relationships, hall passes, threesomes, and the affect these things may take on your emotional health.
Be on the look out for interactive and video content in the coming weeks and thank you again for supporting! Frenchie, Nika, & Wes
Welcome to the 40th and final episode of season 1 of The Black Umbrella! Thank you all so much for riding with us through this first season. We have learned so much from producing this season and took some time this episode to reflect on all we have accomplished. We also read some heartfelt messages from faithful listeners about their favorite moments of the show. Thank you so much for listening and we invite you under our umbrella for the final time in the year 2019 :). See you in 2020 ;).
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Rise & Shine! Happy TBU Thursday. We get back to the basics on this week's episode with the usual segments. In today's under our umbrella segment, we discuss competition in the workplace and expressing interest in someone who wants absolutely nothing to do with you. So come under our umbrella and joins us for another great TBU Thursday.
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TRIGGER WARNING Some topics discussed in today's episode may be triggering to those dealing with abuse of any kind.
Happy TBU Thursday! This week we had the pleasure of having our number one fan Paulette Hastings as a guest on the show to discuss the topic of domestic violence and her non-profit organization Anger Me Not. She offers domestic violence and anger management counseling services to women, men, and children of all ages. We dive deep into the statistics of domestic violence and the harsh realities both women and men face living with the abuse. Although this is a heavy topic we made sure to balance it out with some fun and playful questions to give you all a well-rounded sense of just who Paulette is both in and outside of the non-profit realm <3. So join us under our umbrella for another amazing episode.
Contacts: Anger Me Not Counseling Services: 310-596-5056 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For more info on Anger Me Not: Visit: 1dvanger.org E-mail: 1dvanger@gmail.com
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It's TBU Thursday! This episode we dive into all that is forgiveness and what it means to us. We specifically hone into the phrase "forgiveness is for you, not the other person." Is there a proper way to forgive? Are you required to audibly tell the person you've forgiven them? Is there a form of forgiveness that is not for you? We give our opinions on all of this and more during our Under Our Umbrella segment for today. So come on under and let us know your thoughts. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
It's TBU Thursday! This month is breast cancer and domestic violence awareness month so do your part to educate yourself on the stats and research what you can do for both causes. This week we discuss breaking free from the toxic mindset of "tradition", NCAA players in California being compensated for their image and likeness, and more. So join us under our umbrella and participate in the conversation. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
In this weeks episode Frenchie, Nika, and Wes discuss their deal-breakers when it comes to qualities they simply will not tolerate in a partner. No matter how superficial or petty. What are some of your deal breakers? DM @TBUpodcast on Twitter & Instagram with your responses. So grab a glass of your favorite wine and come join us under our umbrella for another #TBUThusday.
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Happy TBU Thursday! This episode we focus on health and wellness and keep you up to date on all things taking place in this crazy world from current news to pop culture. So grab a glass of wine and join us under our umbrella. Follow us:@TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Happy TBU Thursday! This week we bring awareness to suicide and suicide prevention. We present you with facts on suicide rates in America as well as what age groups and demographics it affects the most. We highlight how to best help those dealing with thoughts of suicide and websites you can go to better understand effective ways to step into the situation confidently. To close out the show we have our usual segments along with a pressing issue involving our hair and why we prefer it untouched. So lay back and come under our umbrella to join in the laughter and conversation. CDC suicide statistics: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/index.html For more information on how to get involved visit afsp.org Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
WE ARE GLOWING! It's another TBU Thursday and we are back to our regularly scheduled programming. It is sickle cell awareness month and in this weeks episode, we bring the awareness to our listeners. For more information on SCD, you can visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/index.html . Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
It's TBU Thursday and we are coming at you back to back with another themed episode. Today's episode we discuss JOBS! We talk about our experience entering the workforce, what we wish we would have known prior to entering, the major affects the smallest job can have on your mental health, and more. So clock out of your 9-5 and clock-in to The Black Umbrella :).
Welcome to The Black Umbrella University! In this episode, we discuss everything college. We dive into how we felt during the application process, Why we chose the major and college we did, the adjustments nobody tells you about on an interpersonal and mental level, and the life lessons higher education taught us outside of the classroom.
It's another TBU Thursday so get ready for what is under our umbrella. We are excited for you all to hear our new SHINING MOMENT segment! We figured since we pay it DUST every week we should also have another segment where we talk about something good that happened within our week. We also will discuss LGBTQ history being taught throughout public schools in Illinois, the NFL partnering with Jay-Z to produce the super bowl halftime show, and more. So grab a glass of wine and come under our umbrella.
It's TBU Thursday! Thank you all for consistently listening to us each and every week. This week we discuss why arguing over decor is the new adulting, #BlackBred (trust us, it is exactly what you think it is), The three mass shootings that happened this past week, shark teeth, and MUCH MORE. So grab that glass of wine, sit back, and come under our umbrella :)
Come under our umbrella again for another week of laughs, conversation, and REALNESS. This weeks episode discusses everything from Kim Burrell's overt homophobia to sex demons and energy thieves. Take a listen and see how we get from point A to point B lol. Grab your glass of wine and join us under our umbrella.
Happy TBU Thursday! This week we were given a special GIFT by one of the greatest entertainers of all-time... BEYONCÉ. We discuss everything from Naomi Campbell's OCD plane ritual to the ongoing PWI vs. HBCU debate on twitter. So sit back and joins us under our umbrella for another great episode. Follow us: @tbupodcast (Twitter/Instagram) E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
We are back!!! We know you all missed us and we made sure to BRING IT this episode. So grab your weekly glass of wine you have been missing and join us under our umbrella. Email Us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com Follow Us: @tbupodcast (Twitter & Instagram)
WE ARE BACK! Sorry for the hiatus. We took a much-needed trip to vegas to get our chakras back in order and we are happy to come back at you this week with an interview we did with Fred Smith and Chaz Lamar, the authors of In Case You Forgot. During the interview, we discuss the book and it's parallels to dating in the 21st century. So sit back and grab your favorite glass of wine as we journey into the fictional world of In Case Your Forgot :). Follow the authors: Fred Smith: @Fsmith827- Instagram & Twitter Chaz Lamar: @Chzcruz- Instagram & Twitter Purchase In Case You Forgot at the links below: Bold Strokes Books: https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/in-case-you-forgot-by-frederick-smith-and-chaz-lamar-2991-b Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Case-You-Forgot-Frederick-Smith/dp/1635554934/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LJDYSXXZAAZH&keywords=in+case+you+forgot+frederick+smith&qid=1562887870&s=gateway&sprefix=In+Case+You+For%2Caps%2C1044&sr=8-1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-case-you-forgot-frederick-smith/1131390450?ean=9781635554939
Happy Thursday and welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella. Today we recap the BET Awards, sound off on Trumps latest accuser calling rape "sexy", address the devaluing of products & travel as more people of color being able to attain them, and more :). So grab your favorite glass of wine (preferably cabernet sauvignon) and step under our umbrella.
It's TBU Thursday!!!! On this episode, we discuss Champions, Caillou, Colorism, Cheating, and so much more. So grab your favorite glass of wine and come under our umbrella:). Follow Us: @TBUpodcast E-Mail: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
We are on episode 22 of The Black Umbrella!!!!! Thank you all so much for continuing to listen and interact with the show. This episode we make sure to keep our listeners on alert and the lookout for creepy men lurking within their communities. Frenchie, Nika, & Wes give them advice on what to do if approached by one and tactics on how to protect themselves. We also discuss DJ Khaled and his childish antics and more :). Follow us: @TBUpodcast (Twitter & Instagram) Email us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella! Last week things got crazy in "Tequila & The Bee" and this week the craziness continues. In For The Birds, we discuss a viral video that has been floating around Twitter on a mother expressing her distaste for her newborns' features and how unhealthy her mindset can be in raising her child. During the Gust of Wind segment, we discuss everything from rappers not writing their own raps to why society finds it so important to go into low-income neighborhoods to teach financial literacy courses, and much much more! Follow us: @TBUpodcast E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Buckle up because this episode is one wild ride! Today we had some liquor join us in studio and whenever we tell you there was NO HOLDING BACK. So listen high and listen low because coming under our umbrella is the only way to go. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram, Twitter theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com- E-mail us
It's TBU Thursday! Buckle up because this episode was a WILD RIDE. Join us as we discuss a TBU fav. Megan The Stallion and her recent photoshoot with FADER, Robert F. Smith and his generous act of kindness to Morehouse's class of 2019, and new music that we were blessed with this past week.
Welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella! This week we discuss everything from Kanye's "Sunday Service", to the political mess going on in Alabama regarding these white men thinking they have a right to govern women's bodies. So grab your favorite glass of wine and join us under our umbrella :)
We are serving you Singing In The Black Ass Rain GAGA realness on today’s episode of The Black Umbrella. We are addressing everything that happened this past week from Tiffany Haddish’s fried chicken to Ayesha Curry and how she handles these groupies.
CONGRATULATIONS! We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the one, the only, illustrious TBU A&M University. Come and join us as we recap our favorite pieces of Beyonce’s legendary 2018 Coachella Homecoming performance. On today’s episode, we will encounter some heavy topics such as suicide, terrorist attacks, transphobia, and more. So we want to make sure we give our listeners a TRIGGER WARNING in advance. We love and thank you all for listening :).
Come on under our umbrella and get your weekly dose on the latest news in politics, pop culture, entertainment, and more <3. This week we discuss Marsai Martin being a BOSS, 50 cent and his petty 2 cents, Notre Dame Cathedral, standards of black beauty, and more.
We have had some windy weather here in Los Angeles but we are keeping our umbrella anchored and ready for whatever blows our way. Join us for this weeks episode for an album review, Beyonce, twitter shade, and more :). So grab a glass of wine and let us take you away.
R.I.P to the great Nipsey Hussle. Join us as we pay our respects to father, son, husband, activist, businessman, community organizer, and much more; Nipsey Hussle. It has truly been a tragic week the hip-hop community and LA as a whole but we guarantee to provide protection from all the rain under our umbrella so grab a glass of your favorite wine and step on under <3.
Y'all know the drill! Grab a glass a wine and take a seat on that couch as we talk you through the mess of the week and hit on some thought-provoking topics regarding social norms for men and women.
In a world full of mass confusion and political turmoil we bring some sunshine to your day. We offer our condolences to the people of New Zealand and pray for the residents and families subject to this tragic act of terror <3.- Frenchie, Nika, Wes
Happy Thursday!Welcome to ep. 9 of The Black Umbrella. Join us in conversation as we discuss the mess that has ensued over this past week and offer our opinions on topics we take interest in. We have a new WOTD for you this week and are giving ALL men (and some women) a PSA to WIPE DOWN THEIR COUNTER ;).
Come sit down at our Black Table Talk and let's have a chat about all that has transpired over the course of this stormyyyyyy week.
SOLANGE, CARDI B, BLACK HISTORY, LOVEEEEEE, and more :) Grab a bottle of wine and place your FINE self on the couch as you enjoy this episode of The Black Umbrella! Let our voices be a distraction from the everyday struggles of life. We love and appreciate you all and hope you enjoy this weeks episode.
It’s already the week after valentine’s day and the love that was once in the air has already began to crumble. It’s alright though, use our umbrella to shield you from the bullshit. So sit back on that couch, grab a glass a good ol’ wine, and join in on the conversation.
Happy Valentines Day!!! We are sending love to all listeners and hope this episode can bring you laughs, love, and realness. So grab your wine glasses and sip with us the whole way through.
Join us across the pond for ep. 4 of The Black Umbrella! Join us with a glass wine and a seat at our table as we discuss the craziness that has kicked off the YOUNG, GIFTED, AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Welcome to Ep. 3 of The Black Umbrella!!! We realized we just got on here and started talking without anyone knowing a bit about us as individuals so this episode is partly dedicated on getting to know Frenchie, Nika, and Wes :). So grab a glass of wine, lay back and join the conversation.
Word of The Day: ap·pease- pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
The Black Umbrella is BACK!!! Opening up with a melodic version on Pretty Boy Swagg hosts Frenchie, Nika, and Wes deliver a great show for you this week. Frenchie gets deep in her Pay it DUST, Nika gives us a new word of the day and Wes's Gust of Wind segment opens up a meaningful and deep conversation.
Host Frenchie, Nika, and Wes welcome you to the 1st episode of The Black Umbrella!!! Word of The Day(WOTD): en·sconce - to settle securely or snugly
The government is SHUT DOWN and apparently so is Southern California with all of this rain. Frenchie starts a movement #pocketwarrior. We discuss why R.Kelly is a disgrace, Travis Scott and the not so Superbowl, being approached at the club, and more.