List of Unsung episodes

The following is an episode list for Unsung, a TV One biography and documentary television series about R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, blues, rap and reggae recording artists from the 1960s through the early 2000s. As of January 2022, 170 episodes have aired across 15 seasons.

Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 1 – "The Story of Phyllis Hyman"	November 30, 2008 (2008-11-30)	Documenting the rise and tribulation of R&B/Jazz recording artist Phyllis Hyman.	Interviews with Onaje Allan Gumbs, Hiram Bullock, The Whispers, Regina Belle, Dyana Williams, Clifford Carter (as Cliff Carter), Richard Clay, Norman Connors, David Nathan, Patty Jackson, Mercedes Ellington, Kenny Gamble, Cassandra McShepard, Glenda Gracia, and Cynthia Biggs.	One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!.^[1]
Episode 2 – "The Gospel Truth with The Clark Sisters"	December 1, 2008 (2008-12-01)	Documenting the trials and careers of the Gospel group The Clark Sisters.	Interviews with Karen Clark Sheard, Twinkie Clark, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Regina Belle, Marvin Winans, Andrae Russell, and Charles Blake.	One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!.
Episode 3 – "The Story of Donny Hathaway"	December 2, 2008 (2008-12-02)	Documenting the rise and tribulation of influential Soul songwriter, composer, and recording artist Donny Hathaway.	Interviews with Eric Mercury, Barabara Harris, The Whispers, Quincy Jones, Lalah Hathaway, Musiq, Harold Wheeler, Ric Powell, Glenn Watts, Mario Medious, Dyana Williams, David Nathan, Nadine McKinnor, and Jesse Jackson.	One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!.
Episode 4 – "The DeBarge Family"	December 3, 2008 (2008-12-03)	Documenting the careers tribulations of the family R&B group The DeBarge Family.	Interviews with Bunny DeBarge, Randy DeBarge, James DeBarge (of DeBarge), Kristinia DeBarge, Etterlene DeBarge, Iris Gordy, Jermaine Jackson, Babyface, Greg Williams (of Switch), Steve Barri, Eddie Lambert, David Nathan, and Dyana Williams.	One of four episodes narrated by recording artist Al B. Sure!.

Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 5 – "The Story of Minnie Riperton"	June 7, 2009 (2009-06-07)	Documenting the rise and finite career of R&B recording artist Minnie Riperton.	Interviews with Dick Rudolph, Sidney Barnes (of Rotary Connection), Joe Sample, Maya Rudolph, Ramsey Lewis, Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest), Dyana Williams, and A. Scott Galloway.	The first episode of series regular narrator Gary Anthony Williams.
Episode 6 – "The Story of Melba Moore"	June 14, 2009 (2009-06-14)	Documenting the rise and career of recording artist and actress Melba Moore.	Interviews with Melba Moore, Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Ben Vereen, Clifton Davis, Paul Laurence, Meli'sa Morgan, Alan Palanker, Dyana Williams, and Bill Cosby.
Episode 7 – "The Story of Shalamar"	June 21, 2009 (2009-06-21)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B group Shalamar.	Interviews with Micki Free, Jody Watley, Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, D'lisa Davis, Sydney Justin (of Shalamar), Dick Griffey, Karolyn Ali, and Leon Sylvers III.	Group member Jody Watley has been negatively critical of the portrayal of the group's tensions in this episode.
Episode 8 – "The Story of Florence Ballard"	June 28, 2009 (2009-06-28)	Documenting the rise and tribulation of R&B recording artist Florence Ballard.	Interviews with Nelson George, Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Dyana Williams, Peter Benjaminson, and Janie Bradford.	Florence Ballard was an original member of the Motown group The Supremes. The character Effie White from the musical Dreamgirls is loosely based on Ballard.^{[citation needed]} Florence Ballard was previously featured on an episode of Mysteries and Scandals in 1999.
Episode 9 – "The Story of Teena Marie"	November 1, 2009 (2009-11-01)	Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Teena Marie.	Interviews with Teena Marie, Smokey Robinson, Nelson George, Berry Gordy, George Duke, Faith Evans, Yvette Barlowe (of The Mary Jane Girls), Iris Gordy, Benny Medina and Kerry Gordy (of Apollo), Dick Rudolph, Allen McGrier, Daniel Lemelle, Larkin Arnold, Dyana Williams, and Maxine Waters.	One of the last interviews Teena Marie made. She died December 26, 2010.^{[citation needed]}
Episode 10 – "The Story of Bootsy Collins"	November 8, 2009 (2009-11-08)	Documenting the rise and career of Funk superstar Bootsy Collins.	Interviews with Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, Mallia Franklin (of Parliament-Funkadelic), Frank "Kash" Waddy (of The Pacemakers), Lady Miss Kier (of Deee-Lite), Snoop Dogg, Larry Nager, and Mark Mallory.
Episode 11 – "The Story of Klymaxx"	November 15, 2009 (2009-11-15)	Documenting the rise and careers of all-female R&B/Pop band Klymaxx.	Interviews with Bernadette Cooper, Cheryle Cooley, Robin Gridder, Lynn Malsby, Joyce Irby, Lorena Stewart, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Dyana Williams.
Episode 12 – "The Story of Zapp & Roger"	November 22, 2009 (2009-11-22)	Documenting the rise and tribulation of influential Funk band Zapp and leading recording artist Roger Troutman.	Interviews with Terry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Gregory Jackson, Ricardo Brey, Dale DeGroat (of Zapp & Roger), Big Robb, Mark "Drac" Hicks (of Slave), Nelson George, Barry Benson, Shirley Murdock, Tech N9ne, DJ Quik, and Snoop Dogg.

Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 13 – "The Story of Rose Royce"	March 22, 2010 (2010-03-22)	Documenting the rise and career of the R&B group Rose Royce.	Interviews with Kenny Copeland, Gwen Dickey, Lequeint "Duke" Jobe, and Joe Harris (of The Undisputed Truth).
Episode 14 – "The Story of Sylvester"	March 29, 2010 (2010-03-29)	Documenting the rise and short-lived career of Disco recording artist Sylvester.	Interviews with Joshua Gamson, Anita Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters), Walter Hawkins, Martha Wash, Jeanie Tracy, Dyana Williams, and Narada Michael Walden.
Episode 15 – "Unsung Uncut"	April 5, 2010 (2010-04-05)	Features full-length performances from the artists featured on the series.	Performances of Teena Marie w/ Rick James ("Sucka For Your Love"), Bootsy Collins ("Ain't It Funky Now"), Klymaxx ("Meeting In the Ladies Room"), Rose Royce ("Car Wash"), Debarge ("I Like It"), Minnie Riperton ("Lovin' You"), and Sylvester ("Dance").
Episode 16 – "The Story of Stacy Lattisaw"	April 12, 2010 (2010-04-12)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Stacy Lattisaw.	Interviews with Stacy Lattisaw, Johnny Gill (of New Edition), and Narada Michael Walden.
Episode 17 – "The Story of The Bar-Kays"	April 19, 2010 (2010-04-19)	Documenting the rise and tribulation of Funk band The Bar-Kays.	Interviews with Ben Cauley, David Porter, James Alexander, Al Bell, Jazze Pha, and Steven Ivory.	This episode shows news footage from the plane crash that took the lives of singer Otis Redding and many of the original members, as well as footage of the Bar-Kays performing at Wattstax.
Episode 18 – "The Story of Teddy Pendergrass"	September 13, 2010 (2010-09-13)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B vocalist Teddy Pendergrass.	Interviews with Tyrese Gibson, Dyana Williams, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff.	Teddy Pendergrass was previously featured on an episode of VH1's Behind the Music in 1997.
Episode 19 – "The Story of Tammi Terrell"	September 20, 2010 (2010-09-20)	Documenting the rise and short-lived career of Motown vocalist Tammi Terrell.	Interviews with Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Mary Wilson, Gene Chandler, Vance Wilson, Weldon Arthur McDougal III, Jerry Blavat, Elaine Jesmer, Harry Weinger, and Dyana Williams.
Episode 20 – "The Story of Heatwave"	September 27, 2010 (2010-09-27)	Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of R&B group Heatwave.	Interviews with Keith Wilder, Ernest "Bilbo" Berger, Mario Mantese, Billy Jones, Keith Harrison, Byron Byrd, Roy Carter, Derek Bramble (of Heatwave), Dyana Williams, and Dr. Scot Brown.
Episode 21 – "The Story of Musical Youth"	October 4, 2010 (2010-10-04)	Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of Reggae band Musical Youth.	Interviews with Dennis Seaton, Michael Grant, Kelvin Grant (of Musical Youth), Dave Morgan, Pete Price, and Don Letts.
Episode 22 – "The Story of George Clinton"	October 11, 2010 (2010-10-11)	Documenting the rise and career of Funk superstar George Clinton.	Interviews with George Clinton, Grady Thomas, Rickey Vincent, Bootsy Collins, Michael Hampton, Maceo Parker, Hank Shocklee, Robert 'Peanut' Johnson, Amuka/ Sheila Brody, and DeWayne McKnight (as Blackbyrd McNight).	George Clinton was previously featured on an episode of VH1's Legends in 1999.^[2]
Episode 23 – "The Story of The Fat Boys"	October 18, 2010 (2010-10-18)	Documenting the rise and careers of pioneering rap group The Fat Boys.	Interviews with Prince Markie Dee, Damon Wimbley (of The Fat Boys), Papa Keith, Chuck Creekmur, Rayzor, Kurtis Blow, Charles Stettler, Biz Markie, Hank Shocklee, J. Cole, and Cory Rooney.	This was the first Unsung about a Hip Hop artist or group.
Episode 24 – "The Story of Angela Winbush"	October 25, 2010 (2010-10-25)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B vocalist Angela Winbush.	Interviews with Angela Winbush, Lalah Hathaway, Avant, Tom Joyner, and A. Scott Galloway.
Episode 25 – "The Story of Miki Howard"	November 1, 2010 (2010-11-01)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B/ Jazz vocalist Miki Howard.	Interviews with Miki Howard, Augie Johnson (of Side Effect), John Nettlesbey, LeMel Humes, Robi Reed, and Val Young.
Episode 26 – "The Story of The O'Jays"	November 8, 2010 (2010-11-08)	Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of legendary R&B group The O'Jays.	Interviews with Eddie Levert, Bobby Massey, Sammy Strain (also of Little Anthony and the Imperials) (of The O'Jays), Marc Gordon (of LeVert), and Tom Joyner.

Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 27 – "The Story of Deniece Williams"	June 6, 2011 (2011-06-06)	Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Deniece Williams.	Interviews with Deniece Williams, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Mathis, George Duke, Verdine White & Philip Bailey (of Earth, Wind, & Fire), Ray Parker Jr., and Tatyana Ali.	This was the first episode to feature Pop-Up Video style information boxes and trivia during the show.
Episode 28 – "The Story of The Spinners"	June 13, 2011 (2011-06-13)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B group The Spinners.	Interviews with Henry Fambrough, Bobby Smith, G. C. Cameron, John Edwards, Charlton Washington, and Jessie Peck (of The Spinners), Thom Bell, Dyana Williams, and Jerry L. Greenberg.	The episode features footage from the film Soul Power (2008), which documented the concert in Zaire, Africa which complemented the Muhammad Ali/ George Foreman fight dubbed "Rumble in the Jungle". The Spinners performed with James Brown, Celia Cruz and the Fania All-Stars, B.B. King, Miriam Makeba, Bill Withers, and Manu Dibango.
Episode 29 – "The Story of Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle"	June 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)	Documenting the rise and careers of R&B vocalists Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle.	Interviews with Alexander O'Neal, Cherrelle, Miki Howard, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Pebbles.
Episode 30 – "The Story of Big Daddy Kane"	June 27, 2011 (2011-06-27)	Documenting the rise and career of rapper and actor Big Daddy Kane.	Interviews with Big Daddy Kane, Nelson George, MC Lyte, Biz Markie, Scoob Lover, Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams, Mister Cee, Matthew McDaniel, Freddie Foxxx, Kool Moe Dee, Eric B. (of Eric B. & Rakim), Ralph McDaniels, and Roxanne Shanté.
Episode 31 – "The Story of The Ohio Players"^[3]	July 4, 2011 (2011-07-04)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B group The Ohio Players.	Interviews with Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, Marshall "Rock" Jones, Greg Webster, James "Diamond" Williams, and Walter Morrison, Billy Beck and Trae Pierce (of the Ohio Players), Bootsy Collins, Lester Troutman (of Zapp), Scot Brown, Pat "Runningbear" Evans, and Robin McBride.	The Ohio Players previously discussed the urban legends surrounding the track "Love Rollercoaster" and the cover art to Honey, in an episode of the series VH1 Confidential. ^[4]
Episode 32 – "The Story of Evelyn Champagne King"	July 11, 2011 (2011-07-11)	Documenting the rise and career of Disco and R&B vocalist Evelyn Champagne King.	Interviews with Evelyn Champagne King, Leon Sylvers III (of The Sylvers), Kenny Copeland (of Rose Royce), Kashif, Flo Jenkins, Dyana Williams.
Episode 33 – "The Story of Billy Preston"	July 25, 2011 (2011-07-25)	Documenting the rise and career of recording artist Billy Preston.	Interviews with Merry Clayton, Bruce Fisher, and George Johnson (of The Brothers Johnson).
Episode 34 – "The Story of The Sylvers"	August 1, 2011 (2011-08-01)	Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of the family R&B group The Sylvers.	Interviews with Nelson George, Leon Sylvers III, other members of the Sylvers family, and Dyana Williams.
Episode 35 – "The Story of Mary Wells"	August 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of Motown R&B vocalist Mary Wells.	Interviews with Brenda Holloway, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland, Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Claudette Rogers Robinson, Meech Wells, Mizell Brothers, Peter Benjaminson, Mickey Gentile, Nelson George, and Janie Bradford.
Episode 36 – "The Story of Vesta Williams"	January 2, 2012 (2012-01-02)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B recording artist and actress Vesta Williams.	Interviews with Vesta Williams, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), "Bow-Legged Lou" (of Full Force), TC Campbell (of Cameo), Will Downing, and Vivica A. Fox.	The last interview Vesta Williams conducted. She died September 22, 2011.^{[citation needed]} This was the first episode to feature a newly designed opening sequence.^{[citation needed]}
Episode 37 – "The Story of Bobby Womack"	January 9, 2012 (2012-01-09)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B, Soul singer & songwriter Bobby Womack.	Interviews with Bobby Womack, Bill Withers, David T. Walker, Harold Payne, Steven Ivory, and Michael Thompson.
Episode 38 – "The Story of Atlantic Starr"	January 16, 2012 (2012-01-16)	Documenting the rise and careers of the R&B music group Atlantic Starr.	Interviews with David Lewis, Sharon Bryant, Barbara Weathers, Steven Ivory, Cliff Winston, and Adrienne-Joi Johnson.
Episode 39 – "The Story of Freddie Jackson"	January 23, 2012 (2012-01-23)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Freddie Jackson.	Interviews with Freddie Jackson, Melba Moore, Meli'sa Morgan, Howard Hewett (of Shalamar), Steven Ivory, and Chuck Jackson.
Episode 40 – "The Story of Full Force"	January 30, 2012 (2012-01-30)	Documenting the rise and careers of R&B group Full Force.	Interviews with Lisa Lisa (of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam), Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Howie Dorough (of The Backstreet Boys), Christopher Reid (of Kid 'n Play), Don Cornelius, "Grouchy" Greg Watkins (of AllHipHop.com), and Blair Underwood.	This was the last TV appearance of Don Cornelius. He committed suicide two days after this episode aired.
Episode 41 – "The Story of Millie Jackson"	February 6, 2012 (2012-02-06)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist and comedian Millie Jackson.	Interviews with Millie Jackson, Keisha Jackson, Roxanne Shante, Da Brat, Latimore, A. Scott Galloway, and Nelson George.
Episode 42 – "The Story of Ray Parker Jr."	February 13, 2012 (2012-02-13)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B singer/ songwriter Ray Parker, Jr.	Interviews with Ray Parker Jr., David Foster, Chaka Khan, Clive Davis, Arnell Carmichael (of Raydio), Vincent Bonham (of Raydio), Deniece Williams, Cheryl Lynn, Eddie Holland, Steve Jordan, Chazzy Green, and David Paich.

Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 43 – ""The Story of Sheila E. (and the Family)"	February 27, 2012 (2012-02-27)	Documenting the rise and career of drummer and percussionist Sheila E.	Interviews with Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Peter Michael Escovedo, Zina Escovedo, M.C. Hammer, Karl Perazzo, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Michael Cooper (of Con Funk Shun), Cliff Winston, Ray Obiedo, and D'wayne Wiggins.	Postponed from an earlier date (February 20, 2012)
Episode 44 – "The Story of David Ruffin"	March 5, 2012 (2012-03-05)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B performer David Ruffin.	Interviews with Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards (of The Temptations), Cornelius Grant, Clay McMurray, Robert Penn, Shelly Berger, and Larry Buford.	Postponed from an earlier date (February 27, 2012). David Ruffin was a pivotal member of the Motown group "The Temptations. This was the highest rated episode of the season.^[when?]^{[citation needed]}
Episode 45 – "The Story of Whodini"	March 12, 2012 (2012-03-12)	Documenting the rise and career of pioneering rap group Whodini.	Interviews with Hassan Pore, Jalil Hutchins, Ralph McDaniels, John Fletcher, Grandmaster Dee, Kangol Kid, Roy Comier, Stretch, Michael Bivins, Chuck D, Dana Dane, Doctor Ice, and Nelson George.	Postponed from an earlier date (March 5, 2012)
Episode 46 – "The Story of Sly and the Family Stone	June 25, 2012 (2012-06-25)	Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of music group Sly and the Family Stone.	Interviews with Sly Stone, Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, Jerry Martini (of Sly and the Family Stone), Stephen Paley, Novena Carmel, Clive Davis, Hamp "Bubba" Banks, and Jeff Kaliss.	Original bassist Larry Graham did not appear in the documentary.
Episode 47 – "The Story of Angela Bofill"	July 2, 2012 (2012-07-02)	Documenting the career and troubles of Jazz/R&B singer-songwriter Angela Bofill.	Interviews with Angela Bofill, Buddy Williams, Dave Valentin, Frank Martin, Narada Michael Walden, Maysa Leak, Jeanie Tracy, Francisco Coteno, Melba Moore, and Rich Engel.
Episode 48 – "The Story of Con Funk Shun"	July 9, 2012 (2012-07-09)	Documenting the rise and careers of the R&B/funk music group Con Funk Shun.	Interviews with Dennis Johnson, Danny "Sweetman" Thomas, Felton Pilate, Larry Dodson (of The Bar Kays), Michael Cooper, Zebulun Pauelle Harrell, Karl Fuller, Paul Mack, Peter Michael Escovedo, Cedric Martin, Rickey Vincent, Linda Lou McCall, Jay King, Melvin Carter, and MC Hammer.
Episode 49 – "The Story of Kool Moe Dee"	July 16, 2012 (2012-07-16)	Documenting the rise and career of pioneer rap vocalist Kool Moe Dee.	Interviews with Kool Moe Dee, LA Sunshine, Special K (of the Treacherous Three), Busy Bee Starski, Melle Mel, Doug E. Fresh, Teddy Riley, Quincy Jones, and Lavaba Mallison.
Episode 50 – "The Story of The Marvelettes"	July 23, 2012 (2012-07-23)	Documenting the rise and turbulent decline of Motown group the Marvelettes.	Interviews with Katherine Anderson Shaffner, Wanda Young Rogers, Ann Bogan, Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart (of the Marvelettes), Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Georgia Dobbins, Robert Bateman, Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Joe Billingslea (of The Contours), Eddie Holland, Dyana Williams, Janie Bradford, and David Washington.
Episode 51 – "The Story of Arrested Development"	August 13, 2012 (2012-08-13)	Documenting the careers of alternative hip hop group Arrested Development.	Interviews with Speech, Rasa Don, Aerle Taree, One Love, Eshe Mothsho, Dionne Farris, JJ Boogie, Tasha LaRae (of Arrested Development), Michael Mauldin, Steven Ivory, Jason Orr, Gil Robertson IV, and Kelley L. Carter.

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Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 121 – "The Story of Wyclef Jean"	July 9, 2017 (2017-07-09)	Documenting the issues and controversies of Hip-hop/Reggae recording artist Wyclef Jean.	Interviews with Wyclef Jean, Melky Jean (of Melky Sedeck), Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Chris Schwartz, Kurtis Blow, Tyesh Harris, DJ Red Alert, DJ Kay Slay, and Claudette Ortiz (of City High).
Episode 122 – "The Story of Jagged Edge"	July 9, 2017 (2017-07-09)	Documenting the rise and careers of R&B group Jagged Edge.	Interviews with Richard Wingo, Brian Casey, Brandon Casey (of Jagged Edge), Tameka Cottle (as "Tiny" Harris) and Kandi Burruss (of Xscape (group)), Tatu Hill, LaTavia Roberson (of Destiny's Child), Courtney Sills, Mia Redd, Kevin Wales, Jermaine Dupri, Marcus Chapman, Michael Mauldin, Julian Wright, Bryan-Michael Cox, Quinnes Parker (as Q Parker) and Bart Philips.
Episode 123 – "The Story of Marvin Sapp"	July 16, 2017 (2017-07-16)	Documenting the trials and tribulations of Gospel vocalist Marvin Sapp.	Interviews with Marvin Sapp, Karl Reid, Fred Hammond (of Commissioned (gospel group)), Kirk Franklin, Byron Cage, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Percy Bady, Marvin Winans Jr., Rev. DeForest Soaries, and Donald Lawrence.
Episode 124 – "The Story of Switch"	July 23, 2017 (2017-07-23)	Documenting the trials and tribulations of R&B band Switch.	Interviews with Akili Nickson, Michael McGlory, Phillip Ingram, Jody Sims, Greg Williams, Eddie Fluellen (of Switch), Marcus Chapman, El Debarge, Bunny Debarge (of DeBarge), Margena Christian, Miller London, and Cynthia Horner.
Episode 125 – "The Story of The Dramatics"	July 30, 2017 (2017-07-30)	Documenting the trials and tribulations of 1960s & 1970s R&B/Soul group The Dramatics.	Interviews with LJ Reynolds, Willie Ford, Larry "Squirrel" Demps (of The Dramatics), Snoop Dogg, Al Bell, Marcus Chapman, Cedric the Entertainer, Tony Green, Gerald McBride, David Washington, Foody, Sarah McMahan, Nana Osun Dara, Jon Mason, Tony Banks, Russell Thompkins Jr., Patricia Grant-Alston, Michael Henderson, and Marshall Thompson.
Episode 126 - "The Story of Shanice"	August 6, 2017	Documenting the career of singer Shanice Wilson
Episode 127 – "The Story of Ice-T"	August 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)	Documenting the rise and career of pioneering Rapper/Actor Ice-T.	Interviews with Ice-T, Evil E, Ernie C, Sean E. Mac, Sean E. Sean, (of Body Count) Jorge Hinojosa, Mickey Bentson, Ice Cube, Busy Bee Starski (as Busy Bee), Ife Kiara, Al Patrome, Bob Merlis, Richard Oliver, Perry Farrell, Eric Greenspan, Chris Taylor (music producer) (as Chris "The Glove" Taylor), and Marcus Chapman.	Ice-T was previously featured in an episode of VH1's Behind the Music in 2000.
Episode 128 – "The Story of Silk"	February 18, 2018 (2018-02-18)	Documenting the issues and controversies of R&B group Silk.	Interviews with Jimmy Gates, Tim "Timzo" Cameron, Tyga Graham, Johnathen "John-John" Rasboro, Gary "Big G" Glenn, Gary Jenkins (as Gary "Lil G" Jenkins) (of Silk), Chris Tucker, Keith Sweat, Joyce Littel, Rea Davis, 112 (band), and Darrell "Delite" Allamby.
Episode 129 – "The Story of The Boys"	February 25, 2018 (2018-02-25)	Documenting the trials & tribulations of the R&B group The Boys.	Interviews with Khiry Abdulsamad, Bilal Abdulsamad, Tajh Abdulsamad, Hakeem Abdulsamad (of The Boys), Craig T. Cooper, Cheryl Dickerson, Reuben Cannon, Mark Keene, Shanice Wilson, Daryl Simmons, Tracey Jordan, Rosie Perez, Jahmal Harris, Cynthia Horner, Hakim Bell, Kipper Jones, and Baba G.
Episode 130 – "The Story of Trick Daddy"	March 4, 2018 (2018-03-04)	Documenting the trials & tribulations of rapper Trick Daddy.	Interviews with Trick Daddy, Swole, Trina, Ted Lucas, Luther Campbell, Santana Melvin, Milk, DJ Khaled, and Charisse Lambert.
Episode 131 – "The Story of Blue Magic"	March 11, 2018 (2018-03-11)	Documenting the trials & tribulations of R&B group Blue Magic.	Interviews with Vernon Sawyer, Keith Beaton, Wendell J. Sawyer, Richard Pratt, Ted "Wizard" Mills, (of Blue Magic) Alan Rubens, Marcus Chapman, Bobby Eli, Dyana Williams, Joseph "Hot Dog" Williams Jr., Dirk Devlin, Ronnie DeVoe as Ronald DeVoe (of Bell Biv DeVoe), Debra Robinson, Anthony Abney, Freddie Holliday, Barry Galliard, Vinnie Barrett, James Gallagher, and Earl Young (drummer).
Episode 132 – "The Story of Deborah Cox"	March 18, 2018 (2018-03-18)	Documenting the rise & career of R&B vocalist Deborah Cox.	Interviews with Deborah Cox, Lascelles Stephens, Clive Davis, Shep Crawford, Delores Thompson, Tyrone DuBose, Warryn Campbell, Montell Jordan, Darren Grant, Hosh Gureli, RL (singer) (as R.L. Huggar) (of Next (American band)), Gwendolyn Quinn, Hex Hector, Rob Mounsey, Diana Fabreg, Angela Bassett, Nick Scandalios, and Judson Mills.
Episode 133 – "The Story of Shirley Caesar"	March 25, 2018 (2018-03-25)	Documenting the rise and career of pioneering Gospel vocalist Shirley Caesar.	Interviews with Shirley Caesar, Lisa Butts Powell (of The Caesar Singers), Tonex aka B. Slade, Dorothy Norwood (of The Caravans), Cece Winans, Tammy Caesar, Dottie Peoples, Karen Clark Sheard (of The Clark Sisters), Dr. Toy Lisa, Hezekiah Walker, Michael Mathis, Ken Harding, Sanchez Harley, Dr. Bobby Jones, Bubba Smith, Mildred Summerville, Phil Thornton, Aaron Meadows, and Aaron McNair.
Episode 134 – "The Story of Avant"	April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08)	Documenting the rise and career of singer Avant.	Interviews with Avant, Tony Respress, Nina Jones Respress, Battle, Bruce Al Smith, Kym Sellers, Steve Huff, Marilyn Batchelor, Keke Wyatt, Elroy Smith, and Jerry 'Big Jay' Woodard.
Episode 135 – "The Story of Brand Nubian"	April 15, 2018 (2018-04-15)	Documenting the rise and careers of Alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian.	Interviews with Lord Jamar, Grand Puba, Sadat X, DJ Alamo, DJ Sincere (of Brand Nubian), Ralph McDaniels, Reality, Dante Ross, Will Tell, Sway, Craig "Doodlebug" Irving (of Digable Planets, Fahim Nassar, Tonya Pendleton, Diamond D, stic.man (of Dead Prez, John Scott, Drew Dixon, .
Episode 136 – "The Story of The Lost Boyz"	April 22, 2018 (2018-04-22)	Chronicling the rise and careers of Hip Hop group The Lost Boyz.	Interviews with Mr. Cheeks, Pretty Lou (of The Lost Boyz) Shawn McDonald, Charles Suitt, Tim Patterson, Dramills, Jay Ball & Shawn Rogers, Sparkle, .

Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 137 – "The Story of Mtume"	May 20, 2018 (2018-05-20)	Chronicling the rise and careers of R&B Funk group Mtume.	Interviews with James Mtume, Basil Fearrington, Tawatha Agee, Hubert Eaves III, Ed "Tree" Moore, Philip Field, Dyana Williams, Nelson George, Dr. Scot Brown, Wallace Roney, Wade Dean, Vincent Henry, Fatiyn Muhammad, Daddy-O (musician) (of Stetsasonic), Robert Pickett (of 107.5 WBLS Open Line), Kenny Gamble, Andre Harrell, and Lyah Leflore.
Episode 138 – "The Story of Special Ed"	May 27, 2018 (2018-05-27)	Documenting the rise and career of hip hop artist Special Ed.	Interviews with Special Ed, Rampage (rapper), Cory Robbins, Felicia 'The Poetess' Morris, Chubb Rock, Tami Mac, Shawn 'Shillz' Lloyd, Dana Dane, Monie Love, Terry Gittens, Howie Tee, Ralph McDaniels, and DJ AK Shun.
Episode 139 – "The Story of Digable Planets"	June 3, 2018 (2018-06-03)	Documenting the rise and careers of Alternative hip hop group Digable Planets.	Interviews with Ishmael Butler (as Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler), Craig "Doodlebug" Irving, Mariana "Ladybug" Vieira, (of Digable Planets), Ruben Rodriguez, Tonya Pendleton, Wade Dean, King Britt, Dave Darlington, Lord Jamar (of Brand Nubian), Cheo Hodari Coker, Power Malu, Bahamadia, Ron Minor, Tasha Smith, and Dania Thomas-Butler.
Episode 140 – "The Story of Regina Belle"	June 10, 2018 (2018-06-10)	Documenting the trials and tribulations of R&B and Gospel vocalist Regina Belle.	Interviews with Regina Belle, Joel McEwen, Ruben Rodriguez, Paul Hannah, Ledesi, Yvette Roland Becker, Don B. Welch, Jamie Jones & Jack Kugell, Ray Briggs, John Battle (basketball), Peabo Bryson, and Adam Lamar.	Regina Belle was previously featured on an episode of TVOne's Life After in 2012.
Episode 141 – "The Story of 702"	June 17, 2018 (2018-06-17)	Documenting the issues & controversies of R&B girl group 702.	Interviews with Irish Grinstead, LeMisha Grinstead (as Misha), Kameelah Williams (as Meelah), Amelia Cruz, Tiffany Villarreal (of 702), Donnell Jones, Corey Taylor, Missy Elliott, Laurie Ann Gibson, Tye-V, Rea Davis, Chad Elliott, Andrea Corsey, Sinbad, Lovell Randolph, Michael Bivins (of New Edition & Bell Biv DeVoe), Todd Russaw, Musiq Soulchild, Keith Thomas (of Subway (group)), Andre Harrell, Troy Taylor, and Dedra N. Tate.
Episode 142 – "The Story of B.B. King"	June 24, 2018 (2018-06-24)	Chronicling the rise and career of legendary Blues guitarist and singer B.B. King.	Interviews with Joe Louis Walker, Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Myron Johnson, Charles Sawyer, Stewart Levine, Denise LaSalle, Tony "TC" Coleman, Anne the Raven, Floyd Newman, James Bolden, Bill Szymczyk, Rodd Bland, and Walter Riley King.
Episode 143 – "The Story of Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley"	July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist and actress Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley.	Interviews with Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, Tyler Perry, Tony Terry, "Paul Anthony", "Bowlegged Lou", and "B-Fine", (of Full Force), Shemar Moore, Ruben Rodriguez, Lenny Greene, and Alyson Williams.
Episode 144 – "The Story of Will Downing"	July 8, 2018 (2018-07-08)	Documenting the trials and tribulations of R&B and Jazz vocalist Will Downing.	Interviews with Will Downing, Regina Belle, Danny Madden, William Holloway, Barry Eastmond, Bob Baldwin, James D-Train Williams, Delores Thompson, Dyana Williams, Kyle Newport, Zane Mark, Kenny Lattimore, Rex Rideout, and Hubert Eaves IV.
Episode 145 – "The Story of Michel'le"	July 15, 2018 (2018-07-15)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Michel'le.	Interviews with Michel'le, Dania Birks & Juana Sperling, Steven Russell Harts (of Troop (band)), Donald Bruner, Daren Jeter, Alonzo Williams (of World Class Wreckin' Cru), Leslie "Big Lez" Segar, Nautica De La Cruz, Mona Lisa (of World Class Wreckin' Cru), Reggie Lamb, and Rhyon Nicole Brown.

Title	Original airdate	Short summary	Notable guest appearances	Notes
Episode 154 – "The Story of Dru Hill"	February 23, 2020 (2020-02-23)	Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of R&B group Dru Hill.	Interviews with Sisqo, Nokio, Woody, Jazz, Scola Dinero, Tao, Black, Smoke, Stanley Brown, Richele Ellison, Keith Sweat, Jazmyn Summers, Kevin Peck, Daryl Simmons, A. Haqq Islam, Hiram Hicks, and Jaha Johnson.
Episode 155 – "The Story of Roxanne Shante"	March 1, 2020 (2020-03-01)	Documenting the rise and career of legendary battle-emcee Roxanne Shante.	Interviews with Roxanne Shante, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Yo-Yo (rapper), Tyrone Williams, Alonzo Brown (of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (group)), Sparky D, DJ Cool V, Craig G (of Juice Crew), Spyder-D, and Nautica De la Cruz.
Episode 156 – "The Story of Christopher Williams"	March 3, 2020 (2020-03-03)	Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B/Soul performer Christopher Williams.	Interviews with Christopher Williams, Big Lez, Al B. Sure!, Faith Evans, Andre Harrell (of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde), Cassandra Mills, Vivian Scott-Chew, and Tammi Mac.
Episode 157 – "The Story of Skyy (band)"	March 15, 2020 (2020-03-15)	Documenting the rise and career of the genre-crossing band Skyy.	Interviews with Randy Muller, Denise Wilkinson, Bonnie Williams, Delores Milligan, Larry Greenberg, Solomon Roberts Jr., (of Skyy), Ken Cayre (of Salsoul Records), Inaya Day, Michael Grudge, Nelson George, and Marcus Chapman.
Episode 158 – "The Story of Shannon (singer)"	March 22, 2020 (2020-03-22)	Documenting the rise and career of R&B/Freestyle music singer Shannon.	Interviews with Shannon, Chris Barbosa (of Emergency Records), Lisa Lisa, John Benitez, Jazmyn Summers, Christal Bubblin, Jerry Greenberg (of Mirage Records), Curtis Urbina, Sal Abbatiello (of Fever Records)
Episode 158 – "The Story of Billy Paul"	March 29, 2020 (2020-03-29)	Documenting the trials and tribulations of R&B/Soul singer Billy Paul.	Interviews with Schoolly D, Dexter Wansel, Marcus Chapman.
Episode 159 – "The Story of Betty Wright"	April 5, 2020 (2020-04-05)	Chronicling the trials & tribulations of R&B/Soul singer Betty Wright.	Interviews with Betty Wright, Lil Wayne, Angie Stone, James Thomas Jr., Lovette McGill, Regina Belle, Harry Casey (KC & the Sunshine Band), DJ Khaled, Timmy Thomas, Trick Daddy, Steve Alaimo, Asher Makeba, Margaret Reynolds (of KC & the Sunshine Band).	The last interview Betty Wright conducted before her untimely death, on May 10, 2020.
Episode 160 – "The Story of Al Jarreau"	April 12, 2020 (2020-04-12)	Documenting the rise and career of Jazz, R&B/Soul vocalist Al Jarreau.	Interviews with Larry Williams (jazz musician), Nathan East, Richard Dworsky, Marcus Miller, Joe Turano, Patrick Rains, Chris Walker (musician), Julio Martinez, Bill Straw (Blix Street Records), Freda Payne, Greg Mathieson, Al Schmitt, Jay Graydon, Jerry Levin, Paul Brown, Jerry Hey, Roger Murrah, Steve Ivory, Jazmyn Summers (radio KBLX), Pat Prescott (radio KTWV).
Episode 161 – "The Story of Goodie Mob"	April 19, 2020 (2020-04-19)	Documenting the rise and careers of R&B/Hip Hop group Goodie Mob.	Interviews with T-Mo, Big Gipp, Khujo, Killer Mike, Ceelo Green (of Goodie Mob), Andre 3000 Big Boi (of Outkast), Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, Ray Murphy (of Noi ), T.I., Bone Crusher, and Dallas Austin.