'Another Man', 80's R&B, and Bisexuality in Black Music

In this Pride Month episode DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray are joined by journalist and author Starr Rocque. The trio discuss Barbara Mason's 1984 banger "Another Man" - a song that tackled bisexuality in Black music long before it became a mainstream conversation.

The conversation explores how songs like this, and its later hip-hop connections by Notorious B.I.G. and Nikki D, reflect the experiences people were having but rarely discussing openly. We examine the cultural impact of these narratives, the responsibility of storytelling in music, and why diverse romantic experiences matter in our musical landscape.

Starr Rocque Bio Starr Rocque is a journalist and author. Her work has been featured by Fast Company, Vibe Magazine, PEOPLE Magazine, Vh1, Essence Magazine, American Urban Radio Networks and more.

Her debut novel, "Bloggers Can't Be Trusted" is available on Amazon. Follow Starr Rocque Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: Email: info@ Chapter Markers 00:00 Opening Theme 00:16 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings 01:24 Introducing Guest Starr Rocque 03:34 Discussing 'Another Man' by Barbara Mason 09:37 Discussing the Theme of Cheating and Bisexuality in Black Music 12:33 Exposure to Queerness and Unlearning Biases 13:53 Nuanced Conversations in Music 16:30 Hip Hop and Queer Representation 23:14 Diverse Romantic Experiences in Music 27:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 28:51 Outro Theme Support Queue Points By Becoming An Insider: