The R. Kelly Conviction with dream hampton and Jim DeRogatis & Reviews of Adia Victoria and Little Simz
As the two journalists who had the biggest roles in bringing R. Kelly to justice, dream hampton, director of "Surviving R. Kelly" and Jim DeRogatis reflect on the news this week that the R&B superstar was convicted of federal charges. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot also review new albums from Adia Victoria and Little Simz.
In their first conversation after learning R. Kelly was found guilty, director dream hampton and Jim DeRogatis reflect on the journey they have both been on for years. Hampton talks about the limitations placed on her while making “Surviving R. Kelly” and DeRogatis shares some of the music industry enablers who should also be under scrutiny. They both reflect on whether or not the culture has truly changed after #MeToo.
A Southern GothicAdia Victoria
Adia Victoria was raised in South Carolina and she reflects on her connection to that place on her new album A Southern Gothic. The album sees her joined by country artists like Jason Isbell and Margo Price on the album which was executive produced by T Bone Burnett.
Sometimes I Might Be IntrovertLittle Simz
Rapper Little Simz has been making waves in the UK for a few years now, her last album was nominated for the Mercury Prize. In America, she's been best known for featured appearances on other artists' songs, including the most recent Sault album. Now with Sometimes I Might Be Introvert she is stepping into the spotlight.
Adia Victoria, "Magnolia Blues," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021
Aaliyah, "4 Page Letter," One in a Million, Blackground and Atlantic, 1996
Neil Young, "Guitar Solo, No. 1," Dead Man (Music from and Inspired By the Motion Picture), Vapor, 1996
Adia Victoria, "You Was Born To Die (feat. Kyshona Armstrong, Margo Price & Jason Isbell)," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021
Adia Victoria, "Mean-Hearted Woman," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021
Adia Victoria, "Please Come Down," A Southern Gothic, Atlantic, 2021
Little Simz, "Introvert," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021
Little Simz, "Speed," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021
Little Simz, "I Love You, I Hate You," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021
Little Simz, "The Rapper That Came To Tea (Interlude)," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021
Little Simz, "Fear No Man," Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, Age 101 Music, AWAL, 2021
Songs: Ohia, "I've Been Riding With The Ghost," The Magnolia Electric Co., Secretly Canadian, 2003
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