Welcome to Episode #28 of the 90s State of Mind podcast - a collaborative project between 4ever in Electric Dreams and Blue-in-Green:RADIO. This podcast series sees Imran (London, UK) and Rhonda (California, USA) delve into some of their favourite releases from the 90s and for this episode, the pair celebrate the fifth and final album by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, 'Code Red'.
Released on October 12, 1993, on Jive Records, the album peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200 and number thirty-nine on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. On January 14, 1994, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the album gold. Four singles reached the Billboard charts; "Boom! Shake the Room", "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)", "I Wanna Rock", and "Can't Wait to Be with You". Imran & Rhonda delve deep into the album's make-up exploring the singles, collaborators, and discuss the notion of positive feel-good hip-hop versus the burgeoning edgier sounds that would ultimately captivate audiences and dominate chart success in the 90s.
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Welcome to an extra special episode of the 90s State of Mind podcast - a collaborative project between 4ever in Electric Dreams and Blue-in-Green:RADIO. Typically, this podcast series sees Imran (London, UK) and Rhonda (California, USA) delve into some of their favourite releases from the 90s through long-form explorations into the albums and artists...
For a minor change in proceedings, we thought we'd pay homage to the albums that have been showcased across all episodes thus far by featuring our first mixtape boasting a selection of tracks across all albums. It's a delicious slice of 90s nostalgia as we navigate the realms of 90s R&B, soul, neo-soul and hip-hop with music from #GrooveTheory #LaurynHill #DigablePlanets #NotoriousBIG #Brandy #LutherVandross #Kelis #Aaliyah #DAngelo + more... With more podcast episodes in the works, we hope you'll enjoy the mix and feel free to catch-up on past episodes as well. 
Welcome to Episode #26 of the 90s State of Mind podcast - a collaborative project between 4ever in Electric Dreams and Blue-in-Green:RADIO. This podcast series sees Imran (London, UK) and Rhonda (California, USA) delve into some of their favourite releases from the 90s and for this episode, the pair celebrate the sophomore album release of Erykah Badu's 'Mama's Gun'.
Released on November 18, 2000, by Motown Records, the album was largely recorded at the Electric Lady Studios in New York City with the Soulquarians at the project's helm. Spearheaded by the singles 'Bag Lady', 'Didn't Cha Know' and 'Cleva', Badu explored themes of love, self-worth and social equity across the album's 14 tracks. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America four weeks after release, denoting shipments of one million units in the US. 'Mama's Gun' became Badu's first top-10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 by peaking at number six, and earned two nominations at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards (2001). Imran & Rhonda delve deep into the album's make-up exploring the singles, collaborators and Badu's growth from 'Baduizm'. 
In support of the team's typical alphabetical foray into 90's hip-hop nostalgia, the A-Z til Infinity series will now be introducing a series of bonus episodes affording us the platform to speak more broadly on specific topics.
With upcoming episodes that will see us delve into hip-hop's range of 90s music videos that saw the full range of do-it-yourself productions eventually scaling all the way up to the infamous Hype Williams era of $1million epics; we also have upcoming discussions that will find us delve deeper into a selection of our favourite hip-hop DJs and producers that painted the golden era's very canvas. Before then however, let's we're turning our attention to two of the decade's most divisive icons in MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice. At the height of their respective popularity, a transition to the silver screen seemed the logical way to capitalise upon their success so we were eventually treated to MC Hammer's 'Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em' in 1990 and 'Cool as Ice' in 1991. A lengthy discussion unfolds within the team as we unpack the pair's popularity, view and discuss both films and consider whether history has been kind to each's contributions to hip-hop. 
Welcome to Episode #14 of the 4ever in Electric Dreams & CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND co-production - Supple & Lean | A Geekcast.
Presented by Imran Mirza from London, UK, and Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan from Melbourne, Australia, for this episode we continue our run of two-movie reviews, this time delving into 'Gentlemen Broncos' (2009) and 'Stretch' (2014). Written by Jared and Jerusha Hess, the film stars Michael Angarano, Jermaine Clement, Jennifer Coolidge and Sam Rockwell and focuses on an aspiring teenage author whose fantasy story is plagiarized. Written and directed by Joe Carnahan, 'Stretch' stars Patrick Wilson, Ed Helms, James Badge Dale, Brooklyn Decker, Jessica Alba and Chris Pine. The film focuses on Wilson's aspiring actor and limo driver whose night unravels into a series of madcap adventures when he picks up an eccentric millionaire. The show today features two original songs from Supple & Lean featuring Steelfoot Lucius for 'Mah NADS!' and Klayford Moseley who guests on 'Survive Another Day'. 
Episode #73 of the Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind podcast finds Tee-J, Dan and Imran returning to the always riveting world of pro-wrestling. One of the most compelling aspects of the sport is the fact that it exists within its own self contained world and its greatest moments, matches and superstars are often born by a set of serendipitous circumstances created by luck, timing and opportunity.
While names like Roman Reigns, Hulk Hogan and The Rock were pegged for tremendous success at the outset of their careers, names like Stone Cold Steve Austin and John Cena only found their fame by circumstances that positioned them in the right place and the right time. But for every Cinderella story, there's one about opportunities that others lost so today's episode looks at the good and the bad as we sidestep the preordained 'what is meant to be will be' fates of our heroes and ponder the question... "what if?" What If... Cody Rhodes never left the WWE? What If... Hulk Hogan never became the face of the business? What If... CM Punk had stayed also? 
Welcome to Episode #25 of the 90s State of Mind podcast - a collaborative project between 4ever in Electric Dreams and Blue-in-Green:RADIO. This podcast series sees Imran (London, UK) and Rhonda (California, USA) delve into some of their favourite releases from the 90s and for this episode, the pair celebrate the timeless and pioneering music of D'Angelo.
Michael Eugene Archer - better known as D'Angelo - sadly passed away 14th October 2025. Following the success of albums 'Brown Sugar' (1995), 'Voodoo' (2000) and 'Black Messiah' (2014), D'Angelo went on to achieve widespread acclaim and be heralded as ushering in the introduction of neo-soul, opening the door to artists including Erykah Badu, Bilal and Jill Scott. As a Grammy-winning artist, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&B artists, while Rolling Stone magazine ranked him as one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2025, D'Angelo was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Imran & Rhonda delve deep into D'Angelo's music, exploring each of his three album releases, numerous collaborations and b-sides, plus they regard his efforts within the wider context of contemporary soul. Blue-in-Green:RADIO is a London-based online internet radio station which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD 
Welcome to Episode #13 of the 4ever in Electric Dreams & CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND co-production - Supple & Lean | A Geekcast.
Presented by Imran Mirza from London, UK, and Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan from Melbourne, Australia, for this episode we dive into two cult classics: Jim Jarmusch’s Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) and Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut Man of Tai Chi (2013). Ghost Dog blends hip-hop, samurai philosophy and mafia codes in a meditative hitman tale starring Forest Whitaker while Man of Tai Chi brings Keanu to the director's chair — and into the villain role — in a slick martial arts flick about fighting, morality and spiritual discipline in modern-day China. We unpack the East-meets-West aesthetics, the existential questions and discuss why both films punch way above their weight in the action genre. The show today features original music from Supple & Lean featuring Balogneous Monk with 'Run N' Cut Ya!'. 
Welcome to Episode #24 of the 90s State of Mind podcast - a collaborative project between 4ever in Electric Dreams and Blue-in-Green:RADIO. This podcast series sees Imran (London, UK) and Rhonda (California, USA) delve into some of their favourite releases from the 90s and for this episode, the pair celebrate the 1991 album from iconic soul singer Luther Vandross, 'Power of Love'.
'Power of Love' is the seventh studio album by Vandross, released by Epic on April 26, 1991, following the critical and commercial success of his sixth album 'Any Love' (1988). 'Power of Love' received critical acclaim from most critics, earning Vandross a number of awards and accolades including two American Music Awards and two Grammy Awards. It reached number seven on the US Billboard 200 album chart, while topping the Top R&B Albums chart for five nonconsecutive weeks. On the latter chart, it was Vandross's last number one for twelve years until Dance with My Father was released. The album was later certified double platinum by the RIAA. Imran & Rhonda delve deep into the 90s gem exploring Vandross as an iconic presence for more than two decades, the making of 'Power of Love' along with the collaborators, singles and remixes. www.blueingreenradio.com Blue-in-Green:RADIO is a London-based online internet radio station which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. Supple & Lean | A Geekcast 12: 'The 90s Reality Ruse: Where Memory Ends and Simulation Begins'2/6/2025 
Welcome to Episode #12 of the 4ever in Electric Dreams & CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND co-production - Supple & Lean | A Geekcast.
Presented by Imran Mirza from London, UK, and Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan from Melbourne, Australia, for this episode we descend into the shadowy realms of 'Dark City' and 'The Thirteenth Floor' — two cult gems of late-90s sci-fi that challenge our perception of reality itself. From simulated worlds to manipulated memories, we explore how these films construct elaborate deceptions around identity, freedom and the fragile boundaries between the real and the artificial. Join us as we unravel the layers of illusion and ask: if everything we know can be faked… what makes us real? The show today features original music from Supple & Lean featuring The Strangeress with 'NPC Blues'. |
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