The As-I-Amber Podcast & BlogI love all genres of music and have created a playlist of rock-influenced songs from and inspired by Black artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz, Willow Smith, Prince, and more.
Playlist available below on Spotify. Click here for Apple Music and click here for Tidal.
It has been 9 years since the legendary musician, Prince, passed away. He may be gone, but his music and legacy continues to live on. Here is a playlist with some of my favorite songs of his. Click below for the Spotify Playlist, Click the underline for the playlist on Apple Music, and Click the underline for the playlist on Tidal.
2/10/2025 Update: Thoughts on Kendrick’s Halftime Performance:
Super Bowl 59 is coming up on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana! The Kansas City Chiefs and The Philadelphia Eagles will be playing against each other, but as a music and pop culture lover I am more excited about the half-time show! This year’s halftime performer is Kendrick Lamar (playlist here), so this should be exciting! It got me thinking about previous halftime performances and here are my Top 8.
Prince’s 2007 Halftime performance! He was literally playing “Purple Rain” as it just so happened to literally be raining! Click here to watch the performance.
Michael Jackson’s Halftime performance back in 1993 circa the Dangerous album era. It really was a mini concert from the King of Pop. People were passing out at the sight of MJ! Click here to watch on YouTube.
Janet Jackson’s Halftime performance back in 2004. Despite the infamous wardrobe malfunction Ms. Jackson and her dancers hit every 8-count. Click here to watch on YouTube.
Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Coldplay got in “formation” during the 2016 halftime show. Click here to watch.
Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child reunited for the 2013 halftime show and literally shut it down! The lights in the arena went out after the epic performance causing a 33 minute blackout. Click here to watch!
The Super Bowl 2022 halftime show was epic! I enjoyed it and the set design was awesome as well as the performances! It was a nice surprise to see Anderson.Paak on the drums and 50 cent make an appearance. Mary J.’s thigh high boots were everything and Kendrick and Eminem, Dr.Dre, and Snoop Dogg were great too! Click here to watch!
Last but certainly not least Rihanna’s 2023 Halftime Performance. She came down from the ceiling pregnant belly and all and still performed! Click here to watch.
In 2024, Usher literally rolled out in skates and performed a medley of his hits. Click here to watch.
I am excited about the 2025 Halftime Show where Kendrick Lamar will perform! I know it’s gonna be everything!!!! I can’t wait. Also, Kendrick and SZA are going on a tour this Spring. Will you be going?
I love all genres of music and have created a playlist of rock-influenced songs from and inspired by Black artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz, Willow Smith, Prince, and more.
Playlist available below on Spotify. Click here for Apple Music and click here for Tidal.
Super Bowl 58 is coming up on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Franciso 49ers will be playing against each other, but as a music and pop culture lover I am more excited about the half-time show! This year’s halftime performer is Usher (playlist here), so this should be exciting! It got me thinking about previous halftime performances and here are my Top 7.
Prince’s 2007 Halftime performance! He was literally playing “Purple Rain” as it just so happened to literally be raining! Click here to watch the performance.
Michael Jackson’s Halftime performance back in 1993 circa the Dangerous album era. It really was a mini concert from the King of Pop. People were passing out at the sight of MJ! Click here to watch on YouTube.
Janet Jackson’s Halftime performance back in 2004. Despite the infamous wardrobe malfunction Ms. Jackson and her dancers hit every 8-count. Click here to watch on YouTube.
Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Coldplay got in “formation” during the 2016 halftime show. Click here to watch.
Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child reunited for the 2013 halftime show and literally shut it down! The lights in the arena went out after the epic performance causing a 33 minute blackout. Click here to watch!
The Super Bowl 2022 halftime show was epic! I enjoyed it and the set design was awesome as well as the performances! It was a nice surprise to see Anderson.Paak on the drums and 50 cent make an appearance. Mary J.’s thigh high boots were everything and Kendrick and Eminem, Dr.Dre, and Snoop Dogg were great too! Click here to watch!
Last but certainly not least Rihanna’s 2023 Halftime Performance. She came down from the ceiling pregnant belly and all and still performed! Click here to watch.
I am excited about the 2024 Halftime Show where Usher will perform! I know it’s gonna be everything!!!! I can’t wait. Also, there’s rumors that Usher will be going on tour! If so will you be going?
It has seven years since the legendary musician, Prince, passed away. He may be gone, but his music and legacy continues to live on. Here is a playlist with some of my favorite songs of his. Click below for the Spotify Playlist, Click the underline for the playlist on Apple Music, and Click the underline for the playlist on Tidal.
It has five years since the legendary musician, Prince, passed away. He may be gone, but his music and legacy continues to live on. Here is a playlist with some of my favorite songs of his. Click below for the Spotify Playlist, Click the underline for the playlist on Apple Music, and Click the underline for the playlist on Tidal.
On this episode Amber & Zac are discussing Janelle Monáe’s #ArchAndroid album. Click here to listen or go to http://www.anchor.fm/asiamber. Also, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Tired of radio playing the same old songs on repeat? Well, check out new music from Kaytranada, Prince, Beyoncé, and SWV.
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