Welcome back y'all! This week as we come down from 4/20 our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Jean Deaux, Inayah, Pastor Mike Jr., & Mozzy! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss the 2024 Class of Inductees into the Living Legends Foundation & The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including Gwen Franklin, Mike Kelly, Donnie Simpson, Dionne Warwick, & Mary J. Blige! In #THEBLACKNESS we get into the $95.3 billion aid package Pres. Biden signed and the subsequent University protests that followed...

Happy 4/20 y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has the perfect soundtrack for your holiday with wavy sounds from Future, DRAM, Chantae Cann, & Nia Archives! During #MUSICNEWS we get into a recap of Coachella Weekend 1 performances. In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss the start of the first ever criminal trial of a former US president ...how ghetto! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube:...

This week - our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has awesome sounds from J. Cole, GloRilla, Bryson Tiller, & Doja Cat! During #MUSICNEWS we pay homage to NY's and Hip Hop's beloved "DJ Mister Cee," on his untimely passing and also discuss Cowboy Carter selling 400,000+ copies in its first week! In #THEBLACKNESS we get into Coach Dawn Staley becoming the First female black coach to win 3 D1 Basketball Titles - and in our #QUEENSPOTLIGHT, we shine a light on Linda Martell who received her first Billboard...

Welcome back y'all - This marks our 250th EPISODE! Beyoncé knew how we needed to commemorate this episode and so you already know the only featured album on our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST is #COWBOYCARTER! Join us as we go through #BeyEight recapping our first listens and week long experience living with her latest masterpiece. Let us know how you feel on social media, our dms, and by rating and reviewing! Thank you so much OTW Listeners for rocking with us for 7 seasons and 250 sessions - hope you...

This week, on the eve of 'act ii' - our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has exciting sounds from Tyla, SiR, 6lack, and Metro Boomin & Future! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the latest surrounding 'Diddy' and during #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss the tragedy surrounding the Baltimore Bridge collapse and of course (because this is America) the racism that ensued. Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube:...

Howdee Y'all! We're 8 days away from the Heaux-Down! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Justin Timberlake, Tierra Whack, Flo Milli, & Issa Rae's Raedio! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Quavo's Rocket Foundation's plans to fight gun violence in Atlanta and America at large, as James Blake's new app to combat musician's streaming income. In #THEBLACKNESS, we get into the winners of the 55th NAACP Image Awards, and shine a Queen's Spotlight on congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for her...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Ariana Grande, MIKE, The ARTI$t, & Trevor Jackson! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Lenny Kravitz' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame & the House voting to ban Tik Tok. In #THEBLACKNESS we recap the 96th Oscar winners and shine a Queen's Spotlight on Da'Vine Joy Randolph! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube:...

R&B did it's THING this week y'all! Our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from ScHoolboy Q, Eric Bellinger, Jade Novah, & Kenyon Dixon! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Rihanna's first live show in eight years, as well as two women suing Jeffrey Osbourne for "embarrassment." In #THEBLACKNESS we get into the sentencing for the murderers of the late Elijah McClain. Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube:...

Welcome to the last day of BHM '24 y'all - smh. This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Earthgang & Spillage Village, Erick The Architect, Lil Yachty, & French Montana. During #MUSICNEWS we get into finally uncovering Jam Master Jay's murderers as well as Donna Summer's estate suing Kanye West over copyright infringement. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss Mitch McConnell finally stepping down and what could be next for America, as well as shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on the...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Usher, Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign, Serpentwithfeet, & The Bob Marley Motion Picture Soundtrack! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Usher's Super Bowl performance being the most watched of all time, as well as this year's 'Roots' Picnic' LineUp! In #THEBLACKNESS we discuss 18 year old Darryl George not being allowed to participate in his Junior year of high school due to the length of his locks, and the loophole found in...

Happy Super Bowl Weekend Y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Ryan Leslie, Tia Corine, Alchemist & Hit-Boy, and SZA!!! During #MUSICNEWS we recap our favorite awards and performances from this years 66th Grammys! Also in #THEBLACKNESS, we give flowers to actor Garrett Morris for finally receiving his start on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on singer Tyla for making history to be the first one to win in her Grammy Category! Follow Us: All...

Happy 2024 Y'all - WE BACK! This week as we kick off Black History Month ahead of Grammy weekend - our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, Matt Martians & Destin Conrad! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Universal Music Group vs. Tik Tok as well as this years STAR STUDDED JAM PACKED "Lovers & Friends" festival! In #THEBLACKNESS we get into this years black Emmy Winners & Oscar Nominees with a Queen's Spotlight on Issa Rae! Follow Us: All Links:...

WE'VE COME TO THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR! - This week for the annual 'end of the year episode' our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST is dedicated to our TOP 20 ALBUMS of 2023 list with sounds from Victoria Monet & Doja Cat all the way to Paramore & Brent Faiyaz! Take a listen as Sylvee & Kahlil each come with their top 10 albums that made 2023 a standout year in music! On The Way will return on Feb. 1st - just in time for The Grammys & Black History Month! In the meantime, everyone stay safe,...

MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Brandy, Samara Joy, Robert Glasper, & James Fauntleroy! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss T-Pain's new Las Vegas residency, as well as Nicki Minaj becoming the first female rapper with five number one albums. In #THEBLACKNESS, we get into Colorado removing 45 from the ballot ahead of the 2024 election, and for 'Queen's Spotlight' we highlight Angel Reese's shared accolade for 'Athlete of the Year!' Make sure to join us next...

Welcome back family! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Nicki Minaj, Conway The Machine, Avenoir, & Kalan.Frfr! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Doja Cat's most recent warning to her white fans, as well as Kanye's return album with Ty Dolla $ign due out tomorrow. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss this years Golden Globe nominations including this year's snubs ("coughs"...The Color Purple..."ahemm"), and shine a Queen's Spotlight on mother Oprah Winfrey in her Prayer Garden. Follow...

Welcome back y'all - For the first time this season, Sylvee & Kahlil are back in person! This week we have sounds from Brent Faiyaz, Raiche, Kaytranada, & Sexyy Red! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the charges against Diddy, as well as Renaissance the Film breaking the box office. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss the latest in the Jonathan Majors' trial as well as shine a Queen's spotlight on Sha'carri Richardson! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter:...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Drake, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz, Pink Panthress, & Chris Brown! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the 2024 Grammy Noms! In #THEBLACKNESS we recap the inaugural HBCU First Look Film Festival and give a Queens Spotlight to Hazel Monet and more! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube: https://bit.ly/3CWxgPZ Website:...

WELCOME BACK Y'ALL! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Jeezy, Majid Jordan, Lady London, & Ryan Trey! During #MUSICNEWS we get into Kendrick Lamar's plans to make Africa available as a concert touring continent, as well as the latest in the trial of Tupac's alleged murderer. In #THEBLACKNESS we delve into the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike as well as exactly what that means for the actors, and the our 2023 Political victories following the election. Follow Us: All Links:...

Welcome to Episode 2 and November 2023! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Brent Faiyaz, Rema, Baby Tate, & Mariah The Scientist! During #MUSICNEWS we get into the 2023 Soul Train Awards Nominees as well as how record labels are fighting back against artists re-recording their albums. In #THEBLACKNESS, Amy Schumer chuuu-riiied it with Rev. Dr. King but his daughter Dr. Bernice set the record straight! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter:...

WELCOME TO SEASON 7! So glad to be back with our OTW Listeners in our SEVENTH year and kick off this season. This week on our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST we covered so much of what we missed while we were away with sounds from, Diddy, Doja Cat, Tone Stith, Jorja Smith, Cleo Sol, Offset, Kirk Franklin, Alex Isley & Terrace Martin, Drake, & City Girls! During #MUSICNEWS we get into some world record setting with Rihanna, and delays by Nicki Minaj. In #THEBLACKNESS, we pay homage to the first...

Welcome back to the end of Season 6! This week, our last #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST of the season has sounds from Victoria Monet, Burna Boy, Jordan Ward, and Terrace Martin & James Fauntleroy! During #MUSICNEWS, we get into Travis Scott getting back on the road touring, and Beyoncé being made the honorary mayor of Santa Clara, CA! In #THEBLACKNESS, Rudy Giuliani is getting what he deserves having lost his defamation suit against former ATL election pole workers Shay Moss & Ruby Freeman. Simone...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Leon Thomas, Jon Batiste, Quavo, & Ciara! During #MUSICNEWS we get into The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill & The Fugees reunion tour, and get a release date for Diddy's new album, "The Love Album: Off The Grid!" In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss Paramount Global taking the offer to sell BET off of the table, as well as Sha'carri Richardson's self-promised return to Gold! Follow Us: All Links:...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from PJ Morton, Bambii, K. Roosevelt, & Olamide! For #MUSICNEWS, we dive into Doja Cat's recent comments to her fans and "The Unfollowing," that occurred as a result. During #THEBLACKNESS, we get into Fani Willis indicting Trump & 18 allies with 41 counts of RICO charges. We also shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on Alena McQuarter who's set to graduate college at the age of 14! RIP to Clarence Avant, DJ Casper, & Magoo!...

Welcome back y'all! This week our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Tori Kelly, Bia, Terrace Martin & Curly, and Travis Scott! During our #MUSICNEWS we get into the latest allegations regarding Lizzo and Netflix's Ladies & Hip Hop Doc produced by THEE Queen Latifah. In #THEBLACKNESS, we discuss the anti-christ's 3rd set of indictment charges, as well as Jamaica beating Brazil in the Women's World Cup! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Instagram/Twitter:...