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The Ave Podcast – 20th Anny of Outkast “Speakerboxx/The Love Below” #20Years

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 247: 20th Anny of Outkast “Speakerboxx/The Love Below” #20Years

Today on a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we celebrate one of the crown masterpiece albums of the 21st Century. During the fourth quarter of 2003, Oukast released their 5th album, Speakerboxx/The Love Below, which was not only their most popular & best selling album, but it went on to win multiple Grammys, including the most coveted Album of The Year. I’m joined by friends of the podcast DJ Chris Nice & DJ Keo as we break down our initial impressions of Outkast; the importance of the releasing The Way You Move & Hey Ya! as the lead singles for the project; the enigma that is Andre 3000; if we as fans truly allow artists to veer from their well known path; plus we break down the lost opportunities that Outkast are giving up by not touring; and so much more than this. Way more actually. Please enjoy…

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 247

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The Ave Podcast – SnowCappin “Ballad Of The Bear” #Snowfall

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 225: SnowCappin “Ballad of The Bear” #Snowfall

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Today on “SnowCappin: The Snowfall Epilogues”, a special edition of The Ave Podcast, we discuss Episode Seven of the critically acclaimed TV Show. Each week we will be breaking down every new episode until the series finale. We discuss the building leadup to the “D-Day meet” of Episode 8 (between all parties involved); plus our predictions for Episode 9; what does Franklin do with his new position (you’ll get it once you watch); break down Parissa’s character; and more (you know how hard it is to not spoil this show in the description? I’m like a technician here!).

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 225

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The Ave Podcast – The Special K Interview

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 224: The Special K Interview

Today on a special edition of The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Special K from the famed Awesome Two duo. We discuss Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary; his journey into radio & media overall; & how he connected with Teddy Ted (The Ooh Child) to create Awesome Two. Plus we discuss the state of Hip Hop today; he shares some legendary stories on helping to manage some of the great rappers during the Golden Era; the Latin Quarter era; and way more than this. Please enjoy….

*Music: KRS-One “Outta Here”

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 224

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The Ave Podcast – 20th Anniversary of Stillmatic

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 181: 20th Anniversary of Stillmatic

On the latest edition of The Ave Podcast, we break down one of the greatest albums of the 21st Century (for the culture). On Dec. 18, 2001, in the midst of the middle of one of the biggest Hip Hop beefs ever, you know when they say, the Rose that grew from the concrete? Well, through the back & forth beef with Jay-Z, as well as beefing with Rocafella Records (Jay-Z’s record label), and the critics turning on him, Nas ended up creating the acclaimed Stillmatic, his 4th studio album. The album re-solidified Nas’ name as one of the true Kings of the genre, going on to sell over two million records based off the success. Among other accolades, it also achieved one of the highest honours bestowed on an Hip Hop artist’s work: It achieved the mythical 5 Mics status in The Source Magazine. I’m joined by Justis from Beats By Bruises, DJ/Producer DJ Keo, and SSA Family Member Shawn Adonis, as we discuss how important this album was for Nas’ career; Takeover vs. Ether and what it meant for Hip Hop; share our Top 3 songs from the album; and much more.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 181

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The Ave Podcast – Fugees’ The Score @ 25

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 146: Fugees’ The Score @ 25

Today on The Ave Podcast, we’re calling on the spirits of Flashback Friday as we discuss one of the great albums in music history. Twenty-Five years tomorrow, The Fugees (comprised of Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras) released their second album on Ruffhouse/Columbia Records “The Score”. The album was released during the height of one of the most tumultuous periods in Hip Hop yesterday, but The Score went on to not only outsell every album in it’s genre, the impact was felt way beyond North America. With the group’s stunning mastery of their own style (which was Hip Hop-R&B-Caribbean influenced at minimum), the album went on to sell over 6 million copies in the USA alone, and over 20 million worldwide. However, the group members went their separate ways (almost chaotically) & never made another follow up album to their legendary masterpiece. I’m joined by DJ Chris Nice & DJ Keo as we discuss the legendary album; inquire if Lauryn was actually the greatest talent in the last 30 years; the Fugees downfall & if successful groups are designed to last; the power of Ego; plus we share our Top 3 songs; the importance of “Killing Me Softly” for the group, and how it forever changed their careers, and so much more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 146

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The Ave Podcast – Common’s Like Water For Chocolate #20Years

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 107: Common’s Like Water For Chocolate #20Years

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ Chris Nice & DJ Keo as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Common’s Like Water For Chocolate. We share our Top 3 songs from the album, discuss its impact on Hip Hop during the early 2000s; The importance of “The Light” & how that song catapulted Common to another level, J Dilla’s brilliance, plus we break down music’s capacity to provide as a healthy distraction through this pandemic.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 107

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The Ave Podcast – Mary J Blige’s My Life @ 25

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 96: Mary J Blige’s My Life @ 25

Today on The Ave Podcast, we invoke the spirit of #FlashbackFriday as we revisit one of the great albums of the Golden Era. Twenty-Five years today, Uptown Records released Mary J. Blige’s sophomore album “My Life”, which solidified her as the Queen of R&B for her generation. I invite Executive Producer & Founder of Soul Sessions Andrae Ennis as we share our Top 4 songs from this album, reminisce on the music scene of the mid-90s and Mary’s impact on the culture, My Life v What’s The 411?, and a lot more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee / Episode 96

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#TheStoop: Black On Both Sides #20Years

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#TheStoop: Black On Both Sides #20Years

Today on #TheStoop: A Mini-Podcast series, we take you back to the musical Golden Era of 90’s music, and celebrate one of the Greatest albums of the decade. Twenty years ago tomorrow (October 12, 1999), Mos Def (now Yaasin Bey) launched his debut album, Black On Both Sides. Fresh off the success of the Black Starr collaboration album with Talib Kweli one year earlier, Mos dropped a critically acclaimed and underrated masterpiece, where he discussed his socially conscious views for the masses. This album achieved Gold status in the process. I invite actor Dennis Barham and producer Justis from Beats By Bruises as we break down our Top 4 songs off the album, his career, & a lot more.

#TheStoop: A Mini(Podcast)-Series // 20 Years of Black on Both Sides

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#TheStoop: 30 Years of Doin’ The Right Thing…

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#TheStoop: 30 Years of Doin’ The Right Thing…

Today on the Season 3 premiere of #TheStoop: A Mini-Podcast Summer Series, in the spirit of Flashback Friday, we take you back to one of the greatest movies ever made. Thirty years ago last week, Spike Lee launched his 3rd cinematic movie “Do The Right Thing”, a movie that perfectly captured the racial tensions of one hot summer day in Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy to be exact). I invite DJ/Producer DJ Keo, ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcast producer Andrew Mambo, and SSA Family Member Kevin W as we discuss how this movie affected our generation, how it relates to the culture the last 5 years, how this movie & Public Enemy’s “Fight The Power” elevated each other, if Radio Raheem is actually underrated, plus a lot more.

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#TheStoop: A Mini(Podcast)-Series // 30 Years of Doin’ The Right Thing

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The Ave Podcast – 25th Anniversary of Above The Rim

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 69: 25th Anniversary of Above The Rim

In the spirit of #FlashbackFriday, we take it all the way back to March 1994* where we celebrate and pay tribute, to one of the more impactful movies in pop-black culture. Twenty five years ago, New Line Cinemas & director Jeff Pollack released Above The Rim, a movie about a New York City HS Basketball star and his relationship with two people: one is a drug dealer, and the other one is a former basketball star fighting his own personal demons. Both of these men impact his life at a critical period in his life on his pursuit of playing NCAA basketball.

So today on The Ave Podcast, I invite Dennis Barham (Actor) & 1st time guest Peter-John Kerr (Director/Producer; Founder of Swooplay), as we have a conversation 25 years later about Above The Rim. We discuss the influence this movie had on basketball players from our generation, Tupac’s impact and his untapped potential as an actor, question the existence of Tommy Shepherd, review the legendary soundtrack, and much more.

* Technically, this movie debuted on March 23, 1994. However, the decision was made to air this podcast a week later so that it didn’t get lost during the 1st weekend of March Madness. You’re welcome basketball fans….

** WARNING: This podcast contains explicit language. **

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 69

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