An appreciation of Jody Watley's contributions to the queer community. Correction: Jermaine Stewart's "Set Me Free" was released in 1992, not 1982. I knew better, but my bad. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig clarifies his Whitney Houston comments from the last episode & reviews Spiderman: Far From Home & The Bobby DeBarge Story --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

My thoughts on Whitney Houston x Kygo "Higher Love" and the Janet Jackson Remix Reissues: "That's The Way Love Goes," "If," "Any Time, Any Place," "Together Again," and "Someone To Call My Lover." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

My take on the 2019 BET Awards, why Mary J. Blige is so important, and why D.C. gets no love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

I give you an update on my forthcoming Janet Jackson book. I also discuss Taylor Swift's "You Need To Calm Down" video and my Coming Out story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig's take on the "Pose" Season 2 Premiere --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses his ambulance towards Gay Pride. He also talks about When They See Us,  Dark Phoenix, The Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson, The Two Killings of Sam Cooke--and his favorite new web show, Black Coffee. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig's thoughts on new releases by Cardi B, Katy Perry, & Miley Cyrus; the Elton John biopic Rocketman; the Teddy Pendergrass documentary; and the RuPaul's Drag Race finale (NO SPOILERS). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses Black, Gay Pride and the cultural contribution of black, gay men such as Joseph Beam, Essex Hemphill, Marlon Riggs, Issac Julien, E. Lynn Harris, and James Earl Hardy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses Madonna's "Crave," Ciara's "Beauty Mark," "Shrill" with Aidy Bryant, Brené Brown's "The Call To Courage," and Damon Young's "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker." Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses the so-called "camp" fashions at the Met Gala and his favorite new music from Tink, Ari Lennox, Jhené Aiko, and Tameka "Tiny" Harris.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses Janet Jackson and Stevie Nicks on the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame, and Madonna and Mariah Carey on the Billboard Music Awards Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig reviews Avengers: Endgame (no spoilers) and discusses Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig's birthday tribute to Luther Vandross, including audio from his 2001 interview with the R&B legend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig talks about Beyoncé's Homecoming, the Rosa Parks Museum, and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig reviews Little with Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin. He also discusses the new FX series "Fosse/Verdon," the PBS documentary "Reconstruction: After the Civil War," and Hanif Abdurraqib's book Go Ahead In the Rain: Notes A Tribe Called Quest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses "Autopsy: The Last Days of Left Eye," Diana Ross' 75th Birthday, a new house music cover of Labelle's epic ballad "Isn't It A Shame," and the Netflix Mötley Crüe biopic, The Dirt. Links to the music at craigspoplife.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses 2 Chainz, Solange, Boomerang, Triple Frontier, and Jordan Peele's Us with Lupita Nyong'o. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses Mariah Carey's "A No No" Remix, Normani on The Tonight Show, "Boomerang" on BET, and Veronica Chambers' book on Beyoncé, which features Luuvie Ajayi and Lena Waithe, among others. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig discusses his latest social media interactions one of his favorite artists, Monica. He also talks about Michael Jackson stans, Solange, 2 Chainz, The Umbrella Academy, and the Studio 54 documentary on Netflix. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

In this special episode, Craig reviews WHEN I GET HOME, the brand new album from Solange Knowles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Y'all, I was kinda bugged out doing this episode. I keep congratulating myself on five shows. Chile, this one is just my 4th. But this episode is still kinda special. I've included an excerpt from a conversation I had about Paris Is Burning in 1992 with my friend, the late--and legendary--black, gay poet, editor, performer and activist Essex Hemphill. I hope you enjoy and that I learn how to count. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig gives his take on the presenters, performers, winners, and losers at the 2019 Grammys, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Janelle Monae, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes, Drake, and Chloe x Halle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

In this episode, Craig sounds off on the blackface controversies in Virginia, the legacy of Dilla, "The Grammy Curse," and while I'm still not feeling Craig David. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support

Craig updates listeners on his forthcoming Janet Jackson book and discusses the black gay politics of the work of Amanda Seales and Michael Arceneaux. He also shares what he's reading (Hanif Abdurraquib's - Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes on A Tribe Called Quest), watching ("Grown-ish," Season 2)" and listening to (Summer Walker, Dawn Richard, James Blake, iyla, and more.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-seymour4/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor