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[@FlowMoon__3]

The new gen don’t know brandy was the LAST dark skin black pop star the world had, that was INTERNATIONAL, mainstream, AND influenced girls after her (Rihanna,Beyonce)with talent….

[@AmandaSantos-rd8zf]

brandy DID NOT influence beyoncé... but yes she's highly influential

[@lamine428]

@@AmandaSantos-rd8zf are you sure didn’t she mention being inspired by afrodisiac

[@sawdust6148]

@@lamine428 That was Rihanna who said that

[@SteadyNUnremitting]

She wasn't. Lauryn Hill was. From the late 90s to early 2000s, she dominated

[@glencro]

When did Brandy become dark skin

[@sawdust6148]

Brandy is literally one of the pioneers of contemporary RnB music. She dominated the 90's and her influence in RnB is UNDENIABLE. She has one of the best voices in RnB ever. And that's on Norwood!

[@lololee24]

Pioneers? Yeah, you need to do your homework.

[@KimberlyNicoleFoster89]

Brandy is absolutely foundational to the sound of modern r&b. This is a well known fact

[@stews5404]

@@lololee24 she's 100% a pioneer of modern R&B.

[@whyneed1215]

Brandy is who she is because of the push from Whitney Houston. If Whitney had push any other girls from the 90s they’ll be under the description you shared. Her singing is and has always been mediocre. Cmon Tamia, Toni Braxton, Deb Cox, Kelly Price, Faith Evans.. Far better singers than Brandy. Brandy, Aaliyah, Mya, Monica are ok singers and luck played a huge part of their success.

[@whyneed1215]

@@stews5404 Which explains why R&B is in the state it’s in now. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@popkultureguru1596]

I feel like there’s a gendered double standard in who gets to make music for white audiences. Because Kanye, The Weekend, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Drake etc are all all Black Men that have a a very large white audience especially at their tours. but their blackness and who they make music for is never called into question. But as soon as a black woman makes pop music it’s an issue. They hated it when Nicki Minaj did it with Starships, they did it with Lizzo when Truth Hurts Blew Up. People constantly hate on Beyoncé Sasha fierce era. Black folks telling Normani that she needs to go make some R&B music, when she clearly wants to be a popstar. It’s as if being black and female religates you to slowed down R&B/Rap songs and ballads. While black men get to be very diverse in the music that they decide to release. 😏

[@Natara]

Hmmm I hear it but I think idea of receiving/consuming Blackness is revered (and feared) from Black men which is why white audiences flock to it. However for Black women Blackness is met with resentment and disdain a lot of the time.

[@kbreezy1581]

Well, drake's blackness has constantly been put into question because of his inability to center blackness into his music. U also forgetting that of all the rappers you named, none of them (except drake and the weekend) have ever really made pop music

[@KimberlyNicoleFoster89]

Drake’s authenticity has been questioned because of how he genre hops and grew up with a white mother. His music has never been called white music.

[@popkultureguru1596]

@@kbreezy1581 yeah but all of black men i mentioned have a very large white audience of mostly white men buying & streaming their music which is my point. But as soon a black female artist have white audience of mostly white women buying and streaming their music all the sudden their sellouts, they’re not black enough, “they crossed over 🙄. It’s almost like it seen as an accomplishment for white men to consume black men’s music, but a crime and and an act of treason for white women to consume black women’s music.

[@popkultureguru1596]

@@KimberlyNicoleFoster89 exactly Drake’s music although called “pop rap” has never recieved that hate & gatekeeping that like Lizzo or Nicki Minaj recieved when they crossed over. 😏

[@Ibeenflew]

no that Halle snippet has me in a chokehold

[@KimberlyNicoleFoster89]

IT IS SOOOOO GOOD!

[@camillaahmed2252]

I can't wait!!! I need the full version now😭💕

[@skipp10467]

THANK YOU. I get SO ANGRY when people say Lizzo makes music for white people. REALLY? Last I checked that was our music. Rock and Roll, EDM, disco....ALL that is black music. Why is it white? Because it's fun and positive?! Ugh....I notice some black people only get gatekeep-ey about black music when white people are making copies of what we do....but fail to recognize artists that expand upon genres that we created in spaces that are now dominated by white people. Thank you for speaking on that because too many black content creators have been repeating that idea (of her making "white music), smart educated ones too, and it's a pretty ignorant perspective, i think. Lizzo will keep reinventing herself, and will keep breaking barriers. I wish the black community would support her more sometimes.

[@lorettahoffmann4226]

I think you picked up on something really interesting when you addressed the attack of black art rooted in fun and positivity. I feel that for some black folk there is a disregard for art that isn’t centered in trauma or emotional/physical violence, but we need art that reflects the diverse emotions in black people. Narratives in mainstream media recycle the same violence centered and lazy white supremacist tropes in superhero movies to video games to all other art. Expanding through art is vital to expanding the collective imagination to construct a better future and give relief to people that have to deal with daily systemic oppression.

[@DivestedFromBlackistann]

Lizzo, in my opinion, is famous for her mediocre songs that have mediocre lyrics/vocals, her better songs never go mainstream😩

[@skipp10467]

@@DivestedFromBlackistann I mean....that's true for many artists. The deep cuts are sometimes the best songs the artist have, but they are not well known

[@reginaldfairfield]

PREACHHH!! All music is our music.

[@Thesilentvoice...]

Brandy did a lot in her time, she needs more recognition. She did moesha, Cinderella, the game, star, and other iconic movies. Her songs and vocals are timeless. You guys should watch queens! She can rap I didn’t know that until queens happened.

[@CharlesWarrenOnline]

That “whisper” shit should have never been a thing, BUT the Black community over-used it to invalidate Janet Jackson’s genius… and now look… everyone throws it around as a blanket insult to invalidate female artist, ESPECIALLY Black Women in Pop music. #JusticeForJanet

[@Val--H]

People also often wrongly conflate loud bombastic vocals with good vocals. Sure those two things can overlap. But there are mediocre vocalists that are heralded because they're loud, and great vocalists that are underrated because people can't appreciate the nuance of anything that's not "belting".

[@CharlesWarrenOnline]

@@Val--H fact

[@whyneed1215]

Y’all not gonna ignore Brandys overexposed vibrato and runs… literally the same for 30 years. We’ve been calling it for what it is since the early 00s, it’s not a new take.

[@bulagirl296]

Exactly! And they don’t even realize it takes way more breath and vocal control to sing like that than it does to just belt it out

[@StillHere03]

Always appreciated a smooth singer with technical control of their timbre. Belting shouldn't be the whole song.

[@urbanflight820]

Brandy is not to be played with. Her mechanics are unmatched and they don't call her the vocal bible for nothing. She studied with the best: "The Voice", the late, great Whitney Houston.

[@Aries16603]

Brandy started the teenage pop sensation movement back in 1994 that Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and *NSYNC followed. Christina’s debut album was heavily influenced by Brandy’s “Never Say Never” album that sold 17 million copies worldwide, might I add. Brandy was just handpicked by Mariah Carey one of the greatest voices of all times to be a part of her master class and re-record “The Roof”. Brandy was also picked by Whitney Houston “The Voice” to be Whitney’s protégé. Let that sink in. Brandy’s “Full Moon” album is what deemed her as “The Vocal Bible” and it influenced Tamar Braxton, Jazmine Sullivan, etc. also, Erykah Badu admitted that Brandy’s debut album influenced “Baduizm”. Brandy is legendary and y’all are going to put some respect on her name. Brandy is your favorite singer’s favorite singer. Tamar Braxton said that.

[@aaronblackmon5520]

She absolutely didn’t start teenage pop sensation but I absolutely love her and she deserves her flowers!!!!

[@Aries16603]

@@aaronblackmon5520 so, who started the teenage pop sensation?

[@NYCKZ360]

@@Aries16603 lowkey Jackson 5, New Edition.

[@KimberlyNicoleFoster89]

She definitely didn't start the teenage pop sensation craze. That stuff dates back to the 50s when the word "teenager" was invented as a way to sell things. But she was a PIONEER.

[@mannypedib]

Britney Spears said in a dual interview with her how much she loved her and watched her on TV.

[@siniagreen96]

Brandy is what the church people call anointed she will give you chills. Aphrodisiac crazy!

[@tfh5575]

lmfao as soon as you said “this is not a democracy” my brain automatically went “it’s a cheerocracy”

[@ayanomar1408]

lol SAME!

[@TylaStark]

same! lmfao

[@bigstarcumiin101]

Finally kehlani getting her flowers. She's an amazing live performer her stamina and breath control are insane live. Tinashe is another comically underrated artist who is also amazing live.

[@kzvegansuperstar]

“Altar” is THAT song. UGH, it’s so good. And the live versions of it that Kehlani’s done? UGH!!! So good I can’t handle it

[@dmoon6137]

I saw Tinashe live and she's amazing.

[@ashleyb.8217]

The category is rich auntie realness….. I love this look

[@PourLaMourDeLargent]

I love how you gave Lizzo her flowers and acknowledged her actual artistry and genius. Good on you!

[@Charnelle3]

Victoria Monet. Her pen is ❤‍🔥Love her voice and she is on her way up!

[@0Lu.Lu0]

OMG I was so late on her! That song “Moment” is a MOMENT! And yeah her Pen is crazy.

[@demi-pointenoir]

Grrrl 2 words…Bree Runway 🙌🏾- she is giving a dynamic gumbo of vocals, choreography + quirk. I’m in my Black British pop bag.😂🎧

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

I will always Fan over Funk and Soul Beyoncé if she did a small Funk Soul album with a Las Vegas residency. She'd make a Billion. I feel like Soul and Funk is where Beyoncé shines. Those Genres allow her to release that Creative Beast; Vocalist. Grown Woman, Work It Out, Blow, Green Light, Deja Vu, Crazy In Love, Sweet Dreams, Signs, Me Myself and I, and Yes. Beyoncé could just re-release these songs alone and funk it up more; and it would be great.

[@blesbeauty1018]

Yesss

[@Lonelyallie]

I would like to say, for all the people defending Jack Harlow saying he’s too young to know who she is: Jack and I are the same age and I’m Canadian, I grew up in Quebec where only white media got translated and then travelled here and yet, I STILL KNOW WHO BRANDY IS!!! I had the French version of Cinderella on a vhs and watched it while my mom braided my hair. No excuse!

[@nilsnils4865]

except he literally never said he didn't know who she was y'all just wanna be mad at him for no reason he literally ONLY said he didn't realize her and ray j were siblings

[@chrisman3431]

@@nilsnils4865 Exactly, ppl are overexagerating that situation

[@deej5608]

@@nilsnils4865 THAT PART And honestly I don't even know what the problem is I think Ray J should feel happy that he for once isn't known as Brandy's brother but his own separate entity and celebrity

[@reginaldfairfield]

@@nilsnils4865 ... so basically what OP said. LMAOOOO

[@Sadji594]

Brandy was a triple threat. Singer, actress, dancer. Love her

[@chrisman3431]

She's not that good in the dancing department

[@tfh5575]

the fact that anyone could fix their lips to say anything other than “brandy is an iconic legend” or something along those lines…is simply unforgivable

[@ayanomar1408]

only people saying that is people who dont know her! it has to be because wow imagine being that ignorant

[@JWartsy]

Period.

[@tobiakanamoya4671]

Period!

[@charliedthemc85]

Love that you mentioned Emeli Sande. Her first album was everywhere when it came out, she’s released so many quality songs since and I feel like she’s been overlooked lately. She has written some beautiful songs for ppl like Alicia Keys and Fantasia and I’m glad you highlighted her. LOL I died at cat bat hat! It’s true Mariah really flexes her vocabulary in her songwriting.

[@ayanomar1408]

I adore Emeli Sande I still have her first album and her voice is full of emotion and power wow!. if I could pick any voice to sing with I would go with her.

[@charliedthemc85]

@@ayanomar1408 her debut album remains my fav. Maybe, Daddy, Heaven… just wonderful. I thought that Extraordinary Being was really good off the Real Life album. Also loved Hurts off Long Live the Angels.

[@craptap2029]

LISTEN!!!! My parents raised me right, I’m an ‘02 baby but Brandy was (and is) always on my stereo in my house. There’s NOBODY like her!! I’m gonna tell my gen they need to put some respect on THEE VOCAL BIBLE

[@triaverse]

I am SO glad you mentioned DOECHII. She’s literally such a raw unique talent, I’m so excited for her ascension! 🔥🔥

[@peach_ringz_4evz]

Same!!!!!!! 🙏

[@ladiepink]

Yesss!!!

[@0Lu.Lu0]

I feel the same, and for Tierra Whack and Tinashe’s RE-ascension.

[@perryjones7771]

I’m gen Z and I’m just starting to realize brandy’s impact on music in general. She does deserve a lot more respect in my opinion if your praised by my favorite singer (Whitney Houston) you are destined for greatness. Her influence is everywhere yet she doesn’t get the respect she deserves which is sad. Honestly I only listen to 80’s rock and 90’s and early 2k R&B music because everyone could sing! Now we only have a few good singers today and only a few of them are considered to be legendary such as Beyoncé, Adele to name a few. Yet these new singers have been influenced by brandy to me is one of the most influential female vocalist of all time. PUT SOME RESPECT ON HER NAME!!!! My favorite song of hers so far is “Have You Ever” that song resonates with me.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

I think Doja Cat will take significant time off from music after this current wave is over.

[@Mariposa-11-2007]

Brandy's album "Full Moon" was the soundtrack of my high school years 🦋🖤

[@tiahardy31715]

Beyonce 4 album is underrated. I think Beyoncé wants to do other things. I think now she is 40. She is trying to find new direction. I agree with everything else. Agree with everything about Saweetie. Doja Cat is innovative and is the it girl right.

[@KingNickey]

I have been a Brandy fan since I was a little kid (I'm 35) Love Brandy and no slander will be tolerated. Yess Kim!

[@theblankpanther]

If you haven’t listened to Mariah and Brandy’s reimagining of “The Roof” from MC’s Masterclass, do yourself a favor and look it up on KZbin. Kim is not wrong about listening with headphones. Those background, bridge, and outro harmonies are so beautiful. (Shout out to Kelly Price that did bgv’s on the original track in ‘97 - one of Mariah’s best songs)

[@millennialmilf663]

Legendary

[@user-tb2wc8rc2e]

Don't sleep on Charli XCX. She's showing the girls that she's been in the shadows by CHOICE. I'm glad she made it on the pyramid. Her album Charli has no skips and the discography is next level.

[@sofianurul6584]

Thank you so much for appreciating Mariah beyond her vocal range and strengths because one of her greatest attributes IS her songwriting and producing and it has SHAKEEENNN RnB fans like myself in the BEST WAY that she featured Brandy on a classic and favourite among her lambs. SUCH a tune and SUCH an honour and privilege for listeners to hear Brandy - another vocal LEGEND who curated and set the calibre mad high for singers since she came on the scene - on this iconic song. And I TOTALLY agree - I am a Mariah stan but Brandy is up there without a doubt for the exceptional vocal abilities. Always love your content Kim, never fail to deliver and I love listening to your thoughts. Mad respect for you.

[@soulsynthesissubject]

Pop is not really my thing, but boy do I love listening to peoples passions. It’s giving all joy and no shade!

[@jackcullen5085]

I've been SAYING Doechii has such azealia banks energy, I am so excited for her work

[@niablee]

Yo I peeped that!!!

[@nicolesandraperkins]

I've NEVER HEARD Brandy whisper. Somebody on that stuff.

[@CAT-pl9un]

This orange look is everythin. Nails match the suit, it is everythin.

[@nuggetsnicole4851]

Omg I just wanted to jump through my phone and hug you on the Beyonce segment. I totally agree and everyone always feels I'm hating on her. She's amazing but there is better music being made by others. Her visuals be on point. Also she just performs the house down boots and I stan but let's not act like all dem songs is poppin.

[@adanzeo1]

I'm glad you put respect on Brandy's name. I've been seeing a lot of Brandy slander on Twitter lately and I'm like..... please don't do my sister like that. Brandy literally has one of the best voices in R&B. I absolutely loveeeee her voice. Her technique is superb!

[@DosesOfZia]

Brandy is a living legend for sure.

[@shadyjoanneboots]

Btw Kim because you're such a pop girl I strongly recommend the band MUNA. They are a queer girl band and they make excellent pop music. Some good starter songs to get into them are Number One Fan, Silk Chiffon feat. Phoebe Bridgers, and Anything But Me

[@undeadalph]

hell yeah i seen MUNA open for pheobe bridgers back in fall, they are really incredible live

[@tlg-]

Its Stayaway for me

[@kzvegansuperstar]

Yes yes yes. UGH so excited for the new album coming in June

[@peach_ringz_4evz]

Pink light!!

[@shadyjoanneboots]

Stayaway and Pink Light are also some of my faves! Honestly those girls never miss

[@jonathankeyes4577]

I have never liked a video so fast without even watching. I know Kim's about to state some FACTS.

[@donnabohanon1570]

Me too!

[@mw7845]

She's the only cinderella I acknowledge

[@der7941]

Loved seeing Sophie get some props, definitely not what I was expecting

[@bjanderson_09]

You are right, Brandy is as talented of a vocalist as Mariah but in a different way! I love you!

[@damaracarpenter8316]

I was just rewatching Cinderella last night 😍😍😍😍 Brandy is an ICON

[@mannypedib]

Watched it at 30 and it still holds up as a great movie too.

[@malekeglee2307]

I would love to hear you speak about Tinashe. I think she is a severely underrated pop star.

[@blackgayhistorychannel]

Oh I agree COMPLETELY! Brandys vocals are insanely articulate and I've heard a lot of people try to downplay her talent.

[@elonevora]

So glad you're finally on the Harry Styles train. Was not expecting Emeli Sande, but I'm always here for her. Also, that convo between Wesley Morris and Daphne Brooks was IT!

[@mercedesb.1350]

I’m LOVING this series! Tell the people about that 4 album! Mariah Carey on that Latto track make me like the song. People need to stop downplaying Brandy. Glad to see Kehlani on the pyramid.

[@ayanomar1408]

Kehlani is amazing honestly, I remember her first tracks and I wish she would perform them

[@TheyCallMeShai]

@@ayanomar1408 you

[@brittany16245]

Yesssss. Put some RESPECT on Brandy The Vocal Bible. Her range, vocals, her acting skills, the first black Cinderella. Her connectives with her fans. Her poise. I love her.

[@AaronJL]

Azealia Banks is one of my problematic faves, her music is so gay and good. 😩😩😩

[@nquan161]

Yes! Brandy and Mariah are my favs! Brandy is THEE Vocal Bible and Mariah is THEE Elusive Chanteuse. Never Say Never and Butterfly are two of my favorite albums ever!

[@TracyHasAPlan]

You nailed it with Brandy!! I don't know why these folks don't recognize. And I 100% with your thoughts on Harry Stiles.

[@OderaIgbokwe]

I love the pop girl pyramid! I love the criteria and the appearance of legends. As far as Brandy's vocal prowess goes, I think what many people fail to understand is that when you become a master of your craft there is no denying the hardwork and discipline. It sounds cliche but after a certain level of study and prowess, you are simply in competition with your own ability and journey as an artist. So for example, Brandy will never be able to sing like a Mariah or a Beyonce (and vice versa), because they all have voices with their own set of idiosyncracies--but that doesn't take away from the mastery of anyone's craft. (Also all three of them are simply masters of background vocals and layering). Mariah Carey is Mariah Carey. And I love the past few years where more of the conversation has been shifted to center everything she does as a musician. As a vocalist, songwriter, producer, musician, etc, she has just had such an amazing masterful discography since debut. I hate that the 90s-2000s flavor of misogynoir really colored the public perception of her. So often she would be described as ditzy or not taken seriously, when so often it was her crafting playfulness, humor, and specific references alongside these very masterful insanely complex songs (or simply responding to the very real traumas in her life by centering childlike joy, playfulness, and imagery). Her ability to be so complex and masterful musically, while anchoring the songs in simplicity, camp, and ear candy for the general population? Unmatched. Beyonce's 4 is such a turning point in her career. It laid the groundwork for self-titled up until Black Is King. But at the time of release, alot of people overlooked it and started to count Beyoncé out. So often when people think of Grammy snubs, not enough people mention that 4 was barely nominated (just take a look at the 54th grammy nominations to see it's competition and be befuddled by the lack of nominations). 2011 was such a strange year for r&b, but 4 was such a shining light anchored in the expansiveness of r&b from the 60s up until 2011. And I think vocally it really showcased what Beyoncé could do in a way that hadn't been heard on studio recordings up until that point, so much of the rawness and soul and ridiculous vocal acrobatics were more prominent for the live show. I think one of Beyonce's superpowers is the ability to draw people in from different angles whether it's the music, the vocals, the choreography, the visuals, the live performances. She can take a song you might like well enough, and give a performance that transforms that into a top favorite song. I think with that in mind she has absolutely created listening experiences that are no skips for me (B'Day standard tracklisting, 4, selftitled, and Lemonade are all there for me). But I do recognize that many people would rather have the initial studio recordings of an album be as massive and sensational as her live performances (which is partially why the live album of Homecoming was so massive and especially refreshing for casual listeners who have never paid attention to Beyonce live performances)

[@whyneed1215]

Ari Lennox need to be featured here! She’s killing it and she’s everywhere.

[@ericabrown497]

HALLE BAILEY!!! I am hooked. It was so smooth. I got Toni Braxton vibes too

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

You weren't on Charlie! Charlie in my opinion is an Underground Pop Legend. She understands what Pop lovers love. Like she really gets it right. "Crash" is an amazing album. 👏🏿 ❤️

[@zhaneedwards6993]

How I'm feeling now is her best, pop 2 is a fantastic mixtape

[@lecreshiarobinson4540]

I love that you're so estatic about this topic, I'm so excited for you and with you! You look amazing! What a good time!!

[@LoveisKiing]

Doechii is fire, quiet as it’s kept. Her music def gets me through intense workouts

[@oiification]

Love the Charlie XCX mention. An Indian Brit who from the beginning has been true to her art. She's fab. Sadly her longtime collaborator and friend SOPHIE died tragically last year.

[@danielcrotty8697]

Don’t come for Brandy…. Have you (ever) heard Almost Doesn’t Count? That’s probably my favorite R&B track, as far as slow jams, in your feelings, kinda music.

[@MsDreamscaper]

Every now and then I like to watch the original and reunion I Wanna Be Down remix with Brandy, Queen Latish, Yoyo and Mc Lyre.

[@kaileygurl22]

Why did I start to get emotional when Kim was giving Lizzo her flowers😭

[@EbonyOldham]

Not sure if Victoria Monet is considered pop but wanted to bring her into the conversation.

[@asmrcity3147]

I hear Brandy’s influence in most of r&b and gospel. From Dawn to beyonce, to Rihanna and Sza. She truly sits beside Mariah as a skilled vocalist.

[@sanabakkoush]

"mariah is not giving y'all cat bat hat" is KILLING me 💀💀

[@tameracalloway6068]

Ok Kim w the vibrant colors! This orange and the purple from your last videos omgggg. I’m livinggggg! also living for this series. keep doing you ❤️

[@ThaBlkRainbow]

Thank you! Please put the proper respect on Brandy. She was the icon for 90s pop/R&B music and a inspiration for all dark girls who needed it. She was a double threat with both singing and acting. She had movie features and sitcoms. She literally shared the stage with Whitney Houston and held her own. She was the Black Cinderella. She was the Beyonce before Beyonce. I think she even had her own doll. Her albums are timeless and her harmonizing unmatched by anyone in the industry. There's not many people to do it like Ms. Norwood did it. And that's on PERIODT

[@ayanomar1408]

everything you said about Beyonce I had to agree😂 I went to her concert 2017 in Santa Cruz and what a show! but music wise hmmmm there is some ladies that can give as much

[@chrisman3431]

Beyoncé wasn't touring in 2017 she was pregnant with twins at the time

[@Zeek509]

Yall gone GIVE. 👏🏾 BRANDY. 👏🏾 HER. 👏🏾 FLOWERS!!! 👏🏾

[@talisha5863]

The entire Never Say Never album is dope...and Brandy is also an amazing actress (TV & films) 👏🏽👍🏽👸🏽

[@BryanBMusic]

“One star and the background girls” That’s why my fav TLC are the legends! All the girls were important

[@wandisilesomdyala6834]

Mariah Carey stands out for me more for her writing excellence. She is an all round LEGEND needless to say...I appreciate how she writes music so beautifully🙌🏾.

[@dreshauns]

OHHH I'm sooo happy you mentioned Daphne Brooks, Welsey Morris & Danyel Smith. I've been OBSESSED with Shine Bright and Liner Notes recently. Daphne Brook & Hanif also have an amazing convo KZbin discussing both of their most recent books.

[@carmencolita929]

A couple of things on Beyoncé. There's an interview she did about 20 years ago where she mentions that she really loves the vocal production part of music making. I feel maybe her focus on vocals has impacted her music overall, if that makes any sense. I also think after I Am Sasha Fierce which was a pop record she was kind of just experimenting with no real focus on making sonically cohesive projects.

[@azureindigo4307]

Omg i had noooo clue that muni long and pricilla renea are the same damn person!?!? Mind blown... I always thought she was super talented but im glad she's finally getting the recognition she deserves as not only a singer but an incredible song writer

[@ebonih7138]

I’m gonna set my grandmother up a Spotify account when I go home for summer break. I think she’d enjoy it.

[@chels4956]

I love the Pop Girl Pyramid series! This is so fun and I keep updating my playlists based on the girls that you mentioned.

[@Fidelia333]

TikTok introduced me to Rachel Chinouriri an indie pop girl from the UK and I’ve been in LOVE ever since. Very much main character music

[@sohnaminta.9264]

All I've ever asked is a BOP

[@powerpuffgirl7486]

Also when everyone gets a chance please add Victoria Monet to the list she is fantastic!!!!!!

[@lobotomy1016]

KIM has so much range when it comes to topics. We love to see it!

[@nyasahndrx3331]

AHHHH YOU LOOK SO GOOD!! ALSO absolutely loooooovin the pop girl pyramid 🥰👏🏾✨

[@KobiButKoKo]

Haven’t watched the video yet but I’m so ready for this conversation. If I’m ever a stan, it’s for Brandy Norwood!

[@sunflowerguard6011]

OKAAAAAY Kim you is looking mighty good these days, I see you gurrlll

[@MorganGayle]

I love your videos on pop music, Kim! It always reignited my excitement for the singers you focus on in each video.

[@UltimateAwe]

You’re glowing!! Loving this content!

[@cutiepiemania45]

I love this pop girl pyramid concept! It's making me look at artists that I don't always think about. I'm excited to check out the podcasts you mentioned

[@jennyneutron6748]

I am sooo into this series. It brings me so much joy. I will watch this on 1x speed all the way through. You are so entertaining

[@JenNaturallyHypp]

Facts about everything you said about Beyoncé!!! Not a hater but literally what you said about her is what people don’t want to admit.

[@greynotchristian]

love this segment and this look!

[@eolay4411]

Keep these vids coming. I love your social commentary but also here for this :)

[@nakisg9902]

You were on point with your recommendations Flo in heavy rotation cant wait for each new episode of this segment now great job girl!

[@apatouros7572]

😭😭😭 Kim!!! we are so blessed 🙏🙏🙏 (I swear y'all, everything this lady says is Bible 'round these parts!!!)

[@701kimmie]

Love that you are doing pop culture talk. Sometimes is great to hear smart commentary that is fun!

[@aubreyjames8795]

This look is a whole vibe- especially with the concrete wall and the shades. Wow

[@lrnolivia]

came here for Brandy love and ended up speaking in tongues when you spoke on Beyoncé and then put Charli above her on the pyramid. my people. 😭😍 subscribed.

[@kennethcopeland2936]

This was super dope! I love everything about this video. Your energy and personality is everything. Also, thanks for setting the kids straight on our girl Bran. #Church

[@ray3art4]

I need a full body shot (or link) of your suit/co-ord/orange-red masterpiece because it is everything. Also, yes please to the Mariah and Brandi TED talks.

[@cscreative5460]

I am SO happy you used the bring it on line. My brain went there as well. 30 somethings stand up ❤📣

[@catherineu5784]

Looooove this series, thank you for initiating it!!! Could you also include the names of these artists in your pyramid graphic? I think it would be helpful for those of us hoping to look into these different artists, e.g., I wouldn’t have known how Emeli Sander’s name was spelled that way if not for the comments. Not a huge deal for me personally, but helpful nonetheless, and that’s possibly (likely?) true for others on here

[@christinamurray1493]

You are really really good. Love watching your growth, trajectory on you tube.