Durag Diaries

Dutchy and Big Bougie find themselves on opposite sides of the room during a heated debate about Chris Brown’s latest release, “Brown.” Glenn believes the project falls short and questions the effort behind it, while Dutchy tries to uncover what he actually expected from CB.Is the album truly disappointing, or are fans judging Chris Brown by an impossible standard? The house is divided, and nobody is backing down.

On this episode of Rhythm & Brunch, we tap in with rising Kansas City artist Scorpio Szn for a real conversation on R&B across generations. From breaking down his top male R&B artists to debating the new wave versus the legends, this episode bridges the gap between eras.We dive into the conversation around Chris Brown and Leon Thomas, and whether the new sound is holding up to the greats. Then things get interesting—we put Scorpio Szn on the spot and introduce him to classic R&B albums he should know, testing his taste and putting him on game.If you love R&B debates, discovering new artists, and revisiting the classics, this episode is for you.Scorpio Szn is a rising Kansas City R&B artist bringing a fresh, youthful sound while still being rooted in melodic storytelling

On this episode of Rhythm & Brunch, the crew is back with another hilarious and honest conversation that needs to be clipped up immediately. Dutchy finds himself back at square one in love, and the gang breaks down what starting over really looks like when dating gets complicated.We also take time to review and show love to Kehlani, discussing their artistry, influence, and why their music continues to connect with fans. Then things take a dramatic turn as Big Bougie officially breaks up with Durand Bernarr, leading to a full conversation about music expectations, fan loyalty, and when an artist no longer hits the same.From R&B debates to relationship talk and plenty of moments made for the timeline, this episode is full of laughs, hot takes, and conversations you’ll want to share.

On this episode of Rhythm & Brunch, the whole gang is back for “Bigger and Blacker.” We start with the Jack Harlow controversy and break down the conversation surrounding it before the episode flips into a deep debate on October London.Is October London preserving the feel of classic R&B and soul music, or is he borrowing too much from Marvin Gaye’s style without making it fully his own? The crew gets into authenticity, influence, nostalgia, and what fans really want from modern R&B artists.Expect strong opinions, funny moments, and real conversation centered on R&B music, Black culture, and the evolution of soul.

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Meat-aversay is on the menu. 🍖🥂 The family’s back together and we toast to the reunion while welcoming back Cherayla. Then Dutchy stirs the pot with a hot take during WYL2 (What You Listening 2?) and we run through picks from Lovelogiq, Sam Henshaw (“Joy”), and Moonchild (“Advice”). The main event is a real R&B debate: KWN vs Sasha Keable—who ya got? We also react to Teddy Riley saying he misses R. Kelly and close with thoughts on Jill Scott’s latest album.Episode timestamps: 04:48 Toast + welcome back Cherayla 15:13 WYL2 hot take 20:00 Lovelogiq 26:19 Sam Henshaw — “Joy” 30:44 Moonchild — “Advice” 36:30 KWN vs Sasha Keable debate 48:38 Teddy Riley/R. Kelly talk 56:00 Jill Scott album thoughtsHashtags: #RhythmAndBrunch #RNB #Podcast #MusicTalk #WYL2

Season 3 of Rhythm & Brunch kicks off with reflection, growth, and a little chaos.Dutch and Epitome talk about evolving mindsets, wanting real relationships, and stepping into a new season of life with intention. Then things get spicy.• Epitome plays Navé Monjo’s “Seatback” (13:00)• We debate whether today’s artists will ever receive the same reverence as Brandy and New Edition (29:00)• We build our modern R&B supergroups (36:00)• PHABO’s album gets discussed (45:00)• Is Don Toliver in the house? (50:00)• Ari Lennox’s new album breakdown (1:02:00)It’s grown. It’s funny. It’s opinionated. It’s Season 3.Follow the podcast and leave a rating if you’re rocking with us.

The crew tackles three hot plates this week: 1. Royal Chief’s prompt—was “shawty” wrong in the KC R&B debate, or did she say the quiet part out loud? 2. A listener challenge pushes us to curate an all-Kansas City R&B playlist—we took it seriously and it passed the vibe check. 3. Summer Walker’s latest perspective on love—evolution, performance, or both?We dig into what “supporting local” should actually mean, the difference between talent and infrastructure, and how audiences, venues, DJs, and artists can build something real together.Tap in & participate: • Send us your KC R&B must-adds (artist + song). • Tell us how you’re feeling about Summer Walker’s new era.Follow & Subscribe: @rhythmandbrunchpodcastWatch the full episode on YouTube (channel: Rhythm & Brunch Podcast)

In this episode of Rhythm & Brunch, the crew dives into Kansas City nightlife, from the parties that shape the culture to the challenges artists face in keeping R&B and soul alive locally. We also break down Elmeine’s latest project, explore Destin Conrad’s jazz-inspired album, and share a few more gems along the way. Whether you’re here for the music, the vibes, or the debates, this one’s for you.

On this week’s Rhythm & Brunch, we dig into the question: is Teyana Taylor’s new album just good—or actually necessary? We unpack standout records, songwriting, and the vision behind the rollout. Then we slide into Mariah the Scientist’s latest project—vocals, pen, and production choices—plus a rapid-fire round of new R&B drops on our radar. Pull up a plate of opinions, a side of laughs, and real talk about where R&B is headed next.Highlights: album deep dives, best/worst tracks, what’s playlist-worthy, and who’s pushing the sound forward.Rate & follow if you rock with us!