DeepSummary
Crissle and Ben begin the episode by discussing Beyonce's surprise release of two new country songs, 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages,' hinting at a potential upcoming country album from her. They express their excitement and anticipation for this new era of Beyonce's music, with Crissle in particular feeling deeply connected to her country roots being represented.
The conversation then shifts to discussing Usher's performance at the Super Bowl halftime show. Ben and Crissle analyze his setlist, dance moves, and compare him to other R&B artists like Chris Brown. They also touch on the rumored amount Usher was paid for the performance.
Later, Ben shares his thoughts on Monique's recent interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast, where she discussed being blackballed from the industry and her issues with figures like Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Ben expresses both understanding of her perspective but also some disconnect with certain aspects of her grievances.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Beyonce released two surprise country songs, hinting at a potential upcoming country album
- Crissle feels a deep connection to Beyonce embracing her country roots
- Ben and Crissle analyzed Usher's acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show performance
- Ben had a nuanced reaction to Monique's controversial industry blackballing claims in her Club Shay Shay interview
- Crissle doubts Beyonce will embark on a major tour for her country album given the genre's niche appeal
- Ben questioned aspects of Monique's storytelling ability compared to someone like Katt Williams
- The hosts try to avoid getting too entangled in personal family drama when discussing celebrity interviews
- Beyonce continues to evolve her artistry and take creative risks after the house/dance sounds of Renaissance
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Oh, we're going home.“ by Crissle
- “Usher is such an incredible performer. I'm so glad I saw him in Vegas a few years ago.“ by Crissle
- “I heard her on a lot of what she was saying, and I get it on a lot of what she was saying. I felt similar in some ways to the Kat Williams interview where I was like, okay, this sounds like embellishment.“ by Ben
- “But I just don't. I don't know. It's hard for me to imagine her doing a whole nother sane tour, a whole big ass tour. It just don't seem right. It don't.“ by Crissle
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Loud Speakers Network
2/16/24