The Liberation of Black Music Podcast

Kevaun, the Music Lover

The Liberation of Black Music Podcast is designed for audiences to learn about black artists that don't get much credit for the contributions they made in the music industry. We play a few games here and there, and create a safe space for upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers to showcase their talents and discuss their music journeys. This is a podcast FOR US BY US.

  1. George W. Johnson: The PIONEER of Black Music 🎵

    11/26/2025

    George W. Johnson: The PIONEER of Black Music 🎵

    Hello my big music lover fans! We are on our ELEVENTH criminally underrated Black artist. This one is a special one because he is the pioneer of Black music as a whole. And this is none other than Mr. George W. Johnson himself!  George was a very popular artist who had two famous songs (The Laughing Song and The Whistling Coon) that would follow him all the way until his untimely demise in 1914. Listen as Kevaun discusses his history and how much his impact has paved the way for Black artists, musicians, and/or producers to be where they are today.  Mr. Johnson, here are your flowers. 💐  Timestamps: 0:01 Beginning Sound Bite: From The Merry Mail Man by George W. Johnson and Len Spencer (1894) 1:11 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Theme Song 2:15 George W. Johnson Preamble 4:31 Early Life of George W. Johnson 5:40 Career Moves  6:44 Song: The Whistling Coon (1891) 7:57 Song: The Laughing Song (1891) 12:21 Song: The Laughing Coon (1897) 12:43 Song: The Whistling Girl (1897) 13:44 A Decline in Popularity  14:51 Legacy 15:35 What George W. Johnson’s Artistry Did for Black Artists 17:16 My Intentions Behind This Episode 19:02 I’m on Winter Break!  23:40 Outro: FUBU by Solange (ft. BJ the Chicago Kid and The-Dream) The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: liberationofblackmusicpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1 Kevaun’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_ SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/home A podcast FOR US BY US.  ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

    25 min
  2. This or That?: Michael Jackson Edition 🎵

    10/29/2025

    This or That?: Michael Jackson Edition 🎵

    Hello my big music lover fans! Welcome to another (long awaited) game of This or That? The game where you must pick one song over the other. And both and neither are not answers! Today’s subject is the iconic, legendary King of Pop himself, Mr. Michael Joseph Jackson! We rallied three of his biggest fans: Returning contestant Sienna and newcomers Jalil and Me’Lyea to use their thinking caps to choose some of Michael’s best songs and albums! We also encourage you guys listening to play at home!  The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: liberationofblackmusicpod@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1 Kevaun’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_ SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/home If you enjoyed Jalil’s insights, check out his podcast The JVY Podcast!  Spotify: https://spotify.link/ePKzi5ZSJXb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jvy-podcast/id1465285112 Jalil’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jvlil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jvy__?_t=ZP-90pV6zyjcS6&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jalilpack?si=rYntcRdbX_Cg0W84 SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/Gkidw1v8HUFteUmhvA The Girl is Mine [MJ/Paul McCartney Tribute] by JacksonBeatz: https://youtu.be/HQkNH7R9oE4?si=VHntMdwJrA7YkBL- Timestamps: 0:01 Iconic Clip of Michael’s I Love to Tour  0:34 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Intro Song: The Struggle 1:37 This or That? Preamble 4:11 Meet Our Contestants: Sienna, Jalil, and Me’Lyea 11:26 ABC or I Want You Back 14:30 Never Can Say Goodbye or I’ll Be There 19:56 Enjoy Yourself or Show You the Way to Go 23:17 This Place Hotel (a.k.a. Heartbreak Hotel) or That’s What You Get (For Being Polite) 31:20 Blame It on The Boogie or Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) 36:19 Got to Be There or I Wanna Be Where You Are 46:20 We’re Almost There or Dear Michael 52:54 Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough or Rock With You 1:00:59 Get On the Floor or Burn This Disco Out 1:02:29 Off the Wall or I Can’t Help It 1:08:20 Off the Wall Album or Thriller Album 1:20:32 Billie Jean or Beat It 1:31:34 Baby Be Mine or The Lady in My Life 1:50:22 Human Nature or Butterflies 1:59:38 The Girl is Mine or I Just Can’t Stop Loving You 2:08:37 Thriller or Ghosts 2:14:19 Bad or Speed Demon 2:21:45 Smooth Criminal or Al Capone 2:30:00 Leave Me Alone or Price of Fame 2:35:54 Bad Album or Dangerous Album 2:42:00 In the Closet or Remember the Time 2:45:36 Heal the World or Earth Song 2:51:51 Unbreakable or You Rock My World 2:58:30 Break of Dawn or Heaven Can Wait 3:04:42 This is It or Love Never Felt So Good 3:09:08 Loving You (Released Version) or Loving You (Original Version) 3:15:39 Music: The Girl is Mine REMIX- JacksonBeatz 3:17:59 Final Thoughts from Sienna and Jalil 3:26:02 Outro: F.U.B.U. by Solange (ft. BJ the Chicago Kid and The-Dream) A podcast FOR US BY US. ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

    3h 27m
  3. Black Artist Spotlight: Malik 🎵

    09/17/2025

    Black Artist Spotlight: Malik 🎵

    Hello my big music lover fans! Welcome back to another episode of Black Artist Spotlight. The segment where we talk to upcoming Black artists and share their journeys in music and get exposure! Today’s Black Artist Spotlight features Malik! He is a 28 year old proud Texas native who has a decade of experience in music and acting. His music can be a mix of hip-hop and pop music and he eventually wants to engage in rock music. In April of this year, he released his first single for his upcoming album entitled Art Heaux. Listen as he talks about how he created his first music festival, his experiences in theatre and the legacy he wants to leave behind.  Listen to Malik on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EKYKp55uBrqGsDvEqbGfe?si=gMNIzoWpS7qXmp9LiGBHGQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/malik/1466043804 Malik’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmalikmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMalikMusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmalikmusic?_d=secCgwIARCbDRjEFSACKAESPgo8QSB7BXIwt020vaAfiktnPpmp2e7MkZEr0KrGZ62A5NCgdaXhrZRbYc2IvWyHuorosZEoVkT3nukWSE%2BqGgA%3D&checksum=9ad053667561782041b0850e026444dbd737f69f29a5a685cf38cc8d64e79c6b&language=en&sec_uid YouTube: https://youtube.com/@malikworld?si=0EPzBEMZOFdHpBZB The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: liberationofblackmusicpod@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1 Kevaun’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_ SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/home Timestamps: 0:00 Song: Carmen Sandiego- Malik (from Rated M, 2018) 3:20 Malik Welcomes You to The Show 3:29 Intro Song: The Struggle 4:20 The Introduction of Malik 8:19 How Malik Got His Stage Name 9:04 Duration of Creating Music 9:40 Early Life of Malik 14:00 Malik’s First Exposure to Music 16:32 The Moment Malik Wanted to Contributed to Music 18:43 Malik’s First Song 20:19 A Day in the Studio for Malik 21:41 Malik’s Experience with Producing and Playing Instruments  24:37 Malik’s Process of Songwriting  26:46 The Inspiration Behind the Song Carmen Sandiego 28:47 The Inspiration Behind the Song Expectations 30:42 The Inspiration Behind the Song To All the People I Once Knew 31:51 Malik Tells You to Listen to To All the People I Once Knew  31:55 Song: To All the People I Once Knew- Malik (from Malik, 2023) 35:21 Malik’s Favorite Songs from His Discography  37:09 Malik’s One Word to Describe His Music 39:09 Malik’s First Performance  41:41 Malik’s First Collaboration  45:32 Malik’s Experiences in Theatre 53:03 How the MalikWorld Music Festival was Created 1:02:53 Malik’s Pros and Cons about Being An Artist 1:06:28 How Malik Motivates Himself to Keep Making Music  1:08:49 Malik’s Milestones 1:12:59 Malik’s Dream Collaborations 1:18:00 A Message to Lil Malik 1:19:00 The Legacy Malik Wants to Leave Behind 1:21:53 Malik’s Upcoming Projects 1:24:36 The Inspiration Behind the Newest Single, Art Heaux 1:26:24 Malik Tells You to Listen to His Latest Single, Art Heaux! 1:26:28 Song: Art Heaux- Malik (from Art Heaux- Single, 2025) 1:29:52 This or That? Game: Malik Edition 1:33:05 Final Thoughts  1:34:57 Outro: F.U.B.U.- Solange (ft. BJ the Chicago Kid and The-Dream) A podcast FOR US BY US.  ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions

    1h 36m
  4. Black Artist Spotlight: Morgan Tyler 🎵

    08/27/2025

    Black Artist Spotlight: Morgan Tyler 🎵

    Hello my big music lover fans! And welcome back to the (long-awaited) segment of the show called Black Artist Spotlight! The episode where we talk to upcoming Black artists, musicians and/or producers about their journey in music and get exposure! Today’s artist features Morgan Tyler! Morgan Tyler is a 24 year old Toledo native who is currently based in Atlanta. He classifies his music as bending different genres of music from hip hop to alternative rock. In February of this year, he released his third album entitled Without Rain, How Do We Grow. Listen as he and Kevaun talks about his musical exposures, his upcoming clothing brand X2H and the legacy he wants to leave behind! Please support Morgan Tyler on his journey! Listen to Morgan Tyler on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Szatpp1aLBfJGLHsYzzyl?si=r6Np_hFpS7iFe-C-ah-FXQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/morgan-tyler/1252897065 Morgan Tyler’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgantylerx2h?igsh=dHhoODJ1eGZ2aWJk YouTube: https://youtube.com/@morgantyler1?si=j5y9TgXw2megf75R The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: liberationofblackmusicpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1 Kevaun’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_ SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/home Timestamps: 0:01 Song: Harden (from Going Nowhere Fast, 2020) 3:29 Morgan Tyler Welcomes You to The Show 3:41 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Intro: The Struggle 4:32 Introduction of Morgan Tyler 6:36 How Morgan Tyler Got His Stage Name 7:29 Duration of Creating Music 7:51 Early Life of Morgan Tyler 12:34 Morgan Tyler’s First Exposure of Music 14:27 The Moment Morgan Tyler Wanted to Do Music 17:06 Kevaun’s View of Morgan Tyler’s Music 17:45 Morgan Tyler’s First Song 22:58 Morgan Tyler’s Creative Process 26:22 Morgan Tyler’s Songwriting Process 28:30 The Inspiration Behind The Song Harden 30:21 The Inspiration Behind The Song OnlyFans 32:45 The Inspiration Behind The Song SMH! 38:07 Morgan Tyler Tells You to Watch the SMH! video 38:35 Song: SMH! (Single, 2023) 41:41 Morgan Tyler’s Favorite Song from His Discography  45:44 Morgan Tyler’s One Word to Describe His Music 49:28 Morgan Tyler’s Plan on Fashion 53:03 Morgan Tyler’s First Performance  56:28 Morgan Tyler’s Pros and Cons of His Music Journey and How He Motivates Himself to Keep Making Music 1:10:06 Morgan Tyler’s Milestones 1:19:50 Morgan Tyler’s Dream Collaborations 1:24:50 A Message to Lil Morgan Tyler 1:28:30 The Legacy Morgan Tyler Wants to Leave Behind 1:36:06 Morgan Tyler’s Upcoming Projects 1:38:01 Morgan Tyler Discusses His Latest Album, Without Rain, How Do We Grow 1:42:23 The Inspiration Behind Shit to Lose 1:47:14 Morgan Tyler Tells You to Watch Shit to Lose Music Video 1:47:49 Song: Shit to Lose (ft. Freshie, from Without Rain, How Do We Grow, 2023) 1:51:24 This or That? Game: Morgan Tyler Edition 1:57:25 Final Thoughts from Morgan Tyler 1:59:53 Outro: FUBU x Solange (ft. BJ the Chicago Kid and The-Dream) A podcast FOR US BY US. 🖤 ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions

    2h 1m
  5. Mary Wells: The First Lady of Motown 🎵

    08/13/2025

    Mary Wells: The First Lady of Motown 🎵

    Hello big music lover fans! We are here discussing our TENTH (not so) criminally underrated Black artist! Today’s artist features Mary Wells, who was the only artist on the biggest music labels and became a huge star just by her first record, Bye Bye Baby! Listen as Kevaun shares her story about her early life, her biggest hit My Guy and so much more!  Ms. Wells, here are your flowers. 💐  Timestamps 0:01 Mary Wells talks disappointment when signed to MOTOWN label. 1:23 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Theme Song. 2:26 Preamble of Mary Wells. 4:33 Early Life. 5:57 Motown Days. 18:31 Life after Motown. 27:09 Time Away. 29:44 Health Problems. 31:58 Impact. 32:30 What Mary Wells Taught Me/Performance of My Guy in 1982. 34:31 Featured Song: Whisper You Love Me Boy by Mary Wells from Mary Wells Sings My Guy. 37:11 Closing Thoughts. 40:27 Outro: FUBU x Solange (ft. The-Dream and BJ the Chicago Kid) The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: liberationofblackmusicpod@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1 Kevaun’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_ SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/home A podcast FOR US BY US. Background Music provided by Westar. ©️2025 Sunflowertown Productions

    42 min
  6. Brenda Holloway: Motown's Hidden Gem 🎶💎

    06/04/2025

    Brenda Holloway: Motown's Hidden Gem 🎶💎

    Hello my big music lover fans! We are back discussing our ninth criminally underrated Black artist!  Today’s episode is dedicated to Ms. Brenda Holloway. A prolific singer and songwriter at one of the biggest record labels of all time: Motown Records. Listen as Kevaun shares her story and the impact she has made in terms of songwriting.  Ms. Holloway, here are your flowers! 💐 Timestamps 0:01 Brenda Holloway Interview/ Theme Song 2:23 Introduction of Brenda Holloway 5:03 Early Life and Start 9:42 A New Opportunity  10:22 Motown Days 17:55 Life after Motown 24:24 Impact 26:16 What Brenda Holloway Taught Me/ Live Performance of Every Little Bit Hurts from 2005 28:17 Featured Song: Where Were You by Brenda Holloway 30:41 Closing Thoughts  33:27 Outro: FUBU by Solange The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: liberationofblackmusicpod@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1 Kevaun’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_ SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/home Background music provided by Westar Music A Podcast FOR US BY US. ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions

    35 min
  7. Tommy Edwards: The First Black Billboard Artist 🎵

    04/09/2025

    Tommy Edwards: The First Black Billboard Artist 🎵

    Hello my big music lover fans! Long time no see (or in this case, nor hear!) We are back on the show discussing our eighth criminally underrated Black artist!  Today’s episode focuses on Mr. Tommy Edwards. An artist who began his career as a songwriter and musician to making history as the FIRST Black artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts with his biggest hit, It’s All in the Game. Join Kevaun as he discusses his story and the impact he has paved for other Black artists till this day!  Mr. Edwards, here are your flowers! 💐  Timestamps: 0:00 Beginning Sound Byte: Tommy Edwards: Henrico’s Hit Maker (2018) 0:55 The Liberation of Black Music Intro 1:59 Recap/ Updates/ Why Did I Leave? 11:20 Tommy Edwards Preamble  12:19 Early Life and Start 13:19 Career Moves 16:16 Time to Go Solo 18:24 MGM Days 24:34 A Comeback Awaits 36:17 Downward Spiral  38:10 The Legacy Tommy Left Behind  40:04 Tommy Edwards Conclusion 41:35 Featured Song: Symphony  44:08 Final Thoughts  46:55 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Outro: FUBU x Solange The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials: Email: liberationofblackmusicpod@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberationofblackmusicpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liberationblackmusicpod?_t=ZP-90pVhZ7Ecdr&_r=1 Kevaun’s Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflower?_t=ZP-90pVdR9stEU&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_ SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/kevaunthesunflower/home Background Music provided by Westar A Podcast FOR US BY US!  ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions

    48 min
5
out of 5
3 Ratings

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The Liberation of Black Music Podcast is designed for audiences to learn about black artists that don't get much credit for the contributions they made in the music industry. We play a few games here and there, and create a safe space for upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers to showcase their talents and discuss their music journeys. This is a podcast FOR US BY US.