Suga & Friendz Podcast

Suga & Friendz is a storytelling home curated by Alex Rachael, a true Southern matriarch, guided by curiosity and a love for the undiscovered. What began as a music podcast has unfolded into a living archive of conversations, where music, literature, art, and everyday life meet at the same table.

Created to honor artists often overlooked, Suga & Friendz centers underground and rising voices through thoughtful dialogue and intentional storytelling. Each exchange traces creative journeys, the realities of the art industry, and the wisdom found along the way.

Living across podcasting, blogs, live concert coverage (mainly sponsored partnerships), and digital content, Suga & Friendz is a space for truth-telling, cultural memory, and community.

A Note for any Man I Loved This Year.

*Plays "Don't Know How to Keep Loving You. - Julia Jacklin Dear You, The women in my family are cursed. At least that's how it feels sometimes. We love without instruction, only instinct, handed down like heirlooms wrapped in warning. When I met you, it felt like fate misbehaving, our paths colliding with too much ease to be coincidence. We spoke in shorthand, mirrored each other’s taste, recognized familiar wounds and called it connection. At first, loving you felt like be

Alex Rachael

Dec 30, 20252 min read

Concert Review: Vince Staples' "Black in America" Tour at The Anthem in Washington, DC

By a Vince Staples Fan of 10 Years A Bittersweet Farewell For over ten years, Vince Staples has captivated fans with his fearless lyricism and unique sound, and his performance at The Anthem in Washington, DC, on the "Black in America" tour felt like a powerful closing chapter. His latest album, Dark Times , marks his final project as a signed artist, a milestone that brings both nostalgia and excitement for his future. As he prepares to step into independence as an artist, S

Alex Rachael

Nov 10, 20243 min read

Leon Thomas Steps Out of the Shadows with MUTT: A Psychedelic, Soulful Masterpiece

For years, Leon Thomas has been the secret weapon behind some of your favorite records, contributing as a writer, producer, background vocalist, and session musician. His contributions have elevated the works of major artists, yet he remained in the shadows, quietly shaping the sound of modern R&B. Now, with his sophomore album MUTT , Leon Thomas steps into the spotlight, delivering a body of work that not only showcases his immense talents but also redefines what it means to

Alex Rachael

Oct 5, 20243 min read

Playlists by Suga

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