The R&B Connoisseur Apr 05, 2019
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TRC: Silk Sonic “An Evening with Silk Sonic” ReviewAn in depth review of the highly anticipated album from Silk Sonic “An Evening with Silk Sonic.” I know it took me long enough to get around to reviewing this album, but I assure you it is worth the wait. This episode of the pod was all business, no nonsense....... well I don’t wanna lie. Y’all might get some of my best vocals on this one 😂🤣. This is the longest podcast I’ve done in a while, but it was worth it. I enjoyed every minute recording and I hope you all enjoy listening. Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Dec 05, 202149:15TRC: Snoh Aalegra “Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies” ReviewAn in depth review of Snoh Aalegra’s new album “Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies.” Snoh came out of nowhere, well at least to me she did, but years in the game, a name change and motivation finally got her on the radar in 2019 and her buzz continued to grow in 2020 as we all had time to listen to new music when we were cooped up in our houses. Cans she keep the buzz going for her third album? Let’s see! I also talked about my wife’s driving test, the Olympics and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Aug 09, 202134:43TRC: H.E.R. “Back of my Mind” ReviewAN ACTUAL ALBUM?!?!? SAY WORD?!?An in depth review of the ”first album” from H.E.R., “Back of my Mind.” Yes we all know that this young lady has been around the game for a while, but she has just been teasing us with small projects here and there. This time around we get a full length album that she can build a story around and get a good rhythm to tell that story. Was it worth the wait? Listen to the podcast and see! I also talked about my wife’s driving, cat envy and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jul 25, 202133:60TRC: Raheem Devaughn “Lovesick” ReviewTHE LOVE KING IS BACK!!!!! An in depth review of the new Raheem Devaughn album “Lovesick.” Y’all already know how I feel about his music so I won’t wast your time but I can tell you one thing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. I also talked about Softball, a new pet and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jul 12, 202127:48TRC: Strictly Nonsense (The Welcome Back Pod)After what I just realized was close to four months away from the podcast, I return and let you all know what I’ve been up to and what the plan is for the future! Enjoy!! I talked about all the random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about life. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jun 12, 202147:23TRC: Strictly Nonsense (The Heavy Heart Pod)Had plans to review an album this week but life happens and it really had me thinking this week. Listen to my story and the shocking conclusion I came to. Enjoy!! I talked about all the random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about life. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Feb 21, 202122:02TRC: Maxwell “BLACKsummersnight” ReviewREQUEST GRANTED!!! An in depth review of Maxwell’s 4th studio album that we waited 8 years for “BLACKsummersnight.” Maxwell made us wait on this one and it was worth it. Although it was only 9 track.........barely, it delivered. Since then he has been hit or miss but for now let’s celebrate his last platinum release. I also talked about Super Bowl media, fantasy basketball, my last college class, and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Feb 06, 202137:46TRC: Strictly Nonsense (The Weekend Rescheduled Pod)Had plans to review an album this week but life happens and it completely threw me off this week. Listen to my story of a busy random weekend. Enjoy!! I talked about all the random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about life. ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Feb 01, 202123:07TRC: Mayer Hawthorne “Rare Changes” ReviewOne of my favorite artists is back with another BANGER!!!! An in depth review of the new Mayer Hawthorne album “Rare Changes.” For 12 years I been riding tough for this guy and he has never disappointed. Ain’t no reason for him to start doing it now..........and he didn’t. His 70s/80s vibes are something to behold so stream, buy, listen and all that good stuff! I also talked about the NBA COVID situation, the NFL Playoffs, college classes and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jan 10, 202133:57TRC: Strictly Nonsense (The Year in Review Pod)Damn it was a tough year but a lot of things happened so why not do a Year in Review podcast!!! I talked about the albums I reviewed, movies I saw, what happened in the world of sports and everything that happened in the world period. Enjoy!! I talked about all the random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jan 02, 202135:06TRC: Love Renaissance-“Home for the Holidays”/Various Artists- “Still Home For the Holidays” ReviewsKeep the Eggnog flowing and curl up in your warmest blanket as you listen to this week’s holiday pod. I reviewed two holiday compilation albums that were released this year, one from The Love Renaissance and the other featuring Various Artists. Both projects contain songs that will definitely become favorites for the future. Enjoy!! I also talked about Car trouble, Asian Grocery Stores and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Dec 19, 202039:54TRC: 🎅🏾🤶🏿My Top 20 Favorite Christmas Songs⛄️🎄‘Tis the season for snuggling up with the family and a glass of the Notorious NOG while listening to Christmas Music.....but before you do all that check out MY TOP 20 FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS!!! Enjoy!! I also talked about Christmas shopping, Fantasy Sports and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Dec 13, 202044:05TRC: Raheem DeVaughn “What A Time To Be In Love” ReviewTHE LOVE KING HAS RETURNED!!!!! An in depth review of the new Raheem DeVaughn album “What A Time To Be In Love.” I AIN’T SAYING NOTHING ELSE!! LISTEN TO THE ALBUM!! ITS 🔥🔥🔥🔥I also talked about NFL COVID, the NBA Trades and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Dec 07, 202047:32TRC: Strictly Nonsense (The On the Job Pod)Come with me on a journey!!! I knew I had to work Friday night and I had duty on Saturday so I decided to take to podcast to work with me and just chop it up as I cleaned toilets and emptied trash LOL. I talked about the job, thanks giving and other random stuff. Listen to me talk about my nonsense so you can get away from yours. INDULGE, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE! As always, requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Nov 28, 202001:02:02TRC: Omarion “Kinection” ReviewAn in depth review of the new Omarion album “Kinection.” We all know what this guy can do, it was just a matter of seeing if he could STILL do it. The voice is still there, the runs can still go and if you get a chance to check out the music videos, the moves are still on deck. The question is how good is he still? Listen to the podcast and the album then make your judgement!!! I also talked about Chief Season, the NBA Offseason and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Nov 22, 202035:11TRC: Queen Naija “Misunderstood” ReviewAn in depth review of the new Queen Naija album “Misunderstood.” Once again we have an EPs on EPs alum who has finally released a full length album for the masses. Her voice gets her by due to its soft tones in the mold of Jhene Aiko but leaves much to be desired. I knew that going in. Let’s see what the production and features hit for and if the mesh well with he voice. I also talked about my daughter’s taste in music, a card come up, and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Nov 14, 202041:05TRC: Xavier Omar “if You Feel” ReviewAn in depth review of the new Xavier Omar album “if You Feel.” After multiple weeks of reviewing 20+ track albums we finally have a normal one to review. When I say normal I mean by # of tracks not by talent because Xavier is extraordinary!!! Flexing crazy vocals, decent bars, spectacular production and perfect features, I was able to see exactly what Xavier has to offer the game. I also talked about the election, NBA Restart, and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Nov 07, 202033:27TRC: Ty Dolla $ign “Featuring Ty Dolla $ign” ReviewAn in depth review of the new Ty Dolla $ign album “Featuring Ty Dolla Sign.” 25 tracks/60 Minutes!!! Mr. Dolla $ign fit a lot of music into a little time and I’m not mad at it. Additionally, he brought out the big guns!! There are around 20 features on this album and a majority of them contributed well to the project. Ty provided quality BARS, vocals and production delivering on another solid solo project! I also talked about selling sports cards, voting, and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Oct 31, 202037:25TRC: Episode 💯Well the day is finally here!!!!!! EPISODE 100 is upon us!!!! Never dreamed that I would make it to this point, but two years and some change after episode one here we are. I went down memory lane talking past podcasts and playlists and of course a healthy dose of nonsense. It’s been a hell of a ride and we gon ridenit TIL the wheels fall off!!! ENJOY! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Oct 24, 202053:18TRC: Trey Songz “Back Home” ReviewAn in depth review of the new Trey Songz album “Back Home.” Like many I knew this album was on the way but I was not expecting it to get here so quickly after the first Single was released, but in times like these there is no complaining from me. Trey is one of my favorite artists and with him being from VA like myself, that just increases my fandom. At first I thought that 22 tracks (Really only 20) was a bit much, but each track proved to be exactly what I needed in the moment. Excuse me while I’m on my fanboy shit and heap praise upon Trigga Trey LOL. I also talked about card collecting, the GOAT Debate, and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Oct 17, 202045:56TRC: Bryson Tiller “Anniversary” ReviewAn in depth review of the new Bryson Tiller album “Anniversary.” I’ve been waiting on something from Mr. Tiller for quite some time. He is a quality artist with two solid albums before this one that I never really listened to. Most of my thoughts about him as an artist are based on his features with Rihanna/ DJ Khaled and H.E.R. Regardless he has talent and finally released an album so I could give him a thorough review. I also talked about fantasy football, catchy songs, what the hell happened to last weeks podcast and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Oct 11, 202059:10TRC: Alicia Keys “Alicia” ReviewAn in depth review of the new Alicia Keys album “Alicia.” Alicia Keyes has got talent coming out of her ears. Quality singer, great piano player and pretty good song writer. Her first 3-5 albums were great and had a good mix of love, Party, and impactful music. Over the past two albums she’s went in a different direction. It seems like she is trying to give people therapy through music trying to get people to live their lives the right way and live their truth. I feel like she has slowly gone away from what worked for her so well earlier in her career. With that being said I’ve been out on Alicia for some time, but I wanted to see if she would bounce back and give the people what they want. I also talked about my virtual/hybrid classes, selling things on line, my medical scare and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Sep 26, 202056:53TRC: Strictly Nonsense (The “What A Week” Pod)It was an exhausting week that was filled with incompetent coworkers, people still not wearing masks, the new part time job and much more. Listen to my hilarious problems to escape from yours. INDULGE, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE! As always, requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Aug 01, 202048:38TRC: Jhene Aiko “Chilombo (Deluxe)” ReviewAn in depth review of Jhene Aiko’s deluxe version of her most recent album “Chilombo.” Ms. Aiko continues to stay consistent and provide us with three types of music: Relaxing Music, Party Music and Stroke Songs. The deluxe songs were quality and provided some bangers that I was very pleased to receive. The initial album was already strong but sometimes you don’t want to hold songs until your next album you just want to get those shots off. To accompany her smooth vocals and surprising bars were artists like H.E.R., Big Sean (of course), John Legend, Kehlani, Ty Dollar Sign and more. I hope you haven’t been sleeping on Jhene because if you were, wake up. Her talent isn’t going to blow your doors off but those windows will break LOL. I also talked about drive thrus, Office fights, Qualifications and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jul 25, 202043:08TRC: Avant “Can We Fall In Love” ReviewAn in depth review of Avant’s new album “Can We Fall In Love.” 20 years in the game and nine albums in, Avant is still as consistent as he ever was. An artist whose music sounds good on any day and sounds current in any year over the past 20, he hasn’t lost a step. He took this album into his own hands only having features from Robert Glasper to provide a quality instrumental for my favorite song on the album. Take your time with this one because you will realize that Avant is one of the best to do it!! I also talked about My Business Plan, barbecue, Part Time Jobs and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jul 18, 202040:06TRC: Teyana Taylor “The Album” ReviewAn in depth review of Teyana Taylor’s new album “The Album.” Two years since her last release, KTSE, Teyana Taylor is back and better than ever with a 23 song effort that shows that she was really putting in work during her hiatus. Her voice is still as cold as ever and the roster of features on this album is filled with stars. Additionally, we were blessed with some quality samples that brought a smile to my face!!! I gave this album the Over 20 treatment and just reviewed my 10 favorite tracks on the album. I also talked about Panda Express, work, King of the Hill and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jul 04, 202040:29TRC: Eric Bellinger “Hors D’oeuvres” ReviewSEASON THREE PREMIERE!!!! An in depth review of Eric Bellinger’s new album “Hors D’oeuvres.” Its been over a year since I reviewed EB’s “The Rebirth 2” which was a 32-song compilation of everything he had to offer. It was quality music with great features. There were various albums and Collaborations since then, but now we are back. The new project is a 9-song album that has a little bit of a twist to it but honestly this is genius and you will see why once you hear the album and the podcast, of course. I also talked about my new fitness plan, my review of WingStop, Queen of the South and other random stuff (business as usual). Just opinions from my side about the albums (lyrics, concept, jokes, etc). ENJOY!!! Requests are always welcome. Follow me on twitter @alop3cia_brown. Email Blk.lex9311@gmail.com. Jun 20, 202050:13
