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Yeah, we back baby!!! Long time no parley, but we here now. There’s definitely a lot of music to go through. As usual, we give the lowdown on the heat in the streets via events. We start off with the sneakers way. Press play and enjoy.

00:00 Intros
01:10 Sneakers
07:00 Mzambiya at neigbhbarhood
10:20 Castle Lite lite star showdown
15:40 Sober Play mixer
21:50 Qwellfontein
33:00 Usimamane 20th: Days before Maud
36:22 A-Reece KTK
45:42 Lowfeye – umfana kamamkhulu
50:10 Zri, zadok, Halo Yagami albums
54:24 Slim Dumpie: Memoirs of a hood hero
56:40 Sizwe Alakine A2D
1:01:04 Loatinover P4P
1:11:11 Blu pappi- ohlaza
1:16:50 Outro

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Hosts
@Big_Warra
@Fratpacker
@Ke_Kitso_Bafethu

Recorded at AMPD Studios
Produced by The Sobering
Engineer: Kitso Moremi
Videographer: Kitso Moremi
Editor: Tshepo ‘TeeMan’ Ncube

In this episode of the #CareFreeBlackGirl Podcast, producer Quanna joins co-hosts Phoenix Luxe and Leslie for a fun chat on all things fashion and self-expression. With New York Fashion Week just wrapping up, they spotlight Black designers like LaQuan Smith and Hanifa while giving their take on 90s nostalgia — what’s fresh and what’s overdone.

The crew also plays a round of “Hot or Not,” weighing in on Shannon Sharpe’s Instagram live debacle, Beyoncé’s CMA snub, and the Tyla/VMAs drama. We also get real about mental health and the power of advocating for yourself, especially as a Black woman. Grab your headphones and join the convo — it’s all about fashion, culture, and taking care of yourself!

Chapters

00:42 Fashion Trends: Hits and Misses
10:35 Personal Style Journeys
21:21 Hot or Not: Fashion Debates
24:26 Hot or Not: Beyonce’s CMA Snub Discussion
30:09 Hot or Not: Tyla’s Award Show Critiques
40:00 Carefree Keys and Final Thoughts

On this episode of #CareFreeBlackGirl podcast we shine a light on our #CareFreeBlackGirl of the week Simone Biles for winning another set of Olympic medals this month. Catch up on our Olympians medalists, play bops or not with Latto’s new album and all of the things.

Chapters

00:53 #CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week: Simone Biles
01:48 Olympics Highlights and Controversies: Girls
04:54 Black Women in Sports: Challenges and Triumphs: Girls
06:54 Inspiration from Black Female Athletes: Girls
16:21 Black Barbie Documentary: Girls
25:54 DIY: Bop or Not?
27:48 Latto’s New Album: Bop or Not?
30:42 Y2K Era: Bop or Not?

Tune in each month and hashtag #CareFreeBlackGirl to stay engaged with the conversation.

Follow the hosts on Instagram;

Leslie Latrice – @LeslieLatrice
Phoenix Luxe – @blerdylove (IG)
Jasmine Taylor – @JasmineTaylorTV
Hazell Harve – @HazellHarve

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Assistant Producer: Meka Lee
Produced by Quanna (https://twitter.com/Quannamc)
Engineered, edited & executively produced by Wize Grazette (https://www.podchaser.com/creators/wize-grazette-107aRsEcy5)

On this episode of #CareFreeBlackGirl podcast we honor Sonya Massey, live react to President Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the Democratic race, and celebrates Black women trailblazers like Allyson Felix. We also cover JT’s solo mixtape, beauty tips for the summer, and the upcoming #CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout tour dates, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in each month and hashtag #CareFreeBlackGirl to stay engaged with the conversation.

Follow the hosts on Instagram;

Leslie Latrice – @LeslieLatrice

Phoenix Luxe – @blerdylove (IG)

Jasmine Taylor – @JasmineTaylorTV

Hazell Harve – @HazellHarve

Follow the Podcast on Twitter @CFBGPod

Assistant Producer: Meka Lee

Produced by Quanna

Engineered, edited & executively produced by Wize Grazette

On this #CareFreeBlackGirl 2.0 episode we review new albums by Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani, and play a round of ‘F*ck, Marry, Heal’ featuring sexy celebs.

Tune in each month and hashtag #CareFreeBlackGirl to stay engaged with the conversation.

Chapters

00:16 Discussing Black Jobs and Their Impact
00:46 Personal Reflections on Black Jobs
02:42 Trump’s Comments on Black and Hispanic Jobs
06:32 Summer 2024: Plans and Reflections
14:00 Dating and Relationship Advice
26:40 Hot or Not: Pop Culture and Music
28:46 Megan Thee Stallion’s Independent Journey and Cultural Appreciation
29:09 Debating Megan’s Artistic Evolution
34:07 Tiny Desk Performances and Artist Authenticity
39:09 Favorite Mary J. Blige Songs
45:00 F*ck, Marry, Heal: Female Artists Edition
48:15 F*ck, Marry, Heal: Male Artists Edition
53:07 Carefree Keys: Self-Care and Community

Follow the hosts on Instagram;

Leslie Latrice – @LeslieLatrice
Phoenix Luxe – @blerdylove
Jasmine Taylor – @JasmineTaylorTV
Hazell Harve – @HazellHarve

Follow the Podcast on Twitter
@CFBGPod

Assistant Producer: Meka Lee
Produced by Quanna
Engineered, edited & executively produced by Wize Grazette

We’re back with another return guest in studio, ladies and gents, Sober Soldiers united, please welcome again, Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu. It’s been sometime since we last spoke, in the midst of our catch up we get to understand the anomaly and his process better. There’s also a great explanation as to why the album sounds so crisp and expensive. This episode is well worth the wait, press play and enjoy.

00:00 intros
02:13 different stages in music
04:10 being an anomaly
06:20 fitting into the hip hop puzzle
08:55 learning choreography for the art
10:20 the investment of an album and the relevance of it
14:40 deal structures and back end
17:35 finance and entrepreneurship in hip hop
20:49 business partners and aim of album
25:00 Independent and major contracts
28:02 roots of free creative movement
32:00 evidence of Solo’s stern intentionality
36:48 taking everything seriously
39:13 building music for festivals
42:16 God Anomaly listening session / process
45:00 album cuts, grief, love and God
50:17 vulnerability and purpose
54:11 Indlela – neglecting God
56:58 what more to expect from God Anomaly
58:22 separate the rams hair do and video
1:01:50 making hip hop look good and classic
1:03:30 after party grievances / Dolby atmos experience
1:07:20 outros and thank yous

Guest
@langabaloyi @SoloNtsizwa

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Hosts
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@Fratpacker
@Ke_Kitso_Bafethu

Recorded at AMPD Studios
Produced by The Sobering
Engineer: Kitso Moremi
Videographer: Kitso Moremi
Editor: Tshepo ‘T Man’ Ncube

Brrrrrr, and just like that we back! Oh, y’all gonn’ love this one, we went pillar to post with the coverage. From events, music, beefs and some style notes. We also touched on some important music business topics. So if you’re an artist you don’t wanna miss that part. It’s the parley way so tap in and let’s get it cracking.

00:00 Laughs, intros and kicks
21:04 (events) Gamma launch
25:30 Maftown heights doccie screening
28:36 Mama’s boy screening
29:30 Let it fly classic
31:30 NBA screening
34:34 Youth over everything event
37:28 Hennessy lunch
39:23 Jagermeister pop up
41:37 (new music) Pass the play
42:20 Tyson strike a pose,
43:04 Jay Jody Vamanos
43:44 Blxckie Lucas raps beef
46:12 Wordz album and A-Reece beef
56:10 Ziggy 4x Slat los
57:10 Best dressed rappers
01:12:14 Music business. Development. Independence

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Hosts
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@Fratpacker
@Ke_Kitso_Bafethu

Recorded at AMPD Studios
Produced by The Sobering
Engineer: Kitso Moremi
Editor and Videographer: Kitso Moremi

New season of #CareFreeBlackGirl! Meet our 4 new hosts Hazell, Leslie, Jasmine and Phoenix! This weeks Gaga includes- Honoring Opal Lee, WNBA talk (Angel Reese vs Caitlyn Clark), beauty business empires (Rihanna, Beyoncé, Serena), Project 2025, new music bops, and our girl to watch, Laila. Follow @cfbgpod & join the convo on Instagram @CarefreeBlackGirlinc!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the #CarefreeBlackGirl Podcast
00:37 #CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week is Opal Lee: The Grandma of Juneteenth
05:15 GIRL: WNBA Season Highlights
07:50 Black Women in Sports: Double Standards and Recognition
12:44 Transitioning to the Beauty Industry: Celebrities and Their Brands
22:10 Supporting Black-Owned Products
23:05 Concert Tours and Music Highlights
28:03 Project 2025: A Deep Dive into Conservative Agenda
32:32 The Importance of Voting and Political Awareness
37:00 BOPS!
42:28 Artists to Watch
43:50 Business to Watch

Tune in each month and hashtag #CareFreeBlackGirl to stay engaged with the conversation.

Follow the hosts on Instagram;

Leslie Latrice – @LeslieLatrice
Phoenix Luxe – @blerdylove
Jasmine Taylor – @JasmineTaylorTV
Hazell Harve – @HazellHarve

Follow the Podcast on Twitter @CFBGPod

Produced by Quanna
Assistant Producer: Meka Lee
Engineered, edited & executively produced by Wize Grazette

A return soldier pulled up on us. Sober Soldiers, for the third time, please welcome ByLwansta on to the show. Fresh off the release of his new album ‘The Chip Is Stale’ he sat down with to talk about the possibility of being a superstar exec, separating himself from client to artist and his milestone achievements so far. Press start and let’s go.

00:00 Intros
03:10 Podcast return
04:08 Being a contributing member of society
06:32 ByLwansta vs Normvl
07:25 Client vs Artist
11:27 The Chip Is Stale rollout
17:40 The post rollout and “out now”
19:59 Superstar conduct and what it means
31:59 Superstar rapper vs Super executive
37:36 What does superstar look like from ByLwansta’s lens
42:48 What ByLwansta cares about
43:35 Will the music ever switch up
47:39 Modest tone in music
52:46 Being the only something
53:23 Power in conviction and flexing
57:15 The Colors moment and analogy
01:02:37 Real metrics of success
01:04:25 You have to pop off
01:06:35 Being accessible
01:08:36 What ByLwansta is revered for
01:14:00 Being liked for different reasons
01:20:50 ByLwansta The Chip Is Stale chapter
01:23:05 What does ByLwansta listener want
1:33:09 What the weekly touch up is and closing statements

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Guest
@PleaseSayTheBy

Hosts
@Big_Warra
@Fratpacker
@Ke_Kitso_Bafethu

Recorded at AMPD Studios
Produced by The Sobering
Engineer: Kitso Moremi
Editor and Videographer: Kitso Moremi

We’re back with another parley session and it’s jam packed as always. We kick it off with some sneaker talk, then get into an events recap and a soft touch of on the ways for political parties to campaign to the youth. Right after that we get into new music and a look at how music labels can evolve and up skill their personnel and artists. Let’s get to it, enjoy!

00:00 Intros
00:33 Kick talk
08:34 Maison Nights
09:53 Cape Town Jazz Fest
11:41 Hip Hop Floor and in the city
14:45 Brand activations at events
17:35 Julius Malema and Sunday Roast
18:55 Political campaigns at youth events
33:19 Prime and Dress up Fridays
35:11 Gqom Therapy
36:12 Filah Lah Lah visual album and zingah pod
38:20 Gig throw forward
41:15 Kendrick and Drake disturbance
44:45 Sjava deluxe album
50:38 Loki – free agent
51:35 What’s a triple threat in Mzansi rap
59:55 Maglera and Thandiswa congratulations
01:01:50 New music
01:05:20 Should we have a Tyson and Reece battle?
01:08:03 Are albums still a priority to artists?
01:19:40 Artist owned indie labels, artist and business development
01:46:20 Outros

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Hosts
@Big_Warra
@Fratpacker
@Ke_Kitso_Bafethu

Recorded at AMPD Studios
Produced by The Sobering
Engineer: Kitso Moremi
Editor and Videographer: Kitso Moremi