Episodes
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Shawn Gee & Michael DelBene
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
To get to the root of festival life, we called in the big bosses!
This episode begins with Shawn Gee, who honed his management skills with legendary Roots manager Rich Nichols. Over the years, Gee has managed the Roots and Jill Scott and served as business manager for Drake, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne and a slew of others. He's also the president of Live Nation Urban. Gee gives us the lowdown on this year’s virtual Roots Picnic, which he has produced in Philly for over a decade now.
Also virtual this year, Wawa Welcome America, Philadelphia’s annual Fourth of Julyfestival. So what’s in store this year? The festival’s CEO, Michael Delbene, gives us the scoop on the big acts and how and where they’ll be performing live.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Dyana Williams & VINCINT
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
While the country is going through a cycle of change, Philadelphia offers some hope. Rachel, Laiya and Justin dive into a couple of remarkable Philadelphia stories for a special edition of Love + Grit.
The mother of Black Music Month, media personality and strategist, Dyana Williams, has been a Philly tastemaker for over 40 years. She’s the person celebrities call when their mouths get them in trouble. She’s also the inspiration behind some of your favorite love songs and the reason Black Music Month is recognized worldwide.
Next, our hosts chat with VINCINT. You know him from the hit show The Four, and now you can hear his voice on the new season of Queer Eye that's based in Philadelphia. VINCINT shares his Philly story and talks about how he’s utilizing his platform for change.