Beyond the Music

We visit with Faith Evans again as she goes into concert and breaks down her musical style, her past influences and how she overcame many personal demons to reach the top.

Go behind the scenes with hip-hop icon Ja Rule as he brings his hit single “Body” to life. From concept to final cut, witness the creative process, high-energy rehearsals, and the challenges of crafting a music video that pushes artistic boundaries.

Letoya introduces herself to the world as a solo artist after her mysterious departure from platinum selling female group Destiny’s Child.

Follow Letoya on the road to becoming a star in her own right as she finds out that being solo means the spotlight and the heat is squarely on her shoulders.

Letoya realizes her dreams of being a solo artist when her single debuts at no. 1 on the urban billboard charts. She also discovers that the road to stardom is a long one; witnesses her growth from group member in the background to become a pop diva on her own.

Macy Gray reflects on her evolving appearance, her fearless approach to making great music, and her refusal to let negativity dim her shine. Alongside dynamic live performances, fellow artists who’ve worked with her share their admiration for her originality and undeniable talent.

In this heartfelt episode, Mary J. Blige reflects on the beginnings of her iconic career—re-watching her early music videos, sharing memories from her first albums, and honoring the artists who pushed her to find her voice. It’s a deep, soulful dive into the foundations of a true R&B legend.

UGK members Bun B and the now deceased Pimp C talk about the rap game and how they have struggled to reach the top. Appearances by rap luminaries Outkast, Baby, Three 6 Mafia, Rick Ross and Mike Jones