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James Baldwin, Phyllis Hyman, Sylvester, Larry Levan, Cissy Houston, her daughter Whitney, Luther Vandross, Labelle -- you likely know most of these names, but you might not be familiar with singer Marc Sadane or Sir Dane, as he is also known. Throughout his extraordinary life & career, he's crossed paths with all these folks and has the stories to tell. I am so honored to be able to share my conversation with him. This is history, y'all.  Mr. Sadane also features in my recent HITS article: "How Black Gay Men Changed Pop Music" Part I Part II Mr. Sadane's Facebook Page Links to a few songs we discuss: Marc Sadane - "One Minute From Love" Marc Sadane - "One Way Love Affair"  Marc Sadane - "Never Gonna Stop This Heart Of Mine" Stephanie Mills - "Don't Stop Doin' What 'Cha Do" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I talk with musician/writer Tim Dillinger about his essay "Remembrance: Teena Marie." (https://soulmusic.com/perspectives-teena-marie-remembrance/). Here's a playlist of the songs we discuss during our discussion: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18teHvU0MdgEjlCojTCQrk?si=3eb3b26a4ff04fb5. Other links: Tim's article "New Time Religion: The Holy Ghost Falls Down in the Club, Reclaiming Tramaine Hawkins’ Mainstreamed Gospel:" https://godsmusicismylife.substack.com/p/new-time-religion-the-holy-ghost?s=r Craig's Pop Life Playhouse: https://www.craigspoplifeplayhouse.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this Black Music Month special episode, I reflect upon my review of Aretha Franklin's 1998 album A Rose Is Still A Rose. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Craig talks about his favorite Christmas music. Includes a 2001 interview with Beyoncé about Destiny's Child's 8 Days of Christmas.

My review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful Ones

Check out this interview I did with Lauryn Hill in 1998 during the heyday of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. 

My review of On Time: A Princely Life in Funk by Morris Day, lead singer of The Time. I also discuss how nostalgic reissues are killing new music. 

My thoughts on Depression Awareness Month, The 4th Anniversary of Janet Jackson's Unbreakable, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Saeed Jones' memoir How We Fight For Our Lives, & a hot black, gay rap song  by DeShawn Duron Correction: I meant the first episode of Drag Race, not the first season

My Guide To Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation Remixes

Craig discusses the new Hustlers movie (NO SPOILERS), Rick Ross' memoir HURRICANES, and Janet Jackson's decision not to release any new music for the foreseeable future. 

Delayed by punk-ass Dorian, here's my look back at Mary J. Blige's MARY album (with interview clips)

 MTV VMA After Show; On Missy Elliott, Normani, Shawn Mendes, & More