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R&R – Best of 2009 Podcast

Posted on January 6, 2010 under , , , , , , ,

Just when you wanted to move boldly into 2010, J. DUB from Mandrake Society Radio and Freddie Beat decided to pull you back just one more time into the musical pop scene of 2009.

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R&R – J. Dub and freddie beat go back to pop

Posted on November 6, 2009 under , , , , , , , , ,

freddie beat and J. Dub go back to their pop roots in the latest edition of the R&R podcast.  Enjoy the show and the various song clips.   Some of the topics discussed are: Michael Jackson’s This Is It Jacksons: A Family Dynasty Lisa Lisa and Jennifer Lopez Meshell Ndegeocello’s “Love You Down” remake Mandrake Arts & Media Anniversary Events Re-Cap Upcoming popolio Giveaway Lady Gaga, »

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R&R – Grammys, Idols, and Claymates

Posted on February 11, 2009 under , , , , , , ,

[audio http://mandrakesociety.com/wp-content/RNR021109.mp3] Some hopes for the 2009 Grammy awards, though some of them (as you’ll hear) didn’t come true. New electronic music tastes. Why the success of Jennifer Hudson proves that winning American Idol isn’t everything. Why is Clay Aiken going to be on America’s Next Top Model next season? Why the new PPP isn’t hooking JW just yet. Blog updates »

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R&R — Freddie loves Madonna minus Beyonce — Houston

Posted on December 17, 2008 under , , , , ,

Well, Freddie caught Madonna in Houston, Texas, recently, so we’re talking about that show.  However, Beyonce’s latest doesn’t get the love.  Listen to the podcast. [audio http://mandrakesociety.com/wp-content/RNR120508.mp3] Additional music by: Joe Williams “Jingle Bells” (mp3) from “Christmas Remixed 2″ (Rock River Music) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Rhapsody More On This Album

Harshmallow “Bright Lights” (mp3) from “Vibration Records Presents »

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R&R – Freddie Loves Janet – Dallas

Posted on November 29, 2008 under , ,

November 29, 2008 UPDATE:  It has been recently reported that shows that were previously canceled on the US leg of Janet Jacksons’ Rockwitchu Tour will, ultimately, not be rescheduled.  As an aside, I am glad that I got to see her in Dallas.  Prior speculation had been that the string of shows that were canceled had been due to low ticket sales »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – INTRODUCTION

Out hip hopper, Soce, the Elemental Wizard, and popolio go way back.  Okay, as far back as 2009.  We featured him in a pop quiz  last March, showcased one of his videos in April, and he even donated CDs (and other items) for the goodie boxes we gave away at our One Year Anniverary Mixer in September.  So, we’re [...]

Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin

Name:  Lisa Marshall
Genre:  Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release:  Simple EP
Release Date:  January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
This, That, or the Other 

These are hard. …
 
1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Can I say Soul?
2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Life [...]

popolio podcast: Interview with JADA

freddie beat speaks to up-and-coming Boston-based pop/R&B girl group, JADA — made up of April, Elle, Lauren, and Jacyn.
They discuss their sound, the singles, their first video, the upcoming debut release, girl groups, meeting En Vogue, opening for Boyz II Men, knowing Jojo, being Boston artists, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “American Cowboy” and “Break [...]