They Reminisce Over You

No new episode this week, but here's one from the catalog that we think you should get into.Originally released in 2024, on this episode we talked about Mr. Big Stuff, The Heavster, The Overweight Lover, out of Moneyearnin’ Mount Vernon, the diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly D. One of a small number of people who have done a song with both Michael and Janet Jackson. The man who is pretty much responsible for kicking off Uptown Records, since he was the first act signed to the label, and as an executive at Uptown he's was instrumental in bringing Jodeci, Monifah, Soul For Real and others to the company.Along with DJ Eddie F, Trouble T-Roy and G-Wiz aka The Boyz, he brought us hit after hit. He could do new jack swing, boom bap, reggae, pop...he could do it all. There have been very few hip hop artists who could seamlessly maneuver through so many styles and genres at such a high level, all while never compromising his authenticity. Since his untimely passing in 2011, he's been sorely missed, and that's why we're talking about none other than Heavy D.

On this episode, we're getting into the hip hop classic, House Party. The 1990 Reginald Hudlin directed comedy that turned Kid 'N Play into superstars. During this conversation, we discuss our favorite supporting characters, get into our favorite scenes, and talk about our favorite songs from the soundtrack. Get into it! "Peanut, fix me some of that Dick Gregory."

On this episode we're discussing the legacy of Aaliyah. With today marking 25 years since her self-titled album dropped in 2001, we’re taking a dive into her discography and talking about why her music still holds up today.We run through our favorite songs from each era, some deep cuts and get into whether the albums have aged well. We also talk about how once Missy Elliott and Timbaland came into the picture, they helped Aaliyah to shape a sound that still feels ahead of its time, and how it still inspires today. Also, tap in to find out why Christina has beef with Toni Braxton.First Spin 1:00Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number (1994) 1:54How would you describe this album to someone who only knows her later work? 5:00Did this album age well? 6:22Pick 2 or 3 songs from the album that you love. 9:08One In a Million (1996) 14:52How did Missy & Timbaland change the energy of Aaliyah’s sound? 15:49Was this album a reinvention, or did Missy & Timbaland bring out something in Aaliyah that was already there? 18:14Which song captures the essence of the album? 21:46Pick 2 or 3 songs from the album that you love. 23:38Aaliyah (2001) 26:35Were Missy & Timbaland missed on this album, or did Static Major, Rapture Stewart & Eric Seats manage to keep the same vibe? 27:05What song(s) best show the shift in production? 29:12Is this her most complete album? 33:33Pick one song that captures the essence of the album. 34:02Pick 2 or 3 songs from the album that you love. 34:47Then and Now 38:54How do you feel about the Aaliyah album today? 39:21Does anything stand out more now, than it did back then? 42:07Has Aaliyah’s discography aged well? How would you rank the albums? 42:46Head vs. Heart 44:28Favorite big hit 44:57Favorite deep cut 46:12Big hit or deep cut? 47:29

On this episode we're discussing one of the greatest albums in hip hop history, JAY-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, on its 30th anniversary. Before the album dropped in 1996, Jay was building his name through early collabs with Jaz-O (“Hawaiian Sophie,” “The Originators”) Big Daddy Kane (“Show & Prove”) and Original Flavor (“Can I Get Open?”) as well as his own singles (“In My Lifetime,” “In My Lifetime” Remix, “I Can’t Get Wid Dat” and “Dead Presidents”). We get into how these songs helped to shape his sound, talk about our favorite songs from Reasonable Doubt, discuss how the production helped to set the tone of the album, touch on who JAY-Z was at the time, and how it differs from the JAY-Z we would come to know in later years.Pre-Reasonable Doubt 1:25What these early tracks tell us 3:40Early guest verses 4:26Thoughts on early songs 6:19Which of the early tracks feel closest to Reasonable Doubt? 7:28Would you have predicted this guy to be a GOAT contender in the future? 8:05Reasonable Doubt 9:31Who is the JAY-Z that we hear on this album? 9:49Do you hear ambition or caution in his stories? 14:10Would you cut any songs from the album? 16:15Does anything feel dated or does it hold up in 2026? 18:38Favorite tracks from the album 20:17First impression of JAY-Z 24:48What stands out when listening today? 25:42How did the production shape the storytelling and atmosphere? 29:08Which song best captures the identity of Reasonable Doubt? 30:55How does Reasonable Doubt compare to JAY-Z’s later works? 32:12Describe Reasonable Doubt in one sentence 34:29Which moment makes you feel the most like you’re inside Jay’s world? 35:12What does Reasonable Doubt mean to JAY-Z’s story? 36:28

On this episode we’re discussing someone who is probably one of the most important people in hip hop history, Warren G. Without this man, a lot of important moments in hip hop probably don’t happen. So, we’re gonna take a look at his debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era, that moved him from the background at Death Row and into the spotlight at Def Jam. We'll also be getting into some of our favorite Warren G tracks from his other albums as well.Intro 0:38First impressions after hearing "Indo Smoke" and "Ain't No Fun." 3:20When you heard Regulate... G Funk Era for the fist time. 4:42What is it about Warren G's style that separates him from other west coast artists? 9:28Describe the first spin of this album to someone who wasn't there. 11:44Is this a no-skip album? 12:58Pick 3, 4 of your favorite albums cuts. 20:12Put together a 5 song deep cut playlist from his discography. 21:00Album cuts that capture the G-Funk vibe more than the singles. 22:26Do you this of Warren G as a rapper or producer first? 23:25Compare your first listen of Regulate... G-Funk Era to now. 27:20Where does Regulate... G-Funk Era rank on your all-time list? 29:53

The 90s were a golden era for female rap, and on this episode we're celebrating the women who made it unforgettable. We’re talking Latifah, Lyte, Yo-Yo, Kim, Foxy…and on and on and on. The game changers who proved that women could run hip hop on their own terms.Transition from the late 80s to the early 90s 0:53Favorite songs from 1990-93 6:33The mid 90s 9:22Foxy Brown meets JFK Jr. 10:21Favorite songs from 1994-96 18:29The late 90s 23:52Favorite songs from 1997-99 30:23Favorite collabs from 1990-99 35:30

In this episode of They Reminisce Over You, we're having a conversation about Love Jones, Theodore Witcher's iconic 1997 Black rom-com that became a cultural classic. We'll be diving into the film's most memorable moments, standout supporting characters and dig into whether Nina and Darius were ever really Mr./Mrs. Right or Mr./Mrs. Right Now. We also get into our favorite scenes, our favorite songs from the soundtrack, discuss how our feelings on the movie have/haven't changed over the years, and answer the biggest question that we had: would Nina and Darius still be together today?Intro 0:00Plot Summary 0:50First Watch 3:08How would you describe Nina? 8:00How would you describe Darius? 11:08Are they Mr./Mrs Right or Mr./Mrs. Right Now? 13:39What was the biggest obstacle between Nina and Darius? 15:18Why everything was really Josie's fault 16:11Who had the harder time being vulnerable, Nina or Darius? 19:22Favorite scenes 21:34Supporting characters 32:54Who gives the best/worst advice? 34:44Soundtrack 40:12Then & Now 43:23Are Nina and Darius still together? 46:29

In this episode, we’re getting into Maxwell’s full discography, spotlighting Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite on it’s 30th anniversary (April 2, 1996,) while also discussing his MTV Unplugged, Embrya, Now, BLACKsummers’night & blackSUMMERS’night albums.We walk through his full run, from hits like “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” “Matrimony: Maybe You,” and “Pretty Wings” to deeper album cuts, sharing our favorites along the way.Miguel also finds a way to link Embrya and OutKast’s ATLiens.Plus, we’re dropping TWO playlists (one curated by Christina and the other curated by Miguel) for this episode. Even though there is some overlap, his discography spans so many styles that we love different sides of his catalog.The First Spin - Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite 0:37Break - 15:10MTV Unplugged 15:30Embrya 20:23Now 23:43BLACKsummers'night & blackSUMMERS'night 25:22Break 28:51Head vs. Heart - Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite 29:41Break 41:31Then and Now - Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite 42:08