
Is Jodeci Unbeatable in a Verzuz Battle? Michael Harriot Doesn't Think So. A Debate With Hot Takes
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04/28/21 • 66 min
TheRoot.com's Award-winning writer, wypipo-ologist and Black History savant Michael Harriot joins Pass The Peas to discuss Panama's recent VSB article that declared Jodeci to be unbeatable in a Verzuz battle. Michael Harriot disagrees vehemently with Panama's assertion and the two debate to whom and how Jodeci could lose. They also delve into some musical hot takes and the episode ends with a Blackamendation, a recommendation about something for, by and/or about Blackness. This podcast is Blacktastic!
Produced, Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Panama Jackson
Music:
Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio
Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio
All music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 album, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.
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TheRoot.com's Award-winning writer, wypipo-ologist and Black History savant Michael Harriot joins Pass The Peas to discuss Panama's recent VSB article that declared Jodeci to be unbeatable in a Verzuz battle. Michael Harriot disagrees vehemently with Panama's assertion and the two debate to whom and how Jodeci could lose. They also delve into some musical hot takes and the episode ends with a Blackamendation, a recommendation about something for, by and/or about Blackness. This podcast is Blacktastic!
Produced, Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Panama Jackson
Music:
Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio
Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio
All music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 album, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Produced, Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Panama Jackson
Music:
Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio
Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio
Music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 release, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Edited by Panama Jackson
Music:
Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio
Outro: "LMK" by Berto Antonio
Music used with permission and can be found on Berto Antonio's 2020 release, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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