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We sit down with the intellectual Sara Lopes to talk about her brand Distant Relatives, the black experience, the African Diaspora and more.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

A Valentine's Day Special: On this episode, Sev and Banz sat down with Christian artist Roderick Jones and his wife Shanice Jones. The Jones couple talk all about how they met, the troubles they went through and how God brought them together. They also get into Roderick's new EP 'Unashamed' and how he went from secular music to Christian music. This love story is one for the books.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

On this episode we are joined by Sex Confidence Coach Coco a.k.a "The Conversational Freak." Coco sits down with us to talk all about her sexual trauma, how freaky she is and how she turned all that into a business to help other people have healthy sexual experiences. You can check out her page on Instagram and find out how to sign for a membership to access her sex classes, information, and advice.  https://www.instagram.com/theconversationalfreak/ https://www.instagram.com/officialwetspot/ Check out her website https://linktr.ee/convoswithcoco --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

Is it too late to say "happy new year?" Either way we are back and we had so much to talk about. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

In this podcast we talk about the top R&B projects and songs of 2021 We also talk about "What is R&B?"  This episode features guest appearances by: Zuzu from What Do  I Know Blog https://linktr.ee/mr_zuzu Ashlee Reyes from AP News https://www.instagram.com/ashleereyes/ Sound from C Ambition https://linktr.ee/itsavibe --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

We got together with some creatives and hip-hop to talk about music in 2021 to wrap up the year.  Thank you to Zuzu from What Do I know, Ashlee Reyes from AP News, and Sound from C Ambition  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

Cristina Sev and Ruben start the pod by remembering Ruben's grandma and talking about the Christmas spirit. Then they go on to the culture shock - The omicron variant; Hocus Pocus 2 in the hood; Rick Ross with possibly his worst album; the evolution of 21 savage and 85 South Show, some of 2021's pop culture moments and more. Then they end it off with talking about the Spark Up moments of 2021.  Thank you to all our supporters from day and the new ones. We will see you all in January. For now catch up on some old episodes.  Happy Holidays. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

We're just speaking from our hearts. Happy Holidays. Rest in peace Hammer Hendrix. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

This week on Mic Check: We start by celebrating Nicki Minaj on her birthday and then talk about Drake withdrawing from the Grammys and share our theories on how/why Drake did it; Cardi B working for playboy; Roddy Rich's "The Box" goes diamond; Bizzy Bone and his Bizzy lips; Akademiks & more.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

 Let's be friends forealz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

We did a while lotta lusting but all in the name of Hip-Hop. On this episode we talking Adele & French Montana new music review; Birdman saying NBA YoungBoy is one of the best rappers due to YouTube numbers; Soul Train Awards 2021 Recap; and more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

Baby its cold outside  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

There is power in telling stories and helping others tell theirs. Our guest Ashlee Reyes knows that best. As a journalist, she understands the importance of telling someone's story and how it effects those who come in contact with it. Learn all about Ashlee's passions and family support that keeps her going on the path of success.  Thank you Ashlee Reyes for coming through. We loved having you. Shout-out to our sister Regina for sitting in for Ruben;  Happy Thanksgiving family!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

On this episode we talk about the devastating news of Young Dolph's life being lost (0:00) Updates on the Astroworld Fest (5:25) Next 2 Verzuz was announced and we discuss 36Mafie vs. Bone Thugs N Harmony and Stephanie Mills vs. Chaka Khan (14:07) Halle Berry and Cardi B are executive producing a first ever all-female Hip-Hop soundtrack for "Bruised" directed by Halled Berry and coming out on Netflix ( 17:54) Lil Wayne is dropping another mixtape on streaming platforms then we discuss Lil Wayne's run and who can compare (20:23) Who delivered great projects from jail, new music & more.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

Just listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

On this episode of Mic Check:  Hip-Hop gets nationwide respect when congress proclaims November as "Hip-Hop History Month"; We break down the tragedy at Astroworld; Ye on Drink Champs spilling all the tea on his "friends"; Summer Walker project, new singles & more --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

Cristina Sev opens up the episode by talking about how much she loves SZA and her interaction Scottie Beam. (0:51) Banz comes in with a new stlye and Cristina Sev is shook. (3:04) Banz talks about being bald AGAIN and getting fake hair (3:50)*SPOILER ALERT* This week on the culture shock we talk about Lawrence in Episode 3 of Insecure (7:34) Rumors about Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian dating and getting caught outside together and how Kanye West would feel about it (13:38) Shouting-out DJ Kris Fame from Rhode Island and the science behind being a DJ (20:35) A video of Young M.A getting hot with Halle Berry went viral (24:52) Banz brings up eating dirt and Cristina Sev tells a story about something real nasty (27:59) Then we get into memories of our first crush (31:20) & More  Pass Me The Aux (42:58) Banz's Pick of The Week  Headie One - Cry  Cristina's Pick of The Week  SZA - Garden  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

Hip-Hop is getting the recognition it needed with Missy Elliott getting a star in Hollywood, & Jay -Z & LL Cool J getting inducted into the hall of fame. Things get interesting with Jay-Z opening an official Instagram account. With all the good things happening for Hip-Hop, we always get some f*** s*** DJ Akademiks continues bringing toxicity to the culture with on-going petty beef with Freddie Gibbs. As we stay in the dark clouds, we talk about DMX & Juice Wrld getting highlighted in a new docuseries coming soon. We then go on to talk about a video of Cardi B going live on Instagram to say that rappers are on drugs and are sad. We review some new songs and projects like Big Sean's new EP fully produced by Hit-Boy & French Montana's new single & MORE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support

It's November and Banz and Cristina Sev start the podcast out by talking about how fast the year has gone by and how busy they've been. Cristina Sev is now 30 and shares some wisdom about where she is in life (6:58) Banz brings up a hypothetical scenario where your significant other holds on to love letters from an ex (18:55) This week for the culture shock they talk about actor Kal Penn surprising everyone by revealing that he is gay and in an 11 year-old relationship with his fiancé (33:11) Lil Boosie continues to be homophobic and evil (38:57) The tragic accident where Alec Baldwin kills cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injures director Joel Souza (46:28) and Cristina makes claim that Hollywood should never use prop guns again. A chicken heist at a Popeyes in D.C leads to the conversation of cleanliness in restaurants and pests. (56:28) Will Smith reveals thoughts of suicide in new docuseries coming soon; the Smiths are living and sharing their truths with the world (1:08:59) & MORE  Pass Me Th

DISCLAIMER: THIS AUDIO IS NOT HIGH QUALITY;  We celebrated our 5th anniversary at The Black Mecca of restaurants Troop in Providence, RI  We answered questions from our supporters in front of a live audience.  Thank you to everyone who came and everyone who continues to support us.  P.S Our Friend Eliana has the best adlibs   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sparkupod/support