Shades of Us
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Movie and music reviews for Africa, Africans and people of African descent.
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The Review: Sweet Design by Double A Featuring Y10
October 23, 2019 10:46 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBWe bring you our review of Sweet Design by Double A off his third solo mixtape, Project Z. On this Song, he features Y10 and tells us why he thinks Hip Hop needs a revival. Download the full mixtape here. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Adedamola Adegoke aka Double A Image: Adedamola Adegoke aka Double A
The Review: Cater 2 U by Destiny's Child
September 10, 2019 12:06 - 20 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 2005, Destiny's Child released Cater 2 U as the fourth and final singled from their fourth studio album, Destiny Fulfilled. Are the lyrics of the song still relevant in today's world? Ramatu Ada Ochekliye discusses the song on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Cater 2 U by Destiny's Child Image: Dallas Culture Map
The Review: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys
August 13, 2019 12:10 - 17 minutes - 8.44 MBWe go all the way back to when Alicia Keys wrote a song as an ode to doing the unthinkable when you are in love. The song is off her fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom, which was released in 2009. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys Image: Digital Studio
The Review: The Matrimony by Wale featuring Usher
July 10, 2019 13:40 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBWe go back to 2015 when Wale released The Matrimony off his album, The Album About Nothing. On this song, he features Usher Raymond IV. Listen to our review here and leave us a comment below. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: The Matrimony by Wale featuring Usher Image: BBC
The Review: Juice by Lizzo
June 04, 2019 08:36 - 9 minutes - 5.98 MBLizzo is an American singer, rapper and presenter. On this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Juice, her lead single from her third and debut major-label studio album, Cuz I Love You. #ShadesofUs Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Blog: Shades of Us Vlog: Shades of Us Africa Credit: Juice by Lizzo
The Review: Arise by The Seige
April 16, 2019 12:06 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBWe discuss Arise, a song by The Seige for Marvel's Cloak and Dagger on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Marvel's Cloak & Dagger | Season 1, Episode 4 Music: The Seige – “Arise” | Freeform
The Review: Lionheart
March 21, 2019 12:07 - 31 minutes - 15.1 MBGenevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart', a movie acquired by Netflix, was her directorial debut. We discuss the movie on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Lionheart
The Review: How Much A Dollar Cost by Kendrick Lamar featuring James Fauntleroy and Ronald Isley
March 19, 2019 12:16 - 17 minutes - 10.9 MBPer request from Senan Murray, we review Kendrick Lamar's 'How Much A Dollar Cost' off his album, To Pimp a Butterfly. K.Dot features James Fauntleroy and Ronald Isley on this track. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: How Much A Dollar Cost by Kendrick Lamar featuring James Fauntleroy and Ronald Isley
The Review: Please Me by Cardi B and Bruno Mars
March 05, 2019 11:05 - 19 minutes - 8.71 MBIn their second song together, Cardi B and Bruno Mars deliver a sensual song titled, Please Me. We discuss the song on this Shades of Us: The Review episode. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Please Me by Cardi B and Bruno Mars
The Review: Violent Crimes by Kanye West
January 15, 2019 10:15 - 15 minutes - 7.37 MBOn this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Violent Crimes by Kanye West off his 2018 album, Ye. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Violent Crimes by Kanye West
The Review: Oyi by 2baba featuring HI Idibia
January 08, 2019 11:54 - 12 minutes - 5.91 MBA review of 2baba's 2019 single, Oyi. In this one, he features his brother, HI Idibia. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Oyi by 2baba featuring HI Idibia
The Review: Can't Be Broken by Lil Wayne
November 13, 2018 11:26 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MBOn this episode of The Review, we look at Lil Wayne's Can't Be Broken off his 2018 album, Tha Carter V. This was a request from Mbaidom Isaac Ibrahim from Yola, Nigeria. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Lil Wayne's Can't Be Broken
The Review: Miss Independent by Neyo
October 02, 2018 09:09 - 17 minutes - 8.5 MBWe review Miss Independent, the second single off Neyo's album, Year of the Gentleman, on this episode of The Review. Join the conversation on social media: Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Neyo's Miss Independent
The Review: Black Panther
September 20, 2018 11:33 - 24 minutes - 12.1 MBOn this episode of The Review, we discuss Marvel's Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler. Listen to this episode for more and share your views with us in the comment section. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Black Panther
The Review: Ye! by Burna Boy
September 18, 2018 12:29 - 12 minutes - 5.85 MBOn this episode of The Reiview, we look at Burna Boy's 'Ye!' off his 2018 album, Outside. Listen to the episode here and share your views in the comment section. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Ye by Burna Boy
The Review: Chun Li by Nicki Minaj
September 11, 2018 16:19 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBOn The Review today, we discuss Nicki Minaj's "Chun Li" off her 2018 album, Queen. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Chun Li by Nicki Minaj
The Review: Hidden Figures
August 23, 2018 11:02 - 18 minutes - 9.56 MBBased on the true life story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, Hidden Figures is a film that shows the contribution of these women to NASA in the 1960s. We review the movie on this episode. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Hidden Figures
The Review: Melanin by Sauti Sol featuring Patoranking
August 21, 2018 11:27 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBSauti Sol featured Patoranking on their hit song, Melanin, off their LP Afrikan Sauce – a continuation of the Live and Die in Afrika theme. Listen to our review of the song here. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Melanin by Sauti Sol featuring Patoranking
The Review: Girls Trip
August 16, 2018 11:52 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this episode, we review Girls Trip directed by Malcolm D. Lee, produced by Will Packer and starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Girls Trip
Re-Introducing Shades of Us: The Review
August 14, 2018 11:13 - 4 minutes - 5.7 MBAfter months away with no new episodes, we are back with a bang and ready to start dishing new reviews of music and movies, and we are adding a new element to the podcast. Listen here to fine out more. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Email: [email protected]
The Review: The Bridge by Kunle Afolayan
December 28, 2017 11:34 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBProduced by Lasun Ray and directed by Kunle Afolayan, The Bridge is a film about tribal prejudice and inter-marriage. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Bridge
The Review: Put It On Me by Ja Rule featuring Lil Mo and Vita
December 26, 2017 07:36 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBA review of Ja Rule's 2000 love song, Put It on Me, featuring Lil Mo and Vita. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Put It On Me - Ja Rule featuring Lil Mo and Vita
The Review: D.N.A by Kendrick Lamar
December 19, 2017 10:36 - 19 minutes - 7.35 MBWe take a look at the second song on Kendrick Lamar's Damn on this episode of #TheReview. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: D.N.A by Kendrick Lamar
The Review: Potato Potahto
December 14, 2017 08:25 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBStarring OC Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva, Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Chris Attoh and more, Potato Potahto is a film about a divorced couple who, bent on flexing their egos, decide to share the house that once was their matrimonial home. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Potato Potahto
The Review: Superman by Cassper Nyovest featuring Tsepo Tshola
December 12, 2017 09:34 - 18 minutes - 13 MBOn Superman, Cassper Nyovest talks about fatherhood and why it is important to appreciate fathers more. He features music legend, Tsepo Tshola, on this ode to his father and all fathers in the world. We review the song on #TheReview here. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Superman by Cassper Nyovest ft Tsepo Tshola
The Review: Dear White People
December 07, 2017 09:48 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBDear White People is a movie written, produced and directed by Justin Simien. We reviewed the movie on this episode of #TheReview. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Dear White People
The Review: Safe By M.I ft Djinee
December 05, 2017 08:42 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBA review of M.I Abaga's 2008 hit single, Safe, featuring Djinee. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Safe by M.I featuring Djinee.
The Review: Love on the Brain by Rihanna
November 29, 2017 05:34 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBA Review of Rihanna's Love on he Brain off her 8th Studio Album, Anti. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Love on the Brain by Rihanna
The Review: Straight Outta Compton
November 23, 2017 12:09 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWe reviewed Straight Outta Compton on this episode of #TheReview and you can listen to it here. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Straight Outta Compton
The Review: U.N.I.T.Y by Queen Latifah
November 21, 2017 07:29 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBQueen Latifah stood up for women everywhere with her hit song, U.N.I.T.Y and we discussed it on this episode of the review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: U.N.I.T.Y by Queen Latifah
The Review: Ride Along
November 16, 2017 13:54 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBA review of Ride Along starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Ride Along
The Review: Walk on Water by Eminem featuring Beyonce
November 14, 2017 05:17 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBEminem's new song with Beyonce is hot! It is called Walk on Water and we reviewed it in this episode of The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Walk on Water by Eminem featuring Beyonce
The Review: Cadillac Records
November 09, 2017 11:50 - 20 minutes - 14 MBA review of Cadillac Records written and directed by Darnell Martin. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Cadillac Records
The Review: Getting Older by Arlissa
November 07, 2017 08:49 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBWe reviewed Getting Older by Indie pop artist, Arlissa on this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Getting Older by Arlissa
The Review - 'Everything in Between' by TIERS Nigeria and Alleykat Media
November 02, 2017 11:38 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MBIn a first, we review a film series on Shades of Us: The Review. The series, Everything in Between, is a Nigerian series which explores homosexuality and marriage pressure in Nigeria. It was produced by The Initiative for Equal Rights in Nigeria (TIERS) and Alleykat Media. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Everything in Between
The Review - That's What I Like By Bruno Mars
October 31, 2017 07:34 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBWe look at Bruno Mars' 'That's What I Like' off his third studio album, 24k Magic. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: That's What I Like
The Review - Barbershop: The Next Cut
October 26, 2017 09:24 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBA new episode of Shades of Us: The Review focuses on Ice Cube's 'Barbershop: The Next Cut', the third in the Barbershop series. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Barbershop: The Next Cut
The Review - The Birth of a Nation
October 19, 2017 11:52 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Nate Parker's The Birth of a Nation. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Birth of a Nation
The Review: For Colored Girls
October 12, 2017 11:39 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTyler Perry wrote, directed and produced an adaptation of Ntozake Shange's 'for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf' and we are here for it! Listen to our review of For Colored Girls. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: For Colored Girls
The Review - Joromi by Simi
October 10, 2017 13:14 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBAlmost everyone is raving about Simi's 'Joromi, off her sophomore album, Simisola. Why is the song such a hit? We review in this episode of Shades of Us: The Review. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Joromi by Simi
The Review - With This Ring
October 05, 2017 09:58 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBOn the The Review today is Nzinga Stewart's romantic comedy, With This Ring. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: With This Ring
The Review - Wait for Me by Johnny Drille
October 03, 2017 10:40 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBJohnny Drille is a Nigerian singer whose sound is different from the regular Nigerian sound. We reviewed 'Wait for Me', his love song about keeping faith in a long distance relationship. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Wait for Me by Johnny Drille
The Review - Rick Famuyiwa's Dope
September 28, 2017 09:30 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBOn the new episode of Shades of Us: The Review, we discuss Rick Famuyiwa's Dope. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Rick Famuyiwa's Dope.
The Review - Gentleman by Ric Hassani
September 26, 2017 08:38 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBWhere are the Ric Hassani fans? We discuss his song, 'Gentleman'. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Gentleman by Ric Hassani
The Review - Coming to America
September 21, 2017 11:53 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSeen 'Coming to America'? We reviewed the film in this episode. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Coming to America
The Review - Bodak Yello by Cardi B
September 19, 2017 05:15 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBWe look at the why Bodak Yellow by Cardi B is such a hit. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Bodak Yellow by Cardi B
The Review - The Perfect Match
September 14, 2017 09:13 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWe review The Perfect Match starring Terence J, Brandy, Lauren London, Dascha Polanco, Donald Faison and more. It is a romantic comedy directed by Bill Woodruff. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Perfect Match
The Review: Dance Like We Are Making Love by Ciara
September 12, 2017 08:30 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBWe review Ciara's song - Dance Like We Are Making Love - off her album, Jackie. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: Dance Like We Are Making Love by Ciara
The Review: The Reluctant Fundamentalist
September 07, 2017 08:34 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBFor two successive weeks, we are reviewing a film directed by Mira Nair. This time, we look at The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: The Reluctant Fundamentalist
The Review: Special Someone - Sarkodie ft Burna Boy and AKA
September 05, 2017 04:45 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBA review of Sarkodie's love song - 'Special Someone' - off his Sarkology album. Sarkodie is a hip hop artist from Ghana and he featured Burna Boy (Nigeria) and AKA (South Africa). Facebook: Shades of Us. Twitter: Shades of Us Media. LinkedIn: Shades of Us. Instagram: Shades of Us Media. Google+: Shades of Us Africa. Credit: 'Special Someone' by Sarkodie ft Burna Boy and AKA