There is something special about buying your first album and getting home to hear the needle in between the grooves of the record. The record could be something that you listen to once or twice, or in my mother's case, a record that became the soundtrack and sense memory of that time. Listen and watch as I speak to my mother, Angela Davis, about Carol King's Tapestry. Happy Birthday Mom!!

Ok so, some music requires us to be in a certain mental space to really appreciate and fall in love with it. Blonde is one of those albums for me… and for my guest, Ashlea Johnson.

They say that Therapist and Healers need Therapist and Healers in order to regain the capacity to heal. That can be in the form of a person, a special place, or in Brittney London's case... an amazing album. Listen as I speak with Ms. London about how Cleo Sol's Rose in the Dark helped heal her during a time in her life when she needed sunshine to grow.

There is something special when a Dj shares an album that means something to them. Of course, Djs share music with audiences all the time, but when the album is personal and safe guarded... it's a blessing to get a glimpse of what kind of impact it has. Listen as Dj Joi Emonie speaks of the impact that Jorja Smith's Lost and Found has on her.

It's interesting when an album can open a door of wonder and exploration. With positive and creative writings from Common and production from Bush era Kanye, Listen as Amber (Dj Lovebaby) talks about the impact that Common's Be had on her as a 14 year old teenage. Damn, what a time!

Falling in love with someone is such an interesting journey. Especially, when it is romantic and intimate. The connection, protection, and excitement involved is expressed through the eyes of Jill Scott on her freshman album, Who is Jill Scott. Listen, as Nigel Richardson and I converse about this amazing album.

In this episode, Brandon Williams explains his connection with the G-Unit Album, Beg For Mercy. From an emergency move from North Carolina to Maryland, to getting use to the new culture... Brandon talks about how the situation required this album as the soundtrack to the evolution.

The conversations that you dream of when they are children. Dj Atlas and DJ Chosen (Atlas' nephew) have a relatable conversations about their experiences with J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive.