Rita's Room

Hey!! Taking a break from my hiatus to give you guys an authentic (REAL) update of how life has been.

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Soul Street - Got to Be Real - YouTube

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Sorry for the hiatus!!! Life is doing its thing... Anyway here is my take on 3 black classic films( Love & Basketball, Soul Food, and Set It Off) that delve into the different types of relationships: Romantic, Family, and Friends.

Intro Music: Total - What About Us (If Your Girl Only Knew Remix) - YouTube

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Traveling is one way that expand our knowledge of the world and ourselves. Join Crystal as she recalls a once in a lifetime European excursion with  the ladies she traveled with. Ft Sierra, Jazmine, and Ericka. SN; This is the first time we've all seen each other together in 10 years! Part 1 or 2

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Lisa Stansfield- All around the world house remix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqEc81xBSMk

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Sorry for the delay! This segment mirrors last season's where Crystal expounds of a few men of the 90s that she admires and looks up too. To kick it off, we have the mogul Tyler Perry-known for creating polarizing public opinions. Join Crystal as she reflects on the career and legacy of the writer, director, and actor.

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Yours Truly ;)

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We all tend to play up our strengths and down play our weaknesses. This week Crystal discusses how having a full range of one's strengths and weaknesses are key.

Intro Music: Jazmin Sisters Weak remix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs2vS-neppM

Crystal journey's that infamous question "what do you want to be when you grow up?"  while also considering the characteristics of being a dreamer vs. a realist.

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Mary J Blige - A Dream

Baltimore and DC/PG County are cities that are  50 miles apart that often get lumped into the cultural conglomerate of the DMV.  Join Crystal and guest Sarah, as they dissect the culture of  Baltimore and it's neighbor Washington D.C/PG County.

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ROLL CALL-CCB

Crystal kicks off season 2 with reflections of "home" and what that means on a personal and broader level.

Intro Music: SUNRAE Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIv3hMPHgFA

Join Crystal as she closes out the season with the final segment of "A different world" as she recalls her Senior year and the lessons that ensued. This is also the Season Finale of Rita's Room.  Thank Ya'll so much for listening to my heart and stories.  Stay posted for Season 2.

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Crystal 

Clip of BSU Airband:

https://youtu.be/1Hycg7puH6I (Time Stamp 25:10- 31:05)

Crystal list the top 5 things she's been watching since the quarantine has been in effect.  What have you guys been watching??

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iComplexity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6756GtOEIw

Crystal and guest Egerton discuss the nature and implications of platonic relationships. 

Into Music; Deborah Cox and RL 

Unpacking the 1993 classic Poetic Justice, Crystal also examines the definition of fairness and its implications by combining a childhood story with consideration to The Ultimate Judge(God... duh lol)

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DJ 93rd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pj8avREC4

Crystal and guest Wone( ChillsforReal) dissect the 1991 classic Boyz in the Hood while merging their own experiences of growing up in an urban setting.

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Matt Kretowicz: https://soundcloud.com/mattkretowicz/boyz-in-the-hood-nwa-remix

The 3rd installment of the "A Different World" segment where Crystal discloses her junior year of college.

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Me!!!!!!!!

CREAM tackles all things work related: dreams, culture, code-switching, and all the in-between that we deal with with working to make money.  Featuring Katrina and Brooke.

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Masked Man CREAM remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJHxQkoCUBg

The 2nd installment of the Different World segment,  Crystal journeys down her 2nd year of college.

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Ya girl! lol

This week's episode concentrates on the cultural aspects and personal experiences of the 3 main religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, through the lens of Crystal and guests Liora and Dilare.

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Cheryl Pepsi Riley-What if God was one of us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z2rjlzYuaA

Crystal unpacks the significance of the trailblazing show A Different World. She also dives into her own college experience. (Part 1 of 4)

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Crystal !!! lol nah but for real

Crystal and guest Jordan share their passion and appreciation for all things 90s.

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Dj Smallz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izSv1YqkiJs

Crystal rolls out the third and final installment of her women of the 90s segment with the illustrious Queen Latifah.  She recalls Queen's prototypic career and the path taken to reach such nuanced success levels.

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 Kenyi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJDq9M9hxK8

Crystal expounds on the life and career of Mary J Blige and how her authenticity gave her and countless other young girls permission to be themselves.

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MikeTheProducer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7vfZNvnqAQ

Drifting a little from the flow of the podcast,  Crystal explore the first of 3 episodes dedicated to some women of the 90s whose career and life inspired and impacted her.

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AudioSavage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJwFgtKeeB8

A quick promo for Crystal's new music review YouTube Channel!

YouTube Channel; WhatChuKnowBoutDat

Link to video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5lI7OBtumQ&feature=youtu.be 

Intro Music; DJ Carvell- All I want for Christmas

Happy Holidays!

In honor of the holiday season, Crystal expounds on her faith and how that is implemented in her everyday life.

Crystal and guest Jordan discuss the show Living Single and what singleness means to them contextualized in the current dating/relationship trends.

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iComplexity- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs-9xtux1YI 

Crystal recalls some of life's most gut-punching moments of life and how life's toughest battles often produce unexpected but necessary growth.

Intro Music: Wey U Chante Moore

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Crystal and guest Brooke tackle Blackstreets'  "Don't leave me" through the lens of rejection/ abandonment and how that plays a role in our everyday lives.

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DJ Tray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NsWBzidsAs

Crystal recalls some childhood stories that shaped her experiences and expectations of the men in her life.

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DJ Syxx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhSJsw0U4U

Girlfriends explores the dynamics of female friendships through the lens of the tv show Girlfriends.  Crystal and her guest Kat, think back on their experiences as friends and define what friendship means to them.

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Crystal!!!! No lie, I literally was inspired to make this  mix at 3 o'clock in the morning! So yeaaa... Enjoy lol! 

Family Matters tackles the dual dealings(biggest blessings/worst enemies) of family and Crystal's upbringing. Explores how you can love your family while setting boundaries and standards on the interaction.

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Remix Maniacs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc7aQKZvBJk

Wassup yall!! This is the introduction to the podcast Rita's Room! Just a short blurb about the structure, purpose, and intent of the show and what you can expect from your host Crystal J.