Best Annika Young Podcasts (2024)

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Vol. III Epilogue: We Ride at Dawn 17:35

12d ago17:35

17:35

As we spin the final track on Vinyl-y Volume III, we look back on a season that transcended the boundaries of music. We've journeyed through conversations that inspired, challenged, and motivated listeners to become active participants in shaping their lives and communities. Good trouble needs a soundtrack. Until we spin again!…

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Vol III Track IV: The Soundtrack of a Career feat. Patrick Leonard 38:47

21d ago38:47

38:47

Music maestro Patrick Leonard unplugged: From Madonna to solo stardom, hit-making to environmental advocacy. Tune in as this legendary producer-songwriter dishes on crafting pop classics, his new solo venture, and his passion for preserving our planet. It's an earful of insider stories and eco-consciousness you won't want to miss!…

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Interlude: Mr. Avery's Basement 13:03

27d ago13:03

13:03

Remember Rap City in the basement? Ever wonder whose basement they were in? Yeah, me too!By Annika Young

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Vol. III Track III: Church & State feat. Dara Starr Tucker 50:11

1M ago50:11

50:11

Singer, songwriter, social commentator and satirist, Dara Starr Tucker preaching the gospel of politics on a high note.By Annika Young

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Interlude: Bad Ass Cat feat. Eartha Kitt 8:54

1M ago8:54

8:54

By Annika Young

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Vol. III Track II: When You Live Your Life in Color feat. Juice 39:16

2M ago39:16

39:16

Juice is in the building! On this track of Vinyl-y Vol III, the NOLA native gets real about his freshman project "Be Intentional," going solo, and touring with the legendary Soul Rebels. We're talking big risks, big rewards, and the hustle it takes to make it. Tap in and get inspired!By Annika Young

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Interlude: Acoustic Activist feat Ani DiFranco 5:57

2M ago5:57

5:57

Ani DiFranco, the trailblazing singer-songwriter and activist left an indelible mark on the indie folk scene. In this mini podcast, we explore how DiFranco's powerful lyrics, genre-defying style, and unwavering commitment to social justice have shaped her groundbreaking career spanning over three decades.…

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Vol. III Track I: When She Plays the Piano In the Dark feat. Brenda Russell 51:26

2M ago51:26

51:26

Legendary singer-songwriter Brenda Russell stopped by for conversation about her remarkable journey in the music industry. With a career spanning over four decades, Brenda shares candid stories and insights from her experiences working with iconic artists, creating timeless hits, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of the music business.…

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Interlude: Will & Rue 1:08

2M ago1:08

1:08

Team Vinyl-y added a. duo to the squad. Rue & William, my favorite music and culture curators. They will help me pay homage to one of the greatest musicians, songwriterrs and vocalist. Can you guess who?By Annika Young

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Vol. III Prelude: "The Rhythm of Change" 51:45

3M ago51:45

51:45

This season, we're not just talking music; we're encouraging you to shape your life and activate change.Get ready for Vinyl-y Vol three! We're bringing you the conversations you love with artists, musicians, and more.By Annika Young

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Vol. III Promo: Turning Playlists into Protests! 0:34

3M ago0:34

0:34

The best conversations always come with a side of music. We’re turning your playlist into a protest. Vol. III Spring 2024!By Annika Young

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Hidden Track: A Supreme Dissection 29:37

12M ago29:37

29:37

A audio book of a ride through the prose of Jeff Weiss for Pitchfork. A supreme album dissection of Supreme Clientele and Tony Stark. Music: Ghostface Killah, WuTang Voice of GFK: Qua Produced By: Aeon Reid, Jessica Sturgis Production Assistant: Ajani FosterBy Annika Young

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Behind the Mic feat. Kia, Troy and Shane 6:00

1y ago6:00

6:00

Issa wrap! Vinyl-y Vol II is in the archives! Shane, Rue, and Troy hung out Behind the Mic to chop about this season!By Annika Young

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Vol II Track IX: His Name Is Prince feat. Maxx Myrick 52:42

1y ago52:42

52:42

Urban radio juggernaut Maxx Myrick and Vinyl-y's Papa dropped by the studio to rap with me about his storied career in the industry and his adventures with the icon Prince.By Annika Young

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Vol II Track VIII: Hip Hop 50-The Ladies Edition feat.Troy Pinckney x Dior Ashley Brown 59:48

1y ago59:48

59:48

It's part two of the chop up! Hip Hop turned 50 this year. Troy Pinckney is back behind the mic for the second half of our conversation with our co-host Dior Ashley Brown! Salute to the pioneer and trendsetter women who body the genre of Hip Hop!By Annika Young

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Vol II Track VII: To Da' Beat Y'all feat. Troy Pinckney 57:46

1y ago57:46

57:46

Hip Hop turned 50 this year. I'm chompin' at the roots of the culture with my friend and honorary professor of Hip Hop, Troy Pinckney.By Annika Young

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Behind the Mic: Call Your Mother feat. Mama Dee 4:55

1y ago4:55

4:55

My Mom and I chopped it up about a few of her faves featuring music by Gregory Abbott, Earth Wind & Fire and Marvin Gaye.By Annika Young

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Vol II Track VI: Shug's On the Line feat. Sweet Corey-Bey 55:20

1y ago55:20

55:20

Perhaps best known as a founding member and bandleader of the genre bending artist collaborative "Black Folks Don’t Swim?", Sweet Corey-Bey (they/them/theirs), is a transgender musician and cultural organizer, based in West, Philly. Music by: Black Folks Don't Swim?, Janelle Monàe, Jill Scott, Aeon Reid, and Sweet Corey-Bey.…

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Behind the Mic: R & Beef feat. Rue & Billy 5:23

1y ago5:23

5:23

We bit into a juicy piece of R & Beef at the kickback. Wanna taste? 🎧By Annika Young

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Vol II Track V: One Who Brings the Message of the Drum feat. Akua Allrich 36:37

1y ago36:37

36:37

April is Jazz Appreciation Month and we appreciate the deeply rich vocals of artist/activist, Akua Allrich and her appreciate of the great Nina Simone. Music by: Akua Allrich, Nina Simone' and Nancy Wilson and Aeon Reid.By Annika Young

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Behind the Mic: Main Character Energy feat. Woo 4:03

1y ago4:03

4:03

What's on your photoshoot playlist?By Annika Young

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Vol II Track IV: She Loves the 80's feat. DJ Aviva 39:13

1+ y ago39:13

39:13

Remember that one cool ass professor, the one you'd stay behind to talk with, the one with the super dope stories and adventures? During our 2022 hiatus we caught up with DJ Aviva, friend of the show and vinyl savant. Her collection is legendary as are her roots in music.By Annika Young

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Behind the Mic: Where's the Party? feat. Jess 4:41

1+ y ago4:41

4:41

Go DJ, That's My DJ!By Annika Young

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Vol II Track III: Magic Carpet Ride feat. Cecily Alexa 56:41

1+ y ago56:41

56:41

We took a little trip on a magic carpet ride with Cecily!By Annika Young

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Behind the Mic: Deja Vu feat. Woo 2:29

1+ y ago2:29

2:29

Want to know why DC is home of the Quiet Storm? Vinyl-y's always freakin' fashionable Correspondent, Woo let us ride shotgun through the District with a classic groove on the speakers.By Annika Young

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Vol II Track II: Gone PHSHin' feat. Adam and Matthew Chase 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

Adam and Matthew Chase from the Jazz Is PHSH stopped by to chop it up about the band, their family of artists, the Chase Brothers, their musical inspos, and our shared love of the vinyl experience.By Annika Young

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Behind the Mic: What's On Your Playlist feat. Aeon Reid 5:00

1+ y ago5:00

5:00

Aeon breaks us off a little Nao from his library!By Annika Young

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Vol II Track I: Trading Places With Auhn feat. Aeon Reid 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

41:55

We’re going to deep dive into what makes Vinyl-y's illustrious host so inclined to live life through vinyls and so much more.By Annika Young

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The Presidential Playlist: Hidden Track 29:08

2y ago29:08

29:08

By Annika Young

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Track XV: All That Jazz feat. Auhn & Friends 37:01

2y ago37:01

37:01

By Annika Young

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Track XIV: Catch Me If You Can feat. Brandon Carlyle 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

44:58

By Annika Young

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Track XIII: Nothin' But the Funk feat. DJ Applejac 48:08

2+ y ago48:08

48:08

By Annika Young

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Track XII: The Notorious TBG feat. Tall Black Guy 49:23

2+ y ago49:23

49:23

By Annika Young

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Track XI: The Wedding Edition feat. Stokley 57:44

2+ y ago57:44

57:44

By Annika Young

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Interlude: Crystals for Beginners feat. Bean 0:45

2+ y ago0:45

0:45

Music by: L. Dre-Steven UniverseBy Annika Young

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Track X: The Thrill Ain't Gone feat. Val B. King 41:36

2+ y ago41:36

41:36

By Annika Young

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Track IX: Lawd Have Mercy Beesus feat. DJ Bee 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

35:22

By Annika Young

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Track VIII: Blondes Have More Fun feat. Carolyn Malachi 46:27

2+ y ago46:27

46:27

By Annika Young

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Interlude: What's Your Stance? 1:00

2+ y ago1:00

1:00

Music: Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore - "Stick Em" OFFICIAL VERSIONBy Annika Young

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Track VII: Welcome to the New Age of Crank feat. Cam Poles 44:24

2+ y ago44:24

44:24

By Annika Young

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Track VI: Sophisticated Soul feat. Will Downing 45:16

2+ y ago45:16

45:16

By Annika Young

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Track V: The Miseducation of Toni Jones 47:38

2+ y ago47:38

47:38

By Annika Young

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Interlude: Cadillac 0:48

2+ y ago0:48

0:48

Music: French Waltz by Leon WareBy Annika Young

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Track IV: We'll All Be Free feat. Frank McComb 45:15

2+ y ago45:15

45:15

By Annika Young

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Track III: What Up Doe? feat. Zo! 35:50

2+ y ago35:50

35:50

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Interlude: Black Girl Magic 0:31

2+ y ago0:31

0:31

"The McBride Sisters Collection Black Girl Magic Wines are Robin and Andréa’s personal ode to their culture and story, inspired by the magic and resilience of Black women, to be enjoyed by all." Music by: Aeon ReidBy Annika Young

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Track II: Some of That Brown Sugar feat. Tracey Lee 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

48:09

By Annika Young

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Track I: Best That I Got feat. Bora Bond 49:27

2+ y ago49:27

49:27

By Annika Young

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Intro: Vinyl-y the Podcast 1:00

3y ago1:00

1:00

You know how you hear a song, or an album and it has that magic on it, that thing that teleports you back. It’s the soundtrack of your life, if you think about it. I’m a Bicentennial baby. I grew up listening to records. Those records turned to tapes and tapes to CD’s. Now we just stream it all. But I have to say, I am a bit Vinyl-y. I am part of a…

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