Miss Lou and Mr Drew look back at one of the best R&B albums of all times - Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel is now 35 years and sounding as good as ever. Also there's a look at the latest from Jay-Z's concert dates, which are coming to London this September, on Beyonce's birthday.

Miss Lou and Mr Drew return from  watching Bruno Mars in Paris whilst battling with major Bad Bunny FOMO. They also look at who holds the moral high ground in the India.Arie vs Yung Miami online clash over the hit of the summer, before looking back at Clive Davis legacy.Meanwhile Lauryn Hill collects her flowers at a sensational B.E.T. awards show and there’s time to reminisce on the 00s as B2K clash Pretty Ricky.00:00 Introduction and birthday celebrations03:06 India.Arie attacks the song of the Summer 10:46 Clive Davis: A Music Mogul's Legacy18:58 FOMO: Bad Bunny's Impact21:39: Bruno Mars concert review and footage26:57 Verzuz nostalgia: Pretty Ricky vs. B2K29:24 Pretty Ricky vs. B2K: A Musical Showdown40:21 The BET Awards 2026: Highlights and Performances

With World Cup fever taking over, Miss Lou and Mr Drew run the rule over the World Cup anthems from the official album. Plus, following Dame Dash’s awful diss record against Cam’ron and Jay-Z, is it time for him to quit the game? Also thoughts on the social media ban for under .*We’ve had to cut the audio from the clips of the World Cup anthem videos due to copyright rules*00:00 World Cup Fever and Cultural Vibes05:28 World Cup Anthems: Live Reactions13:51 Jay-Z and Dame Dash: A Legacy of Conflict21:34 Social Media Regulations for Teens31:37 The Impact of TikTok on Music Trends33:56 Preparing for Paris: Bruno Mars and Fete

Mr Drew rides solo to deliver a tribute to MOBO founder and British black music legend, Kanya King who passed away on 3 June following a battle with colon cancer. There’s a look back at Kanya’s legacy, how she’s impacted the scene through her work and what's next for MOBO following her passing.Support the pod by giving us a follow.Credits:Clip at the beginning of the episode is courtesy of MOBOClip at the end of this episode of is courtesy of the Champions Speakers channel: ‘Kanya King Speaker - The Importance of representation in the Entertainment Industry’

Mr Drew and Miss Lou are joined by Death Row Records soul supremo, Charlie B Real - a man whose life has been an absolute movie! He talks coming up in the game and dishes out plenty of career and industry anecdotes including rejecting a contract with Dr Dre at 11, working with Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and Whitney and the influence of his later father. He also breaks down the experience of working on the Oscar smash Sinners and the huge influence of his father. It’s a must listen! 00:00 Introduction to Charlie Bereal02:59 Charlie’s Musical Journey06:02 The Origin of the Name 'Charlie B. Real'08:46 Connecting with Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records11:51 Influences and Inspirations in Music12:51 Why he declined signing with Dr Dre14:44 Family Legacy and Personal Connections17:34 Collaboration and the Retro Soul Movement20:30 The Therapeutic Nature of Music23:28 Collaboration with Anderson. Paak?26:37 Walking with the Father: Tribute Album31:14 Navigating Grief and Connection33:46 Touring with Aaliyah35:08 Whitney Houston funny story38:04 Reflections on the Michael Jackson Movie45:34 Charlie's role in Sinners and evading alligators!

Mr Drew and Miss Lou battle the heat to discuss some of the greatest formerly ‘big, fat, and heavy’ artists who went on to lose a ton of weight. This is off the back of Jazmine Sullivan wowing the crowd as she showed out on stage at an Ari Lennox concert.Apologies: We experienced audio challenges with this one. We hope you're still able to enjoy the pod and we’ll absolutely be back to our regular quality levels next week!

Miss Lou and Mr Drew get to unpacking Drake’s surprise triple album release: Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. The OVO overlord is dominating the charts, the headlines and the music debates - so what are thoughts on the features, the music and the marketing behind the release?And with three artists taking inspiration from the Thriller album sleeve including Chris Brown the guys rate who did it best.Support the pod: Subscribe today, hit the notification bell and tell ya friends!

Warning: This episode contains spoilers galore. If you've not yet seen the Michael movie, but are planning to, we recommend tuning into a different show and catching this one later.Mr Drew and Miss Lou reflect on the biggest movie of the year…Antoine Fuqua’s, Michael brings to life the story of the iconic entertainer - through his nephew, Jaafar.This episode is here to break down everything in explicit and opinionated detail: the performances, highlights, legacy, missing bits and more... Share your thoughts on the movie with us at [email protected]

Mr Drew and Miss Lou get stuck into the AI video saga that has Elaine The Paine all wound up with Charlie Sloth and DJ AG.Meanwhile, Meg The Stallion pulls out of broadway with heartache, Ray-J makes more attention seeking claims and Victoria Beckham’s drops surprise playlist selections.  00:00 Introduction and initial thoughts on the 'Michael' movie03:00 Victoria Beckham's Gap Playlist 05:55 Personal Reflections on Music and Loss - Magnificent P's playlist09:04 Ray J loses count15:06 Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway Exit21:05 Charlie Sloth's Controversial Video and Backlash

This week, Mr Drew and Miss Lou debate their top ‘coulda, woulda shoulda’ been band members famous groups...from Jodeci to the Spice Girls - where are they now?And on the week  Kehlani releases the most anticipated of the year, B2K have a freaky fan encounter backstage.