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For months, our record crates have leaned heavily into the smooth, sophisticated sounds of jazz, but this week, Dave and I decided it was time to officially beef up our hip-hop collection. What started as a casual debate over who holds the ultimate crown in rap history quickly turned into an exciting mission to curate our definitive hip-hop shelf.

In this episode of Groovin' Together, we take you through our real-life crate-digging adventures, the hilarious roller coaster of a delivery mix-up that tested our patience, and the legendary records we’ve already locked down—including Tupac’s monumental All Eyez on Me and The Notorious B.I.G.’s masterwork Ready to Die. We break down our essential artist-by-artist checklist, debate the must-own albums that every true vinyl collection needs, and explore how these golden-era classics and modern masterpieces sound when you drop the needle.

Whether you grew up with these tracks heavy in your CD rotation or you’re building your own physical music library from scratch, grab a seat and join us as we bridge the gap from jazz standards to hip-hop royalty!

Here is the playlist for Episode 8 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMjN6sdG11CM&si=km818x4GecQku03D

Here is the playlist for Episode 6 Part 2 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWEnRJJkxJWQ&si=MT969BFgu_c_yiJr

We have pulled the songs for you and created a playlist of all the songs mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAtDhNqC3U7M

Here is the playlist to Episode 6 part 1 : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRd6IkZERie8&si=IRL4_Sq3N6EsOz2x

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Episode 6, Part 2 of Groovin’ Together is a deeply personal reflection on caregiving, art, grief, and healing — told through the experiences that shaped my final years with my mother. This chapter continues the emotional arc of Part 1, but shifts the lens toward the live arts, the rituals we created together, and the moments that carried me through some of the hardest days of my life.

Two years before her passing, my mother shared that she had always loved ballet and opera but had never seen either live. That simple confession opened a new door for us. I bought season tickets to the Charlotte Ballet and Charlotte Opera, creating a shared ritual that brought her joy, beauty, and a sense of belonging in a world she had admired from afar. Those performances became our language — a way to connect beyond caregiving, beyond illness, beyond time.

As her health declined, art became my refuge. Dave supported me through the most difficult months, offering space to breathe and surprising me with tickets to Porgy and Bess. Soon after, Alvin Ailey’s Revelations reminded me of resilience and spiritual grounding. These experiences became emotional anchors as I navigated the reality of losing her.

When she passed in March 2023, she left me with one final wish: take her to Alaska. That journey became a spiritual pilgrimage, filled with unexpected signs of her presence — especially through the music she loved. The year came full circle when the Charlotte Symphony performed The Wizard of Oz on her birthday, offering a moment of closure I didn’t know I needed.

This episode honors the art that held us, the music that carried me, and the love that continues to guide my steps.

Here is the playlist for Episode 8 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMjN6sdG11CM&si=km818x4GecQku03D

Here is the playlist for Episode 6 Part 2 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWEnRJJkxJWQ&si=MT969BFgu_c_yiJr

We have pulled the songs for you and created a playlist of all the songs mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAtDhNqC3U7M

Here is the playlist to Episode 6 part 1 : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRd6IkZERie8&si=IRL4_Sq3N6EsOz2x

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After losing her mother, Shauntavia found herself navigating the quiet ache that follows caregiving. With love and intention, David helped her rediscover joy through concerts, cruises, and countless miles of healing in motion. This episode is a soulful journey through grief, rhythm, and the road back to life — proof that sometimes the long way home is the most beautiful route.

Here is the playlist for Episode 8 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMjN6sdG11CM&si=km818x4GecQku03D

Here is the playlist for Episode 6 Part 2 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWEnRJJkxJWQ&si=MT969BFgu_c_yiJr

We have pulled the songs for you and created a playlist of all the songs mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAtDhNqC3U7M

Here is the playlist to Episode 6 part 1 : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRd6IkZERie8&si=IRL4_Sq3N6EsOz2x