Dani lets y'all know why Shea Butter Baby was one of the best albums of the year. Matt is gunning for the less recognized albums from Boogie and 2 Chainz. We discuss our Grammy predictions and our underrated, overrated and under-appreciated, as

New Levels

Nov 4th, 2019 1h 7m

Dani could do without the spoken word on Tank's new album. Matt is pleasantly surprised by a new music find. We discuss the life and career of the late John Witherspoon, Diddy bringing back Making the Band, as well as new music from Beam, Xavie

We Get It, We Do

Oct 21st, 2019 1h 8m

Dani finds her way in her bag about Summer Walker's debut album. Matt had to make sure we paid respect to the late Congressman Elijah Cummings. We discuss Queen Latifah's honorary degree from Harvard, Zoe Kravitz casted as the new Catwoman, the

Politics As Usual ft BA

Oct 7th, 2019 59m 32s

Inspired by the Revolt Summit discussion on the Black Agenda and politics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyo_bFBfoOA&t=691s), we're joined by BA (brokenbatteries on IG)to discuss Black individuality, politics in relation to Black people, the

Relatable Content

Sep 20th, 2019 1h 4m

Dani is faithful to the Navy. Matt is looking forward to Tina Snow's success. We discuss Megan Thee Stallion signing to Roc Nation, the passing of talented songwriter/producer Lashawn Daniels, Rihanna and her partnership with Amazon, as well as

Summer Can't Done

Sep 2nd, 2019 1h 5m

Dani wasn't really swooned by Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs. Matt could've cared less about the VMAs. We discuss Mary J. Blige and her foray into the TV production world, Meek Mill's clean record, as well as new music from SiR, Rapsody, Young Thug

A Seat At Whose Table?

Aug 19th, 2019 1h 29m

Dani isn't really interested in seeing "The Lion King" movie. Matt doesn't want to past judgement on Jay-Z just yet. We discuss the Roc Nation/NFL partnership, as well as new music from Chance The Rapper, BJ The Chicago Kid, Willow and more.F

Don't Watch Me, Watch TV

Aug 12th, 2019 42m 26s

We're switching it up a lil bit on yall with nothing but TV talk. Dani & Matt discuss the current TV shows and web series that are currently on their radar, as well as the portrayal of Black people on TV/Film and cancelled shows that you should

Old and Out of Touch

Jul 29th, 2019 1h 28m

We truly apologize for the delay but we're back on track! Dani wants to hear all types of rap from women. Matt low key wanted to hear more J. Cole. We discuss Jermaine Dupri's comment about female rappers, A$AP Rocky being detained in Sweden, a

Order is Key

Jul 1st, 2019 1h 5m

Dani is all the way here for the Mary J. Blige tribute. Matt isn't mad at this year's Class of 2019. We discuss this year's BET Awards, the XXL Freshman list, as well as new music from Chris Brown, Goldlink, Marco McKinnis and more. Follow us

Facts of Research ft. Deascent of Popdust

Jun 17th, 2019 1h 1m

Dani is adamant on not watching "When They See Us." Matt is always tryna keep cool and be unbothered. This episode, we're joined by our guest Deascent of Popdust where we discuss his start in journalism and where it has taken him. We also discu

Back to Basics

Jun 3rd, 2019 1h 42m

Dani has a process when writing about music. Matt is tired of lazy samples. We discuss the WuTang Clan docuseries on Showtime, season 2 of She's Gotta Have It, as well as muic from Ari Lennox, Leven Kali, JAMESDAVIS, Megan Thee Stallion and mor

Cancel Culture ft. Safra

May 20th, 2019 38m 36s

We're joined by music and culture journalist Safra to discuss the cancel culture, how it's perceived in the current climate and what it means to us.Follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/cestnoirpodcastFollow us on Instagram - www.instagram.co

Homecoming Tales ft. Ryan Drake

May 6th, 2019 1h 9m

We're back after a short break! Dani is here for the HBCU love. Matt MIGHT consider giving things a second listen. We're joined by visual effects artist, creative and fellow music lover Ryan Drake as we discuss his involvement in the Netflix Ho

Little Mad, Big Hype

Apr 1st, 2019 1h

Dani is riding for "Old Town Road." Matt is completely over the Jussie Smollett case. We discuss the Daniel Caesar/Yes Julz interaction, Lil Nas X vs. Billboard and new music from Marvin Gaye, Melii, Koffee and more.Follow us on Facebook - ht

Smooth Like Buttah ft. Alley Olivier of Brooklyn Buttah

Mar 19th, 2019 55m 46s

Showing love to the ladies as always, we were joined by Alley Olivier, creator of online magazine Brooklyn Buttah to discuss her journey in journalism, what inspired her to create her magazine geared to millenials of color and her experience in

Let It Breathe

Mar 4th, 2019 47m 47s

Dani is low key over the reboot trend. Matt is spreading good music as much as possible. We discuss the Oscar wins, as we rooted for everybody Black, as well as new music form Solange, Elhae, Roses Gabor and more.Follow us on Facebook - https

Not F.U.B.U.

Feb 18th, 2019 1h 31m

Neither Dani or Matt were seeing it for the Grammy antics but we watched anyway. We discuss 21 Savage and his ICE situation, the 10th anniversary of Drake's breakout mixtape "So Far Gone," as well as new music from Chaka Khan, Lucky Day, Tiana

Slow Beginnings

Feb 4th, 2019 1h 5m

Dani could care less about The Game and his antics. Matt thinks Tory is trying to speak greatness into existence. We discuss the Tory Lanez beefs, the unfortunate attack on Jussie Smollett, new music from Future, Summer Walker, Asiahn and more.

Underrated Overrated Under-Appreciated ft. BA

Dec 10th, 2018 1h 29m

Dani wants SiR to gets the love he deserves. Matt doesn't understand why KoD was slept on. We're joined by guest and new friend to the show BA to discuss the Grammys and their politics and the great year we had in music with projects that were

Too Much Music

Nov 19th, 2018 1h 46m

Dani has been blessed by the R&B gods. Matt wants projects to breathe. We discuss Matt's trip to ComplexCon, new music from Phony PPL, Swizz Beatz, H.E.R., Lucky Daye and more.Follow us:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cestnoirpodcastIns

Random Acts of Discussion

Nov 5th, 2018 51m 54s

Dani wants people to be their own goals. Matt is weak at the pettiness. This episode, we discuss the Will Smith episode of "Red Table Talk, the respective Drake/The Shop and Pusha T/Joe Budden Podcast interviews and more. [Sorry for the audio q

No Expectations

Oct 15th, 2018 1h 8m

Dani is here from bringing music soundtracks back. Matt was hoping for more context from Weezy. We discuss the return of the Black Panther, as well as new music T.I. Ella Mae, REASON and more.Follow us:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ces

(B)Lack of Love

Oct 1st, 2018 24m 59s

Keeping it short and sweet this episode while we briefly touch on Black love and how it's portrayed in TV and music.Follow us on FB - https://www.facebook.com/cestnoirpodcastFollow us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/cestnoirpod/PLAYLISTS

Caught Up

Sep 17th, 2018 1h 8m

Dani doesn't see it for Power anymore (but she's still going to watch). Matt just wants good music from G.O.O.D. Music. We have a little TV Time recapping Power & Insecure and discuss new music from 6lack, Estelle, Masego and more.Follow Us: