Jacked

by Wondery | UMG
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Have you ever had a dream? Something you wanted so bad you just couldn’t let it go? For a group of kids in Harlem in the Eighties, their dreams would change pop music forever. Teddy Riley, Timmy Gatling, and Aaron Hall form a group called Guy that would fuse hip-hop and R&B and launch a new sound. By the early Nineties, the New Jack Sound dominated the pop music charts: Bell Biv Devoe, Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men, and many more. But the rise of the New Jack sound would come at a cost, and not everyone would make it to the top. Hosted by Taraji P Henson. From Wondery and Universal Music Group, Jacked is a story of friendship, gangsters, double-crosses, and big dreams.

Hosted by Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson

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  • Louiebraile
    Well Told
    Really enjoyed this. Took me back to my younger days as a GUY fanatic. Well told with balanced story telling. I like that for many of the controversial comments made you get two sides of the story and not just one presented as the gospel. I will say regarding episode 6, I was at that show and there was no “announcement”.
  • CoCoart22
    Jacked
    I really loved hearing this story. I loved the interview segments and the music elements. Taraji P. Henson was a great selection for a host. Please make more stories about other music groups in the 80s and 90s especially.
  • Scarika1
    Brought me back
    I remember growing up with this music but didn’t know the story. Really interesting and adds context to my memories. Thank you, Wondery!
  • Ms.Sy from NY
    Keep the legends alive, tell their stories!
    This is simply GOOD Hip/Hop- R&B story telling! I want more!
  • Anydesa
    Excellent
    I love New Jack Swing. I finished the podcast in a day and would love to hear similar shows! Great job!
  • YolaO
    AWESOME
    Loved this podcast. It took me back to a wonderful time and taught me sone things I did not know. Great job Taraji!
  • missgeegee2020
    So good!
    It’s so cool to hear the back story of one of my favorite groups of all times. Great job
  • Shel Nyce
    New Jack Swing Baby
    As someone who was born in Boston during the years of this genre of music I really enjoyed this! I couldn’t stop listening! I LOVE New Jack Swing as well as the stories behind the music that was released during that era. Forever a fan! New Jack Swing Baby!
  • Candy B24
    Loved Jacked
    This is was a great podcast. Loved Taraji P. Henson and all of the guests. Learned a lot of behind the scenes information and all the music brought back great memories!! Thanks
  • IMDbBest
    Thoroughly Enjoyed.
    This was such an enlightening podcast series. If You grew up in this era, you will be able to relate and truly enjoy every episode. Thanks TaRaji!
  • Heiku575
    What a dope podcast!
    Great story and great host!! I never knew the entire story behind the New Jack era and this podcast definitely filled in a lot of holes for me. Taraji was DOPE as a host and I’m hoping to hear more from her on platforms like this. The interviews and sound effects also really helped to take me back to the New Jack Era. So many memories! Great job!
  • NotovaryActing
    My inner teenage self is over the moon excited
    This podcast is like something I never even thought to wish for. I LOVED Guy in my middle & high school years but never knew their entire story. Listening to this podcast made me so happy!
  • CancerBoA
    FatassTess
    Love, Love, LOVED IT!! 🥂❤️🥂
  • Angesky
    Great background info to the music we love
    This was so interesting! Taraji is a great story teller. I was intrigued.
  • Y'all mama
    Very well told. This was hitting.
    Very well told. This was hitting.
  • klacc
    Awesome
    It as good to reminisce and learn some new info about the New Jack Wing era and artists. I loved it!
  • peace30507090
    Horrible show
    Not coherent. Not intelligent. Just whiners and sheep’s is n here. No good
  • Treats By Tamara
    Love it!
    I love the podcast! Taraji really brought this to life! I remember as a child waking up on Saturday mornings to my mom blasting Guy and cleaning the house. We need a Guy movie!!!
  • pod197
    Fun listen!
    My kids listened to this music and I remember those times and the good ole days - this was a lot of fun. I binged on a Saturday
  • jamharris
    Well-done musical history lesson I didn’t know I needed!
    Can I just say how sad I was when the podcast ended?! Jacked is an engaging, entertaining and informative look at the origins of the New Jack Swing musical era. I knew the music but not the back story and it was well told over the course of the six episodes (thanks for the bonus with Carla hall). Great hearing the different interviews and the music weaved throughout. Definitely have a lot more respect for Teddy Riley’s innovation and Tim Gatling’s vision. Taraji Henson does a great job as host/narrator, moving things along and when she includes herself in the flashbacks it adds even more color to the scene. What a time to be alive! Though I’m satisfied with this podcast, I’m sure someone has movie rights connected to this, right? Right?
  • BROTHA INSIGHT
    Guy Has To Have A Movie
    These 6 episodes are remarkable. Someone has to make a movie out of this podcast.
  • TomRussell1974
    History Lesson
    I grew up in a small town on the West Coast in Washington state. My friends and I were heavily influenced by the new Jack sounds but struggled to gain access unless they were underground tapes/cds from friends of friends. This is an amazing series that really tied a lot of missing historical notes in my mind. Thank you for such great podcast in series.
  • Boltonave
    Great podcast!
    It took me back to high school and the Budweiser Superfest! The music and stories are fantastic. Listen!
  • Carole 26.2
    YES!
    Tarijj brings theses stories to life again! A blast from the past that is a great getaway while driving or working out! Thank you
  • blkreign30
    Nostalgic!
    So fun and interesting to listen to! It was a great time in music. ❤️
  • sidhsbdbd
    Perfect podcast!
    I came of age during this time and it left markers on my life. Along with Spike Lee films, A Different World on tv, and Eddie’s Boomerang, the music, dance and fashion gave me so much confidence. Taraji captured it all. The range of guests was amazing. And the arc of the story was touching. Music changed forever after this and this podcast gives it its due. Adding Carla was cool too!
  • the editibg queen
    Beautifully done
    So enjoyed this. Guy was the tape we put in before going out to the CLUB. Taraji took me wayyyyyy back. History history history! I had just graduated in 1986. Yes honey yes!
  • Ruth&Boaz
    Educational Entertaining and Enlightening
    I enjoyed this podcast soooo much! Guy provided the soundtrack to be major part of my life. I love their sound and didn’t know the history of the group or how their sound came to be. I really enjoyed having so many of the actual artists part is this podcast...Teddy Riley, Timmy Gatling, Damion Hall, and others. Tarajo also does a phenomenal job of creating suspense and drama. She’s an excellent storyteller. I only wish there could have been more episodes.
  • sweetieb
    Flash back ❤️
    Loved it! Loved the energy Taraji brings to the story!
  • bringdapain!
    Dope
    Only thing I would have liked was to hear from Aaron as well. Keep doing it Taraji who is up next?
  • Chrys_C25
    Storytelling at it's Finest!
    This series was a eye opener! I learned so much about a group that I grew up listening too and I binges this series in like 2 days. This was such a great a listen that I think I'm going through withdrawals...I seriously hope this series catches on! And I have to add that Taraji is an amazing narrator!!!
  • Angzhuhfthiig
    Great story and characters!!!
    Loved every moment of this. It was interesting, informative, and provided such great historical context that threads to today. Taraji is the BEST narrator. Left me wanting more, so sad it was only six episodes. Happy for the bonus seventh, which I still have to listen to!!!
  • Lisa Vette
    Amazing storytelling
    Love the suspense, back stories and complete awesomeness of Taraji on this podcast👏🏾👏🏾. We need more.
  • teamlilo
    Fantastic
    You’ll love going back in time with this one!!
  • Fero83
    Phenomenal Storytelling!
    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PODCAST!!!!!
  • Track star!
    If you love New Jack swing - Listen!!!
    Such a fun listen. This took me back. Great to know a little more of “my” history.
  • CMD RUN
    Outstanding
    Refreshing way to tell a story. She kept it interesting. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
  • AJsMama10
    Takes me back
    The music is awesome & Taraji does her thing telling the story! Such an interesting story that I never knew 😳 - highly recommend!
  • ANOPHD
    Funk
    This episode is great! Now produce on the creation of Funk music in Dayton, OH.
  • Jazzieshari
    Love this
    I absolutely loved listening to this podcast. I learned so much information and it was entertaining and fun as well !!
  • Wallstreets
    Iconic!
    This music history is a joy! The inside scoops, the drama... The cultural contribution of Guy is huge!
  • AnnetteFlo
    Awesome!
    Just stumbled on this and LOVE it. Great music and awesome stories!
  • SalishGirl76
    Awesome show!
    This was a serious trip down memory lane, with a well told narrative all the way through. I love Taraji P Henson and anything g she does, this is a fantastic podcast. Enjoy it!!!
  • Damonwillwin
    Memories
    As someone who was in college 85-89 this brought back so many great memories. Do more based on other artists. Being from Southeast DC I’d love to see one on go-go.
  • cheriseybs
    Blast to the Past
    I LOVED listening to Jacked. Found the story interesting. Learned a lot. I’m going to be downloading a lot of New Jack Swing music. It takes me back in the day. The good times, the fun times. I’m going to look up DJ G Smooth too. Thank you for making Jacked. Please make more like it.
  • Diva tee
    Loved it!
    Great listen! I enjoyed everything about it especially taraji orating the podcast. Super insightful, we need to hear more black stories.
  • 90 bby
    Amazing Show
    I’m hooked! Please make more episodes !!
  • muzicman4life
    Another great story from Wondery & Taraji P Henson
    Another great story from Wondery/Universal & Taraji P Henson. Another story of young talent going through up and downs in the music industry. Great story telling with a lot of details. I learned a lot about Guy & Teddy Riley. Taraji voice sounds great also.
  • JenRich00
    Great listen
    This is exceptional The narration is great Takes me back to the 80s
  • DrRenee
    I LOVE New Jack Sound
    This is a very interesting podcast about some of my favorite music!!! GREAT JOB!
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