Listen To Me Speak
By Kayla Taylor
Listen To Me SpeakMar 31, 2023
"Light Work"
On this episode: Kayla reviews new singles from Victoria Monét ,Chloe, Ed Sheeran and more. Plus, she shares her thoughts on those rumors surrounding Justin Bieber's possible retirement, and much more!
Song of the week: Fly Girl by FLO (feat. Missy Elliot)
"Oh The Horror"
On this episode: Kayla reviews Miley Cyrus' new album Endless Summer Vacation, explains how Scream 6 breathes new life into the Scream franchise, breaks down part 2 of You season 4, and much more!
Song of the week: Woman by Doja Cat
"Some Consistency"
On this episode: Kayla talks about Miley Cyrus' longevity, why she wishes more artists would keep it real about their music plans, what she hated about the Insecure series finale, and much more!
Song of the week: Diamonds by Rihanna
"Into The Thick Of It"
On this episode: Kayla shares her thoughts on the controversy surrounding HBO's upcoming show The Idol, talks about what's going wrong in the MCU, reviews Logic's new College Park album and discusses why it's his best album in a long time, and much more!
Song of the week: Seek & Destroy by SZA
"Sunday High"
On this episode: Kayla thinks the criticisms of Rihanna's Super Bowl performance are too harsh, talks about which new music releases she's looking forward to, shares why she thinks part 1 of season 4 of You was underwhelming, and much more!
Song of the week: Cuff It (Wetter Remix) by Beyoncé
"We've Only Just Begun"
On this episode: Kayla shares her predictions for the upcoming Grammy awards, reviews Sam Smith's new album 'Gloria', talks about not getting her hopes up too high for the new DCU slate, and much more!
Song of the week: What's Up by dvsn
"4 You"
Song of the week: Real Love by Mary J. Blige
This episode is dedicated to my Uncle Brian (March 1972 - December 2022)
"In Good Hands"
On this episode: Kayla reviews SZA's new album 'SOS', shares her opinions on the new Glee documentary, talks about the messiness happening in the DCEU, and much more!
Song of the week: Snooze by SZA
"We're Almost There"
On this episode: Kayla shares her thoughts on the final season of Dead To Me, expresses her excitement for SZA's new album, dives deep into Mia and Wendy's beef on The Real Housewives of Potomac, and much more!
Song of the week: Paranoia by Pop Smoke (feat. Gunna & Young Thug)
"You Name It"
On this episode: Kayla gives an honest review of 'Her Loss' while also commenting on the controversy surrounding the album, talks about her excitement for SZA's new album, shares her thoughts on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and much more!
Song of the week: Middle Of The Ocean by Drake
"What's Left To Say?"
On this episode: Kayla gives a recap of season 2 of Raising Kanan, explains why she thinks dvsn's new album Working On My Karma is one of the best R&B albums of the year, reviews Rihanna's first single in years, and much more!
Song of the week: Don't Take Your Love by dvsn
"Spooky Hours"
On this episode: Kayla shares her expectations for Drake and 21 Savage's upcoming joint album, expresses her excitement about finally getting new music from Rihanna, talks about what she thinks of the new season of Real Housewives of Potomac so far, and much more!
Song of the week: West Coast Love by Emotional Oranges
"The Prelude"
On this episode: Kayla returns from hiatus to review Ari Lennox's latest album 'age/sex/location', share her thoughts on the drama surrounding the Grammys submissions, call out Kanye West for his hateful behavior, and much more!
Song of the week: Unholy Matrimony by Giveon
"Chaos"
On this episode: Kayla reviews Ari Lennox's new 'Away Message' EP, revisits Big Sean's classic Detroit mixtape in honor of the 10 year anniversary, dives deep into the new Real Housewives of Potomac trailer, and much more!
Song of the week: 24k of Gold by Big Sean (feat. J. Cole)
"Back To Work"
On this episode: Kayla explains why she isn't connecting with Demi Lovato's new album, breaks down that crazy Animal Kingdom series finale, shares her thoughts on Bunny's killer and their motive from the season 2 finale of Only Murders In The Building, and much more!
Song of the week: 29 by Demi Lovato
"What's Beef?"
On this episode: Kayla reviews Megan Thee Stallion's new album 'Traumazine', talks about the simmering tension between Megan and Nicki Minaj, shares her opinions on Diddy's irresponsible comments on R&B, and much more!
Song of the week: Not Nice by Megan Thee Stallion
"Clout Kills"
On this episode: Kayla discusses The Game's weak Eminem diss, shares her opinions on Nicki Minaj's new single, talks about those Melissa and Joe Gorga rumors, and much more!
Song of the week: Hopelessly Devoted To You by Olivia Newton-John
"Capital B"
On this episode: Kayla discusses whether or not Beyoncé's new album 'Renaissance' is her magnum opus, shares her takes on Jordan Peele's new film 'Nope', talks about that HBO Max and Discovery+ merger, and much more!
Song of the week: Virgo's Groove by Beyoncé
"The Final Comeback"
On this episode: Kayla shares her thoughts on season 1 of Only Murders In The Building, what she hopes to get on Beyoncé's new album 'Renaissance', reviews Lizzo's new album 'Special', and much more!
Song of the week: Coldplay by Lizzo
"Celebration"
On this episode: Kayla shares her thoughts on the first two episodes of The Real Housewives of Dubai, revisits SZA's 'Ctrl' album after it's 5 year anniversary, expresses her excitement over Beyoncé's new album 'Renaissance: Act 1' dropping next month, and much more!
Listen To Me Speak will be back with brand new episodes in July!
Song of the week: Jodie by SZA
"Gemini Szn"
On this episode: Kayla gives a glowing recap of the This Is Us series finale, talks about Station 19's flat season 5 finale, reviews new albums from both Arin Ray and Post Malone, and much more!
Song of the week: Bad Idea by Arin Ray (feat. Blxst)
"Give Me That Feeling"
On this episode: Kayla finally watched 'Fresh' and shares her thoughts, reviews Harry Styles' new album 'Harry's House', gives her opinion on the new rumored The Suite Life of Zack & Cody prequel, and much more!
Song of the week: Keep The Family Close by Drake
"Lucky Number 13"
On this episode: Kayla gives an extensive break down of Kendrick Lamar's new album 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers', shares her thoughts on Hulu's new limited series 'Candy', talks about the horrible CGI in the new She Hulk trailer, and much more!
Song of the week: Purple Hearts by Kendrick Lamar (feat. Summer Walker & Ghostface Killah)
"Human Nature"
On this episode: Kayla explains where she thinks the Doctor Strange sequel went wrong, breaks down The Heart Part 5 by Kendrick Lamar and talks about who she'd like to see on his new album, reviews Ella Mai's new album 'Heart On My Sleeve', and much more!
Song of the week: any given sunday by Kehlani (feat. Blxst)
"Jam Packed"
On this episode: Kayla expresses disappointment over Batwoman's cancellation, dives deep into Pusha T's and Kehlani's new albums, theorizes that Justin Bieber's upcoming project will resemble Journals, and much more!
Song of the week: Plan B by Megan Thee Stallion
"FOMO"
On this episode: Kayla expresses her excitement over Kendrick Lamar's album news, talks about how stacked the upcoming weeks are for new music, shares her take aways from the Brittany Murphy documentary on HBO Max, and much more!
Song of the week: Treat Me by Chlöe
"Reignited"
On this episode: Kayla talks about Drake reigniting his beef with Pusha T, shares her thoughts on the new Hulu show The Girl From Plainville, praises J. Cole's dope verse on 'London', and much more!
Song of the week: As It Was by Harry Styles
"And The Award Goes To"
On this episode: Kayla reviews Ti West's new movie X, explains why she's not surprised by Morbius' negative reviews, shares her thoughts about the first episode of Moon Knight, and much more!
Song of the week: Deserve by Lucky Daye
"It Happened On A Sunday"
On this episode: Kayla shares her take on the Oscars slap heard around the world, reviews Buddy's new album Superghetto, digs deep into Tick Tick...Boom!, and much more!
Song of the week: Blick Blick by Coi Leray (feat. Nicki Minaj)
"Rue Hive"
On this bonus episode of Listen To Me Speak: It's all about Euphoria. Kayla invites special guest Samantha as they break down their favorite season 2 moments, what the show could have done better, what they look forward to seeing in season 3, and much more!
Song of the week: All For Us by Zendaya & Labrinth
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"Guess Who's Back?"
On this episode: Kayla returns from her hiatus with a review of Lucky Daye's incredible new album Candydrip, talks about some of the new singles released last week, shares her extensive thoughts on The Batman, and much more!
Song of the week: Hrs and Hrs by Muni Long
"The Hangover"
On this episode: Kayla nerds out over the Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness trailer, talks about the 2022 Super Bowl performance, gives a review of Mary J. Blige's new album Good Morning Gorgeous, and much more!
Song of the week: Need Love by Mary J. Blige (feat. Usher)
"Euphoric"
On this episode: Kayla breaks down episode 5 of Euphoria and shares some of her audience's opinions, talks about the season 2 finale of Power Book ll, reviews Leon Bridges' Gold-Diggers Sound album, and much more1
Song of the week: Don't Worry by Leon Bridges
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"Should've Never Left You"
On this episode: Kayla shares her theories on when Kendrick Lamar is dropping his new album, gives her thoughts on Janet Jackson's new documentary and her incredible career, reviews Ella Mai's new single DFMU, and much more!
Song of the week: Miss You Much by Janet Jackson
"A New Generation"
On this episode: Kayla theorizes that a sequel to What A Time To Be Alive is dropping this year, talks about what sets Cordae apart from his peers on his new album, shares her thoughts on the upcoming Degrassi reboot set for HBO Max, and much more!
Song of the week: Sacrifice by The Weeknd
"Eternal"
On the season 3 premiere: Kayla breaks down the season 2 premiere of Euphoria, reviews Spider-Man: No Way Home, shares her favorite moments from The Weeknd's new album Dawn FM, and much more!
This episode is dedicated to my grandma (1940-2022)
Song of the week: 10k Hours by Jhené Aiko (feat. Nas)
"The 2021 Wrap Up"
On the season 2 finale: Kayla breaks down the season 12 trailer of the Real Housewives Of New Jersey, gives her opinions on Big Sean's Drink Champs interview, shares her top albums and songs of 2021, and much more!
Song of the week: Yamz by Masego (feat. Devin Morrison)
"Down To The Wire"
On this episode: Kayla explains why she doesn't want a Glee revival, expresses shock over Drake withdrawing his Grammy nominations, reviews Khalid's new Scenic Drive tape, and much more!
Song of the week: I Hate U by SZA
"23 Going On 30"
On this episode: Kayla gives a glowing review of Adele's new album 30, shares her thoughts on Bryson Tiller's new Christmas project, unpacks the season 6 reunion of The Real Housewives of Potomac, and much more!
Song of the week: All Night Parking by Adele
"Locked Down Groove"
On this episode: Kayla shares her thoughts and opinions on The Eternals, reviews Silk Sonic's debut album, celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Drake's classic Take Care album, and much more!
Song of the week: Smokin Out The Window by Silk Sonic
"In My Feelings"
On this episode: Kayla shares her thoughts about the tragedy that happened during Astroworld Fest, digs into the tension between Kanye and Big Sean, reviews Summer Walker's stellar new album Still Over It, and much more!
Song of the week: Constant Bullshit by Summer Walker
"The Jump Off"
On this episode: Kayla reviews a bunch of new music from Big Sean's new EP What You Expect, to Ed Sheeran's new album Equals, and much more!
Song of the week: The One by Big Sean & Hit-Boy
"The Calm Before The Storm"
On this episode: Kayla gives an in depth review of Black Swan, shares her thoughts on the first episode of the new show Queens, digs into the drama surrounding Ruby Rose and Batwoman, and much more!
Song of the week: Nothing Compares by The Weeknd
"It's All About YOU"
On this episode: Kayla gives a review of Adele's heartbreaking new single Easy On Me, shares her thoughts on The Batman trailer, and later on in the episode she invites her very first guest Vicki Minervino to help break down season 3 of You, and much more!
Song of the week: Come Back To Earth by Mac Miller
"Twisted Games"
On this episode: Kayla highlights the most interesting plot lines from Squid Game, recaps the first season of Raising Kanan, gives a review of JoJo's dark new EP, and much more!
Song of the week: Wasted Energy by Alicia Keys
"Karma"
On this episode: Kayla recaps the season 5 premiere of 9-1-1, gives her opinions on Jen's various conflicts on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, shares her predictions on which artists, songs, and albums will be nominated for the upcoming Grammy awards, and much more!
Song of the week: Tragic by Jazmine Sullivan
"Breath Of Fresh Air"
On this episode: Kayla reviews Kyle Dion's and Lil Nas X's new albums, breaks down the You season 3 trailer, explains why she thinks Jermaine Dupri can handle Diddy in a Verzuz battle, and much more!
Song of the week: Fault Lines by Kyle Dion
"Melancholy Mood"
On this episode: Kayla shares her early opinions on the first episode of American Crime Story: Impeachment, gives a review on Baby Keem's debut album The Melodic Blue, talks about her favorite performances from the 2021 VMAs, and much more!
Song of the week: Girls Girls Girls by Jay-Z
"The Certified Episode"
On this episode: Kayla expresses her excitement for Kate Walsh's return to Grey's Anatomy, breaks down her favorite and least favorite parts about Certified Lover Boy, celebrates 15 years of Beyoncé's B'Day album, and much more!
Song of the week: Papi's Home by Drake
"Circus Act"
On this episode: Kayla breaks down her expectations for Drake's upcoming album Certified Lover Boy, talks about Kanye's nonsense, reviews Halsey's new album If I Can't Have Love I Want Power, and much more!
Song of the week: 4 Page Letter by Aaliyah