The Liberation of Black Music Podcast

Author: Kevaun, the Music Lover

You may know Kevaun, the Sunflower from his insightful podcast, The Sunflower Garden Podcast. But he is now back with a new show and a new name! The Liberation of Black Music Podcast is designed for audiences to learn about black artists that don't get much credit for the contributions they made in the music industry. We play a few games here and there, and create a safe space for upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers to showcase their talents and discuss their music journeys. This is a podcast FOR US BY US.
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: Music, Music History

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Tommy Edwards: The First Black Billboard Artist 🎵
Episode 18
Wednesday, 9 April, 2025

Hello my big music lover fans! Long time no see (or in this case, nor hear!) We are back on the show discussing our eighth criminally underrated Black artist! Today’s episode focuses on Mr. Tommy Edwards. An artist who began his career as a songwriter and musician to making history as the FIRST Black artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts with his biggest hit, It’s All in the Game. Join Kevaun as he discusses his story and the impact he has paved for other Black artists till this day! Mr. Edwards, here are your flowers! 💐 Timestamps:0:00 Beginning Sound Byte: Tommy Edwards: Henrico’s Hit Maker (2018)0:55 The Liberation of Black Music Intro1:59 Recap/ Updates/ Why Did I Leave?11:20 Tommy Edwards Preamble 12:19 Early Life and Start13:19 Career Moves16:16 Time to Go Solo18:24 MGM Days24:34 A Comeback Awaits36:17 Downward Spiral 38:10 The Legacy Tommy Left Behind 40:04 Tommy Edwards Conclusion41:35 Featured Song: Symphony 44:08 Final Thoughts 46:55 The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Outro: FUBU x SolangeThe Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliberationofblackmusicpod?igsh=MTVwcHRrcnA4NnN5aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAiKevaun’s socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHljTwitter: https://x.com/kevaundasunflwrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflowerr?_t=8q6X2h1CZ9K&_r=1YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68Background Music provided by WestarA Podcast FOR US BY US! ©️ 2025 Sunflowertown Productions