Send us a text Disco-Hicks and special guest Marc “Big Sexy” Wiggins trade top 10 bands, fight for their favorites, and tell the stories that made them stick—from Sly’s blueprint and Queen’s command to the Eagles’ perfection and Prince’s live sorcery. Along the way they unpack Blondie’s hip‑hop bridge, Steve Perry’s vocal bar, and why Earth, Wind & Fire never age. • shoutouts to listeners in Frankfurt and beyond • the upcoming Michael Jackson film, legal edits, and legacy • are The Doors...
Send us a text A Kangol, a boombox, and a pen that refused to dull—LL Cool J’s story is a roadmap for how to last in hip-hop without losing yourself. Sean and special guest Shaun Whittaker dive into the early spark from Krush Groove and Radio, the game-changing pivot of Bigger and Deffer, and why I Need Love quietly rewired how rap could talk to the heart. Then we pull the thread through a crucial comeback with Mama Said Knock You Out, examining how swagger, pacing, and production choices kep...
Send us a text Happy New Year! The MuzicBook Podcast is back! My Hiatus is over and I'm back with an excellent episode. The album Thriller is being celebrated for it's 40th anniversary with a documentary by music and culture critic Nelson George. I have friend of the show John McArn joining me to review this film. It's great to be back and we enjoyed recording this episode and I hope that you equally enjoy listening to it!
Send us a text Prince transformed the 1980s music landscape with Purple Rain, creating a cultural phenomenon that catapulted him from musical innovator to global superstar. The album and film dominated the Billboard charts while introducing audiences to the electric performances of Morris Day and The Time. • Purple Rain sold over 23 million copies worldwide • The album spent 24 consecutive weeks at number one on Billboard • "When Doves Cry" stayed at number one for five weeks during summer 1...
Send us a text Mark Wiggins joins us for part two of our Prince series, celebrating the legendary artist's golden era from 1982-1984 and the incredible protégés who expanded his musical universe. • Remembering Pepe Willie, the godfather of the Minneapolis Sound, who recently passed away • The launch of MTV in 1981 and how Walter Yentikoff forced them to play Black artists • Prince's girl group Vanity 6 and their provocative debut album featuring hits like "Nasty Girl" • The Time's "What Time...
Send us a text The MuzicBook Podcast is back! I'm starting a new album review series on Prince. In this episode, I enlisted the knowledge of music historian and Prince expert Marc “Big Sexy” Wiggins of the Podcast On Prince and The Michael Dean Show. We discussed the beginning of Prince’s career and reviewed his music from 1978-1981.
Send us a text On this episode we have Everett "Professor Ev" Whitfield and we reflect on the life and career of Quincy Jones. Q became the first Black executive at a major record label in the 1960's. It's difficult not to listen to music that's not influenced by Quincy Jones on a day to day basis. We discuss the many artists that he worked with including, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and much more! Sit back and listen as we honor probably the best...
Send us a text One this episode my guest Ant Pooh and I list our top ten favorite Buddy Cop movies. This was a fun episode to record and I hope that you enjoy listening to it. Rest in peace John Ashton who passed away September 26, 2024 who plays Detective Sergeant John Taggert. What are your favorite Buddy Cop movies? Please like, comment, share and subscribe. Enjoy the show!
Send us a text The MuzicBook Podcast is BACK!!! With the success of the Secular vs. Gospel episode, John McArn and myself decided to embark on a spiritual podcast that's focused on God's Kingdom through our personalities which is appropriately called The Gospel Twins Podcast. We decided that it was best to introduce The Gospel Twins Podcast through the MuzicBook Podcast. We talk about the need for faith, as I reflect on my current struggles in this season of my life and John's blessings durin...
Send us a text On this episode, friend of the show John McArn and myself discuss the differences between secular and gospel music. Is there a difference? Should believers of Jesus listen to "secular" music? Is it sinful to play "secular" in church? Is it okay for secular artists to record gospel or spiritual music? Questions like these we tackle in this episode. As a person who has a relationship God I to struggled with such questions. We take on these hard questions and shine a l...
Send us a text I took a little break but I came back with a fun episode for you! With the help from a member of the Muzicbook Facebook group Everett Whitfield who happens to be a music historian, we put our minds and experience together to come up our top five years of R&B music in the 80's. I referenced the website DAR.COM or definearevolution.com for this episode as a talking point. Everett drops some history on us and this is definitely an informative episode! School may be out for the...
Send us a text Welcome back to part 2 of the podcast on New Edition! In the final part we continue to discuss their catalog, the infamous Home Again tour, other tours, videos, appearances and of course their miniseries on BET. Makes sure you go back and listen to part 1 if you haven't yet. LET"S GO NE LIFERS!!!!
Send us a text The Muzicbook Podcast is celebrating it's 1 year anniversary! No better way to celebrate the 1 year anniversary than to talk about one of the best R & B groups to ever do it, New Edition!!!! This episode is dedicated to my late sister Keisha Love who was one of biggest NE fans that I know. There were so much to discuss that I had to break it up into two parts. Here's part one, ENJOY!!!!!!
Send us a text This episode of the Muzicbook Podcast is an instant classic! I'm celebrating the most important hip-hop act of all time Run-DMC! I'm joined with friend of the show John McArn and we discuss their, careers, catalog, impact on pop culture, legacy and milestones. Shout out to Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons! Enjoy the show!!!!!
Send us a text On today's episode I have two guests who are podcasters themselves, one being friend of the show John McArn and a special guest who happens to be my oldest daughter Shanese! From 15-1 we all list our favorite women singers and we give many honorable mentions! I tried mentioning as many singers as I could so forgive me if I didn't mention your favorite woman artist. Enjoy the show!!!
Send us a text On today's show I'm recapping the 65th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony. I'm also discussing the tremendous 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop performance celebration and more!!!!! Enjoy the show!!!! YEAH HIP HOP!!!!!
Send us a text On this episode I'm revisiting four more classic albums and a recent release. Teena Marie's It Must Be Magic, Rick James Street Life, Lenny Kravitz Let Love Rule, DeBarge In A Special Way and Thriller 40Th Anniversary bonus songs. Another fun episode and I talk about my experience at a Lenny Kravitz concert. Enjoy the show!!
Send us a text I wanted to reflect on the impact of Lisa Marie Presley's music had on my life and talk about some of her catalog. Gone too soon! Rest In Peace Presley Princess.....
Send us a text On today's episode I'm reflecting on some classic albums. This series of episodes will be dedicated to some classic and not so classic albums from my vault. The albums discussed today are; Rapture by Anita Baker Make It Last Forever by Keith Sweat T.E.V.I.N. by Tevin Campbell Songs About Jane by Maroon 5 Happy New Year and I hope you enjoy the show!
Send us a text On this episode, I shoutout some members of the MuzicBook Facebook group, I talk about my favorite MuzicBook Podcast episodes, my favorite podcasts and movie theaters that I may or may not attended. I also recap my favorite performances from the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony and much more!