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Always On Key
Come hang out with ya homegirls Kea and Ashley as they discuss their favorite musical legends and rising artists that they cannot get enough of and so much more. As soul sistahs who are simply lovers of music, join in for laughs, debates, insights and good ole homegrown fun. We tap into the music that's Always on Key!
Episodes
32 episodes
Track 30: 30s
Who told us to grow up? Are we really the new aunties and uncs? On today’s episode, we explore the music that has taken us on a new journey, our 30s, and what that has meant to us. It is amazing how music grows up with us and has changed rig...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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44:28
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Track 29: Too Much/Not Enough
One thing for sure, the internet is always going to have and voice their opinion. Especially artists they deem as “doing too much”. But what is considered “doing too much”? In today’s episode, Kea and Ash discuss respectability politic...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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30:47
Track 28: Hol' Up, Rewind That
Now we know we can’t be the only ones who have been singing a song completely wrong for years! Friends, this episode Kea and Ash go through a few songs where we thought they said one thing and it actually turns out it was something totally diff...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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30:48
Track 27: Don't Box Me In
We are not even going to sugar coat it; What is wrong with being considered an R&B artist?? There have been instances where an artist could have what seems like a successful career for music we know as R&B but still refute the idea o...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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36:12
Track 26: Match Made in Heaven
So what’s the secret sauce to a beautiful duet? Get into today’s episode as Ash and Kea talk about their favorite R&B duets and what makes a delicious pairing. So HOT TAKE, there is a duet that Kea was not really proud of to say th...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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37:41
Track 25: Dedication to the Princess of R&B: Aaliyah
Welcome back y’all! This episode is truly special to ya girls as we kick off the new season of the Always on Key Podcast by celebrating the life and legacy of none other than Aaliyah, the princess of R&B. Aaliyah was a singer, dancer, ac...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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37:57
Track 24: See...What Had Happened Was?
First off, no shade to any of the artists mentioned in this episode. Today's episode is truly a topic of love and curiosity. With that said, we need some answers. What happened? There were times in the music world where if you had the comple...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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42:54
Track 23: Bring Twin & Them
Sometimes you just gotta kick it with ya homegirls and reminisce. This episode we brought in one of our homies from way back to talk all things R&B. She shares interesting thoughts on how she digests music now that she is a new mom. We t...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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43:19
Track 22: Face of the Industry
Have you ever been such a huge fan of an artist and wonder why they aren’t more mainstream or bigger stars? Did you also consider if what they look like had any impact on that thought? Well today’s episode is not for the sensitive. Ya girls had...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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45:30
Track 21: Rhythm & Blessings
One thing for sure, there is no way of truly appreciating R&B music without looking back at its roots and how far it's come. This episode, we talk about the church’s influence on secular music. Ms. Kea Renee’s sister also joined us to sh...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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38:13
Track 20: And the answer is…
Y’all enjoyed our last game night so we decided to spin the block on this one. Joining us was Ash Da Vet’s ma dukes to share in her own love of R&B, laughs along with Ms. Kea Renee coming through with the serious trivia that left the lad...
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33:00
Track 19 - Summer Summer Summertime!
Just in time for the summer season, Always on Key Podcast is back y’all! And in true fashion, we are giving y’all artists to check out as you begin your summertime vibes. Whether you are looking to turn up at the local function or take bae o...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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24:05
Featured Track: Music & Mental Health (Collaboration with Queens of Social Work Podcast)
Ya girls had a great opportunity to collaborate and talk music & mental health with the queens from the Queens of Social Work Podcast in support of Mental Health Awareness month. The Queens of Social Work is a pod cast about Afro-Ca...
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Season 3
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45:51
Track 18 - Kea's Adventures
Hey friends! Last year, there were some AMAZING shows, concerts and pop up gigs from incredible artists. We thought it would be super dope to hear about some of the shows, our very own, Ms. Kea Renee attended. We chat about what brought her ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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31:09
Track 17 - Road to Super Bowl feat. A Conversation With Creative Dwayne LaFleur
Now friends… are y’all ready for the Usher concert?! Oh yeah, we think a football game is happening too :). We could not be any more excited to witness a more deserving performance for the living legend Usher. With more than 30 years in the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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52:15
Track 16 - Takin’ Over for the 1980s to the 2020s…
Now there is always an argument about which decade gave us the best of R&B music. Was it the 90’s, the 2000s, we can debate for days. While everyone has their own opinion, ya girls decided to go through each decade and choose a record th...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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28:36
Track 15 - R&B Freshman: Who Got Next?
Alright ya’ll. Ya girls are trying to put you on to some rising stars!! I know in this day and age it is hard to find new music and new artists but look no further. We got a few artists that we think will bring the vibes. Let us know what yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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26:25
Track 14 - Game Night (The R&B Way)
There is nothing like linking up with ya hos and homies to play games, have good eats, good energy with good company. What’s even better is having candid discussions on topics you love and enjoy. For us, having an R&B game night was some...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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31:12
Track 13 - What Channel We On
AND WE ARE BACK Y’ALL!!! Did ya miss us cuz we miss you guys. Kicking off Season 3 of the Always on Key Podcast with a banga. Have you ever thought to yourself, “man I need my own show” or “I can fix BET”. Ya girls thought it would be pretty...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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31:03
Bonus Track. Feels Like Summer
Music definitely sparks emotions and memories and there are many records that let us know SUMMER IS HERE! Today’s episode, ya girls chat about music that feels like summer. So whether you’re outside for a hot girl/city boy summer or you hang...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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31:40
Track 12 - The Muses: Greatest Female Vocalists
I know y’all did not think we will forget about the epic ladies!!! Today’s episode surrounds beautiful powerhouses that Kea Renee and Ash Da Vet absolutely consider top 5 vocalists! You don’t want to miss out. Tune in!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:42
Track 11 - The Hightops: Greatest Male Vocalists
Yeah we know, here we go with yet another list. And we say THAT’S TOO DAMN BAD! The beautiful thing about music is the discussions surrounding your favorites and why you love them so much. Talent is all around us and in today's episode, we w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:33
Track 10 - And the Award Goes To… US!!!
Can y’all remember your favorite award show memory?? From the performances, the skits, even the mishaps, award shows used to have many folks tuned in!! Do you feel award shows are giving that same energy like back in the early 2000s? Or what...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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35:05
Track 9 - Chicken Wangs On Strang Ft. Deacon Lamard & Friends
Today is a special episode as we had the pleasure of choppin it up with singer, songwriter & creative artist Deacon Lamard! Deacon is one of those artists that embodies the art of soulful storytelling. It’s exactly what R&B is all ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:19
Track 8 - Int’l Singers Anthem
Does R&B have a global impact in other countries? We certainly think so! Get into today’s episode as we explore artists from across the pond and their journey navigating the genre. But wait, that’s not all…things get a little deep this e...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:32