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My 90s Playlist
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The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! My 90s Playlist is produced by Multitude in partnership with Sony Music.
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Resurrecting the Era: Draptomaniax Reveals Forgotten Stories
Jul 11, 202300:02:45Tap to summarizeFrom Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Introducing…You Make My Dreams (Come True), from Love Letters
May 16, 202300:34:14Tap to summarizeSharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. In this episode, Meredith’s childhood friend Justin L. Wilson is standing at a funeral, listening to a eulogy, when he has an epiphany: He’s going to quit my job. This decision to follow his passion takes Justin on a journey that involves falling in love. Breakups. Martin Scorsese. Hall & Oates. Drag queens. The Kelly Clarkson Show. And a lesson – very much still-in-progress – about the price of a dream. Find the new season of Love Letters on [Apple | Spotify]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 8: "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey Ft. ODB
Dec 8, 202000:42:31Tap to summarizeAny great mixtape has to end with a classic crowd pleaser, a track that pulls the whole thing together. To end this season, we pay tribute to one of the best collaborations between pop and hip-hop of all time: the “Fantasy” remix. Hear how Mariah made the music she wanted to hear and how influential this legendary track is on pop music today. Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track: Fantasy (Remix) Artist: Mariah Carey ft. ODB Album: Daydream Written By: Mariah Carey, Dave Hall, Adrian Belew, Chris Frantz, Steven Stanley, Tina Weymouth Produced By: Mariah Carey, Dave Hall, Puff Daddy Rye Playland, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Tommy Mottola, Puff Daddy, Wu-Tang Clan, She Ain’t Worth It, Bobby Brown, REM, NWA, Lisa Lopes, Weezer, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Wayne, Justin Beiber, Busta Rimes, Numb/Encore, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Santana, Rob Thomas, Nelly, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 7: "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
Dec 1, 202000:29:10Tap to summarizeTrack seven is rounding the corner to the end, so let’s give the people what they want: boy bands. No matter which of the Backstreet Boys you had a crush on, we can all sing along to all the words of “I Want It That Way.” And sure, the words may not make much sense, but they sound so, so good. Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track: I Want It That Way Artist: The Backstreet Boys Album: Millenium Written By: Andreas Carlsson and Max Martin Produced By: Kristian Lundin and Max Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 6: "Elevators" by Outkast
Nov 17, 202000:53:52Tap to summarizeTrack six is when you give your favorites their flowers. If someone else was putting this playlist together, maybe they’ll have the best New York rapper or an entire West Coast label represented. Not you though; you’re throwing on Outkast. It may not be the song with the most airplay, but it is the one that might mean the most. As Andre 3000 once said, the South’s got something to say. Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track Name: Elevators Artist: Outkast Album: ATLiens Written By: André Benjamin, Antwan Patton Produced By: Outkast Topics Discussed Death Row, Bad Boy, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Source Awards, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, Goodie Mob, The South Got Something to Say, Atlanta, Freaknik, Dungeons & Dragons, TI, Jermaine Duprie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 5: "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest
Nov 10, 202000:39:21Tap to summarizeTrack five is when the listeners trust you, so you put on a song you really love. It may seem simple -- fun lyrics, call and response, a bassline that sounds familiar -- but you could talk about it for hours. And if you’re listening to your playlist with Hanif Abdurraquib, the writer of the incredible book Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes on A Tribe Called Quest, you’ll want to talk about “Can I Kick It?” for as long as possible Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Guests: Hanif Abdurraqib - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track Name: Can I Kick It? Artist: A Tribe Called Quest Album: People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm Written By: L. Reed , A. Muhammad, J. Davis Produced By: A Tribe Called Quest Topics Discussed Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Lou Reed, alternative hip-hop, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, The Source,parental advisory stickers off, natural genius vs hard work, Ventilation: Da LP, We Got It from Here, T-Pain is the PMO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 4: "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia
Nov 3, 202000:43:17Tap to summarizeTrack four is when you impress your friends with your deep music knowledge, when you turn to the back seat of the car and say “Did you know Torn is actually a cover? And the first iteration was in Danish?” And then they’re incredibly impressed and you bop along to this iconic pop jam. Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track Name: Torn Artist: Natalie Imbruglia Album: Left of the Middle Written By: Scott Cutler, Anne Preven and Phil Thornalley Produced By: Phil Thornalley Topics Discussed Ednaswap, Lis Sørensen, Brændt, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley, Neighbours, Robert Downey Jr, The Futurist, Naomi Campbell, Babywoman, Joe Pesci, Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You, Tatyana Ali, TUBTHUMPING, CLOSING TIME, Hit Me Baby One More Time, Jump Around Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 3: "Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin
Oct 27, 202000:44:35Tap to summarizeTrack three is where you kick it up a notch. Add some horns, upbeat vocals, and the tradition of America “discovering” Latin music every decade or so, and you have the smash hit of 1999. But don’t take our word for it: let’s have the writer of Livin’ La Vida Loca and a professor of Latinx studies explain Ricky Martin's importance! You’re living la vida loca if you don’t have this track on your mixtape. Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Guests: Desmond Child and Professor María Elena Cepeda of Williams College - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track Name: Livin’ La Vida Loca Artist: Ricky Martin Album: Ricky Martin Written By: Desmond Child and Draco Rosa Produced By: Desmond Child Topics Discussed Latin Explosions, Rumba, Time Magazine, The Cup of Life, La Copa de la Vida, Menudo, 41st Annual Grammy Awards, Desmond Child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 2: "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
Oct 20, 202000:41:07Tap to summarizeYou have only one shot at the second track, so go with the song recorded in only one take. We have a lot to say about our favorite Diva to the North and IIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEIIIIIII think you’ll like this episode. Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track Name: My Heart Will Go On Artist: Celine Dion Album: Let’s Talk about Love and Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture Written By: James Horner and Will Jennings Produced By: Walter Afanasieff, James Horner and Simon Franglen Topics Discussed Divas, VH1’s Divas Live!, James Horner, One Take, Movie Soundtracks, The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston, media conglomeration, Jerry Maguire, Fight the Power, Beauty and the Beast, I Will Always Love You, Lose Yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →TRACK 1: "No Scrubs" by TLC
Oct 13, 202000:41:10Tap to summarizeThe first track of the mixtape has to be a banger, get the energy up, and set the tone for the rest of the mix. We had to start ours with a song so good they had to keep the rap verse off the radio, and so pointed a bunch of guys immediately made a rebuttal track. It’s “No Scrubs!” Credits - Hosts: Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta - Lead Producer: Eric Silver - Editor: Brandon Grugle - Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Tracy Clayton - Produced by: Multitude & Sony Music Find Us Online - Website: my90splaylist.com - Twitter: twitter.com/sonypodcasts - Instagram: instagram.com/sonypodcasts - Facebook: facebook.com/sonypodcasts About The Show The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Track Info Track Name: No Scrubs Artist: TLC Album: FanMail Written By: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, Kevin “She’kspere” Briggs Produced By: Kevin “She’kspere” Briggs Topics Discussed Xscape, the history of the word Scrub, No Pigeons by Sporty Thievz, Funk Master Flex of Hot 97, Blink-182, Happy Feet, Frogz, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Sopranos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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