Jacked
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Have you ever had a dream? Something you wanted so bad you just couldn’t let it go? For a group of kids in Harlem in the Eighties, their dreams would change pop music forever. Teddy Riley, Timmy Gatling, and Aaron Hall form a group called Guy that would fuse hip-hop and R&B and launch a new sound. By the early Nineties, the New Jack Sound dominated the pop music charts: Bell Biv Devoe, Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men, and many more. But the rise of the New Jack sound would come at a cost, and not everyone would make it to the top. Hosted by Taraji P Henson. From Wondery and Universal Music Group, Jacked is a story of friendship, gangsters, double-crosses, and big dreams. Hosted by Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson Listen to Jacked on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/shows/jacked-rise-of-the-new-jack-sound/ now.
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Well Told
04/03/2023
Really enjoyed this. Took me back to my younger days as a GUY fanatic. Well told with balanced story telling. I like that for many of the controversial comments made you get two sides of the story and not just one presented as the gospel. I will say regarding episode 6, I was at that show and there was no “announcement”.
Jacked
02/28/2023
I really loved hearing this story. I loved the interview segments and the music elements. Taraji P. Henson was a great selection for a host. Please make more stories about other music groups in the 80s and 90s especially.
Brought me back
12/30/2021
I remember growing up with this music but didn’t know the story. Really interesting and adds context to my memories. Thank you, Wondery!
Keep the legends alive, tell their stories!
09/28/2021
This is simply GOOD Hip/Hop- R&B story telling! I want more!
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