Views From The Chixx is a podcast hosted by Joey, T, and Quana -- three women of color sharing their individual viewpoints on all things music. We also dissect the latest albums, interview fellow music creatives, and introduce you to rising talent. So tune in as we discuss the correlation between life and music with a lil' Grey Poupon, a splash of Evian, and a whole lot of Ted Talk! • www.vftcpodcast.com
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EP 79 | More Chune For Your Headtop
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EP 77 | Me & My Homegirls Are TIRED!
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Hello music lovers!!! On this week's episode, we discuss the recent national and global protests demanding racial justice due to the violent killings of #GeorgeFloyd #AhmaudArbery and #BreonnaTaylor by police. The ladies also discussed the "impact" of the #BlackoutTuesday initiative created by the music industry to protest these incidents. Some str…
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On this week’s episode, the Chixx touch on a few topics related to the current quarantine situation. We discuss taking breaks from the news cycle, visiting bae during the lockdown, and music that uplifts us during this rough time. 😉Av Views From The Chixx
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EP 75 | Views In Review: Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu
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On this week’s episode of Views in Review, the Chixx discuss the Verzuz event featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. If you are not familiar with Verzuz, it is a song by song battle created by Swizz Beatz and Timberland to entertain Instagram users during our current #stayathome quarantine. As the first women to participate in Verzuz, these talented…
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We are currently living in unprecedented times. Physical contact and communal healing are off limits due to social distancing. Despite these circumstances we stand united. This week the chixx (remotely) shared a couple of laughs and some tips to help you get through this time. Take a listen to our latest episode “ Coronavirus and Self Care” on all …
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Join The Conversation! #viewspod• Twitter: bit.ly/2uuZkJK• Facebook: bit.ly/2u0DoFK• Instagram: bit.ly/2v9zCbAWWW.VFTCPOD.COM----------------------------------Intro Music: J.Robb - Owe The WorldAv Views From The Chixx
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EP 70 | Views In Review: Black Music / White Spaces
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EP 67 | Views In Review: A Decade In Music
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EP 66 | True Life: I Have Been Ghosted
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EP 65 | Views In Review: Supporting Black Women In The Music Industry
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EP 64 | The Gospel According To Kanye
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Hello music lovers! On this weeks episode we dive into Kanye’s new found religion and his latest antics. We know... he is the gift that keeps on giving.....In addition we discuss being a independent woman and what that looks like while dating. Plus the Chixx feature a new way to motivate young children through song and how meditation is the new tre…
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EP 63 | Views In Review: Normalizing Struggle Love In Music
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Hey Music lovers! Happy Tuesday!! In today's episode of the podcast we discuss #strugglelove and how the music we listen to helps to normalize this idea, especially for black women. We discuss a few songs that show what we think of as "struggle love" and why the idea of unfair hardship and avoidable struggle in relationships before getting to love …
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Happy Monday, Music Lovers! This week Joey and Quana are running the show .(Get well soon T!) During the "Dose of Dopeness" segment we shout out Meag Taylor ( @meagtalks ) who is doing great things to help lift up and support women in the radio industry, which is a notoriously male dominated industry. Meag wants women to feel comfortable and empowe…
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EP 61 | Views In Review: Netflix's Rhythm & Flow
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Hello music lovers! On this week’s episode we have second installment of “Views in Review”. This series will feature an in depth discussion of a particular piece of media & entertainment that makes a significant impact in our everyday lives. This could be anything from music, television, podcasts, movies, etc. This episode features Netflix new musi…
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On this week's episode, the Chixx pull inspiration from today’s major headlines. Joey introduces us to a new music app that will take your mathematical skills up a notch. So for those of you that struggle to make those dollars add up then this might just be for you! With the recent events of the Botham Jean x Amber Guyger case, Quana brings up the …
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EP 59 | Views In Review: The Birth Of American Music (The 1619 Project)
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Hello music lovers! On this week’s special episode we introduce listeners to a new discussion series called “Views in Review”. This series will feature an in depth discussion of a particular piece of media & entertainment that makes a significant impact in our everyday lives. This could be anything from music, television, podcasts, movies, etc. In …
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EP 58 | Don't Call It A Comeback
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Hello music lovers!!! We took a 6 month hiatus to regroup, refocus and retreat. Now we are back and we are better than ever! On this week’s episode, the ladies update the listeners on their summer escapades. One adventure in particular at The Roots Picnic changed Joey and Quana’s perspective on music festivals forever. Let’s just say...their experi…
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Rapallaneous - Battle Of The Sexes II Feat. Views From The Chixx
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EP 57 | Money, Music & More Tea
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On this week’s episode we’re talking all things music covers! I mean let’s be honest, some of us don’t truly appreciate a song until one of our favorite artists recreates it and makes it their own. Most of the time the new rendition is better than the original. Or in Taylor Swift’s case...it’s best to leave certain songs untouched. So tune in as we…
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EP 55 | Yes, We Love Paramore Too (feat. Lisa + Corey)
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ANOTHER ONE!!☝🏽Hello music lovers! This week we sat down with our hilarious guest co-hosts IG:@missincredible1 and IG:@djcoreymillz_ for another episode filled with laughs 😂 We’ve gotten a few questions from listeners about our fave artists outside of hip hop & R&B. This episode we share our love of “alternative” artists we enjoy 😉 We discuss why b…
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EP 54 | 2019 Grammys Recap (feat. Lisa + Corey)
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Hello music lovers!On this week’s episode we are talking about the 2019 Grammy awards w/ our guest co-host/VFTC contributor B.The Plug! As many of you know, there was only one female winner of a solo award at last years telecast. The organization seemed to have stepped it up in a big way by enlisting Alicia Keys as the host for the night followed b…
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EP 53 | Fyre Festival: A Deeper Look (feat. Felix Vargas)
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On this week’s episode we discuss the recent Hulu and Netflix documentaries examining the scandalous music festival, Fyre Festival. Fyre Fest was supposed to be a luxurious festival on the Bahamian islands providing the perfect backdrop for the ultimate social media experience. The exclusive two-weekend event promised a lavish carribean getaway by …
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EP 52 | Male R&B Groups Of The 90s & 2000s
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Hello music lovers, this week’s episode is inspired by the upcoming Millennium tour featuring B2K. We sat down with guest co-hosts Lisa and Corey who brought on plenty of laughs. As many of you know, the Chixx love R&B music and once we heard that one of our favorite groups from back in the day was going on the tour, we lost it! This moment is exac…
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EP 51 | Shine Like The Son feat. Swoope
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On this week's episode we interviewed GRAMMY-winning rapper, songwriter, and producer Swoope. The Akron, Ohio native talked about being exposed to different genres of music at a young age and how his pastor encouraged him to create music of his own. He gave us a little background info on growing up with Lebron James and how stepping out on faith le…
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EP 50 | Surviving R.Kelly's F*ckery
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On this week's episode, the Chixx talk about the Surviving R. Kelly documentary and reveal their thoughts behind the testimonies and allegations against the famous R&B singer. We discuss how we felt once the infamous video tape was made public as well as the history behind the not-so-secret marriage to Aaliyah almost 25 years ago. This episode gets…
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EP 49 | Blackground Records: JoJo and The Legacy Of Aaliyah (feat. Crystal)
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On this week’s episode the ladies take an in depth look at Blackground Records, the now defunct record label that was founded by Aaliyah’s uncle Barry Hankerson and launched the careers of artists such as Aaliyah, Timberland, Tank and JoJo. Despite their talented roster, the company went in a downward spiral after Aaliyah’s passing and a slew of la…
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EP 48 | What We're Listening To (feat. Crystal)
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Happy New Year everyone!! On this week's episode we briefly discuss the whole R&B King debate and highlight a few projects that we currently have in heavy rotation.Guest Co-Host: Crystal (IG: @missfever)Music Highlighted:Raveena - TemptationLeven Kali - Too High21 Savage - MonsterLeikeli47 - Top DownSteven A. Clark - Lonely RollerWale - Need To Kno…
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Hello music lovers! This week's episode is our 2018 Wrap Up where we highlighted our top music moments of 2018 and WHEW...a lot has happened this year! We discussed rap beefs, talented award winners, and hot music plus all the things we would like to see go away along with year 2018. First on the list, Kanye’s twitter account..smh. 2018 was great n…
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Hi music lovers! It’s our favorite time of the year...The Grammy nominations for 2019 have arrived! We sat down to discuss our picks from top categories (after a few rum punch cocktails ?).There were a lot of disagreements on who should take home the golden prize. Let’s just say the studio got hot and not because it’s cold outside! Tune in and see …
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EP 45 | E-Hos: Don't Count Him Out
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Hey music lovers! On this week’s episode, we interviewed Philly based hip hop artist E-Hos. As a true creative at heart, he juggles many hats such as acting, producing and even playing the viola. However his love for music surpasses them all. He began writing at the fruitful age of 10 and over the years focused on perfecting his craft. While in col…
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EP 44 | Sippin' Tea with B*The Plug
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On this week's episode we are joined by Bri aka B*The Plug as we break down all the tea that has been brewing over the last few weeks. You may be familiar with Bri as she is the editor of Bri's View on our blog, a monthly rundown of the music she currently has in rotation. Now we don't call her the plug for no reason so tune in as we discuss this w…
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EP 43 | This Is Real Life Music w/ Dante Hawkins
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Hey music lovers! Have you been in a R&B funk?? Tired of the same old song and dance you hear on the radio?? If the answer is yes, then we are on the same page. This week we interviewed singer, songwriter, and producer Dante Hawkins from New York who is determined to make you fall in love with R&B all over again! During our conversation we discusse…
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EP 42 | The Chixx Mixx: What We're Listening To
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"We've been gone for a minute now we're back with the jump off!". Hey music lovers! Did you miss us? Well, we already know the answer to that question. One of our goals for this podcast is to introduce you to acts you wouldn't typically hear on your local radio station. So much has dropped these past couple of months so on this week's episode we're…
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EP 41 | Those Red Lips feat HEЯITAGE
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Hello world! This week we interviewed Los Angeles based (by way of Bermuda) soul/pop group HE?ITAGE. During our conversation with the band's front members, Gianluca Gibbons and Hannah Eggen, we learned about the duo’s creative process and the inspiration behind their new found sound. Both members are passionate about their craft and rely on their f…
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On this week's episode we interviewed New York rapper, writer, producer and event curator Mala Jones. Now if you attended our first artist showcase, The EQ Sessions, then you may be familiar with him. The audience was thoroughly entertained by his catchy beats, clever dance moves, and gritty rap skills. His performance definitely left a lot of list…
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EP 39 | The Hip Hop Vegan Movement w/ Chef Ahki
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Grueling schedules, late night studio sessions, cheap eats, and "fine" spirits has led to a lot of health problems for many artists within the music industry. On this week’s episode we discuss the impact of veganism within the hip hop community with plant-based celebrity chef, author, and wellness influencer Chef Ahki. Chef Ahki has cooked for many…
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EP 38 | The Chixx Mixx: What We're Listening To
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On this week’s episode, the ladies discuss some of their favorite artist that they have in rotation. If you are in a R&B funk or need new artist to listen to, then this mix is for you. The chixx featured some up and coming musicians that have a fresh new sound. We also discussed the sub genre to R&B " acoustic soul". Our goal is to introduce listen…
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On this week’s episode, we discuss Nicki Minaj’s new album QUEEN. Unlike previous episodes we decided to spice things up a bit. We prerecorded our projections before them album was released. Just our opinions based on her single releases thus far. You know the songs Chung Li and Barbie Tingz. Sounds familiar?? Then we recorded our final thoughts tw…
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EP 36 | Made In America & The Philly Music Scene w/ James Weldon
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! James Weldon joins us again as we announce.....The EQ Sessions Brooklyn Addition is back with a Part 2!! Our live music event created by The Artistry Collective and hosted by us (Views from the Chixx podcast) will be taking place next month, August 16th at 727 Create Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Live music, artist interviews, ra…
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When was the last time you heard a song and thought "Who produced this?" or "Who created this beat?" Here at VFTC, we are constantly in search of the artists, hit makers, and beat creators behind the music. In this episode we show mad love to the beat creators who deserve a piece of the spotlight. The days of the close knit artist/producer relation…
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In the hip-hop industry beefs are just a part of the game. Some beefs are short lived while others last a lifetime... Today, social media ignites more beefs than ever. Do you remember Trigger fingers vs. Twitter fingers? Lol If the answer is yes, then the first two artist that popped in your head is Drake & Meek Mill. That beef resulted in one of t…
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EP 33 | Florida Bounce Feat. Angel
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On this week's episode we are joined by stylist and magazine editor Angel of Disrupshion Magazine! Born and raised in Tampla FL, we invited Angel on the show to discuss the booming music scene of South Florida and introduce you to some new artist that you need to watch out for from the city.Join The Conversation! #viewspod• Twitter: bit.ly/2uuZkJK•…
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EP 32 | Mental Health vs The Musician w/ Naiylah Warren
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While music is often viewed as a source of therapy, not much gets said about the overwhelming pressure that gets put on musicians by being in the industry. Sure the music they create helps us through difficult times as fans, but what about their well-being? Who is responsible for checking in with them? So in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we …
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EP 31 | Silence Is The Enemy w/ James Weldon
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On this week's episode we interviewed fellow creative James Weldon who is an event curator, producer, and hip hop artist in the Philadelphia area. As you may remember we partnered with him a few months back for his live concert series, The EQ Sessions, which provides a platform for independent artist to showcase their talent. Following the event we…
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