Happy Monday from your favorite people. In this episode, Kim shines a light on suicide awareness while dropping a poem for listeners to reflect on. They decide to continue the conversation on “privilege” and Kim is still iffy about Marquece’s point of view. Marquece and Kim are back with the music madness and give their opinion on Kid Cudi and Ye’s album as well as JorJa Smith who dropped a project that Marquece considers one of his top 5 albums of the year. Marquece claims he is not being a hater while Kim talks about how she likes Niki Minaj’s “Queen” album cover. Is there room for Niki to be a sex symbol in the music industry? tune in!Intro music provided by @jayleemusic. Break music provided by Marlowe (L’Orange & Solemn Brigham)Subscribe and Review!!Follow on Instagram and Twitter:@blackstateofmind_podcast (Instagram Only)@heymarquece@theekwardTimeline “Transcript”01:00 Kim kicks off the episode with pointing out mental health and illuminating suicide awareness. National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-825511:00 Marquece and Kim talk about Kid Cudi and Kanye West’s album “Kids See Ghost.” Kim starts off by joking with Marquece since he got on her in Episode 7 about not picking up her slack. Does Kanye sort of redeem himself in the eyes of Marquece? Kim states the album has a gospel feel, is that correct?14:00 Marquece mentions JorJa Smith’s new album and the Amy Winehouse feel, similar artist, and his opinion on listening to women artist. 18:00 Kim talks about liking Niki Minaj’s album “Queen” cover and Marquece came with the smoke. The conversation of sexualization comes up again and Marquece tries to get Kim to think of a male artist/rapper that is a sex symbol. Marquece talks about Niki not growing visually in her artistry. Kim says Niki’s recent singles do not align with the message/theme of “Queen” and what Niki has been portraying on social media. They ask their listeners what they think of the new album cover. 25:00 Marquece mentions societal beauty standards and Kim points out the pressure of societal beauty standards on women and how that may or may not have affected Niki Minaj and her choice to invest in her image the way she has. Lil Weezy is FREE from Cash Money Records! They say their congrats to Wayne30:35 Kim and Marquece talk about vernacular used when they were in high school and reminisce on whether they would go back to high school or not. Kim ran into someone from high school who claimed they were “real cool”34:00 Marquece shouts out Kim’s friend Alex and gives Alex props for laying down some knowledge and appreciating listeners for engaging in conversation with them38:00 Marquece and Kim continue their heated conversation about privilege. Kim comes into the conversation with an educational definition of research due to her background and Marquece pulls up the urban dictionary definition. Marquece asks Kim about her identity as a woman and the challenge of trying to break through glass ceilings throughout her life thus far. Marquece play’s devils advocate and asks Kim if she thinks there is a job that women cannot do. Mentioning the ultimate position of President of the United States.01:00.00 Kim mentions the Nuggets new jersey’s and Marquece mentions game 4 where the Cavs got swept by the Warriors. Kim talks about how she likes Klay Thompson and Marquece tries to clown. AnnouncementsKim talks about getting her hair done over the weekend. Check out https://www.boojibeauty.com/Networking Charity Event presented by Liv’N and Mindset of a HustlerWhen: Sunday, June 24thWhere: Mile High Spirits 2201 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205Time: 12:00pm-6:00pmhttps://www.facebook.com/events/229880507775399/