We’re ringing out 1982 in the latest episode of the Jheri Curl Chronicles podcast. Me and Thomas Inskeep decided to deviate slightly from our 5-songs-at-a-time format last episode so as not to end on a bad Richard “Dimples” Fields-related note. In the interest of…symmetry (I guess?) we decided to complete the year we started in Episode 8, and deliver the last 7 number 1 R&B tracks of the year. Before we jump ahead, have you listened to our previous episodes? […]
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Blerd Radio Presents: The Jheri Curl Chronicles (Episode 5)
The Original Slick Rick (sans his Mary Jane Girls) is one of the artists spotlighted in the latest episode of the Jheri Curl Chronicles podcast. It’s a celebration!
Blerd Radio Presents: The Jheri Curl Chronicles Podcast (Episode 3)
Episode 3 of the Jheri Curl Chronicles is up, and we’re going from Jamaica (the island) to Jamaica (NY), with a stop to pick up George Benson.
Blerd Radio Presents: The Jheri Curl Chronicles Podcast (Episode 2)
Miss Ross is just one of the featured artists in the second edition of the Jheri Curl Chronicles podcast.
40 (Or So) Playlists For 40 Years: 1983
“If 1983 wasn’t the year of Michael Jackson, it wasn’t the year of anybody.”
So Much (Good) New Music This Week!
A ton of great new music out in the past few days includes songs from Zo!, Justin Timberlake, De La Soul and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Blerd Radio Presents: The Jheri Curl Chronicles Podcast, Episode 1
Mike Joseph and Thomas Inskeep discuss #1 R&B hits from Michael Jackson, Shalamar and The Brothers Johnson in the first Jheri Curl Chronicles podcast.
Hot Take Alert: Janet Jackson Glows In New Clip For “Dammn Baby”
Amid swelling rumors of pregnancy, Janet Jackson releases new visuals for the song “Dammn Baby”.
Hot Take Alert: Alicia Keys Ends Her Silence With “In Common”
Pop/R&B superstar Alicia Keys returns with her first new music in over 3 years, “In Common”.
Blerd’s Notes: A Guide To The Music Of Prince (Part 1)
Six years ago, I decided to take a deep dive into Prince’s discography. Here are the original articles.