I Listen to SINGERS. ft Gerrick Kennedy ⛪🎙️ | PenPop: S2E24 

In this week’s episode, hosts Ary and Dante discuss with the critically acclaimed author and writer Gerrick Kennedy on “Step By Step'' (1997) by the VOICE and QUEEN of soundtracks Whitney Houston from the film The Preacher’s Wife (1996)! 

We talk about the music video, the performances, the vocals, the movie, and of course THE LYRICS! It’s time to get your pens out and dive into this week’s episode! 

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Gerrick Kennedy is an award-winning journalist, essayist, cultural critic and LA based writer. He is the author of Parental Discretion Is Advised: The Rise of N.W.A and the Dawn of Gangsta Rap, and Didn’t We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston. 

Their writing has appeared in outlets such as Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, GQ, The Hollywood Reporter, NPR Music, Billboard, Spin, Teen Vogue, Shondaland, Cultured Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. And, he has also interviewed high profile stars such as Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, TLC, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae, The Weeknd, as well as the Audible exclusive project Brandy: A New Moon!

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PenPop explores two music connoisseurs with a love for music pop culture, ready to dissect and analyze classic pop songs into their own improper interpretations with no English degree, but a whole lot of outrageous hot takes. We’re here to show how critically deemed “basic” or mainstream pop artists actually have created infectious songs with smart lyrics. It’s time to get your pens out and dive into our podcast!

PenPop is produced and edited by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, hosted by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, graphics created by Ary Dominguez and Dante DiDomenico, theme music created by Ary Dominguez. Thank you to the listeners who support us. If you’d like to show your support or learn more information, visit the show notes in your podcast app! 

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